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‘A big blow’ – Grealish has stress fracture
There is no timescale on on-loan Everton winger Jack Grealish’s recovery from a stress fracture in his foot, says manager David Moyes.
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There is no timescale on on-loan Everton winger Jack Grealish’s recovery from a stress fracture in his foot, says manager David Moyes.
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Formula One champion Lando Norris has still not watched back his title-clinching race but the McLaren driver will start the new season with more confidence and hungry for a second crown.
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South Africa
SAWS is predicting lower than average rainfall for a second consecutive year.

South Africa
Mayor Xhakaza denies interfering in probes after ex-auditor Mafole’s murder over tender report.

South Africa
Thabiso Radebe urges stronger learner safety measures after 14 pupils die in Vaal crash.

South Africa
City dismisses social media water scare, confirming daily tests show supply is safe.

World
Donald Trump is pushing hard for a peace deal – but major issues between Russia and Ukraine are still unresolved, writes Sarah Rainsford.

World
Khadija Ahmadzada was detained for being in “violation” of rules “regarding women’s sports gyms”, a Taliban spokesman said.

World
The National Weather Service warns the winter blast “will pose a life-threatening risk of hypothermia”.

World
Millions of Americans are bracing for a massive, life-threatening winter storm this weekend. And, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy delivers a stark message to Europe at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Africa
Reinforcements are sent to the town of Bor, a strategic staging post on the way to the capital, Juba.

Africa
The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country’s heritage.

Africa
Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane says he would be keen on representing Nigeria ahead of the 2028 Olympics and suggests other NBA players could do the same.

Africa
The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

Business
Etwatwa Crossing will open in the second half of 2026, bringing formal retail to a historically underserved community.
Business

Business
Barloworld has officially been acquired by a consortium led by Saudi Arabian investors, and is set to delist from the JSE next week.

Business
The British arm of Tesla has faced multiple court proceedings linked to allegations of road traffic offences.

Politics
Cholota says that the state humiliated her during her extradition.

Politics
Mlambo says Cholota’s extradition was unlawful but does not bar the High Court from prosecuting.

Politics
EFF leader Julius Malema is appearing in the EL Magistrate’s Court for pre-sentencing proceedings.

Politics
Malema has been convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, discharging firearm.

Sport
Williams will miss next week’s first pre-season test in Barcelona following delays completing their new car.

Sport
Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back Liam Williams retires from international rugby.

Sport
Jacob Stockdale is not included in Ulster’s matchday squad to face Cardiff in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday as the Irish province make four changes to their starting XV.

Sport
Alpine Formula 1 boss Flavio Briatore says he believes the team “will be competitive” in 2026.
Education
[This Day] Monday Philips Ekpe writes that if properly implemented, the new pact between government and university lecturers can come to fruition
Education
[This Day] Ngozi Aneke: Championing Welfare, Education and Purpose-driven Reforms for NAFOWA, AWA
Education
[This Day] The President of EKOBA ’76, Engr. Johnson Adegboyega Adeyoye, has said that the set of ’76, a Service Club of Eko Boys High School, lobbies government regularly to provide infrastructure for the school.

Education
In New Haven, where one in six residents is foreign born, children’s education suffers as they are afraid to step out
“They took her, they took her, they took her.”
Those were some of the words Cora Muñoz, the Wilbur Cross high school assistant principal, could discern while on the phone with the guardian of one of her students. As the caller sobbed and struggled to speak, Muñoz realized that...

Lifestyle
Nando’s has thrown shade at its fast food rival, Steers, after the latter was accused of exploiting its employees…

Lifestyle
Nicki Minaj can breathe a sigh of relief after concluding a chapter in her life that could have seen her losing her house.

Lifestyle
A 22-year-old fisherman has been rescued after getting into difficulty while fishing at Swartvlei Beach in Sedgefield.

Lifestyle
Iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino passed away at age 93 in Rome on 19 January 2026.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson is hopeful that powerhouse prop Frans Malherbe will return in the next few months.

Entertainment
Entrepreneurs are advised to prioritise is their mental health.

Entertainment
ICE says the child was not targeted and remained with an officer while his father was apprehended during the operation.

Science/Tech
In 2026, business leaders won’t just be navigating change, they’ll be building the plane mid-flight. As the new year kicks off, the pace of technological advancement is accelerating, redefining the very fabric of business. The traditional boundaries between business and technology have all but disappeared — tech is business, and business is tech. This convergence […]

Science/Tech
Volvo Cars has officially pulled back the curtain on a new chapter in its storied legacy of adventure-ready vehicles. Alongside the global debut of the all-electric Volvo EX60, the company introduces the EX60 Cross Country — an SUV engineered not just for the road, but for the path less traveled. This model electrifies Volvo’s beloved […]
Science/Tech
The United States formally withdrew from the World Health Organization on Thursday, making good on an executive order that President Trump issued on his first day in office pledging to leave the international organization that coordinates global responses to public health threats. The New York Times: While the United States is walking away from the organization, a senior official with the...

Science/Tech
Celebrate National Handwriting Day (I did not make that up) with new notebooks, a journal, or sketchbooks.

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Motoring
This South African airport saw a record-breaking 11 million passengers board flights last year.

Motoring
Big changes are coming for the scholar transport industry in South Africa.

Motoring
At TopAuto, we offer a full suite of advertising products to meet your 2026 goals.
Health
A crackdown on problems with fairness and safety is achieving results, including a big drop in the number of sick patients being passed over for transplants.

Health
The CQC finds that only minimal improvements have been made at two NHS hospitals.
Health
At two congressional hearings, lawmakers slammed executives of major companies, saying they were failing to rein in the cost of medical care for consumers.
Health
A planned U.S.-funded study of a hepatitis B vaccine drew widespread condemnation from researchers. Now the host country says it cannot proceed.