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BBC visits UN compound Israel is demolishing in East Jerusalem
John Sudworth says the sounds of heavy machinery can be heard echoing around the neighbourhood.
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IMPACT RECEIPTS : Google makes good on MDPMI settlement terms with nationwide vernacular training
Big tech haals uit and shows local publishers the money in pilot training project. Disclosure: Daily Maverick is the chosen training partner in one phase of Google’s settlement agreement – specifically the local language publisher training.

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Doctor accused of sex assaults on 38 patients
The charges relate to alleged offences against patients, including children, in the West Midlands.

South Africa
Learners hospitalised after scholar transport crash in Ekurhuleni
Rescue teams were dispatched to the scene this morning to render assistance.

South Africa
Two killed, multiple injured in Booysens court shooting
The motive for the shooting remains unclear at this stage.

South Africa
Witness Zungu labels Ntanzi a friend, reveals links to other accused
Gwabini faces cross-examination in Pretoria as Ntanzi and 4 others stand trial for Meyiwa’s murder.
South Africa
Justice Department confirms fatal shooting at Booysens Court
Justice Department confirms fatal shooting at Booysens Court
The Justice and Constitutional Development department has confirmed a fatal shooting incident at the Booysens Magistrates’ Court in Gauteng on Tuesday.
The incident is the latest in a growing trend of violence at judicial facilities, with similar incidents occurring at the Athlone, Mitchells Plain and Wynberg Magistrates...

World
Trump leaks world leaders’ messages. And, Indiana wins its first national title
President Trump explains why he wants to acquire Greenland in private messages with world leaders. And, Indiana caps off a perfect football season with a national championship win over Miami.

World
China’s birth rate fell to a record low last year despite attempts to boost it
Despite government efforts to boost fertility, China’s birth rate fell to a record low in 2025.

World
China demands Taliban protect its citizens after deadly Kabul blast
The Islamic State group says they were behind the blast in Kabul, but police say they are still investigating the cause.

World
Trump’s Board of Peace has several invited leaders trying to figure out how it’ll work
It’s unclear how many leaders have been asked to join the board, and the large number of invitations being sent out, including to countries that don’t get along, has raised questions about the board’s mandate and decision-making processes.

Africa
Anthony Joshua’s driver appears in court after crash that killed two
The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members.

Africa
Bobi Wine tells the BBC from hiding he will not contest Uganda election results in court
The losing presidential candidate calls for “peaceful change”, saying Uganda’s judiciary is not independent.

Africa
Nigeria remembers master wood carver
Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.

Africa
Senegalese fans celebrate dramatic Afcon win
Senegalese fans celebrate their team’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Business
Business
Business

Business
Biggest automotive company in South Africa in trouble
Automotive giant Motus is facing a legal showdown with one of South Africa biggest unions.

Politics
McBride withholds current employment details at Ad Hoc Committee
McBride’s remarks angered MPs, while he admitted submitting an outdated CV he couldn’t update.

Politics
Heated exchange ensues over Malema’s Ad Hoc Committee absence
The EFF says Julius Malema is consulting lawyers over a case involving AfriForum.

Politics
LIVE | Robert McBride appears before the Ad Hoc Committee
Former IPID Head Robert McBride is appearing before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Robert McBride to appear before Ad Hoc Committee
McBride’s testimony is expected to focus on his role in some of the most contentious investigations.

Sport
Casement Park work to begin later this month
The redevelopment of Casement Park is to take a step forward with work to commence at the gaelic games stadium by the end of the month.

Sport
Hearts skipper Shankland out for six to eight weeks
Hearts say captain Lawrence Shankland will miss six to eight weeks of action as the Scotland striker recovers from a hamstring strain.

Sport
Why Iraola’s Bournemouth future is uncertain
With his contract expiring in the summer, Andoni Iraola’s future at Bournemouth is unclear after two successful seasons in charge.

Sport
Venus Williams bows out of Australian Open at age 45
American Venus Williams was competitive in her first round loss to Serbia’s Olga Danilovic at the Australian Open.

