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Prominent South African investor cleared of Renergen foul play
Two FSCA investigations into South African investment manager Albie Cilliers’ comments regarding gas producer Renergen have been closed.
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Five key takeaways from Phahlane’s testimony before ad hoc committee
Former acting national police commissioner Gen Khomotso Phahlane appeared before an ad hoc committee investigating allegations by KwaZulu-Natal provincial commissioner Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

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Calling people who get 30% in matric ‘differently talented’ is not on – Jonathan Jansen
Professor Jonathan Jansen argues that in any other country, Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, would be fired if she said people who obtain 30% are “differently talented”.

South Africa
VIDEO | Festive season road safety report
The road safety report released by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy.
South Africa
W Cape to ensure school placements for all children in 2026
W Cape to ensure school placements for all children in 2026
MEC for Education in the Western Cape, David Maynier, says the province will continue working tirelessly to place all children who are still seeking school placements as the country begins the 2026 academic year.
“This is a challenging task, as hundreds of new applications are arriving each week,” he said on Wednesday,...

South Africa
LIVE | Khumalo appears before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Commitee
Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.
South Africa
National Dialogue steering committee induction this weekend
National Dialogue steering committee induction this weekend
The induction of the National Dialogue’s new steering committee will be held this weekend at the University of South Africa’s (Unisa) Muckleneuk’s main campus in Pretoria.
The National Dialogue was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa last year and is aimed at addressing challenges facing South Africa.
In December the...

World
Singapore’s leader of opposition stripped of title after lying conviction
Singh’s case stands out as one of the only criminal convictions against a sitting opposition lawmaker.

World
Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault as Spanish prosecutors study the allegations
Spanish prosecutors are studying allegations that Grammy-winning singer Julio Iglesias sexually assaulted two former employees at his residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.
World
News24 | Iran halts executions, Trump ‘to watch it and see’ amid claims of 3 428 dead
US President Donald Trump said he had been told the killings of protesters in Iran had been halted, but added that he would “watch it and see” about threatened military action.
World
News24 | Spanish singer Julio Iglesias prepares defence against abuse allegations: Hola! magazine
Veteran Spanish singer Julio Iglesias is preparing his defence against sexual abuse and human trafficking allegations by two women ex-employees, celebrity magazine Hola! reported.

Africa
Why the UAE has incurred the wrath of Somalia
The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.

Africa
Ugandans choose between pop star and veteran leader in presidential poll
The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.

Africa
Burkina Faso sack coach as Mali hit by resignations
Burkina Faso sack coach Brama Traore after their last-16 exit at Afcon 2025, while 10 high-ranking members of Mali’s football federation resign.

Africa
Uganda election chief says he has had threats over results declaration
This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.

Business
Johann Rupert’s R19 trillion luxury giant is killing it
Johann Rupert-controlled Richemont has seen a double-digit rise in sales in the final months of 2025.
Business

Business
Resetting the standard: leadership lessons for 2026
January is when leaders talk about vision. In reality, January is when standards either reset or quietly drop.

Business
Eskom holding South Africa hostage
Eskom’s continuation of a court case over trading licences has the potential to limit South Africa’s move to a more competitive market.
Politics
News24 | WATCH LIVE | Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo briefs Parliament’s ad hoc committee
All eyes will be on Dumisani Khumalo when he comes before Parliament’s ad hoc committee, an appearance expected to test both his account of events and the committee’s appetite for accountability.

Politics
Phahlane names journalists he says McBride and O’Sullivan used to discredit him
Phahlane is testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Phahlane commends Mkhwanazi for speaking out
Phahlane was speaking at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee hearings in Cape Town.

Politics
Mbalula weighs in on future of GPU in KZN
Mbalula says that the ANC in the province is working hard to address the future of the GPU.

Sport
Semenyo goes straight in the XI – FPL team of the week
This gameweek’s FPL team of the week is stacked with Liverpool and Manchester City attacking assets, with Antoine Semenyo picked after an explosive start to life at Etihad Stadium.

Sport
Police issue arrest warrant for WBA champion Davis
Police in Miami issue an arrest warrant for WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident.

Sport
Why the Springboks have dropped this World Cup star
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has calmly and quietly begun to effectively ‘drop’ some senior players, although one has been a surprise.

Sport
Raducanu beaten by world number 204 in Hobart
Emma Raducanu’s Australian Open preparations suffer a blow as she loses to world number 204 Taylah Preston at the Hobart International.
Education
South Africa: We Obsess Over Matric Results, but SA’s Education Crisis Begins Long Before Grade 12
[Daily Maverick] The first five years of life lay the foundations for learning, behaviour and health. Yet the latest Thrive by Five Index reveals a deep and worrying truth: in 2024, only 42% of South African children were developmentally on track in early learning. More than half of our children are starting school already behind. In an already stretched education system under severe pressure,...

