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‘Secret traitor’ revealed in dramatic uncloaking on The Traitors
The red-cloaked secret traitor had been controlling certain aspects of the game as part of a new twist.
THURSDAY, 08 JANUARY 2026, 00:21

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The red-cloaked secret traitor had been controlling certain aspects of the game as part of a new twist.

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The US has announced the seizure of two oil tankers: the Marinera formerly known as the Bella 1 in the North Atlantic and the Sophia in international waters near the Caribbean.

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The IOPC is still reviewing evidence following the death of Tony Keeble on the A11 at Thetford.
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South Africa
The woman is charged with forcing a girl to have sexual intercourse with her co-accused.

South Africa
Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says Andy Mothibi has the skills for his appointment as the new NDPP

South Africa
Strong winds fuel blaze as Boschendal, three helicopters were deployed to support ground crews.

South Africa
Sipho Ngomane is accused of killing his wife, a police officer.

World
At least 12 people have reportedly been killed in the city, where the army is demanding Kurdish fighters leave two neighbourhoods.

World
The ships were boarded by US forces in predawn operations in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea.

World
Israel says Volker Türk’s office makes “absurd” accusations in a report that details what the UN calls “systemic discrimination” against Palestinians.

World
Talk of annexation has Greenland in the news again. But due to quirks of cartography, some common maps show the territory much larger than it is.

Africa
Trackers in DR Congo’s Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday.

Africa
Abubakar Malami was one of the most influential figures in the administration of former President Buhari.

Africa
At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.

Africa
About 85 Ethiopian migrants were trying to leave the country when the accident occurred, authorities say.

Business
Wall Street investors have bought thousands of homes to rent out, a practice that has sparked concerns about affordability.

Business
Some Labour MPs are optimistic there could be further relief to protect the hospitality industry.

Business
Young drivers have spoken to the BBC about how the proposed changes could affect them.
Business

Politics
The statement was released as the party today began the disciplinary process to punish Mbali Shinga.

Politics
President Ramaphosa met Kgosi Leruo Molotlegi of the Royal Bafokeng ahead of ANC North West events.

Politics
Paul O’Sullivan, Julius Mkhwanazi, Robert McBride and Brown Mogotsi among witnesses.

Politics
President Ramaphosa is adamant that Mothibi has distinguished himself as an outstanding SIU head.

Sport
Derry manager Ciaran Meenagh confirms that Ciaran McFaul ‘is not in a position to commit’ to the Oak Leaf panel for 2026.

Sport
Wednesday’s Dr McKenna Cup fixtures produce wins for Armagh, Fermanagh and Derry.

Sport
Chiefs need to act fast.

Sport
Liverpool sign Sweden goalkeeper Jennifer Falk on loan from BK Hacken for the rest of the season.
Education
The university is reviewing courses under new rules restricting teaching about race and gender. Administrators told a philosophy professor to cut some lessons on Plato to comply.
Education
[Afrobarometer] Most citizens say women should have the same chance as men of being elected to public office.
Education
[Premium Times] In January 2025, PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Oxford English Dictionary added Nigerian terms, including Japa, 419, agberoo, abi, area boy, yahoo boy, yahoo, Edo, and Kanuri, to its global lexicon.
Education
[The Conversation Africa] Academics today, around the world, are confined by the way their research output is measured. Indicators that count the number of times their work is cited by other academics, and the relative prestige of journals that publish their papers, determine everything: from career development to research funding.

Lifestyle
Yikes! US streamer IShowSpeed unintentionally butchered Springbok and Sharks star Siya Kolisi’s name during a livestream…

Lifestyle
Actor, writer and creator of “All the queen’s men” has spoken out about his show no longer being a part of Tyler Perry Studios.

Lifestyle
Cape Town residents are venting on social media about the influx of international tourists to the city over the December festive break…

Lifestyle
While Siya Kolisi is on ‘baecation’ with alleged new girlfriend in Victoria Falls, Rachel revealed what fans can expect from her screening.

Entertainment
In a pulsating SA20 game played on Wednesday night, Durban’s Super Giants hosted the Pretoria Capitals at Kingsmead.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
A total of R19.5 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 7 January 2026.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Wednesday, 7 January 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
Bose is end-of-lifing its SoundTouch smart speakers but softened the blow by open-sourcing the SoundTouch API and preserving limited local features, AirPlay, and Spotify Connect. Ars Technica reports: In October, Bose announced that its SoundTouch Wi-Fi speakers and soundbars would become dumb speakers on February 18. At the time, Bose said that the speakers would only work if a device was...

Science/Tech
A WIRED review of outputs hosted on Grok’s official website shows it’s being used to create violent sexual images and videos, as well as content that includes apparent minors.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Warner Bros Discovery’s board unanimously turned down Paramount Skydance’s latest attempt to acquire the studio, saying its revised $108.4 billion hostile bid amounted to a risky leveraged buyout that investors should reject. In a letter to shareholders on Wednesday, Warner Bros’ board said Paramount’s offer hinges on “an extraordinary amount of...
Science/Tech
The artificial intelligence start-up, which competes with OpenAI, is aiming to raise around $10 billion amid talk of a potential initial public offering.

Motoring
South Africa’s car industry ended 2025 on a high note, with two automakers doing particularly well last month.

Motoring
South Africa is developing a new digital permit and plans to extend the validity period of driver’s licenses to 8 years.
Motoring

Motoring
The price of cars has steadily risen in recent years, leaving a very short list of cars available to South Africans for less than R200,000.
Health
Now the government’s recommendation is to “limit” drinking, without specifying safe amounts for men and women. The guidelines no longer warn of risks like cancer.
Health
The Trump administration released new dietary guidelines on Wednesday, pushing Americans to prioritize protein and cut back on added sugars and processed foods.
Health
Backers claim the tests can predict a child’s risk of autism using a strand of hair or a mother’s blood, but critics say they are not ready for the market.

Health
After Little Mix star Jesy Nelson’s revelation that her twins have SMA, parents speak about their children’s late diagnoses.