Education
‘Just not monetizable’: humanities programs face existential crisis at US universities
Fears over the future of humanities spread amid layoffs and restructurings at scores of public and private universities
Last month, students at Montclair State University in New Jersey held a mock funeral outside the university’s college of humanities and social sciences building. Carrying bouquets of flowers, they stood by a tombstone inscribed with the names of the school’s 15...
Education
South Africa: Human Rights Commission Visits School Where Learners Use Playground As a Loo
[GroundUp] Toilets are being repaired at Van Coller primary after parents shut down the school last week
Education
Liberia: Liberia School of Law Appoints Gerald D. Yeakula, Sr. As Vice President
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Liberia School of Law (LSL) has announced the appointment of Gerald D. Yeakula, Sr., Esq. as its new Vice President, a move expected to further strengthen the institution’s academic leadership and commitment to excellence in legal education.
Education
Liberia: UL Entrance Results Show 3,277 Successful Candidates, Females Retain Lead
[Liberian Observer] The University of Liberia (UL) Center for Testing and Evaluation (CTE) has released the results of the November 22, 2025, Undergraduate and Technical & Vocational College entrance examinations, with female candidates continuing to outperform their male counterparts.

Lifestyle
‘Not yet’: Amor Vittone on marrying new partner
Amor Vittone has hinted that she may be a bride again after going public with her new partner, restauranteur Marius van Biljon…
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Remax property ad outrage: Can landlords favour a certain race?
Remax real estate has come under fire after a leaked conversation between an agent and a prospective tenant…

Entertainment
Junior Bok champions included in training squad ahead of big year
The Junior Springboks are looking to defend the World U20 Rugby Championship title they won in Italy last year.

Entertainment
Uganda president’s son threatens opposition leader Bobi Wine
Wine has gone into hiding since the vote, accusing the security forces of raiding his home and attempting to capture him.

Entertainment
Dakar dominance for Defender with 1-2 Stock class finish
Never headed during the event, JLR has scored its first victory in the Dakar Rally’s newly created Stock class with…
Entertainment

Science/Tech
King Harold coins from 1066 and Roman artefacts top UK’s 2024 treasure finds
British Museum hails record-breaking year for archaeological discoveries – thanks largely to metal detectorists
A hoard of pennies linked to Harold II and most likely buried on the eve of battle in 1066, a rare Roman vehicle fitting, and a group of early medieval objects are among the archaeological finds and treasure discovered in Britain in 2024.
It was a record-breaking year for...
Science/Tech
‘Just Because Linus Torvalds Vibe Codes Doesn’t Mean It’s a Good Idea’
In an opinion piece for The Register, Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols argues that while “vibe coding” can be fun and occasionally useful for small, throwaway projects, it produces brittle, low-quality code that doesn’t scale and ultimately burdens real developers with cleanup and maintenance. An anonymous reader shares an excerpt: Vibe coding got a big boost when everyone’s favorite open source...

Science/Tech
Vumatel has a plan to rule township Internet in South Africa
Vumatel believes three factors will give it an edge as competition heats up on the next frontier of FTTH in South Africa.

Science/Tech
South Africa needs a national ‘quantum defence strategy’
“Q-Day” may be a years away, but there’s an urgent need to get serious about quantum security today, experts have warned.

Motoring
South Africa’s car industry has lost its crown
South Africa is no longer the biggest car producer in Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
New Suzuki SUV coming to South Africa
Suzuki’s new flagship SUV is en route to South Africa.

Motoring
New Omoda C5 hybrid coming to South Africa
Omoda has confirmed that it plans to launch a hybrid version of the affordable C5 crossover in South Africa this year.

Health
Gastric sleeve surgery was ‘life-changing’
Steph Hoy dropped from 25 stone to eight stone after surgery.
Health
Will ‘Psychiatry’s Bible’ Add a Postpartum Psychosis Diagnosis?
Leaders of the D.S.M., the world’s most influential psychiatric manual, have been split for more than five years over whether to recognize postpartum psychosis as a distinct disorder.

Health
Why ‘Blue Monday’ isn’t real
How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.

Health
NHS trust used charity funds for ‘leaving event’
Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.