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THURSDAY, 08 JANUARY 2026, 06:31

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Brutal scrum battle awaits Stormers in London, says Hlungwani

Today at 06:00 AM, via SowetanLIVE

A rampant Stormers side are bracing themselves for a tough scrum battle when they collide with a desperate Harlequins outfit in the Investec Champions Cup on Sunday, forwards coach Rito Hlungwani said.

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Khampepe recusal request from TRC labelled ‘opportunistic’

Today at 06:00 AM, via SowetanLIVE

The Jacob Zuma Foundation, former president Thabo Mbeki, and others have filed a recusal application against Justice Sisi Khampepe, claiming she lacks impartiality due to past roles in the TRC and alleged misconduct. Advocate Ishmael Semenya and the Calata Group oppose the application, labeling it opportunistic and unfounded, arguing there is no evidence of bias and suggesting the application...

Politics

ANC turns 114

Today at 05:51 AM, via SABC News

The ANC will hold anniversary celebrations in the North West this weekend.

Sport

Carey hits four to seal five-wicket win for Australia

Today at 06:09 AM, via BBC News

Alex Carey secures victory in style for Australia, as he hits a four to seal a five-wicket win against England on day five of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, as Australia win the series 4-1.

Education

Nigeria: OAU Probes Death of Medical Student

Today at 02:00 AM, via AllAfrica

[Vanguard] The management of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State, yesterday, disclosed that it is working with relevant authorities to unravel the circumstances behind the death of one of its medical students, Timilehin Toromade.

Education

Nigeria: Accommodation – Unilag May Allow Squatting, to Sanction Racketeers

Today at 01:59 AM, via AllAfrica

[Vanguard] Faqced with inadequate accommodation as over 30,000 students jostle for about 8,000 bed spaces, the management of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, may approve squatting for students with their colleagues, just as it vowed to sanction those engaged in hostel racketeering.

Entertainment

Trump may grant Putin his Nato wish

Today at 06:00 AM, via The Citizen

Trump has already shown he doesn’t care for Nato, and another person who would like the alliance destroyed is Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

Science/Tech

Japan’s Nuclear Watchdog Halts Plant’s Reactor Safety Screening Over Falsified Data

Today at 05:30 AM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Associated Press: Japan’s nuclear watchdog said Wednesday it is scrapping the safety screening for two reactors at the Hamaoka nuclear power plant in central Japan, after its operator was found to have fabricated data about earthquake risks. It was a setback to Japan’s attempts to accelerate nuclear reactor restarts. Less than a quarter of commercial...

Science/Tech

AI Chip Frenzy To Wallop DRAM Prices With 70% Hike

Today at 03:25 AM, via Slashdot

Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are projected to raise server memory prices by up to 70% in early 2026, according to Korea Economic Daily. “Combined with 50 percent increases in 2025, this could nearly double prices by mid-2026,” reports the Register. From the report: The two Korean giants, alongside US-based Micron, dominate global memory production. All three are reallocating advanced...

Science/Tech

Google and Character.AI Agree To Settle Lawsuits Over Teen Suicides

Today at 02:45 AM, via Slashdot

Google and Character.AI have agreed to settle multiple lawsuits from families alleging the chatbot encouraged self-harm and suicide among teens. “The settlements would mark the first resolutions in the wave of lawsuits against tech companies whose AI chatbots encouraged teens to hurt or kill themselves,” notes Axios. From the report: Families allege that Character.AI’s chatbot encouraged their...

Science/Tech

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health, Encouraging Users To Connect Their Medical Records

Today at 02:02 AM, via Slashdot

OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Health, a sandboxed health-focused mode that lets users connect medical records and wellness apps for more personalized guidance. The company makes sure to note that ChatGPT Health is “not intended for diagnosis or treatment.” The Verge reports: The company is encouraging users to connect their personal medical records and wellness apps, such as Apple Health,...

Motoring

Best-selling car brands in South Africa

Yesterday at 16:51 PM, via TopAuto

South Africa’s car industry ended 2025 on a high note, with two automakers doing particularly well last month.