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Two parties are eating away at DA support
The DA is feeling the heat after narrowly scraping through to win a previous stronghold in Tshwane over the FF Plus, and losing George to the PA.
FRIDAY, 23 JANUARY 2026, 13:04

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The DA is feeling the heat after narrowly scraping through to win a previous stronghold in Tshwane over the FF Plus, and losing George to the PA.

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Kaizer Chiefs are currently third on the Betway Premiership log after 14 games, but have they improved or not from last season?
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Vietnam’s top leader To Lam was reappointed on Friday as head of the ruling Communist Party for the next five years after a unanimous vote by its central committee, as he pledged to turbocharge growth in the export-reliant nation.
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Syria’s Interior Ministry said on Friday it had taken over al-Aktan prison in the city of Raqqa in northeastern Syria, a facility that was formerly under the control of Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

South Africa
ANC Veterans League member, Kedibone Mogotsi is attending the 14 learners’ memorial service.

South Africa
KZN police have re-enlisted 59 experienced detectives to bolster crime fighting in the province
South Africa
eThekwini Municipality calls for arts and culture grant-in-aid applications
The eThekwini Municipality’s Recreation and Parks Directorate has invited registered and eligible non-profit organisations (NPOs), non-government organisations (NGOs) and non-profit companies (NPCs) in the performing arts and culture sectors to apply for Grant-In-Aid (GIA) funding for the 2025/26 financial...

South Africa
Fourteen learners died when a scholar transport minibus collided with a truck in Vanderbijlpark.

World
The process to identify the bodies recovered from the wreckage of Gul Plaza in Karachi continues.

World
Jared Kushner unveiled a vision of a futuristic cityscape for Gaza that includes skyscrapers and advanced industrial zones, but Palestinians fear his vision erases what remains of their homes.

World
At Davos, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned Europe is divided and unprepared for a more dangerous world, urging unity and less reliance on the U.S.

World
NPR’s A Martinez asks William Taylor, a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, about his thoughts following President Zelenskyy’s speech at Davos.

Africa
Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane says he would be keen on representing Nigeria ahead of the 2028 Olympics and suggests other NBA players could do the same.

Africa
The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

Africa
The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.

Africa
Regional powers Ecowas had previously warned junta head Horta N’Tam against such a long wait for elections.

Business
The Department of Higher Education looks increasingly set to deregister Damelin College following a challenging several years.

Business
Meir Matters previously taught people how to use slow cookers – which they could then take home.

Business
Chery is buying a massive factory in Pretoria from Nissan, with chinese car brands taking over the South African market.

Business
BusinessTech is South Africa’s top business news website and the preferred choice for marketing among South Africa’s leading companies.

Politics
Malema has been convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, discharging firearm.

Politics
EFF leader Julius Malema is appearing before the East London Magistrate’s Court.

Politics
Malema’s pre-sentencing proceedings starts following his conviction of discharging a firearm.

Politics
Mkhwanazi agreed the payments were inappropriate and says he regrets receiving the money.

Sport
Don’t say this too loud in parts of Soweto.

Sport
Carlos Alcaraz and Corentin Moutet produce a series of brilliant rallies during their Australian Open third-round match as the Spaniard eases to an entertaining straight-sets victory.

Sport
British skiing great Dave Ryding and world champions Zoe Atkin, Mia Brookes and Charlotte Bankes are named in a 20-strong Team GB snowsport squad for the upcoming Winter Olympics.

Sport
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been in fine form since returning from injury, but when should he be reintroduced by FPL managers?
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ahanta West, Mrs Mavis Kuukua Bissue, has officially announced the approval of the Ahanta Language (Ayinda) orthography as part of Ghanaian languages to be taught in schools.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kenyan students and space enthusiasts are set to communicate directly with astronauts aboard the International Space Station after Kenya was selected to host the – Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program in 2026.
Education
[Premium Times] The Teach Girls Tech Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has trained over 40 secondary and primary school teachers through the i-MathElevate project to improve mathematics performance in Rivers State.
Education
Events are being propelled by one man’s damaged psyche.

Lifestyle
A 22-year-old fisherman has been rescued after getting into difficulty while fishing at Swartvlei Beach in Sedgefield.

Lifestyle
Iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino passed away at age 93 in Rome on 19 January 2026.

Lifestyle
Their first time around was a very public coupledom, much like Lori Harvey’s previous relationship with Michael B. Jordan.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
One of the most iconic and beloved musicals in theatre history, CATS, is currently on at Montecasino.

Entertainment
Cholota was one of 18 co-accused in the R255 million asbestos corruption case involving former Free State premier Ace Magashule.

Entertainment
Children’s wellness facilitator Alleah Church said teaching kids how to be calm, manage emotions, and ban anxiety aids emotional development.

Entertainment
The Stormers have been bolstered by the return of a number of Springboks to their match 23 for their huge URC tussle against the Sharks.

Science/Tech
By providing free basic electricity to more households, Eskom hopes to curb electricity theft and illegal connections in South Africa.

Science/Tech
What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou is heading into 2026 with strong momentum and exciting plans.
Science/Tech
The artificial intelligence tool generates computer code when people type prompts, so those with no coding experience can create their own programs and apps.
Science/Tech
alternative_right shares a report from ScienceAlert: A systematic review of 85 studies has now found good reason to differentiate between ‘active’ sitting, like playing cards or reading, and ‘passive’ sitting, like watching TV. […] “Total sitting time has been shown to be related to brain health; however, sitting is often treated as a single entity, without considering the specific type of...

Motoring
Nissan has announced that Chery will purchase its bakkie factory in South Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
The Honda FIT is the ultimate urban hatchback for South Africans looking to upgrade their travel experience.

Motoring
The National Consumer Commission has issued a safety recall for a Chinese car sold in South Africa.
Health
A crackdown on problems with fairness and safety is achieving results, including a big drop in the number of sick patients being passed over for transplants.

Health
The CQC finds that only minimal improvements have been made at two NHS hospitals.
Health
At two congressional hearings, lawmakers slammed executives of major companies, saying they were failing to rein in the cost of medical care for consumers.
Health
A planned U.S.-funded study of a hepatitis B vaccine drew widespread condemnation from researchers. Now the host country says it cannot proceed.