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South Africa’s government is focused on all the wrong things
South Africa’s government has neglected essential service delivery and investment-enabling reforms in favour of other policies, resulting in a stagnant economy.
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South Africa’s government has neglected essential service delivery and investment-enabling reforms in favour of other policies, resulting in a stagnant economy.

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The man accused of murdering Victoria Hall, 17, killed five women in 2006, it can be revealed.

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The musician discovered an “historic underpayment” after being sued in London’s High Court.

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Afrikaanse Hoër Meisieskool Pretoria was honoured by the Gauteng Department of Education as the province’s top-performing school based on its 2025 matric results.

South Africa
The Premier says that they don’t have a problem of space in the province.

South Africa
All lanes have been closed and heavy traffic delays are being experienced.

South Africa
He was speaking after a meeting with the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa.

South Africa
Locals are alleged to have then assaulted one of the suspected attackers.

World
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
World
Dozens of Iranians crossed the border into Turkey on Wednesday, as authorities in Iran crack down on one of the biggest ever waves of protest against the Islamic Republic’s clerical rule. US President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Tuesday to keep protesting, saying help is on the way.
World
Nigeria has hired a US lobbying firm to help maintain US support and counter what it has called misinformation by Christian Evangelical groups and other US lobbyists about what its government is doing to protect Christians in the country.

World
Correspondent Jonathan Head says the ‘devastating’ accident is an enormous setback for Thailand’s efforts to modernise its infrastructure.

Africa
This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.

Africa
The Amazigh calendar places them almost a thousand years ahead of much of the rest of the world.

Africa
The communications authority says the suspension is aimed at preventing misinformation and violence.

Africa
The offensive is in the central state of Kogi, where the bandits have recently become more active.

Business
Yeshiva College achieved something very special. It achieved a 100% pass rate, 100% university exemption, and 4.4 distinctions per student in the 2025 matric exams.

Business
Electricity consumers face another sharp tariff shock if proposals now before the energy regulator are approved.

Business
Many experts have warned that the foot-and-mouth disease is out of control in South Africa and that it poses an existential threat to many livestock farmers.

Business
These taxpayers are warned that the 2026 provisional tax deadline is fast approaching, with the risk of penalties and interest if they fail to meet their obligations.

Politics
Advocate Arendse accused Phahlane of misleading the committee.

Politics
The matter has not been set down for a hearing as yet.

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.

Sport
England openers Ben Duckett and Sophia Dunkley join Trent Rockets for the 2026 Hundred season, while Birmingham Phoenix sign seamer Lauren Filer.

Sport
England striker Michelle Agyemang returns to Arsenal to recover from injury following a loan spell at Brighton & Hove Albion.

Sport
Ireland and British and Irish Lions star Bundee Aki sits down with the Ireland Rugby Social for an in-depth chat about his life and career.

Sport
The Kaizer Chiefs technical team have reportedly promoted the newest talent out of the Naturena development structures.
Education
[Premium Times] He said the agreement restores confidence to the academics, predictability of academic calendars, and hope to Nigerian students.
Education
[Premium Times] The 2025 agreement reached on 23 December replaced the 2009 FG-ASUU agreement and marked an end to a 16-year dispute between the government and the academics.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Chuka University’s Faculty of Law has yet to complete its licence renewal despite paying the required fees following the expiry of its mandate on December 10, 2025.
Education
[Scrolla] Government leaders visit Northern Lights Special School and find safety staff and transport problems affecting children with physical disabilities. Officials promise help after school raises concerns about break ins, lack of nurses, therapists and reliable learner transport.

Lifestyle
Vasti Spiller penned a touching post to Dricus du Plessis on his 32nd b-day: ‘I am grateful that I get to walk this life path with you.’
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Entertainment
Toyota Gazoo Racing SA’s Saood Variawa into top 10 with Guy Botterill hot on his heels.

Entertainment
After robbing a courier in Thokoza, suspects were stopped in a high-speed chase on the N12 westbound.

Entertainment
The actress said she had to file for bankruptcy.

Entertainment
After failing to shine this season, and poor outings over the last two weeks especially, it’s do-or-die time for the Bulls 10.
Science/Tech
The chief constable of one of Britain’s largest police forces has admitted that Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant made a mistake in a football (soccer) intelligence report. From a report: The report, which led to Israeli football fans being banned from a match last year, included a nonexistent match between West Ham and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Copilot hallucinated the game and West Midlands Police...

Science/Tech
Protests across Minnesota—and around the country—are ongoing, as residents demonstrate against their federal government.

Science/Tech
Eskom’s power system is more stable and predictable than it has been for the past half-decade.
Science/Tech
After spending years pushing digital payments to combat tax evasion and money laundering, European Union ministers decided in December to ban businesses from refusing cash. The reversal comes as 12% of European businesses flatly refused cash in 2024, up from 4% three years earlier. Over one in three cinemas in the Netherlands no longer accept notes and coins. Cash usage across the euro area...

Motoring
The used car industry experienced significant growth in December 2025, generating R12.89 billion in revenue.

Motoring
Several new car brands rapidly increased their market share in South Africa in 2025, while other manufacturers saw a small dip in sales.
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Motoring
FlySafair is running a 30% discount on domestic flights for a limited time.

Health
Doctors say they have achieved the previously impossible – restoring sight and preventing blindness in people with a rare but dangerous eye conditon called hypotony.
Health
That number could increase significantly as more consumers are faced with higher bills brought on by expiring premium subsidies.

Health
Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What’s Up Docs?

Health
Medical checks for the show picked up contestant Amanda Collier’s heart condition.