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Inside the ANC decision that saved South Africa
Trevor Manuel recently recalled the conversation he had with Nelson Mandela in 1996 than ended up saving South Africa from financial ruin.

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South Africa’s richest city collapsing in front of everyone’s eyes
After cleaning up the city and working to improve service delivery before the G20 Leaders Summit in November, Mayor Dada Morero has been accused of dropping the ball
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South Africa
Visitor numbers drop at Kruger Park’s Skukuza Camp
Some visitors and some staff at Skukuza Camp have welcomed the partial return of services.

South Africa
Over 800 suspects nabbed in N Cape Operation Shanela sting
The operation resulted in the confiscation of alcohol, dangerous weapons and drugs.

South Africa
KZN wildlife issues warning after two drown reaching hippo carcass
Two people drowned in the Monzi area after community members tried to reach a carcass of a hippo
South Africa
Power grid stability continues to support economic activity
Power grid stability continues to support economic activity
Eskom has entered 2026 with a markedly stronger and more stable power system than in the previous five years, supporting the country’s return to work and continued economic activity.
“This recovery reflects the sustained impact of Eskom’s Generation Recovery Plan, which continues to strengthen operations and reinforce...

World
Final round of voting closes in ‘sham’ Myanmar election
The party backed by the ruling generals is expected to win a landslide in a country gripped by fear and civil war.
World
News24 | Minneapolis shooting: what the videos show
Video footage of the moment immigration agents shot dead a 37-year-old nurse in Minneapolis on Saturday appears to contradict Trump administration claims the man was a violent aggressor who sought to “massacre” federal law enforcement officials.

World
U.S. rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes
Cheers erupted from a street-level crowd as Alex Honnold reached the top of the spire of the 508-meter (1,667-foot) tower, about 90 minutes after he started.

World
Mark Tully, the BBC’s ‘voice of India’, dies aged 90
Tully covered some of the defining moments in India’s history in a career that spanned decades.

Africa
South Sudan army chief gives soldiers seven days to crush rebellion
Reinforcements are sent to the town of Bor, a strategic staging post on the way to the capital, Juba.

Africa
South African court clears path for sale of Mandela’s personal items
The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country’s heritage.

Africa
NBA star Bane eyes Nigeria switch ahead of 2028 Olympics
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
Is holding Afcon every four years ‘totally wrong’ or ‘good call’?
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?

Business
Elite South African private school producing Harvard University students
A Johannesburg school has built a reputation as one of South Africa’s leading boys’ schools, producing pupils who get accepted into top universities in South Africa and around the world.

Business
11 suburbs where South Africa’s young middle class want to live – and what they’re paying
These are the 11 suburbs in South Africa where the country’s young ’emerging’ middle class are buying up property.
Business
Business

Politics
Ramaphosa urges ANC to end political interference in municipalities
Ramaphosa cited the findings of the Auditor General on the challenges facing Local Government

Politics
Malema firearm case may affect EFF party support: Analyst
Malema has vowed to challenge both the conviction and any sentence imposed on him.

Politics
ACM will win over Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality: Motsoeneng
With only two seats in the 70 seats at the council, Motsoeneng vows to increase this number.

Politics
American left must stand up against Venezuela takeover: Mokonyane
ANC First Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane says the global left needs to come together.

Sport
Stan Wawrinka bows out of Australian Open for the final time
Swiss tennis legend Stanislas “Stan” Wawrinka has played his last competitive match at the Australian Open.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs grind important first CAF win
Kaizer Chiefs have beaten Zambia’s ZESCO United 1-0 in the CAF Confederation Cup, with Pule Mmodi scoring in the 2nd minute.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs grind important first CAF win
Kaizer Chiefs have beaten Zambia’s ZESCO United 1-0 in the CAF Confederation Cup, with Pule Mmodi scoring in the 2nd minute.

