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Mr Price under siege
Mr Price is getting hammered for its controversial acquisition of German-based retailer NKD Group, with many stakeholders slating the decision.
FRIDAY, 23 JANUARY 2026, 12:32

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Mr Price is getting hammered for its controversial acquisition of German-based retailer NKD Group, with many stakeholders slating the decision.

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There are no challengers yet for the DA’s top position

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Living in the Afrikaans world as a Xhosa actor has been an eye-opening experience for actor Aphiwe Sithole.

South Africa
Fourteen learners died when a scholar transport minibus collided with a truck in Vanderbijlpark.

South Africa
EC Dept of Education confirms that third teacher who was shot at Ntabankulu Primary has passed away
South Africa
Employment and Labour moves to close compliance gaps, expand worker protections
The Department of Employment and Labour has taken decisive steps to strengthen worker protections and close long-standing compliance gaps across key sectors, including security, municipalities and the creative industries.
In a statement on Thursday, the department said it has officially withdrawn the...

South Africa
The Constitutional Court is delivering judgment on Moroadi Cholota’s extradition.

World
Jared Kushner unveiled a vision of a futuristic cityscape for Gaza that includes skyscrapers and advanced industrial zones, but Palestinians fear his vision erases what remains of their homes.

World
At Davos, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned Europe is divided and unprepared for a more dangerous world, urging unity and less reliance on the U.S.

World
NPR’s A Martinez asks William Taylor, a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, about his thoughts following President Zelenskyy’s speech at Davos.

World
The first sales of Venezuelan oil by the U.S. seem to have stabilized prices for now, but there are many questions about the long-term viability of U.S. control of the Venezuelan economy.

Africa
Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane says he would be keen on representing Nigeria ahead of the 2028 Olympics and suggests other NBA players could do the same.

Africa
The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

Africa
The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.

Africa
Regional powers Ecowas had previously warned junta head Horta N’Tam against such a long wait for elections.

Business
Chery is buying a massive factory in Pretoria from Nissan, with chinese car brands taking over the South African market.

Business
BusinessTech is South Africa’s top business news website and the preferred choice for marketing among South Africa’s leading companies.

Business
South African motorists are set for further relief, with petrol and diesel prices set to decline in February.

Business
Located in the popular Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (SEZ), 30km north of Durban, this property can easily be converted into a state-of-the-art factory.

Politics
Malema has been convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, discharging firearm.

Politics
EFF leader Julius Malema is appearing before the East London Magistrate’s Court.

Politics
Malema’s pre-sentencing proceedings starts following his conviction of discharging a firearm.

Politics
Mkhwanazi agreed the payments were inappropriate and says he regrets receiving the money.

Sport
Don’t say this too loud in parts of Soweto.

Sport
Carlos Alcaraz and Corentin Moutet produce a series of brilliant rallies during their Australian Open third-round match as the Spaniard eases to an entertaining straight-sets victory.

Sport
British skiing great Dave Ryding and world champions Zoe Atkin, Mia Brookes and Charlotte Bankes are named in a 20-strong Team GB snowsport squad for the upcoming Winter Olympics.

Sport
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been in fine form since returning from injury, but when should he be reintroduced by FPL managers?
Education
Events are being propelled by one man’s damaged psyche.
Education
[Health-e] Several government schools in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria, have become breeding grounds for health hazards, due to delayed waste collection and illegal dumping. During a recent visit to Soshanguve Block R, Health-e News saw waste dumped at three separate schools.
Education
[Capital FM] Mwea — Central Region Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha has issued a tough warning to parents, criminals, and law enforcement officers as the government steps up efforts to protect lives, enforce the law, and secure the future of children across the region.

Education
Millions of graduates are trapped by ballooning debts, as their repayments are dwarfed by the interest added
Helen Lambert borrowed £57,000 to go to university and began repaying her student loan in 2021 after starting work as an NHS nurse.
Since then she has repaid more than £5,000, typically having about £145 a month taken from her pay packet. But everything she hands over is dwarfed by the...

Lifestyle
Iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino passed away at age 93 in Rome on 19 January 2026.

Lifestyle
Their first time around was a very public coupledom, much like Lori Harvey’s previous relationship with Michael B. Jordan.
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Entertainment
One of the most iconic and beloved musicals in theatre history, CATS, is currently on at Montecasino.

Entertainment
Cholota was one of 18 co-accused in the R255 million asbestos corruption case involving former Free State premier Ace Magashule.

Entertainment
Children’s wellness facilitator Alleah Church said teaching kids how to be calm, manage emotions, and ban anxiety aids emotional development.

Entertainment
The Stormers have been bolstered by the return of a number of Springboks to their match 23 for their huge URC tussle against the Sharks.

Science/Tech
What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou is heading into 2026 with strong momentum and exciting plans.
Science/Tech
The artificial intelligence tool generates computer code when people type prompts, so those with no coding experience can create their own programs and apps.
Science/Tech
alternative_right shares a report from ScienceAlert: A systematic review of 85 studies has now found good reason to differentiate between ‘active’ sitting, like playing cards or reading, and ‘passive’ sitting, like watching TV. […] “Total sitting time has been shown to be related to brain health; however, sitting is often treated as a single entity, without considering the specific type of...

Science/Tech
Telkom has gone from zero to hero in the last year and a half.

Motoring
Nissan has announced that Chery will purchase its bakkie factory in South Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
The Honda FIT is the ultimate urban hatchback for South Africans looking to upgrade their travel experience.

Motoring
The National Consumer Commission has issued a safety recall for a Chinese car sold in South Africa.
Health
A crackdown on problems with fairness and safety is achieving results, including a big drop in the number of sick patients being passed over for transplants.

Health
The CQC finds that only minimal improvements have been made at two NHS hospitals.
Health
At two congressional hearings, lawmakers slammed executives of major companies, saying they were failing to rein in the cost of medical care for consumers.
Health
A planned U.S.-funded study of a hepatitis B vaccine drew widespread condemnation from researchers. Now the host country says it cannot proceed.