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

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The parliamentary ad hoc committee probing allegations of criminality in the criminal justice system will continue with public hearings on Thursday.

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South Africa’s rand is hovering around its strongest level in 3-1/2 years.
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South Africa
The pre-trial hearing of Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and four co-accused commences.

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

South Africa
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is continuing with hearings.
South Africa
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.
The...

World
The airport houses an air force base and is about 10km (six miles) from the presidential place.
World
US President Donald Trump is weighing options against Iran that include targeted strikes on security forces and leaders to inspire protesters, multiple sources said, even as Israeli and Arab officials said air power alone would not topple the clerical rulers.
World
The Trump administration said that two immigration agents involved in the fatal shooting of a civilian in Minneapolis had been placed on leave, as the president slammed the city’s mayor despite a promise to de-escalate the situation.

World
As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti.

Africa
Prosecutors allege Diezani Alison-Madueke was given “a life of luxury” in the UK by people interested in Nigerian government contracts.

Africa
Ghana’s foreign minister says the influencer is a “worthy ambassador”, but some Ghanaians criticised the move.

Africa
The African nation argues it is owed payments but the Home Office says it will fight the case.

Africa
Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including luxury goods and private jet travel, a prosecutor tells a London court.

Business
Hotels have overall had an 84% rates increase, while pubs have risen by 47% due to an increase in their property valuations..

Business
Over 4 million more South Africans now have a Smart ID, with Home Affairs confident its aggressive and accelerated rollout will see the end of the green ID book.

Business
Residents of a small town in Louisiana have accused South African petrochemicals company Sasol of failing to fairly compensate and relocate those who want to leave.

Business
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.

Politics
Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee is continuing with its public participation process.

Politics
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula is briefing the media on the NEC Lekgotla outcomes.

Politics
Senona has admitted before the Commission that he encouraged Matlala to seek legal guidance.

Politics
The motion was brought by minority party, Al Jama-ah, with the support of other minority parties

Sport
Orlando Pirates winger Tshepang Moremi is confident that the Buccaneers can break the drought and win the league this season.

Sport
Senegal manager Pape Thiaw led his players off the pitch in protest during the Africa Cup of Nations final win over Morocco.

Sport
Great Britain’s Neal Skupski and new American partner Christian Harrison are through to the final of the men’s doubles at the Australian Open.

Sport
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
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
[Daily Trust] The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that Nigeria faces a major public health and education challenge, with only 11 percent of schools nationwide having access to basic Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services.
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Education
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
Leaving your dog in a car carries serious, life-threatening consequences. Find out what you can do to protect these pooches.

Lifestyle
Anele Mgudlwa’s son Alakhe is more than impressed with his mother’s baking.

Lifestyle
South African cinemas Ster-Kinekor and Nu Metro have pulled the plug on Melania, a documentary about US President Donald Trump’s wife.

Lifestyle
A crackdown on illegal billboards in Joburg sees advertisers face immediate reputation damage and financial losses …

Entertainment
The suspect arrested in connection with the Paarl hospital fire is due to appear in court on Thursday.

Entertainment
A CAF statement said the tactician was guilty of “unsporting conduct” and “bringing the game into disrepute”.

Entertainment
The City of Tshwane has issued safety warnings ahead of possible severe storms.

Entertainment
Says this is merely ‘what is possible’ and wants a fine-tuning of ‘all the levers’.

Science/Tech
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
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.

Science/Tech
Closing the smartphone affordability gap could accelerate financial inclusion, employment access and more.

Science/Tech
Cohesity is a global leader in cyber resilience that prides itself on helping organisations modernise their cyber resilience strategies.

Motoring
South Africa’s auto industry has stagnated and is unlikely to reach to meet its performance targets.
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Motoring
Toyota has revised the Corolla hatchback and sedan for South Africa.

Health
Peter Dervin says he warned Broomfield Hospital staff not to leave his son alone before fatal fall.

Health
Elaine Gracey was in a lot of pain but says she was expected to just put up with her menopausal symptoms.
Health
A Black female doctor when that was rare, she developed a diagnostic test for the disease that is still a standard tool, as well as treatment guidelines.
Health
The case is the latest action taken by a state with an abortion ban against providers in states that support abortion rights.