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Top Stories
The Springboks’ ‘Greatest Rivalry’ series against the All Blacks will examine the depth and endurance of both teams while forcing coaches to juggle their teams.
Top Stories
Many people will never visit Johannesburg’s inner city. For them, the viral clips will continue to stand in for reality. But if you choose to look again – if you walk this precinct, feel the paving underfoot, hear the water, see students moving between buildings, glimpse a soccer game in progress – another city comes into focus.
Top Stories
Johannesburg Development Agency boss and acting Johannesburg Social Housing Company CEO Themba Mathibe was reportedly arrested on Tuesday, raising questions about the leadership of the city’s entities.
Top Stories
Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka says Tiger Woods was the first person he called to discuss a return to the PGA Tour after leaving the LIV Golf circuit.
South Africa
The fellowship recognises exceptional PhD students from the School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics (CSAM) at Wits whose research demonstrates the potential for groundbreaking scientific contributions and meaningful societal impact, particularly in areas where advances in computing can benefit communities around the world. The Google PhD Fellowship programme supports outstanding...
South Africa
Vodacom Group has been recognised as Africa’s number one employer for the third consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in employee experience and organisational culture. The certification and top ranking were awarded to Vodacom Group alongside individual recognitions for Vodacom Mozambique, Vodacom South Africa, Vodacom Tanzania, Safaricom...
South Africa
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across all platforms, but it’s essential to remember, as former CEO of RMB, Ginni Rommety, puts it: “AI is not a substitute for human intelligence, it is a tool to amplify human creativity and capability” However, as the volume of critical decisions and solutions provided (or suggested) by intelligence […]
South Africa
The creative arts are essential for a child’s overall development. They help with growth in the mind, body, and spirit. In the twenty-first century, technology continues to change how we live and work. Still, the creative arts are crucial in combining human creativity with a digital world that keeps evolving. At schools like Reddam House […]
World
Relatives of Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo – among six killed on 14 October – say the Trinidadian men were returning home when their vessel was hit.
World
Young Iranians able tell the BBC how they saw friends and other people die as security forces crushed protests earlier this month.
World
He has been described as an avid outdoorsman who loved mountain biking.
World
A television presenter who worked for Lebanon’s Al-Manar TV station has been killed in an Israeli attack on the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, according to the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.
Africa
Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including luxury goods and private jet travel, a prosecutor tells a London court.
Africa
On a visit to Ankara, Bola Tinubu was filmed stumbling and falling after walking past soldiers and dignitaries.
Africa
Franco-Chadian military relations have been strained after Chad abruptly ended its defence agreement with France.
Africa
Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon plans to build a maternity facility in her hometown Keringet in partnership with her shoe sponsor.
Business
The City of Johannesburg is cracking down on illegal outdoor advertising, targeting both static and digital billboards.
Business
Business
Business
Politics
Adv. Adila Hassim asks Gen. Lesetja Senona why Cat sent him a video of an internal SAPS meeting.
Politics
Lawson Naidoo says Ad Hoc Committee isn’t functioning as it should because of political interests
Politics
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Gen Senona says allegations made by Gen. Khumalo are nothing but baseless
Politics
Lesetja Senona is alleged to have assisted Cat Matlala to secure a R360 million SAPS tender.
Sport
Randal Kolo Muani is “fine” after a “minor” car accident and should be available for Spurs’ Champions League match at Eintracht Frankfurt, says Thomas Frank.
Sport
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot admits he’s aware of the “noise” around the club after just five wins in their last 18 Premier League matches, but refuses to define what an “acceptable” outcome to the season would look like to him.
Sport
Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns beat Sekhukhune United 2-0 to open a gap at the top of the table ahead of Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.
Sport
BBC Sport explores the ramifications of the verdict that heading footballs “likely” contributed to Gordon McQueen’s death.
Education
Gov. Greg Abbott said the state would investigate public agencies and universities that employ those with H-1B visas, a program the Trump administration has also targeted.
Education
Both the health and education departments have proposed cuts to funding for physical education
A major row between government departments has broken out after the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) proposed cutting all its funding for physical education in schools, the Guardian understands.
The DHSC is now intending to restore the funding despite insisting privately for weeks that it...
Education
Other costs would also be waived for students whose families earn less than $100,000. Yale joins other elite schools offering more generous financial aid, including Penn, Harvard and M.I.T.
Education
[SNA] Khartoum, Jan. 26, 2026 (SUNA) – Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris affirmed the pivotal role of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research as a key driver of development in the country.
Lifestyle
A former Miss South Africa has launched an initiative to help needy parents pay off their Pep Stores lay-by accounts for school uniforms.
Lifestyle
Years after that viral moment, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and former Miss Universe Zozi Tunzi reunited in video posted online…
Lifestyle
Officials from the City of Johannesburg have said that ignoring the notice could lead to the suspension of municipal services.
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
Entertainment
Captain Aiden Markram top-scored for the SA team with 86 runs.
Entertainment
Nuno Santos and Bryan León struck deep into injury time to rescue maximum points for the defending champions.
Entertainment
R19 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 27 January 2026.
Science/Tech
Mozilla, the nonprofit organization behind the Firefox browser that has spent two decades battling tech giants over control of the internet, is now turning its attention to AI and deploying roughly $1.4 billion in reserves to fund what president Mark Surman calls a “rebel alliance” of startups focused on AI safety, transparency and governance. The organization released a report Tuesday...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: Meta plans to test new subscriptions that give people access to exclusive features on its apps, the company told TechCrunch on Monday. The tech giant said the new subscriptions will unlock more productivity and creativity, along with expanded AI capabilities. In the coming months, Meta said it will offer a premium experience on Instagram, Facebook, and...
Science/Tech
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, The Pitt, and Industry are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on HBO Max this month.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: Google on Tuesday announced an expanded set of Android theft-protection features, designed to make its mobile devices less of a target for criminals. Building on existing tools like Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, and others introduced in 2024, the newly launched updates include stronger authentication safeguards and enhanced recovery tools, the...
Motoring
Chinese brands are gaining popularity in South Africa’s used car market.
Motoring
Motoring
Annual salary increases in South Africa are beating inflation, but still contend with new vehicle prices.
Motoring
Health
Almost a quarter of adults in England do not drink alcohol, according to new figures from a health survey.
Health
Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo suggests taking micro-moments to calm yourself.
Health
Finding friendship and maintaining connections in adulthood is hard. Here’s where to start.
Health
Executives who donated to the president’s super PAC met privately with him and urged a repeal of the rule, which was intended to prevent neglect of patients.