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ISS Today: Why US intervention in Venezuela set off alarm bells across Africa
Had Maduro enjoyed undisputed electoral legitimacy, his capture by a foreign power would have been far more costly.
FRIDAY, 30 JANUARY 2026, 18:34
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Had Maduro enjoyed undisputed electoral legitimacy, his capture by a foreign power would have been far more costly.
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After seven years at the helm, Shamila Batohi retires as head prosecutor, leaving behind a divided legacy with acknowledgements of some missteps, but no regrets.

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The Israel government has also warned that it may take additional steps against South Africa.
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The Israeli chargé d’affaires to South Africa has been given 72 hours to leave the country.

South Africa
Kubayi made the announcement under Section 334 of the Criminal Procedure Act of 1977.

South Africa
Defence witness Makhosonke Zungu has wrapped up his testimony at Senzo Meyiwa Murder trial
South Africa
President Ramaphosa welcomes FIFA World Cup Trophy to South Africa
By Dikeledi Molobela
A sense of pride, joy and quiet awe filled the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre at the Union Buildings on Friday, as President Cyril Ramaphosa officially welcomed the FIFA World Cup Original Trophy to South Africa, marking a historic and emotional moment in the country’s football journey.
Bathed in...
South Africa
Meeting assesses impact of Zuikerbosch water plant explosion on supply systems
Government has acknowledged the significant hardship and disruption experienced by households, businesses and communities across Gauteng, following the explosion of a motor connected to one of the pumps at the Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant.
The explosion on Tuesday, 27 January 2027, had a ripple...

World
Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.

World
The UN said “credible sources” had counted more than 400 strikes in the same period.

World
The deal will see the gradual integration of Kurdish forces and administration into the Syrian state.
World
King Charles has warned that the world is “rapidly going backwards” in curbing climate change and biodiversity loss.

Africa
Ariel Siedman has been given 72 hours to leave South Africa, the foreign affairs ministry says.

Africa
The multiparty system had been “promoting division among citizens”, the country’s interior minister said.

Africa
Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Africa
The government plans to add 1 000MW of solar power to the national grid by 2027, with projects spread across the country

Business
Two schools in Cape Town have partnered with Woolworths Foods at its tuckshops, operated only by Woolworths staff.

Business
South Africa declared the top diplomat at Israel’s embassy persona non grata on Friday and ordered him out within 72 hours, prompting retaliation in kind.

Business
The increase was fuelled by the prices of food, leisure, motoring and household services, Jersey Statistics says.

Business
The Leicester-based family firm of 73 years said it has been hit by “prices going up, but demand going down”.

Politics
The final report will be made public and is expected to contain elements from the interim report.

Politics
Julius Malema, EFF president, is delivering the opening address at the party’s plenum.

Politics
Malusi Gigaba is facing charges of corruption linked to Transnet

Politics
Case postponed to February 3 after witness’s lawyer says late documents could prejudice his client.

Sport
Colloquially called “the Met,” the World Sports Betting Cape Town Met Grade 1 is one of South Africa’s premier horse races.

Sport
Calum Hill equals the Royal Club’s course record with an 11-under 61 to take a four-shot lead in the Bahrain Championship.

Sport
A life-size statue of golf great Seve Ballesteros, which vanished from his Spanish hometown, is found in pieces as the alleged thief prepared to sell it for its bronze, police say.

Sport
Seamer Manny Lumsden takes five wickets as England book their spot in the semi-finals of the men’s Under-19 World Cup with a 65-run over New Zealand.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] Students, including first-time applicants and continuing students, who were rejected by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for funding, have until 31 January to appeal the decision.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Education continues to receive the largest share of government spending among ministries, but critical funding gaps remain, particularly in school capitation and scholarships, Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo has told Members of Parliament.
Education
[Premium Times] The event marked the formal admission of fresh students to the Classes of 2028, 2029, and 2030, as well as the official commencement of the university’s Spring 2026 semester.
Education
After 22 wonderful years, I’ve decided to take the exciting and terrifying step of leaving in order to try to build something new.

Lifestyle
Newly discovered dinosaur tracks suggest that the animals survived far longer in Southern Africa than previously thought.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Foreign investment is important, but there’s a limit.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The latest generation brings refined design, improved display and camera performance.

Entertainment
The Bulls have made four backline changes, with captain Ruan Nortjé also set to miss out against the Lions at Ellis Park.

Entertainment
Although nearly six years old, the facelift has brought 2 700 new or improved components to the internally named W223 S-Class.

Entertainment
Key executive positions remain vacant at SA Tourism.
Science/Tech
The UK government paid consulting firm PwC $5.65 million to build its new AI Skills Hub, a site meant to help 10 million workers gain AI skills by 2030 that functions largely as a bookmarking service, directing users to external training courses that already existed before the contract was awarded. The hub links to platforms like Salesforce’s free Trailhead learning system rather than offering...

Science/Tech
Silicon Valley’s power brokers spent the past year currying favor with President Trump. Two deadly shootings in Minneapolis are now exposing the price of that bargain.
Science/Tech
The company’s chief executive, Elon Musk, said this week that it would stop making the car, an electric pioneer in 2012, as well as the Model X.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: Amazon is in talks to invest up to $50 billion in OpenAI, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be a giant bet on the hot AI startup. The ChatGPT maker is seeking up to $100 billion in new capital from investors, a round that could value it at as much as $830 billion, The Wall Street Journal previously reported. Andy Jassy, Amazon’s...
Motoring

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.
Motoring

Motoring
The Honda Elevate is a compact SUV that offers incredible value, being priced from only R3,899 per month.
Health
Spurred by her past struggles with dissociative identity disorder, she has devoted her professional life to studying it.

Health
Maternity services at Lancaster Royal Infirmary are rated “good”, but improvements must be made in A&E.

Health
Two Tractor Boys join a project that is tackling oral health and healthy diets among children.
Health
The new panel, which advises the government on research and service priorities for people with autism, includes many members who have argued that vaccines cause autism.