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South Africa loses two public holidays in 2026
South Africans will miss out on two days off work in 2026.
TUESDAY, 20 JANUARY 2026, 13:07

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South Africans will miss out on two days off work in 2026.
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Extortionists in Cape Town’s townships have turned everyday survival into a dangerous act of defiance. Residents say people have been threatened and assaulted for refusing to pay ‘protection fees’, leaving families trapped between poverty and fear.
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Nathan Aspinall says he feels the crowds attending the Saudi Arabia Darts Masters “weren’t all there of their own accord”.

South Africa
Twelve pupils were killed in an accident in Vanderbijlpark on the Vaal on Monday.

South Africa
Twelve learners lost their lives in a minibus-taxi and truck accident in Vanderbijlpark.

South Africa
The opening of the schools in the flood hit areas in Limpopo was halted last week.
South Africa
Gauteng government provides psychosocial support after learner transport tragedy
Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona says they are providing psychosocial support to the schools and parents who lost loved ones in the accident that claimed the lives of 12 learners in the Vaal area on Monday morning.
Speaking to the media this morning, Mabona said psycho-social support teams...
World
Iranian officials continue to promise harsh punishments for “rioters” arrested during recent nationwide protests as they trade barbs with US President Donald Trump amid an ongoing digital blackout.

World
Warming temperatures are forcing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier and that’s a big problem for two of the cute tuxedoed species that face extinction by the end of the century, a study said.

World
In his second term, the president is embracing a foreign policy that breaks sharply from U.S. tradition. Both supporters and critics say he’s upending a global system in place for 80 years.

World
European leaders will meet for an emergency summit Thursday to form an official response to President Trump’s pursuit of Greenland and his threat of tariffs for any country that tries to stop him.

Africa
The losing presidential candidate calls for “peaceful change”, saying Uganda’s judiciary is not independent.

Africa
Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.

Africa
Senegalese fans celebrate their team’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
Police say armed gangs burst into the two churches in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna state, during Sunday service.

Business
Across its national network, Pinnacle Colleges achieved an 87.4% Bachelor’s Degree pass rate, with 383 distinctions awarded to 315 candidates across six campuses.

Business
UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

Business
The government’s call for NHI litigants to skip court and ‘settle’ with the state has fallen flat.

Business
The JSE has received the green light for its simplification project, with the company looking to bring in new listings.

Politics
The EFF says Julius Malema is consulting lawyers over a case involving AfriForum.

Politics
Former IPID Head Robert McBride is appearing before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
McBride’s testimony is expected to focus on his role in some of the most contentious investigations.

Politics
Khumalo turned himself in at Katlehong police over assault claim by suspected drug dealer.

Sport
It was Sekhukhune United who handed Orlando Pirates their first defeat of the season at the Orlando Stadium in August.

Sport
The Betway Premiership fixture between Marumo Gallants and Kaizer Chiefs at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium in Mangaung has been rescheduled.

Sport
Alexandra Eala may have only played one Australian Open singles match but she was the biggest first-round draw by far at Melbourne Park.

Sport
Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa and Mamelodi Sundowns’ Kobamelo Kodisang and Mosa Lebusa, have joined Stellenbosch FC in the Cape Winelands.
Education
[New Times] Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has announced the arrest of Benjamin Manirakiza, a university lecturer, who is under investigation for alleged child defilement.
Education
[The Conversation Africa] As universities in South Africa prepare to admit a new group of students, thousands of young people from rural parts of the country hope for a life-changing opportunity.
Education
[GroundUp] Department ignores them
Education
[Premium Times] Last year, the government reviewed the curriculum for technical colleges to include new subjects such as content creation and solar work.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Remax real estate has come under fire after a leaked conversation between an agent and a prospective tenant…

Lifestyle
Iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has passed away at the age of 93 in his home in Rome, Italy.

Lifestyle
Fraudsters are carrying out cunning scams to defraud South Africans of their hard-earned money. Here’s how, says Capitec…

Entertainment
31-year-old suspect caught concealing contraband in instant porridge during visit.

Entertainment
Geoeconomic confrontation was highest on the list of World Economic Forum global risks, but five issue in South Africa need addressing.
Entertainment
Entertainment

Science/Tech
There has been no formal announcement about the finalisation of South Africa’s National Rail Masterplan, which was touted for the end of 2025.

Science/Tech
This summer, RSAWEB and Octotel are turning fast fibre into something even more exciting.

Science/Tech
AI skills development could unlock massive productivity, drive economic growth and help support UN sustainable development goals.

Science/Tech
Rapid digital growth is leapfrogging traditional infrastructure while expanding the cyber attack surface, according to a Check Point Software Technologies report.
Motoring

Motoring
Suzuki’s new flagship SUV is en route to South Africa.

Motoring
Omoda has confirmed that it plans to launch a hybrid version of the affordable C5 crossover in South Africa this year.

Motoring
Parliament has endorsed Transport Minister Creecy’s proposal to scrap South Africa’s legal drink-driving limit, calling for the changes to be implemented before Easter.
Health
Leaders of the D.S.M., the world’s most influential psychiatric manual, have been split for more than five years over whether to recognize postpartum psychosis as a distinct disorder.

Health
How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.

Health
Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.

Health
A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate.