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MADLANGA COMMISSION: KZN Hawks boss grilled for sharing SAPS officers’ personal details with ‘Cat’ Matlala
Despite holding top-secret clearance, KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Major General Lesetja Senona allegedly shared a SAPS docket containing officers’ sensitive personal details with organised crime accused Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala.
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REVOLVING DOOR: Joburg on track for 11th mayor in 10 years — here’s what you need to know
The Joburg Council is due to decide the future of incumbent Mayor Dada Morero and the appointment of the very first deputy executive mayor which, if approved, will cost taxpayers about R1.28m a year.
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South Africa
Ngoepe to lead inquiry into Iran’s participation in naval exercise
The week-long naval exercises were led by China and focused on maritime security.

South Africa
Amathole District faces catastrophic drought
Four out of six local municipalities under the Amathole District are facing a catastrophic drought

South Africa
Case against members of alleged international scam postponed to Feb 4
The accused include 29 individuals and 15 entities.

South Africa
Court postpones Bonginkosi Khanyile’s trial to end February
Durban Regional Court has postponed the trial of Bonginkosi Khanyile to the 26th of February 2026

World
Panic on crowded train – passenger tells BBC of moment of Russian drone strike
Five people died in the attack in northeastern Ukraine when three drones targeted the train.
World
News24 | Trump tells Minneapolis mayor he’s ‘playing with fire’ over immigration enforcement standoff
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned the mayor of Minneapolis – where the brutal killings of two US protesters by immigration agents sparked nationwide outrage – that he is “playing with fire.”

World
Is the US preparing to strike Iran?
Satellite images show a steady and significant build-up of US military forces in the region.

World
Greetings from Mumbai, where residents take breathing space where they can find it
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Africa
US YouTube star IShowSpeed to get Ghanaian passport as Africa tour ends
Ghana’s foreign minister says the influencer is a “worthy ambassador”, but some Ghanaians criticised the move.

Africa
Ex-Nigeria oil minister stands trial in UK on bribery charges
Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including luxury goods and private jet travel, a prosecutor tells a London court.

Africa
Nigeria president ‘very fine’ after falling over at Turkey reception
On a visit to Ankara, Bola Tinubu was filmed stumbling and falling after walking past soldiers and dignitaries.

Africa
France invites Chad president in bid to ease troubled relations
Franco-Chadian military relations have been strained after Chad abruptly ended its defence agreement with France.

Business
US Fed holds interest rates despite White House pressure
Two Fed officials voted for a cut, including the former head of Donald Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers.

Business
Explosion at crucial water treatment plant in South Africa
An explosion at South Africa’s biggest water-treatment plant is curbing supplies in a system that serves more than 11 million people.
Business

Business
Deutsche Bank offices raided in money laundering probe
Officials searched offices in Frankfurt and Berlin in relation to “past business relationships”.

Politics
IMF’s confidence in SA shows NDP objectives can be met: Ntshavheni
In 2012, Cabinet adopted the NDP as the country’s economic blueprint.

Politics
Senona says he didn’t open documents Matlala sent on Ramaphosa’s IDs
Senona says that he doesn’t know why the documents were sent to him.

Politics
EFF supports calls to subpoena O’Sullivan and Mokgotsi before Ad Hoc
Mathys demands a report on the summoning of Paul O’Sullivan.

Politics
Extended Cabinet Lekgotla discusses growing the economy
The two-day gathering is called to discuss plans and priorities for the year.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs win again to overtake Orlando Pirates
Betway Premiership giants Kaizer Chiefs have beaten Marumo Gallants 1-0, thanks to a Glody Lilepo spectacular goal at the Dr Molemela Stadium.

Sport
Stabbed Chelsea fan shocked by Naples attack
A Chelsea supporter describes his “shock” after being stabbed and taken to hospital in Naples before the Champions League match against Napoli in Italy.