Sport
AFCON break did more harm than good for Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates have dropped points in their first game of 2026 but what does this mean for them in the coming matches.
Education
New York City Schools Announce Remote Learning Day in Response to Storm
With as much as a foot of snow expected to fall across the city, school buildings will be closed on Monday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said.
Education
Why Campuses Are Still Failing at Free Speech
Readers respond to a guest essay by a student at Harvard. Also: Our phone choices; falling behind China on energy.
Education
How College Can Tear Us Apart
If illiberalism is the problem, what is the cure?
Education
The Podcaster Poking at France’s Biggest Secrets
Philippe Collin makes intricate series that are reshaping how French people understand uncomfortable parts of their history. Millions are tuning in.

Lifestyle
‘May this touch many’: Anlia shows support for Rachel’s memoir
Eben Etzebeth’s wife Anlia sweetly showed Rachel Kolisi support following the announcement of her memoir ‘Falliing March’.

Lifestyle
US actor Jerry O’Connell spotted on Durban beach
US actor Jerry O’Connell has been spotted soaking up the sun in Durban. Take a look at what the screen star has been getting up to…

Lifestyle
Ernst Roets says THIS kwaito song belongs to Afrikaners
Truth or lie? Afrikaner activist Ernst Roets claims this popular Kwaito track should be classified as ‘boeremusiek’.

Lifestyle
Throwback: Inside Black Coffee’s traditional, white wedding
Here comes the bride and groom: Take a look at this throwback of Black Coffee and Enhle Mbali’s traditional Zulu wedding and white wedding…

Entertainment
Cardoso slams defensive errors after Hilal draw
‘When the ball is at the back inside the box, just take the ball out because it’s a place where you can’t joke with the ball,’ said the Sundowns head coach.

Entertainment
Free State police launch a manhunt for four suspects after the murder of woman taxi boss
Suspects fled in a vehicle with Gauteng (GP) registration numbers.

Entertainment
SA U19s dumped out of U19 World Cup running by Australia U19s
The SA U19s are now unfortunately out of the semifinal running and will be playing for pride over the rest of the U19 Cricket World Cup.

Entertainment
Bulls keep feet on the ground after Edinburgh win
“We will take confidence, but they are only two wins. It’s nothing to get carried away with,” said head coach Johan Ackermann.

Science/Tech
Paying ransomware attackers is making companies more vulnerable
Ransomware payments offer short-term relief but significantly increase long-term cyber risk, Rubrik has warned.

Science/Tech
Netflix is going vertical
Netflix has announced an overhaul of its mobile app, with shorts- and reels-style content for phones to take centre stage.

Science/Tech
Stellenbosch smart city taking shape
A planned smart city in Stellenbosch has already started taking shape, with a major industrial customer opening a new warehouse and offices at the project, while bulk infrastructure work is also underway.
Science/Tech
The Risks of AI in Schools Outweigh the Benefits, Report Says
This month saw results from a yearlong global study of “potential negative risks that generative AI poses to student”. The study (by the Brookings Institution’s Center for Universal Education) also suggests how to prevent risks and maximize benefits:After interviews, focus groups, and consultations with over 500 students, teachers, parents, education leaders, and technologists across 50...

Motoring
Big changes for Afrikaans Uber in South Africa
Wanatu has made significant changes to its operating model, reducing the basic salary for drivers while introducing a new incentive programme.

Motoring
The secret behind Mahindra’s success in South Africa
Mahindra’s impressive 2025 sales figures were boosted by the performance of two of its most-popular models.

Motoring
Important changes for diesel users in South Africa
SARS is making changes to the system that allows businesses to reclaim tax on their fuel spend in South Africa.

Motoring
Renault backtracks on electric car plans
Renault is the latest European carmaker to slow down its push for electric vehicles.
Health
Genetic Data From Over 20,000 U.S. Children Misused for ‘Race Science’
The National Institutes of Health failed to protect brain scans that an international group of fringe researchers used to argue for the intellectual superiority of white people.
Health
Vaccine Panel Chair Says Polio and Other Shots Should Be Optional, Rejecting Decades of Science
Dr. Kirk Milhoan, a pediatric cardiologist who leads the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, said a person’s right to refuse a vaccine outweighed concerns about illness or death from infectious diseases.

Health
Abortion at 15 ‘changed my life’, says Senedd candidate
Tessa Marshall has shared the experience to highlight issues such as women’s rights and sex education.
Health
Increased Scrutiny Leads to an Improved Organ Transplant System
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.