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What images and videos tell us about why Swiss bar fire spread so quickly
How the blaze took hold with such ferocity, killing at least 40 people and leaving many more critically injured, is now a key focus for officials.
FRIDAY, 02 JANUARY 2026, 23:25

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How the blaze took hold with such ferocity, killing at least 40 people and leaving many more critically injured, is now a key focus for officials.

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Rory McIlroy says that US captain Keegan Bradley “didn’t” help to rein in unacceptable and abusive behaviour at last year’s Ryder Cup.
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Swiss authorities on Friday said dozens of people badly burned in a fire in a bar in a ski resort during New Year’s Eve celebrations – in which 40 people died – were being taken to nearby countries for specialised treatment.

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Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 3 January 2026.

South Africa
Many motorists have been threatened with arrest for refusing to pay fines at roadblocks.

South Africa
Four family members were shot and killed at their home on New Year’s Eve in Port Shepstone.

South Africa
The crash claimed the life of the pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft.
South Africa
Police have launched a manhunt for two men who violently assaulted a woman at a tavern in Pietermaritzburg earlier this week.

World
The 6.5 magnitude trembler shook buildings and set off the country’s earthquake alert system.

World
Colorado officials said that it would be the first time in more than 25 years that a mountain lion killed a person in the state, if confirmed.

World
The investigation into the fire that killed 40 people will consider whether criminal prosecutions are necessary, officials said.
World
China removed a three-decade-old tax exemption on contraceptive drugs and devices from 1 January in new steps to spur a flagging birth rate.

Africa
The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

Africa
A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.

Africa
Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m, but Andoni Iraola insists the forward has “definitely not” played his last game for the Cherries.

Africa
TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.

Business
Good Shepherd supports people all year round but the work is “even more important” in winter.

Business
The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers.

Business
The start of the 2026 year of schooling is just around the corner, and these are the important dates, including a ‘special’ holiday.

Business
PSV Holdings Limited will delist from the JSE, years after it was placed into business rescue six years ago.

Politics
The Presidential Climate Commissioners (PCC) will serve for the 2026–2030 tenure.

Politics
Minister Willie Aucamp has alleged that George possibly abused state resources.

Politics
Former Transport Deputy Minister Dikeledi Magadzi died on Sunday at the age of 70.

Politics
Nyhontso says the PAC is ready to contest fully in the upcoming elections.

Sport
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter & Newcastle fan Andrew Cushin – and AI – with his predictions for this week’s Premier League fixtures.

Sport
BBC Sport Africa takes a look back at some of the key talking points from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage.

Sport
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has insisted he wants to “fight with his team” and see out his contract at the club, following reported interest in former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca.

Sport
Bournemouth sign former Tottenham and Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster on a six-month deal.
Education
[Nyasa Times] In a major push to strengthen early childhood education in Malawi, Youth Health Network (YHN) has trained more than 300 private Early Childhood Development (ECD) caregivers in Lilongwe, aiming to close long-standing capacity gaps and professionalise childcare services across the sector.

Education
Free prescriptions and eye tests ought to help these young adults stay healthy. They also signal the state’s ongoing role
The outcomes for children who grow up in care are shocking. A vital part of the welfare state, which exists to promote the safety and wellbeing of highly vulnerable young people, is falling short in health, education and employment terms. They have a 62% higher chance of...
Education
Problems with a 25-year-old landmark paper on the safety of Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, have led to calls for the E.P.A. to reassess the widely used chemical.
Education
Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten the options in 2026. Experts say take action now to get help.
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Entertainment
Teenager Lhuan-dre Pretorius fell narrowly short of his maiden century, laying the foundation for the home team’s victory.

Entertainment
R143 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for Friday, 2 January 2026.

Entertainment
A total of R600 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 1 January 2026.

Entertainment
Officers from EMPD and Saps recovered one mortar bomb, an R1 rifle magazine, and 79 live rounds from a Benoni guest house wendy house.
Science/Tech
President Donald Trump signed into law this month a measure that prohibits anyone based in China and other adversarial countries from accessing the Pentagon’s cloud computing systems. From a report: The ban, which is tucked inside the $900 billion defense policy law, was enacted in response to a ProPublica investigation this year that exposed how Microsoft used China-based engineers to service...
Science/Tech
AMD’s share of processors among Steam users climbed to 47.27% in December 2025, a 4.66% jump in a single month that continues the company’s steady encroachment on Intel’s once-dominant position in the gaming CPU market. Intel held roughly 77% of the Steam Hardware Survey five years ago, and that lead has eroded considerably as AMD broke the 40% threshold in the third quarter of 2025 and kept...
Science/Tech
The International Publishers Association spent the past year promoting the slogan “Democracy depends on reading,” but Atlantic senior editor Adam Kirsch argues that this utilitarian pitch fundamentally misunderstands why people become readers in the first place. The most recent Survey of Public Participation in the Arts found that less than half of Americans read a single book in 2022, and only...
Science/Tech
A new study [PDF] from Cardiff University analyzing a decade of the popular topical debate programme BBC Question Time found that the broadcaster’s flagship political debate show relies disproportionately on journalists and pundits from right-wing media outlets, particularly those connected to The Spectator magazine. Researcher Matt Walsh examined 391 editions and 1,885 panellist appearances...

Motoring
There is a R13.3 million price difference between the cheapest and most expensive cars in South Africa.

Motoring
There are many venerable car brands in the world, but there is one that holds the title for the oldest, and it isn’t Ford.
Motoring

Motoring
The carmaker delivered 4.6 million vehicles last year, up 7.7% from 2024.

Health
From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.
Health
As enhanced subsidies expire, many Americans covered under the Affordable Care Act are having trouble paying for insurance.
Health
Brenna Henn had a long-term grant to study the genetic diversity of Africans and people of African descent. Then her N.I.H. funding was cut.

Health
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.