Sport
Belichick’s Hall of Fame exclusion ridiculous – Trump
US President Donald Trump says it is “ridiculous” that Bill Belichick – widely considered the greatest NFL coach ever – has reportedly been denied first-ballot induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Sport
Stranraer expelled as they miss Rangers cup pay day
Stranraer miss out on a major pay day against Rangers after being expelled from the Scottish Cup for fielding an ineligible player in last week’s victory over Queen’s Park.
Education
How Fed Rate Decisions Affect Mortgages, Credit Cards, Auto Loans and More
The central bank’s policy stance can influence consumer savings and borrowing, from car financing to home equity loans. Here’s how it works.
Education
Ethiopia: Deluge, Defense, and Demolition – Themes in PM Abiy’s AAU Lecture
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — When Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appeared at Addis Ababa University (AAU) on 02 January 2026, to mark its 75th anniversary, many expected him to reflect on the university’s journey and its contributions to Ethiopian society. As the occasion was the first time Prime Minister Abiy addressed the AAU community, the moment called for more than ceremony. It invited a...
Education
South Africa: Keep Your Teacher, We Don’t Want Her, Parents Tell Education Department
[GroundUp] Parents demand removal of Eastern Cape school principal
Education
When Conservative Politics Hit Cash-Starved Universities
If college education is merely a transaction, educators — and facts — are vulnerable.

Lifestyle
SPCA leads arrest of man who poured boiling water on rat
The SPCA has led authorities to arrest a North West man who filmed himself torturing a rat with boiling water in a video posted online…

Lifestyle
‘Worst of the worst’: Afrikaner ‘alien’ arrested in US
An Afrikaner male was arrested by US ICE agents for being an ‘illegal alien’ and having a string of criminal convictions…

Lifestyle
Snap it, buy it: Recreate a celebrity look with Amazon’s new image feature
South African shoppers can now find products on Amazon purely through visuals, thanks to an image-based shopping tool built into the app.

Lifestyle
Orania: Spike in sale of houses, commercial properties
A spike in properties for sale in Orania – South Africa’s whites-only town – has sparked speculation on social media…

Entertainment
Chiefs’ Maboe – ‘We wanted it more’
‘We got the result and that is all that matters,’ said the Chiefs midfielder.

Entertainment
Lilepo blasts Chiefs past Gallants
Whether it was a cross or a shot, the DR Congo winger’s effort flew into the net.

Entertainment
Real world. Real stages! Live Music Lab Joburg applications now open
Live Music Lab is a funded training- and work-based programme for unemployed youth eyeing practical careers in the live music industry.

Entertainment
Repo rate: will the Reserve Bank cut? Or not?
The repo rate is not expected to decrease too often now that the Reserve Bank has decided to anchor inflation at 3%.
Science/Tech
Experian’s Tech Chief Defends Credit Scores: ‘We’re Not Palantir’
When asked directly whether people actually like Experian, Alex Lintner, the credit bureau’s CEO of Software and Technology, offered an unusual defense in an interview: “First of all, we’re not Palantir, so we don’t do reputation scores.” Speaking on The Verge’s podcast, Lintner conceded that consumers who have poor credit scores through “life’s circumstances” sometimes direct their frustration...

Science/Tech
The Surface Laptop Is $400 Off
Take home a sweet discount on Microsoft’s first-party laptop.

Science/Tech
Give Your Problems (and Passwords) to Moltbot, Then Watch It Go
A viral new virtual assistant formerly known as Clawdbot is complex and brings security risks—but some early adopters say it feels like the future.
Science/Tech
There’s a Rash of Scam Spam Coming From a Real Microsoft Address
There are reports that a legitimate Microsoft email address — which Microsoft explicitly says customers should add to their allow list — is delivering scam spam. ArsTechnica: The emails originate from no-reply-powerbi@microsoft.com, an address tied to Power BI. The Microsoft platform provides analytics and business intelligence from various sources that can be integrated into a single...

Motoring
The easiest way to renew your driver’s licence in South Africa
The Department of Roads and Transport is making it easier to renew licences in Gauteng.

Motoring
Major warning for Toyota Corolla Cross owners in South Africa
The Toyota Corolla Cross has received a poor rating after being tested for crash safety by Global NCAP.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
Texas Sues Delaware Nurse Practitioner for Mailing Abortion Pills to the State
The case is the latest action taken by a state with an abortion ban against providers in states that support abortion rights.

Health
AI model from Google’s DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA
It could transform our understanding of why diseases develop and the medicines needed to treat them, says researchers.

Health
Are there ‘forever chemicals’ in your floor cleaner?
Some floor cleaners contain PFAS – chemicals that never break down. Here’s how to spot them – and what you can use as alternative.

Health
Woman ‘took own life after benefits cut in error’
A coroner wrote to the DWP to express her concerns after the death of Tamara Logan in Tameside.