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Used car sales jump 11% in January as 2026 gets off to strong start
A total of 34,452 used vehicles changed hands during the month – comfortably up on December 2025’s 30,742 units and January 2025’s 30,961.

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When a future British Prime Minister was a prisoner of war in South Africa
Before becoming the “British Bulldog’ opposing Hitler’s Third Reich, Winston Churchill was a young war correspondent during the Second Anglo-Boer War, captured by Boer commandos.

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German car industry in ‘crisis’ as investments, jobs move abroad
Germany’s position as a key automotive hub is threatened by declining investments and jobs drift abroad, prompting calls for growth-focused measures from Berlin and Brussels.

South Africa
35 new foot and mouth disease cases confirmed in Free State
A suspected case near Bloemfontein is currently under investigation.

South Africa
Association calls on Presidency to intervene in Gauteng scholar transport impasse
ASGA is demanding that they settle the outstanding debt owed by the Gauteng Department of Education.
South Africa
Presidential Youth Employment Intervention continues to produce results
Presidential Youth Employment Intervention continues to produce results
The Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) has facilitated nearly 295 000 earning opportunities for youth during the third quarter of this financial year.
This according to Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli who released the PYEI 2025/26 third quarter results in Cape Town on...

South Africa
Seven perish in Eastern Cape N2 crash
The seven were confirmed dead on the scene while two other occupants were sent to Grey Hospital.

World
Greetings from Mexico City’s iconic boulevard, where a dog on a bike steals the show
Every week, more than 100,000 people ride bikes, skates and rollerblades past some of the most best-known parts of Mexico’s capital. And sometimes their dogs join them too.

World
US closes airspace over Texas border town for 10 days for ‘special security reasons’
The FAA said the area around the Texas border town would be closed for “special security reasons”.
World
News24 | US to deploy 200 troops to help Nigeria military fight jihadist groups
The United States will deploy 200 troops to Nigeria to train its armed forces in their fight against jihadist groups, Nigerian and US officials said, as Washington increases military cooperation with the West African country.
World
News24 | US grand jury rejects charges against congressional Democrats over ‘illegal orders’ video
Federal prosecutors failed to bring charges against six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to refuse illegal orders, outraging US President Donald Trump, who had called for jail time, US media reported.

Africa
A simple guide to the crisis in South Sudan
The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Africa
Ghana declares Wednesday ‘Fugu Day’ to promote traditional outfit after online mockery
The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.

Africa
This woman fought back when jihadists killed her sons
Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.

Africa
Bid launched to extend Zimbabwe president’s term in office
President Mnangagwa’s term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time.

Business
Serial rail fare evader fined £3,600 over 112 unpaid tickets
Charles Brohiri travelled without buying a ticket on 112 train journeys over a period of nearly two years.

Business
5 countries where the rand will take you far in 2026
Here are five great countries to travel to where the rand is stronger in 2026.
Business
Business

Politics
IPID only reacting to Mbense murder because of Madlanga Commission publicity: Commissioner Khumalo
IPID has referred the Emmanuel Mbense murder case to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Politics
Vrededorp residents want President to address crime, service delivery during SONA
President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the SONA on Thursday evening at Parliament.

Politics
My corruption busting record is why I am labelled a spy: O’Sullivan
O’Sullivan is also a holder of passports from three different countries.

Politics
Zille dismisses claims of a rift between her and Steenhuisen
The Democratic Alliance federal chair says she has been communicating with the party leader on WhatsApp

Sport
How British skeleton came back fighting after 2022
The 2022 Winter Olympics were a disaster for British skeleton – but they have bounced back with a vengeance since.

Sport
Clubs to vote on expanding Championship play-offs
EFL clubs will vote on expanding play-offs in the Championship from four to six teams at a meeting next month.

Sport
Ukrainian skeleton slider wears helmet of remembrance despite IOC ban
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych continues to wear a helmet featuring images of people killed during Russia’s invasion of his home country, despite the IOC banning him from doing so.

