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THURSDAY, 29 JANUARY 2026, 11:24

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Best beaches to visit in Cape Town

Today at 11:10 AM, via SA People

Cape Town is famous for its coastline, offering beaches that range from glamorous and lively to quiet and unspoilt.

South Africa

11 people killed in Isipingo crash 

Today at 10:16 AM, via SABC News

Motorists areurged to use alternative routes following fatal crash on R102 in Isipingo, Durban.

South Africa

Griekwastad murderer’s parole set for review

Today at 09:59 AM, via SAnews

Griekwastad murderer’s parole set for review

Correctional Services Minister, Dr Pieter Groenewald, has referred the decision to grant parole to the infamous Griekwastad murderer to the Correctional Supervision and Parole Review Board (CSPRB) – for review.

The offender is serving a 20-year sentence for the 2012 murder of his mother, father and sister, as well as rape.

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Business

Close call for interest rates in South Africa

Today at 09:13 AM, via BusinessTech

The South African Reserve Bank has divided opinion over whether it will cut interest rates again on Thursday or stay on hold to reinforce its commitment to its 3% inflation target.

Sport

What time is kick off for Bulls v Lions?

Today at 10:14 AM, via The South African

Here is the kick off time to note as the Bulls and Lions go into battle in what should be a thrilling URC derby on Saturday.

Education

School suspension in England only to be for pupils’ most serious misbehaviour

Today at 10:00 AM, via The Guardian

Policy intended to keep more children sanctioned for non-violent bad behaviour in school in ‘internal exclusion’ units

Suspending pupils from school will be reserved for the most serious cases of bad behaviour including violence, according to the latest government guidance to be issued to schools in England.

The Department for Education (DfE) is to announce a consultation on behaviour policy to...

Education

‘We’ve fought so hard’: family’s worry as England’s Send overhaul looms

Today at 08:00 AM, via The Guardian

Harvey, who is deafblind, struggled in mainstream nursery during wait for EHCP – and parents fear he could lose out again

Parents in England fear losing support for disabled children due to Send reforms

Harvey Hind has just turned five. He can count to a thousand. He can recite the alphabet – forwards and backwards – and he loves Play-Doh and cars.

The youngest of three children, Harvey is...

Lifestyle

Why leaving your dog in a car can be deadly

Today at 11:03 AM, via The South African

Leaving your dog in a car carries serious, life-threatening consequences. Find out what you can do to protect these pooches.

Science/Tech

Ramaphosa Orders Special Police Unit To Probe Madlanga Commission Allegations

Today at 11:08 AM, via Tech Financials

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all law enforcement agencies and other relevant criminal justice institutions to act with speed in implementing the recommendations of the Madlanga Commission’s interim report. In a statement made available to The Bulrushes on Thursday, 29 January 2026, President Ramaphosa revealed that the interim report had found serious wrongdoing and that […]

Science/Tech

Eskom’s worst nightmare is becoming a reality

Today at 11:00 AM, via MyBroadband

At one point last week, Eskom had the equivalent capacity of more than three Medupi or Kusile power stations in reserve during a peak demand period.