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Discovery CEO Adrian Gore shares good news about South Africa
The hard work done by business and government in tackling key issues in South Africa is beginning to show in the country’s economic data.
FRIDAY, 23 JANUARY 2026, 13:57

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The hard work done by business and government in tackling key issues in South Africa is beginning to show in the country’s economic data.

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Explore the best restaurants in Stellenbosch with our weekend guide to top wine bars, legendary steakhouses, and authentic Italian gems.

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England have called up uncapped 20-year-old prop Vilikesa ‘Billy’ Sela for the Six Nations to cover a crop of tighthead injuries, while Exeter number eight Greg Fisilau is rewarded for his fine club form.
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Outside of confusion around the ownership of the Skybridge that links the Golden Acre with Cape Town train station, and whether the new owners have rights to the building’s basement levels, the Cape Town city centre revamp is going well.

South Africa
Cholota was extradited from the US in 2024 to face corruption and money laundering charges.

South Africa
Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma says over 40 learners have been put on a waiting list.
South Africa
Economic recovery continues to improve steadily
While government’s efforts to support economic recovery are gaining momentum, more need to be done to significantly reduce unemployment.
This is according to the Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa.
“South Africa is making progress, but more must be done to ensure economic recovery...

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

World
The BBC sees sites on former United Arab Emirates bases in Yemen where detainees say they were abused.

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

World
Police say they have confirmed at least 354 killings so far and arrested nine people.

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.

Africa
The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country’s heritage.

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.

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
EFF leader Julius Malema is appearing in the EL Magistrate’s Court for pre-sentencing proceedings.

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.

Sport
Lewis Hamilton described the 2026 Formula 1 season as “a huge challenge” as Ferrari launched their new car.

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.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The School of Nursing and Midwifery of the University of Ghana has commended the Social Investment Fund and the African Development Bank (AfDB) for supporting the expansion of its facilities.
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.

Lifestyle
Nicki Minaj can breathe a sigh of relief after concluding a chapter in her life that could have seen her losing her house.

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.

Entertainment
The symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease include chest pain, belching, nausea and vomiting.

Entertainment
The South African national cricket team will soon be in action at the World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

Entertainment
Malema would lose his parliamentary seat if he is sentenced to more than 12 months’ imprisonment without a fine.
Entertainment

Science/Tech
We Are Rewind’s speaker/cassette player combo is an imperfect but satisfying reissue of a bygone audio era.

Science/Tech
Watts & Wheels explores the rapid rise of Chinese brands in South Africa, BMW’s response and the future of local manufacturing.

Science/Tech
This “dream wish list for criminals” includes millions of Gmail, Facebook, banking logins, and more. The researcher who discovered it suspects they were collected using infostealing malware.

Science/Tech
Despite US pushback, officials in west Africa say controversial hepatitis B study on pause amid ethics concerns
US health officials insisted it was still on. African health leaders said it was cancelled. At the heart of the controversy is the west African nation of Guinea-Bissau – one of the poorest countries in the world and the proposed site of a hotly debated US-funded study on vaccines.
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Motoring
Big changes are coming for the scholar transport industry in South Africa.

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