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South Africa going from junk to jewel
Rating agencies are taking note of South Africa’s reform efforts. While the country has not escaped junk status yet, continued reforms could see this change in the coming years.
MONDAY, 12 JANUARY 2026, 16:05

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Rating agencies are taking note of South Africa’s reform efforts. While the country has not escaped junk status yet, continued reforms could see this change in the coming years.

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Range options and fast charging enhance EV2’s appeal

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The European Commission has set conditions under which China-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers can replace EU tariffs with minimum price commitments for each EV model sold in the bloc.

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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is widely expected to extend his four-decade rule in an election on Thursday after a campaign marred by violence and clouded by questions about who might eventually succeed him.

South Africa
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube is expected to announce the results on Monday evening.
South Africa
When partially sighted Tebatso Mokonyane was in Grade 1 at a mainstream school, his peers mocked him because he struggled to see the chalkboard.

South Africa
South Africa experienced significant outbreaks in 2024 and 2025.

South Africa
KZN Education says it is pushing to ensure all schools receive their stationery and textbooks.
World
Pope Leo received Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado at the Vatican on Monday, the Holy See said.

World
Bathers found the body parts in Puerto López, a town which has been wracked by gang violence.

World
Local officials said they do not know where the exotic animals came from or how many are at large.

World
Footage recorded by Spanish skier Ares Masip shows the incident on Pic de l’Hortell, a mountain in Andorra.

Africa
Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.

Africa
Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

Africa
Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon’s first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

Business
South Africa’s economic outlook for 2026 is showing signs of gradual improvement.

Business
Yaga is slowly growing in South Africa’s e-commerce space, with the Estonian-based company getting millions in funding.

Business
Jerome Powell’s public response to a DoJ investigation could be a seismic moment for Donald Trump’s presidency.

Business
The sessions are an opportunity for people to connect but also for people who do not wish to chat.

Politics
This has been confirmed by the Commission in a statement this Monday afternoon.

Politics
The UAE is also a major investor in the South African economy across various sectors.

Politics
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the party is not dying and will bounce back.

Politics
A nationwide campaign to rebuild every branch of the ANC will be undertaken in 2026, says Ramaphosa.

Sport
The 165th edition of the L’Ormarins King’s Plate returned to Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday, 10 January in stunning fashion.

Sport
The PGA Tour would love to have Brooks Koepka back on their circuit but the transition will prove a tricky one writes Iain Carter.

Sport
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey scores two touchdowns to help his team beat defending champions the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL play-offs.

Sport
Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur requires hamstring surgery and is set to miss at least three months.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa’s top matric achievers for 2025 have spelled out the key attributes required for academic excellence: a strong support system, hard work, focus and determination.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa’s top matriculants should be celebrated not just for their results, but for the determined pursuit of excellence that drove them to the top of the 2025 Matric class.
Education
[This Day] Nigeria — At a recent grand ceremony, PAMO University of Medical Sciences graduated 126 medical professionals, reaffirming its role in helping to address the country’s healthcare manpower shortage amid ongoing mass migration, Blessing Ibunge writes
Education
[This Day] A bell has been ringing across Nigeria’s classrooms, faint at first, then steadier, carrying the sound of repair. It rings in rebuilt schools where roofs once sagged into lessons; in policy rooms where execution has replaced endless drafts and in digital ledgers that are finally aligned to the remembrance of each pupil by name, among other markers. Indeed, since October 23, 2024,...

Lifestyle
A tiger rescued from the illegal bone trade has tragically died after he was affected by the Western Cape wildfires last week…

Lifestyle
As the 2026 academic year gets underway, thousands of learners in the Western Cape are still waiting to be placed in schools.

Lifestyle
‘Abeg’ and ‘nyash’ are common mainstream words from Nigeria and have now been added to the Oxford English Dictionary.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Explore the impact of American rapper Gunna’s Wunna Run race in Nasrec, bringing 500 Mzansi runners together in celebration of wellness.

Entertainment
Brian Molefe will be the party’s new treasurer-general, while Colleen Makhubele has been relieved of her chief whip duties.

Entertainment
The former Kaizer Chiefs youth product was officially unveiled by the South African champions on Monday.

Entertainment
The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) achieved an overall pass rate of 98.31%.
Science/Tech
A British regulator said it had started a formal investigation into Mr. Musk’s chatbot over the spread of illegal images.

Science/Tech
South African summer heat not only tests people; it tests infrastructure.

Science/Tech
Werner Stucky and his brother built what would become Jenny Internet while attending Volksrust High School in Mpumalanga.

Science/Tech
Starlink’s proposed entry into South Africa is facing mounting political backlash, driven by concerns over owner Elon Musk’s conduct and public statements.

Motoring
Legacy brands remain popular in South Africa despite a slew of new competitors.

Motoring
The Department of Transport is looking to increase South Africa’s driver’s licence renewal fees to make up for a loss of revenue.

Motoring
Motus has received backlash regarding its decision to retrench workers in South Africa.

Motoring
One of South Africa’s most popular cars saw a massive dip in sales last month.
Health
An outbreak of diphtheria inspired a celebrated sled dog relay of nearly 700 miles to deliver lifesaving serum to the remote town of Nome.
Health
Comments by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies suggest the revised schedule may presage an approach to immunization that prizes individual autonomy and downplays scientific expertise.

Health
Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby.
Health
The death of a Sonoma County resident last week prompted public health officials to urge foragers not to consume wild mushrooms.