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Campaigners upset over errors in learning disability deaths report
A review had found that 39% of deaths with a known cause had been avoidable. The figure has now been revised to 40%.
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A review had found that 39% of deaths with a known cause had been avoidable. The figure has now been revised to 40%.
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Despite holding top-secret clearance, KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Major General Lesetja Senona allegedly shared a SAPS docket containing officers’ sensitive personal details with organised crime accused Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala.
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The Joburg Council is due to decide the future of incumbent Mayor Dada Morero and the appointment of the very first deputy executive mayor which, if approved, will cost taxpayers about R1.28m a year.

South Africa
The week-long naval exercises were led by China and focused on maritime security.

South Africa
Four out of six local municipalities under the Amathole District are facing a catastrophic drought

South Africa
The accused include 29 individuals and 15 entities.

South Africa
Durban Regional Court has postponed the trial of Bonginkosi Khanyile to the 26th of February 2026

World
Five people died in the attack in northeastern Ukraine when three drones targeted the train.
World
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned the mayor of Minneapolis – where the brutal killings of two US protesters by immigration agents sparked nationwide outrage – that he is “playing with fire.”

World
Satellite images show a steady and significant build-up of US military forces in the region.

World
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

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

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

Africa
On a visit to Ankara, Bola Tinubu was filmed stumbling and falling after walking past soldiers and dignitaries.

Africa
Franco-Chadian military relations have been strained after Chad abruptly ended its defence agreement with France.

Business
Two Fed officials voted for a cut, including the former head of Donald Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers.

Business
An explosion at South Africa’s biggest water-treatment plant is curbing supplies in a system that serves more than 11 million people.
Business

Business
Officials searched offices in Frankfurt and Berlin in relation to “past business relationships”.

Politics
In 2012, Cabinet adopted the NDP as the country’s economic blueprint.

Politics
Senona says that he doesn’t know why the documents were sent to him.

Politics
Mathys demands a report on the summoning of Paul O’Sullivan.

Politics
The two-day gathering is called to discuss plans and priorities for the year.

Sport
Betway Premiership giants Kaizer Chiefs have beaten Marumo Gallants 1-0, thanks to a Glody Lilepo spectacular goal at the Dr Molemela Stadium.

Sport
A Chelsea supporter describes his “shock” after being stabbed and taken to hospital in Naples before the Champions League match against Napoli in Italy.

Sport
US President Donald Trump says it is “ridiculous” that Bill Belichick – widely considered the greatest NFL coach ever – has reportedly been denied first-ballot induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Sport
Stranraer miss out on a major pay day against Rangers after being expelled from the Scottish Cup for fielding an ineligible player in last week’s victory over Queen’s Park.
Education
The central bank’s policy stance can influence consumer savings and borrowing, from car financing to home equity loans. Here’s how it works.
Education
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — When Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appeared at Addis Ababa University (AAU) on 02 January 2026, to mark its 75th anniversary, many expected him to reflect on the university’s journey and its contributions to Ethiopian society. As the occasion was the first time Prime Minister Abiy addressed the AAU community, the moment called for more than ceremony. It invited a...
Education
[GroundUp] Parents demand removal of Eastern Cape school principal
Education
If college education is merely a transaction, educators — and facts — are vulnerable.

Lifestyle
The SPCA has led authorities to arrest a North West man who filmed himself torturing a rat with boiling water in a video posted online…

Lifestyle
An Afrikaner male was arrested by US ICE agents for being an ‘illegal alien’ and having a string of criminal convictions…

Lifestyle
South African shoppers can now find products on Amazon purely through visuals, thanks to an image-based shopping tool built into the app.

Lifestyle
A spike in properties for sale in Orania – South Africa’s whites-only town – has sparked speculation on social media…

Entertainment
‘We got the result and that is all that matters,’ said the Chiefs midfielder.

Entertainment
Whether it was a cross or a shot, the DR Congo winger’s effort flew into the net.

Entertainment
Live Music Lab is a funded training- and work-based programme for unemployed youth eyeing practical careers in the live music industry.

Entertainment
The repo rate is not expected to decrease too often now that the Reserve Bank has decided to anchor inflation at 3%.
Science/Tech
When asked directly whether people actually like Experian, Alex Lintner, the credit bureau’s CEO of Software and Technology, offered an unusual defense in an interview: “First of all, we’re not Palantir, so we don’t do reputation scores.” Speaking on The Verge’s podcast, Lintner conceded that consumers who have poor credit scores through “life’s circumstances” sometimes direct their frustration...

Science/Tech
Take home a sweet discount on Microsoft’s first-party laptop.

Science/Tech
A viral new virtual assistant formerly known as Clawdbot is complex and brings security risks—but some early adopters say it feels like the future.
Science/Tech
There are reports that a legitimate Microsoft email address — which Microsoft explicitly says customers should add to their allow list — is delivering scam spam. ArsTechnica: The emails originate from no-reply-powerbi@microsoft.com, an address tied to Power BI. The Microsoft platform provides analytics and business intelligence from various sources that can be integrated into a single...

Motoring
The Department of Roads and Transport is making it easier to renew licences in Gauteng.

Motoring
The Toyota Corolla Cross has received a poor rating after being tested for crash safety by Global NCAP.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
The case is the latest action taken by a state with an abortion ban against providers in states that support abortion rights.

Health
It could transform our understanding of why diseases develop and the medicines needed to treat them, says researchers.

Health
Some floor cleaners contain PFAS – chemicals that never break down. Here’s how to spot them – and what you can use as alternative.

Health
A coroner wrote to the DWP to express her concerns after the death of Tamara Logan in Tameside.