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Deaths from Iran protests reach more than 500, rights group says
DUBAI/JERUSALEM, Jan 11 (Reuters) – Unrest in Iran has killed more than 500 people, a rights group said on Sunday, as Tehran threatened to target U.S. military bases if President Donald Trump carries out threats to intervene on behalf of protesters.
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‘MUNICIPAL REBOOT’: Ramaphosa vows decisive action in 2026 to revive ailing municipalities or face voters’ wrath
Fixing local government is the ANC’s strategy to stop voter decline
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Sweden to invest $1.6 billion in air defence systems
SALEN, Sweden, Jan 11 (Reuters) – Sweden will spend 15 billion Swedish crowns ($1.6 billion) on air defence aimed at primarily protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure, the government said on Sunday.

South Africa
Over R6m in damages as Overstrand battles multiple active fires
Overstrand Municipal Manager says damage assessments will commence once all fire lines are contained

South Africa
Level 9 warning for disruptive rain issued in Mpumalanga, Limpopo
Orange Level 6 warning is also in place for the escarpment of Mpumalanga and Limpopo.

South Africa
KZN Education confirms readiness issues days before schools reopen
The department says it’s working around the clock with unions to mitigate the impact

South Africa
Strong winds fuel fire flare-ups in Kouga and Mandela Bay
Both municipalities have assured residents that the fires are not out of control.

World
Sudan’s government returns to capital after nearly 3 years of war
The military-backed government is back in Khartoum after being driven out by its paramilitary rival.
World
News24 | Deaths from Iran protests reaches more than 500, rights group says
Unrest in Iran has killed more than 500 people, a rights group said on Sunday, as Tehran threatened to target US military bases if President Donald Trump carries out threats to intervene on behalf of protesters.

World
Historic upset in English soccer’s FA Cup as Macclesfield beat holders Crystal Palace
The result marks the first time in 117 years that a side from outside the major national leagues has eliminated the reigning FA Cup holders.

World
Bride and groom killed by gas explosion day after Pakistan wedding
Eight people were killed after a gas cylinder exploded at a house the morning after the wedding celebration.

Africa
Mbeumo ‘sad’ over Cameroon Afcon exit
Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon’s first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors to become Guinea citizens after DNA tests
The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

Africa
Trump warns of more Nigeria strikes if Christians ‘continue to be killed’
The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.

Africa
The musician and the strongman leader – what you need to know about Uganda’s election
Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.

Business
The South African CEO who could create the world’s largest mining company – worth R3 trillion
Gary Nagle is central to talks that could see Glencore and Rio Tinto create the world’s largest miner.

Business
The iconic 113-year-old South African brand that made a huge comeback after disappearing twice
Lion Lager is one of the oldest and most popular beer brands in South Africa.

Business
Big change coming for smoking in South Africa
New smoking laws being processed by parliament could force tobacco brands to use standardised packaging. But there’s a big problem.

Business
Good news for Discovery medical aid members told to pay back thousands in claims
Discovery Health announced that it will cover the cost of a claims system error that resulted in the overpayment of certain Above Threshold Benefit (ATB) claims during 2025.

Politics
Ramaphosa to attend Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
The UAE is also a major investor in the South African economy across various sectors.

Politics
ANC President dismisses critics, says the party is ‘here to stay’
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the party is not dying and will bounce back.

Politics
ANC declares 2026 ‘year to fix local government’ ahead of elections
A nationwide campaign to rebuild every branch of the ANC will be undertaken in 2026, says Ramaphosa.

Politics
SACP brands ANC ‘leader of society’, endorses party’s renewal project
SACP’s Masuku has described the African National Congress as the leader of society.

Sport
Saracens produce superb display to beat Toulouse
Saracens produce an oustanding performance in testing conditions to beat Toulouse 20-14 and all but secure their place in the last 16 of the Champions Cup.

Sport
Daly and Hanson spark Villa comeback against Brighton
Aston Villa score twice in two second-half minutes as they come from behind to beat Brighton in the Women’s Super League.

Sport
How could Bradley’s injury impact Northern Ireland?
Liverpool defender Conor Bradley will miss March’s World Cup play-offs with a knee injury, but just how could his absence impact Northern Ireland?

Sport
Goals, shocks and fan power on a record-breaking FA Cup weekend
If anyone needed convincing that the FA Cup still matters, this season’s record-breaking third round provided all the necessary evidence.
Education
An Education Success Story
We bring you some good news about schools in a place you might not expect.

