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McBride claims crime intelligence ‘infiltrated’ Ipid
Infiltration of Ipid by crime intelligence raises oversight concerns

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Iconic Johannesburg theatre celebrates 50th birthday
The Market Theatre first opened its curtains in 1976 as the ‘Theatre of the Struggle’ during apartheid.

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JESSICA HAWKEY | Why employers are no longer asking where you studied
Companies are increasingly prioritising portfolios and practical experience over formal degrees

South Africa
Driver in fatal Vanderbijlpark crash to appear in court
Twelve pupils were killed in an accident in Vanderbijlpark on the Vaal on Monday
South Africa
News24 | Education key to freedom: SA’s best performing inmate matrics pass with distinctions
It was a red-letter day for two inmates who decided to write their matric exams as they celebrated scoring 85% and 84%, respectively.

South Africa
South African Startup Launches AI Platform to Improve Road Safety, Fleet Efficiency
A newly established South African startup has launched an artificial intelligence platform aimed at reshaping transportation and mobility across Africa, targeting infrastructure and safety challenges that often limit growth in emerging markets. Founded in late 2025, the company is developing digital tools designed to reduce vehicle breakdowns and road accidents in fast-growing urban areas....

South Africa
UNESCO, World Bank Urge African Policymakers to Prioritize Sustainable AI
UNESCO and the World Bank convened senior information and communication technology policymakers from across Africa to examine technical and policy approaches for building more resource-efficient and sustainable artificial intelligence systems. The workshop, held Nov. 11 in Conakry, Guinea, brought together policymakers, regulators and industry leaders alongside experts from UNESCO and the World...

World
Australia toughens its gun laws following Bondi Beach terrorist attack
In the wake of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack last month, Australia toughened its gun laws on Tuesday.

World
Transatlantic alliances fray as Trump threatens tariffs regarding Greenland
Attendees at Davos are steeling themselves for major disruption — not only to the local traffic thanks to heightened security, but possibly to the existing world order.

World
ASEAN won’t endorse election in military-ruled Myanmar, Malaysia says
Malaysia’s foreign minister Mohamad Hasan cited concerns over the lack of inclusive and free participation.

World
‘The miracle’: A 6-year-old walked away from the train wreck that killed her family
Her parents, brother and cousin were killed in the collision, but the girl was found walking barefoot on the tracks. She’s being cared for by grandparents after receiving three stitches in her head.

Africa
Jubilant Senegal fans join the Afcon champions parade
Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.

Africa
Malawi raises fuel prices by more than 40%
The new government is addressing fuel shortages and strengthening the budget but many are not happy.

Africa
Ex-president accused of murder plot expelled from Togo to Burkina Faso
Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is accused by Burkina Faso of trying to kill current President Ibrahim Traoré.

Africa
Nigerian homicide police investigate death of singer Destiny Boy at 22
Ogun state police say they have made one arrest as they look into the death of the Afrofuji artist.

Business
Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial
TikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.

Business
Trump greenlit tiny Kei cars but will Americans actually buy them?
The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

Business
Air India crash plane had record of safety defects, campaigners claim
Campaigners say they have evidence the plane had previously suffered a series of technical failures, including a fire.

Business
Driving test cheating soars as candidates turn to Bluetooth headsets and impersonators
Experts blamed persistently long waits for practical tests while the DVSA blamed better detection.

Politics
ANC intensifying preparations ahead of the 2026 LGE: Mbalula
Fikile Mbalula added that the election year must be “the decisive year to fix local government”.

Politics
McBride fights back against Phahlane’s claims of a smear campaign
McBride says Phahlane isn’t smeared but is a senior police figure facing multiple criminal trials.

Politics
Mbalula defends SA’s role in recent BRICS Plus naval exercises
Government has maintained South Africa’s conduct did not breach diplomatic or security protocols.

Politics
McBride accuses Mkhwanazi of trying to interfere with IPID probes
His utterances angered several Members of Parliament (MPs).

Sport
US opens priority visa appointment system for World Cup
World Cup 2026 ticket holders can now access priority visa appointments for travel to the United States – but doubt remains whether fans from every country to have qualified will be able to enter.

Sport
Bellingham responds to partying claims with ‘joke’ drinking celebration
Jude Bellingham responds to partying claims with a goal celebration in the Champions League win over Monaco.

Sport
Venues announced for historic women’s Lions tour of NZ
The British and Irish Lions will play three Tests in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch on their landmark first women’s tour to New Zealand.

Sport
Women coaches ‘twice as likely to be bullied’, study finds
Women who coach sports in the UK are experiencing bullying and harassment at far higher rates than men, according to a new study.