Sport
Scotland great Konkel to end playing career
Harlequins Women’s captain Jade Konkel, the former Scotland forward, will retire as a player at the end of the 2025-26 season.
Education
Nigeria: Media Scholar Pate Exits As VC After Massive Infrastructure, Academic Expansion At Gombe Varsity
[Premium Times] A valedictory session was held in Mr Pate’s honour at the north-eastern university
Education
Uganda: Schools Feel the Strain As First Term Opens Amid Growing School Fees Burden
[Nile Post] As the first term of the 2026 academic year begins, the issue of school fees remains a pressing concern for both parents and school administrators across Uganda.
Education
Uganda: Are Parents Paying for Grades? Muganga Questions the Value of Uganda’s Education System
[Nile Post] As schools reopen and parents grapple with rising tuition fees, a deeper question is emerging: are families paying for quality education–or simply buying grades?
Education
Ghana: Call Off Strike …Dr Apaak Appeals to University Unions
[Ghanaian Times] The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Apaak, has appealed to striking university unions to call off their industrial action to safeguard teaching and learning in public universities.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Ian von Memerty’s euthanasia bombshell: ‘They begged, cried’
TV and theater artist Ian von Memerty has opened up about breaking news of his euthanasia plans to his loved ones…

Entertainment
Six-cylinders return as Mercedes-AMG unleashes new GLC 53
First ’53’ badged GLC replaces the GLC 43 and soon, the controversial 2.0-litre plug-in hybrid GLC 63.

Entertainment
COMMENT: Sport’s fine margins and inches displayed in extraordinary T20 thriller
No balls, wides, run-outs … Wednesday’s T20 World Cup match had it all.

Entertainment
Kubayi condemns threats against SIU spokesperson over Maumela-linked luxury car ruling
Justice minister says officials must work without fear as corruption investigations continue.

Entertainment
Anele Mdoda to interview ‘Inimba’ cast on must watch special
Fans finally get answers from the ‘Inimba’ stars themselves

Science/Tech
Game shutting down stores in South Africa
Massmart is considering the closure of “around” 20 stores, which will potentially be redeveloped into Walmarts.
Science/Tech
Sony Will Ship Its Final Blu-ray Recorders This Month
Sony will ship its last batch of Blu-ray recorders this month, according to Kyodo News, ending the company’s decades-long run in a product category it helped create. The recorders targeted exclusively the Japanese domestic market, where households used them to record broadcast television. Sony had already stopped manufacturing the devices and recordable discs about a year ago, and the final...

Science/Tech
How Steady Returns Are Changing Wealth Creation for Australians
Australia’s wealth creation story is changing. For decades, many Australians faced high barriers to investing, from large minimum deposits to complex products. Many believed wealth was built only through high-risk strategies. Yet the most meaningful gains come from steady, predictable returns combined with easy access to investment opportunities. Managing capital through multiple market...

Science/Tech
R94-billion electricity price pain for people in South Africa
There is a further R40 billion owed to Eskom, and Nersa hasn’t indicated when the power utility can recover it.

Motoring
The one area where Chinese car brands are struggling in South Africa
Chinese brands have a long way to go in one of South Africa’s top segments.
Motoring

Motoring
The salary you need to afford South Africa’s cheapest 7-seater SUV
The cheapest 7-seater family SUV in South Africa still clocks in at close to R400,000.

Motoring
Jurisdiction dispute hits Cape Town’s R180-million N2 security plan
SANRAL has set the record straight on plans for building a wall along Cape Town’s N2 route.
Health
Portland Lawsuit Alleges Tear Gas Use by ICE Is a Health Threat
A novel lawsuit in Portland argues the chemicals are a health threat that have soaked into apartment walls, furniture and even children’s toys.
Health
How Hate Groups Are Using Online Games to Recruit Kids
Fringe movements are using games and other online platforms to draw growing numbers of children to their causes, new data and dozens of interviews show.

Health
What are ‘forever chemicals’ and are they bad for us?
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) can be found in some of the food and products we use – and even in our bodies. But what exactly are they?

Health
Teen had to tell deaf mum her dad might die
NHS staff in Birmingham used Alan Graham’s grandchildren to pass on information, an ombudsman finds.