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Julius Malema sends a warning to all AfriForum members in South Africa
Julius Malema has plans for all AfriForum members – telling the group to pray that the EFF never reaches the Union Buildings.
TUESDAY, 27 JANUARY 2026, 10:45

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Julius Malema has plans for all AfriForum members – telling the group to pray that the EFF never reaches the Union Buildings.

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South Africa’s government will offer companies new incentives in an initiative to capitalise a fund that will be used to promote Black Economic Empowerment.

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The five men accused of killing soccer star Senzo Meyiwa in 2014 are back in the Pretoria high court on Tuesday.

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Driven by passion and purpose, Evelyn Tebogo Moselakgomo from Mankweng in Polokwane, Limpopo, has proved that dreams really do come true.

South Africa
March and March Movement allege that 60 learners have not been placed at Addington Primary School.

South Africa
Gauteng government briefs the media on the foot-and-mouth disease.

South Africa
Zacharia Olivier is accused of killing two women in Limpopo.

South Africa
Jerome Booysen, 11 co-accused face charges relating to Brian Wainstein’s murder among others

World
Airports in Thailand and Nepal have begun screening passengers from West Bengal.

World
Firefighters in Victoria are battling at least six major fires amid a record-breaking heatwave.

World
The 80-year-old is accused of crimes of humanity over his bloody war on drugs that left thousands killed.
World
Journalists at the Persian-language TV station Iran International in London have been working flat out, vowing to “show the truth” about the protests in Iran, despite threats against them and their families.

Africa
Prosecutors say Paul Mackenzie lured the latest victims to their deaths by writing notes from his prison cell.

Africa
An investigation found that some of the 16 detained last year planned to unseat President Bola Tinubu.

Africa
The UN mission says it is gravely concerned by “inflammatory rhetoric calling for violence against civilians”.

Africa
Barbara Kyagulanyi said she was assaulted when she refused to reveal her husband’s whereabouts.

Business
Scooters Pizza is opening a new location in Johannesburg next month after announcing its comeback last year.

Business
SARS wants to introduce new laws that will enable wide-reaching lifestyle audits, helping it clamp down on taxpayers whose lifestyles don’t match their means.

Business
In a South African education landscape increasingly focused on outcomes rather than optics, Alma Mater International School has quietly established itself as one of the country’s most consistent pipelines into hard-science degrees and top-tier global universities.

Business
Northampton Hope Centre staff say people who need the shelter could be turned away by next week.

Politics
The Madlanga Commission is investigating allegations of criminality into justice system.

Politics
The Ad Hoc Committee is probing North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi’s alleged misconduct

Politics
The state is alleged to have suffered losses through Umzinyathi Municipality’s irregular tenders.

Politics
Major-General Lesetja Senona is accused of having strong ties to Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala

Sport
The Sharks’ impressive recent win also served to showcase the ever-improving form of Springbok duo Aphelele Fassi and Jordan Hendrikse.

Sport
Captain Caelan Doris says Ireland are determined to atone for a disappointing end to last year’s Six Nations, starting with next week’s tournament opener against holders France.

Sport
BBC Sport NI assesses some of the storylines around this year’s BetMcLean Cup semi-finals as Linfield host Ballymena United and Glentoran are at home to Coleraine.

Sport
Rassie Erasmus has revealed some interesting insights into how things stand in terms of the Springboks’ flyhalf stocks.
Education
Jennifer Mnookin forged compromises with protesters and politicians at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Now, she faces her biggest test.
Education
[Daily Maverick] The record matric pass rate does not hide the shortcomings of the education system, but at least we are following the correct path.
Education
[Daily Maverick] Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Mimmy Gondwe is appealing to parents not to fall for bogus colleges that prey on desperate students seeking tertiary education after failing to find a space at public institutions of higher learning.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — A primary school teacher killed in a suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Garissa County had served just one year under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), a brief but committed tenure marked by courage and dedication to his learners.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
EFF leader Julius Malema has issued a strong-worded response to Elon Musk, who criticised the performance of ‘Kill The Boer’ in viral videos.

Lifestyle
Patrice Motsepe, South Africa’s first black billionaire appears to be heir apparent to a highly sought-after presidential role. But it’s not the ANC …

Lifestyle
February 2026 SASSA Child Support Grants are available to any qualifying family with young children. But many don’t claim their full benefit.

Entertainment
A number of plyers are in good form following the SA20 competition.
Entertainment
Entertainment

Entertainment
Eskom areas experiencing morning and evening load reduction include communities across two main blocks.

Science/Tech
Outa has warned homeowners not to rush rooftop solar registration as Eskom and municipal rules remain unclear and contested.

Science/Tech
DStv has announced flexible payments, lower decoder pricing, a stronger entry-level package, and enhanced rewards.

Science/Tech
The crypto market is buzzing with opportunities in 2026, and investors are scanning for the next big crypto 2026. From stable projects like Monero to emerging gems like APEMARS ($APRZ), the market is alive with potential. Whether you’re exploring Polkadot, Hyperliquid, or World Liberty Financial, each coin has a unique value proposition that could change […]

Science/Tech
For years, fintech sold the story of rebels vs incumbents, speed vs bureaucracy and apps vs banks. That era is over.
Motoring

Motoring
You can get behind the wheel of the new Honda Amaze from just R254,900 in 2026, or with instalments starting at only R3,399 per month.

Motoring
South Africa’s largest motoring trade union claims that Chery’s acquisition of Nissan’s factory sets an example for other Chinese manufacturers to follow.

Motoring
Luxurious SUVs have for long been the go-to choice for those who have reached the top.
Health
Drawing on his love of fly-fishing, he developed a balloon catheter that removes blood clots from patients’ limbs in a minimally invasive way. It has saved millions of lives.
Health
The term, long considered a slur for those with intellectual disabilities, is seeing a resurgence on social media and across the political right.

Health
In a recent survey, 72% of prison officers say they are frequently stressed at work, 42% say they have been assaulted at least once. So what motivates them – and how do they cope?
Health
Dozens of doctors and therapists said chatbots had led their patients to psychosis, isolation and unhealthy habits.