Education
‘Crunch time’ on rising costs of Send provision in England, says thinktank
IFS says system failing to deliver for those who need it and ministers face stark choices with white paper imminent
The government is facing “crunch time” over the rising costs and failures of special needs education for children in England, according to a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
The IFS said government spending on educating children with special needs would double between...
Education
Sudan: Minister of Infrastructure Underscores Al-Nilein University’s Role in Scientific Advancement Mo
[SNA] – Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Seif Al-Nasr Haroun lauded Al-Nilein University’s leading role in keeping pace with scientific and technical progress, praising its swift rehabilitation of facilities damaged during the Rapid Support Forces militia rebellion. He reaffirmed the ministry’s readiness to cooperate fully to enable the university to carry out its mission.
Education
Liberia: Nearly 200 Students Benefit From Rep. Jones Scholarship
[New Dawn] Over 188 students from Margibi County Electoral District #2 have received scholarships through their Representative, Ivar K. Jones.
Education
Los Angeles School Desegregation Policy Hurts White Students, Lawsuit Says
Schools with more white children miss out on smaller class sizes and other benefits, the lawsuit says. The policy dates back to desegregation efforts in the 1970s.

Lifestyle
Department: Stop spreading AI-generated pics of Vanderbijlpark crash
Authorities have cautioned the public against the spread of AI-generated images of the Vanderbijlpark student transport minibus crash.

Lifestyle
‘Not yet’: Amor Vittone on marrying new partner
Amor Vittone has hinted that she may be a bride again after going public with her new partner, restauranteur Marius van Biljon…
Lifestyle
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Entertainment
Parties trade blame as potholes and outages worsen in Tshwane
Power failures in Tshwane are now stalling asphalt production and road repairs.

Entertainment
Sin tax raises demand for illicit alcohol
Higher alcohol prices are pushing alcohol consumers towards dangerous, unregulated alternatives.

Entertainment
Koeberg reduces power after substation fault, no risk of load shedding
The fault affected both units at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station.

Entertainment
Velcro slippers, porridge and the art of senior defiance
Retirement doesn’t mean surrender – it just means you now fight your battles before bedtime.

Science/Tech
OYO Finance Issues Update on Broader Access to Stock and Cryptocurrency Trading Services
OYO Finance has released an operational update outlining expanded access to its stock and cryptocurrency trading services, reflecting continued development of its multi-market trading platform. The update highlights how the platform is structured to support regulated trading activity while maintaining consistent execution standards, account oversight, and operational transparency. As...
Science/Tech
Era of ‘Global Water Bankruptcy’ Is Here, UN Report Says
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Guardian: The world has entered an era of “global water bankruptcy” that is harming billions of people, a UN report has declared. The overuse and pollution of water must be tackled urgently, the report’s lead author said, because no one knew when the whole system could collapse, with implications for peace and social cohesion. All life depends on...
Science/Tech
cURL Removes Bug Bounties
Ancient Slashdot reader jantangring shares a report from Swedish electronics industry news site Elektroniktidningen (translated to English), writing: “Open source code library cURL is removing the possibility to earn money by reporting bugs, hoping that this will reduce the volume of AI slop reports,” reports etn.se. “Joshua Rogers — AI wielding bug hunter of fame — thinks it’s a great idea.”...
Science/Tech
OpenAI and ServiceNow Strike Deal to Put AI Agents in Business Software
According to the Wall Street Journal, OpenAI and ServiceNow signed a three-year deal to embed AI agents directly into ServiceNow’s enterprise workflows. CNBC reports: As part of the deal, ServiceNow will integrate GPT-5.2 into its enterprise workflow platform and create AI voice technology harnessing these models. “Bringing together our engineering teams and our respective technologies will...
Motoring

Motoring
New Toyota GR Corolla in South Africa – Pricing revealed
The pricing for the new Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch has been uncovered ahead of its South African debut.
Motoring

Motoring
Hyundai responds to concerns about Grand i10 safety in South Africa
Hyundai has reaffirmed its commitment to safety in South Africa, following the AA’s report on the Grand i10’s crash test.

Health
Gastric sleeve surgery was ‘life-changing’
Steph Hoy dropped from 25 stone to eight stone after surgery.
Health
Will ‘Psychiatry’s Bible’ Add a Postpartum Psychosis Diagnosis?
Leaders of the D.S.M., the world’s most influential psychiatric manual, have been split for more than five years over whether to recognize postpartum psychosis as a distinct disorder.

Health
Why ‘Blue Monday’ isn’t real
How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.

Health
NHS trust used charity funds for ‘leaving event’
Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.