Education
Excessive screen time limits vocabulary of toddlers, experts warn
Children aged two with highest screen use can say significantly fewer words, UK government research finds
Excessive screen time is damaging toddlers’ ability to speak, the government has warned as it prepares to issue advice to parents for the first time on how to manage screen use in under-fives.
New research has found that children aged two with the highest screen use – about five hours a...
Education
How Mississippi Schools, Like Hazlehurst Elementary, Transformed itself From Worst to Best
Since 2013, Mississippi has skyrocketed on national tests, while blue states lag. What is it doing right?
Education
A Russian Videographer Reveals How Putin Shapes the Next Generation
Pavel Talankin was a school events coordinator and videographer. When Russia overhauled the curriculum to make students into patriotic soldiers, he kept his camera rolling. The footage became an Oscar-nominated film.

Lifestyle
Cape Town voted ‘most affordable’ luxury destination in world
Cape Town has been voted the ‘most affordable’ luxury destination in the world for 2026. Do you agree with this report’s findings?

Lifestyle
‘Ripped from my neck’: Woman describes robbery on promenade
Well-known racing enthusiast Roxy Joubert took to social media to detail the daylight robbery she encounted on the promenade in Cape Town.

Lifestyle
Day Zero looms as Knysna Municipality begs residents to cut consumption
The Knysna Municipality has urged residents to drastically reduce household water consumption as the town edges closer to Day Zero.

Lifestyle
Big cats burn paws after sanctuary is ravaged by wildfires
The Panthera Africa sanctuary has shared how several big cats were burned – and how one is in a coma – amid the Western Cape wildfires.

Entertainment
Troubled Man Utd crash out of FA Cup
United were barraged by jeers from furious fans.

Entertainment
Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Sunday, 11 January 2026
Tonight’s jackpot is R400 000! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 11 January 2026.

Entertainment
In case you missed it: DA infighting intensifies | O’Sullivan vs Parliament | School scholar safety
Catch up on the biggest stories this Sunday, 11 January 2026, in our daily news update.

Entertainment
Relief for struggling Super Giants as they edge Sunrisers in SA20 thriller
The Sunrisers remained top of the log despite their defeat, while the Super Giants climbed to fifth place.
Science/Tech
Gentoo Linux Plans Migration from GitHub Over ‘Attempts to Force Copilot Usage for Our Repositories’
Gentoo Linux posted its 2025 project retrospective this week. Some interesting details:Mostly because of the continuous attempts to force Copilot usage for our repositories, Gentoo currently considers and plans the migration of our repository mirrors and pull request contributions to Codeberg. Codeberg is a site based on Forgejo, maintained by a non-profit organization, and located in Berlin,...
Science/Tech
Personal Info on 17.5 Million Users May Have Leaked to Dark Web After 2024 Instagram Breach
An anonymous reader shared this report from Engadget:If you received a bunch of password reset requests from Instagram recently, you’re not alone. As reported by Malwarebytes, an antivirus software company, there was a data breach revealing the “sensitive information” of 17.5 million Instagram users. Malwarebytes added that the leak included Instagram usernames, physical addresses, phone...
Science/Tech
China Tests a Supercritical CO2 Generator in Commercial Operation
“China recently placed a supercritical carbon dioxide power generator into commercial operation,” writes CleanTechnica, “and the announcement was widely framed as a technological breakthrough.”The system, referred to as Chaotan One, is installed at a steel plant in Guizhou province in mountainous southwest China and is designed to recover industrial waste heat and convert it into electricity....
Science/Tech
That Bell Labs ‘Unix’ Tape from 1974: From a Closet to Computing History
Remember that re-discovered computer tape with one of the earliest versions of Unix from the early 1970s? This week several local news outlets in Utah reported on the find, with KSL creating a video report with shots of the tape arriving at Silicon Valley’s Computer History Museum, the closet where it was found, and even its handwritten label. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that the closet where...

Motoring
Driving after surgery in South Africa – My experience, and what my insurer said
I recently had what my surgeon described as “big surgery” on my right leg, and this was my experience getting back behind the wheel.

Motoring
BYD unveils new car brand
BYD has created a new sub-brand designed to appeal to the e-hailing industry.

Motoring
What it’s like to take a Japanese bullet train
Japan’s iconic bullet trains are a world-leading transport service.

Motoring
Most new cars in South Africa have this feature – And it’s getting banned in China
A growing number of new cars sold in South Africa feature electric door handles, but the technology is facing global scrutiny over safety concerns.
Health
In the New Vaccine Schedule, Signs of Bigger Changes to Come?
Comments by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies suggest the revised schedule may presage an approach to immunization that prizes individual autonomy and downplays scientific expertise.

Health
The rugby mum looking to get others to play
Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby.
Health
Death Toll From California Wild Mushroom Poisoning Rises to 3
The death of a Sonoma County resident last week prompted public health officials to urge foragers not to consume wild mushrooms.
Health
Bird Flu Viruses Raise Mounting Concerns Among Scientists
Researchers are not just worried about the virus popping up on American farms. Other types are causing trouble around the world.