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Zikhethele Secondary records a drop in pass rate to 60.7%
Infrastructure problems since 2019 disrupted learning and demoralised pupils, says DA
TUESDAY, 13 JANUARY 2026, 18:22

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Infrastructure problems since 2019 disrupted learning and demoralised pupils, says DA
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The National Treasury said its work was not yet done, but progress has clearly been made. The listing can curb financial flows and is a disincentive to investment and trade.

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MI London retain England all-rounders Sam Curran and Will Jacks for this season’s Hundred and sign England batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge.

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Matriculant overcame a variety of challenges to triumph in the exams and fulfill her father’s dream
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South Africa
He has urged private education providers not to mislead students.

South Africa
Mashaba says during the vehicle search, police found bags containing explosives.

South Africa
The overpopulated rural school has been engulfed by many social and economic challenges.

World
There is broad support for the protests among Israeli officials, but Palestinians say they hope the Iranian regime stays in place and the protests die down soon.

World
As the US cracks down on illegal immigration in Minneapolis, home to a large Somali community, it will end protections for many in the country legally.
World
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Iranians should continue nationwide protests and take over the country’s institutions as authorities there cracked down on mass demonstrations.
World
US President Donald Trump’s administration is ending temporary protected status for thousands of Somalis in the United States, Fox News reported on Tuesday, requiring them to leave by 17 March.

Africa
Jihadists have been targeting tankers entering Mali, worsening the country’s fuel shortage.

Africa
Rosita Salvador Mabuiango’s mother was sheltering for days before giving birth perched above the water.

Africa
With the Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on Sunday, 21 December, can you name every tournament winner?

Africa
Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.
Business

Business
Redhill in Johannesburg was the best-performing private school in the country, achieving an average 4.3 distinctions per student.

Business
The US House of Representatives has supported a renewal of AGOA, but South Africa may not be on the list.

Business
Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak’s government.

Politics
Health Department requested more funding after Trump administration withdrew PEPFAR funding.
Politics
The DA in KwaZulu-Natal has requested an audience with the National Freedom Party following its departure from the provincial unity government.
Politics
The DA has taken Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie to Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka after he withdrew a pro-Gaza art submission to the 61st Venice Biennale.

Politics
Makhubele was removed as Chief Whip with immediate effect.

Sport
Recalled centre-half Stephen Welsh could return to Motherwell before the end of the January transfer window, interim Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has suggested while admitting he does not expect injured winger Jota to play again this season.

Sport
Mohamed Salah’s Egypt will face Senegal in the Afcon 2025 semi-finals, offering the chance of revenge against his old Liverpool team-mate Sadio Mane.

Sport
Orlando Pirates have made three big signings this January as they look to win their first league title in more than 13 years.

Sport
Former Tyrone goalkeeper Lorcan Quinn says he is taking inspiration from New Orleans Saints kicker Charlie Smyth as he chases his own dream of playing in the NFL.
Education
[Vanguard] Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the arrest and arraignment of students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, following a violent protest in the Edo State town, describing the action as an intolerant and heavy-handed response by the Federal Government.
Education
[Vanguard] Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has condemned the arrest and alleged unlawful detention of 52 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), describing the action as a dangerous attempt aimed at suppressing democratic expression.
Education
[Vanguard] The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says it will disburse N6.452 billion to tertiary institutions in its 2026 intervention cycle.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Day secondary school students in Kiharu Constituency are set to benefit from a major cost relief programme after area MP Ndindi Nyoro announced that parents will only be required to pay Sh500 per term in school fees this year.

Lifestyle
City officials have flagged another Bryanston property for illegal rentals, as investigations into home hijackings in the area continue…

Lifestyle
Minister Gayton McKenzie has shared a motivational message to learners who have failed matric last year …
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
South Africa is increasingly making progress in being seen as an investment destination that is safe and run according to financial legislation.

Entertainment
‘Orlando Pirates would like to commend the leadership of Marumo Gallants for the professional and cooperative manner in which the transaction was handled,’ read a club statement.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 14 January 2026.

Entertainment
Memorable day for Toyota in Saudi Arabia as GR Hilux secures Stage 9 podium lockout.
Science/Tech
JPMorgan Chase’s chief financial officer Jeremy Barnum pushed back hard on Tuesday against President Donald Trump’s proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates, calling the measure “very bad for consumers” and “very bad for the economy” during a call with reporters. The proposed one-year cap, which Trump has said he wants implemented starting January 20, sent banking stocks tumbling last...

Science/Tech
AI has changed our personal lives, answering any question, unleashing our creativity, and delivering tailored insights with a simple prompt. But in the workplace, AI hasn’t yet been so transformative — bogged down by unintuitive interfaces, fragmented across multiple teams and tools, beset by hallucinations and inconsistency, and lacking the context that the workplace demands. […]

Science/Tech
Crypto sports betting in 2025 continues to grow as digital currencies reshape how people place wagers on their favorite games. The mix of blockchain technology and sports betting creates faster transactions, stronger privacy, and new ways to manage risk. This article explains how to use smart strategies to stay ahead and make better decisions in […]
Science/Tech
Moxie Marlinspike, the engineer who created Signal Messenger and set a new standard for private communications, is now trialing Confer, an open source AI assistant designed to make user data unreadable to platform operators, hackers, and law enforcement alike. Confer relies on two core technologies: passkeys that generate a 32-byte encryption keypair stored only on user devices, and trusted...

Motoring
South Africans are spending noticeably less on petrol than they were a few months ago.

Motoring
South Africa has an exclusive selection of high-powered bakkies that can tackle rough terrain and give hot hatchbacks a run for their money.

Motoring
Tata has announced that two new SUVs are heading to South Africa this year.

Motoring
One of South Africa’s largest municipalities plans to generate revenue by auctioning off 800 cars next month.

Health
Morning Live’s Marc Cananur finds out more about the health risks around illegal cigarettes.

Health
The hospital trust says patients are experiencing “unacceptable delays” across services.

Health
Carloway Football Club in Lewis has received a grant of £22,000.

Health
Should we be having regular saunas? Plus, a breakthrough result for Huntington’s disease.