Education
Reform UK politicians should be barred from speaking on campus, say 35% of students
Survey by education thinktank finds ‘contradictory’ attitudes towards free speech at UK universities
One-third of students think Reform UK politicians should be barred from speaking on university campuses, according to a survey of student attitudes towards free speech that organisers described as “contradictory” and confusing.
While 69% of students told the Higher Education Policy Institute...
Education
Trump Signs Bill Allowing Schools to Serve Whole Milk Again
The law, which was approved unanimously by Congress late last year, also gives schools more flexibility in serving nondairy milks.
Education
Nigeria: ASUU-FG Agreement – Minister Says Agreement Signals ‘Death of Strike’ in Public Universities
[Premium Times] He said the agreement restores confidence to the academics, predictability of academic calendars, and hope to Nigerian students.

Lifestyle
Meet Siyanda, South Africa’s first AI travel planner
Heading to South Africa? You can now use an AI-powered travel planner to help you plan your trip accordingly. Let’s meet Siyanda…

Lifestyle
TV star’s Franschhoek family farm burns down in wildfire
TV presenter Nicole Hellinger-Bosman’s Franschhoek family guest farm tragically burned down in the wildfires last week…

Lifestyle
‘Didn’t taint her view’: YouTuber robbed in Cape Town, ‘saved’ by Will Smith
Fans react to Will Smith replacing YouTuber Salah Brooks sky diving equipment, which she says was worth around R164k. Take a look…
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Ackermann backs new-look Bulls team for Pau test in Champions Cup
Among the newcomers this week are wings Kurt-Lee Arendse and Cheswill Jooste.

Entertainment
Abandoned school building raises questions as Gauteng battles classroom shortages
‘The key component there is to destroy asbestos,’ says Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi.

Entertainment
Polo Vivo outguns Suzuki Swift as top-selling used hatch in 2025
Toyota Starlet and Vitz along with Hyundai Grand i10 and i20 also popular pre-owned choices.

Entertainment
Super Kings ‘unsettled’ in the race for SA20 play-offs — Stephen Fleming
The Joburg side remain fourth in the standings, but they are still in the hunt for the knockout stages.

Science/Tech
Best Crypto To Buy Right Now: These Memecoin Alternatives Are Showing Bullish Momentum As Crypto Bounces Back
The cryptocurrency market has been strong this past week, as some investors have been rotating their portfolios into digital currencies with clear use cases and high adoption rates. During this time, some of the digital currencies gaining popularity include Ondo and Monero. Early investors are now looking for tokens that show steady growth, strong security, […]

Science/Tech
SolarAfrica receives R1.5bn investment boost
The independent power producer secures R1.5 billion in funding to build the next plant of its utility-scale solar development in the Northern Cape.

Science/Tech
Two brothers behind South Africa’s largest rooftop solar company
DeVilliers and Jaco Botha have come a long way from waiting tables at Spur and working at a video rental store to running the company that has installed more rooftop solar power in South Africa than any other.

Science/Tech
The Best Cryptos To Buy Now: Tokens That Could Turn $1,000 Into $10,000 in 2026
Best Cryptocurrencies to buy now headlines will often involve established markets with high momentum levels that have future catalysts on the horizon. Present market trends reflect a renewed expression of interest at various levels of the cryptoeconomic system, where selected cryptocurrencies show technical analysis indicators before larger accumulation phases. Within this environment,...

Motoring
Transport department under fire over proposed driver’s licence card renewal fee hike
The Department of Transport has received backlash over a proposal to hike driver’s licence renewal fees to generate additional revenue.

Motoring
Mercedes-Benz falling behind BMW
Mercedes-Benz is falling behind BMW in the electric car race.

Motoring
Every crossover you can buy in South Africa under R300,000
South African motorists looking for affordable SUVs have a variety of options.
Motoring

Health
Woman hospitalised over dessert containing nuts
West Yorkshire Trading Standards says it receives a “high number of allergen complaints”.

Health
‘Every hospital corridor I saw had people in beds’
Lucy Buckle says she was told by NHS 111 to attend A&E and says the hospital was “very chaotic”.

Health
Hospital alert after fake doctor-endorsed videos
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust says online videos falsely show clinicians promoting weight loss patches.
Health
As N.Y.C. Nurses’ Strike Continues, Both Sides Prepare for a Long Fight
Hospital administrators and union officials appear to be digging in for an extended battle over staffing levels and pay.