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England spun out by Sri Lanka in first ODI

SPOTLIGHT | What happens when human lives are left in the hands of AI?

South Africa’s stem cell laws remain tight, but momentum is building, says top SA doctor

South Africa

News24 | Friday’s weather: Partly cloudy and warm to hot across SA, with light showers in 8 provinces

Second teacher dies in Ntabankulu school shooting

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World

The Taiwanese president’s proposal to hike defense spending faces gridlock at home

News24 | Israel kills 11 in Gaza, including two children and three journalists

Rapid rollback of Kurdish-led forces reshapes Sharaa’s Syria

Africa

Is holding Afcon every four years ‘totally wrong’ or ‘good call’?

Ugandan MP and Bobi Wine ally arrested over election violence

Guinea-Bissau coup leaders set December election date

Business

Ramokgopa: Load shedding isn’t over until the economy grows

Eskom chair highlights regional power integration as a solution to Africa’s energy crisis

Bad turn for interest rate expectations in South Africa

Politics

Zuma, Thales corruption case back in court next Friday

Suspended EMPD boss Julius Mkhwanazi denies knowing Witness D

Mkhwanazi maintains no blue lights were fitted on Cat Matlala’s cars

Sport

Osaka has tense exchange with Cirstea at end of match

Hollywood Athletics Club sign two Comrades Marathon winners

Sutton’s predictions v ‘Roy Keane’ – Saipan star Eanna Hardwicke

Education

Nigeria: Why I Enrolled for Law Degree in State University – Emir Sanusi

Gambia: Moherst Commends World Bank Support for Higher Education Development

Gambia: Finance Minister Says Education Gives Highest-Return On Investments

Entertainment

Summer brings fire, rain and not enough insurance

24 hours in pictures, 22 January 2026

What is Alzheimer’s disease?

Science/Tech

Top investment manager buying major data centre company in South Africa

Autodesk To Cut 1,000 Jobs

What a Sony and TCL Partnership Means For the Future of TVs

Motoring

New Volvo EX60 revealed – And it’s coming to South Africa

South Africa’s crumbling roads are driving away tourists

5 safest cars for students in South Africa

Health

Myths and Facts About Narcissists

Streeting says NHS ‘falling short’ on autism and ADHD

Some Immune Systems Defeat Cancer. Could That Become a Drug?