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Man pleads guilty to drugging and raping ex-wife
Philip Young admitted a number of offences, which allegedly cover a 13-year period.
FRIDAY, 23 JANUARY 2026, 17:49

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Philip Young admitted a number of offences, which allegedly cover a 13-year period.

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Africa’s largest telecom company has become embroiled in Iran’s decision to shut down communications during this month’s deadly crackdown on protests.

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Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri joins French club Marseille on loan for the remainder of the season.
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Germany is in talks with South Africa over a further €720 million in climate-related concessional loans as part of the Just Energy Transition Partnership.

South Africa
Municipal spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto says various teams are on site.

South Africa
Former principal, dismissed for sexual assault, kills 3 teachers in school shooting, then himself.

South Africa
SAWS is predicting lower than average rainfall for a second consecutive year.

South Africa
Mayor Xhakaza denies interfering in probes after ex-auditor Mafole’s murder over tender report.

World
An Iranian who got out of the country describes scenes of chaos as security forces opened fire in her home town.

World
It’s the first time representatives from Kyiv, Moscow and Washington have come together since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

World
Lam, 68, pledged to accelerate economic growth and was reappointed unanimously by the 180-member Central Committee at the conclusion of the National Party Congress.

World
Donald Trump is pushing hard for a peace deal – but major issues between Russia and Ukraine are still unresolved, writes Sarah Rainsford.

Africa
Reinforcements are sent to the town of Bor, a strategic staging post on the way to the capital, Juba.

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?

Business
Etwatwa Crossing will open in the second half of 2026, bringing formal retail to a historically underserved community.
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Business
Barloworld has officially been acquired by a consortium led by Saudi Arabian investors, and is set to delist from the JSE next week.

Business
The British arm of Tesla has faced multiple court proceedings linked to allegations of road traffic offences.

Politics
Thembeka Ngcukaitobi is representing Julius Malema.

Politics
Thembeka Ngcukaitobi is representing Julius Malema.

Politics
Cholota says that the state humiliated her during her extradition.

Politics
Mlambo says Cholota’s extradition was unlawful but does not bar the High Court from prosecuting.

Sport
Matthew Humphreys takes 4-16 as Ireland beat Italy in the first of three Twenty20 internationals between the sides in Dubai.

Sport
American Patrick Reed leads England’s Andy Sullivan by one shot after round two of the Dubai Desert Classic, with Rory McIlroy seven off the pace after a second-round 69.

Sport
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou feels the new three signings are intergrating well within the team.

Sport
The Football Association commissions a Universal Music Group company to create anthems for both the men’s and women’s FA Cup tournaments.
Education
[Daily Trust] Avi-Cenna International School and Grange School, both located in Lagos, have temporarily suspended physical academic activities following threats of a possible explosion.
Education
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — As the world celebrates International Day of Education, the spotlight is on the involvement of education in determining the economic future of Tanzania.
Education
[This Day] Monday Philips Ekpe writes that if properly implemented, the new pact between government and university lecturers can come to fruition
Education
[This Day] Ngozi Aneke: Championing Welfare, Education and Purpose-driven Reforms for NAFOWA, AWA

Lifestyle
Nando’s has thrown shade at its fast food rival, Steers, after the latter was accused of exploiting its employees…

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.

Entertainment
The magistrate postponed the trial to April for final arguments.

Entertainment
The ‘Night Edition’ comprises a comprehensive suite of high-gloss black elements.

Entertainment
The fatal attack by a former teacher at Ntabankulu Primary School has claimed a third teacher, leaving families and pupils devastated.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 22 January 2026.
Science/Tech
Apple has accused the European Commission of using “political delay tactics” to postpone new app marketplace policies and create grounds for investigating and fining the iPhone maker, a preemptive response to reports that the commission plans to blame Apple for the announced closure of third-party app store Setapp. MacPaw, the developer behind Setapp, said it would shut down the marketplace...

Science/Tech
Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger.
Science/Tech
Vimeo is laying off employees around the world just months after Italian software company Bending Spoons completed its $1.38 billion acquisition of the video hosting platform. Dave Brown, Vimeo’s former brand VP, described the cuts on LinkedIn as affecting “a large portion of the company.” One video engineer claimed “almost everyone” was laid off, “including the entire video team,” and another...

Science/Tech
In 2026, business leaders won’t just be navigating change, they’ll be building the plane mid-flight. As the new year kicks off, the pace of technological advancement is accelerating, redefining the very fabric of business. The traditional boundaries between business and technology have all but disappeared — tech is business, and business is tech. This convergence […]

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Motoring
This South African airport saw a record-breaking 11 million passengers board flights last year.

Motoring
Big changes are coming for the scholar transport industry in South Africa.

Motoring
At TopAuto, we offer a full suite of advertising products to meet your 2026 goals.
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.