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South Africa’s Olympic record holders
There are currently two South Africans who have set Olympic records that remain unbroken.
SATURDAY, 10 JANUARY 2026, 16:11

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There are currently two South Africans who have set Olympic records that remain unbroken.

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As South Africa’s rental market enters its peak moving season, experts warned that automatic rent hikes could lead to vacancies and a loss of income.

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Stanford and Pearly Beach are on high alert as residents and tourists brace for evacuation while firefighters battle multiple blazes.

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Morocco might have found their straps at the Africa Cup of Nations, advancing to the semifinals for the first time in 22 years after a 2-0 win over Cameroon on Friday and beginning to look like real prospects for a first title in 50 years.

South Africa
The South African Weather Service has issued a level four warning for the northeast region

South Africa
Piles of rubbish dumped in open spaces near homes have become a struggle for residents in Soweto

South Africa
The exact cause of the fire is undetermined at this stage and the matter is under investigated.
South Africa
The Anti-Gang Unit seized military-grade explosives, including an RPG launcher and rounds of ammunition, from a Mozambican national in Germiston during an operation targeting illegal weapons.

World
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Ofelia Riquezes, human rights lawyer and professor at Florida International University, about the status of human rights under the Maduro regime in Venezuela.

World
Despite a close relationship with Caracas stretching back for decades, Russia has been reserved in its response to the U.S. attack on Venezuela.
World
Indonesia suspended Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok on Saturday over concerns about AI-generated pornographic content, the country’s communication and digital affairs minister said.
World
A new video has emerged showing the final moments of a Minnesota woman’s encounter with an immigration officer before she was killed, as public uproar grows in the United States over the shooting and exclusion of local agencies from the investigation.

Africa
The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

Africa
The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.

Africa
Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.

Africa
A project in South Africa is putting radioactive material in rhino horns to make it harder to smuggle them over borders.

Business
As many return from the holiday season with New Year’s resolutions and plans to sign up to a gym, franchises across the country are adjusting their prices for 2026.

Business
Digital scams are a dime a dozen, with scammers in South African going after bank details, taxpayers and the elderly.

Business
South Africa’s municipal electricity debt crisis is often reduced to failing councils, weak billing systems, political interference, and a culture of non-payment. But the truth is more complicated.

Business
South Africans can expect to have access to hundreds more bank branches doing Smart IDs and Passports this year.

Politics
SACP’s Masuku has described the African National Congress as the leader of society.

Politics
The ANC leader was delivering the party’s January 8 Statement at the Moruleng Stadium in North West
Politics
Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to transformation and unity, rejecting both internal and global forces that seek to undermine these values.

Politics
Ramaphosa was delivering the party’s January 8th Statement at the Moruleng Stadium in the North West

Sport
Orlando Pirates are reportedly on a mission to sign a new left-footed central defender. The target is Marumo Gallants’ Mpho Chabatsane.

Sport
Shortly after adjusting the bandages on his head after picking up an injury early in the match, Paul Dawson nods home Macclesfield’s opener to put them ahead against Crystal Palace.

Sport
Alpine skiing great Lindsey Vonn continues her remarkable comeback with her second downhill World Cup title of the season in Zauchensee, Austria.

Sport
New Stellenbosch FC coach Gavin Hunt is reportedly targeting to sign Kaizer Chiefs striker Tashreeq Morris.
Education
In “The Cradle of Citizenship,” the journalist James Traub finds that the biggest crisis in education is not what kids are learning, but whether they’re learning anything at all.

Education
Trinity Hall’s plan to target elite schools sends the message that privilege equals talent, when the reality is that poorer students are already on the back foot
A Cambridge college’s plan to target students from some of the country’s most elite private schools has struck a nerve. As reported by the Guardian, Trinity Hall justified the move by claiming that a focus only on “greater...
Education
[Nile Post] Ugandan educationists have renewed calls for continuous review of the national education curriculum to enhance learners’ global competitiveness following the release of the 2025 A-Level Cambridge examination results.
Education
[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to the expansion and long-term development of Lofa County University (LCU) following a high-level engagement held Wednesday during the county tour of the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan.

Lifestyle
The EFF have vowed to stop Elon Musk’s internet satellite company Starlink from operating in South Africa – at all costs…

Lifestyle
Minister Solly Malatsi has been accused of ‘faking’ public support of a policy directive which favours Elon Musk’s Starlink in South Africa.

Lifestyle
New research suggests a small weekend sleep habit may lower depression risk in teenagers, challenging long-held beliefs about sleeping in.

Lifestyle
Nicole Nyaba, former girlfriend of slain rapper AKA, says she fears for her life and after life: ‘They are using me as a blood sacrifice.’
Entertainment

Entertainment
Universities will only receive the matric results on Monday to reduce the risk of leaks.

Entertainment
China and Iran deployed destroyer warships.

Entertainment
The sports, arts and culture minister claimed he pulled the South African exhibition because it was being used by a foreign country to send a message about Gaza

Science/Tech
Major retailers in South Africa have reported memory prices increasing by as much as 250% in the last three months. Here are a few tips to follow to get the best possible prices in January 2026.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CBC.ca: A company largely owned by the French and U.K. governments is pitching Canada on a roughly $250-million plan to provide the military with secure satellite broadband coverage in the Arctic, CBC News has learned. Eutelsat, a rival to tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink, already provides some services to the Canadian military, but wants to deepen...

Science/Tech
Whether you’re hitting the gym or tracking your schedule, these discounts on WIRED-approved gear can help.

Science/Tech
Stranger Things, Run Away, and His & Hers are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.

Motoring
Japan’s iconic bullet trains are a world-leading transport service.

Motoring
A growing number of new cars sold in South Africa feature electric door handles, but the technology is facing global scrutiny over safety concerns.

Motoring
The American carmaker Jeep is slashing prices as part of a new turnaround strategy.
Motoring
Health
After the White House called for billions of dollars in funding reductions, senators and representatives are rescinding the proposed cuts and even boosting funds for basic research.
Health
Experts say scheduling sex is fine, but there are even more effective ways to cultivate intimacy.
Health
His discovery of the protein fragment GLP-1 was crucial in the development of Ozempic, Wegovy and other blockbuster obesity and diabetes treatments.

Health
Athena, Electro, Dynamite and Giant share their top tips to stay fit and healthy.