TUESDAY, 27 JANUARY 2026, 21:17
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A Nelson Mandela Bay resident has called for residents to get a rebate after a prolonged power outage, but the municipality has firmly rejected this. citing infrastructure challenges and legal stipulations.
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Jan 27 (Reuters) – The World Bank said on Tuesday it had approved $200 million in new financing to assist Lebanon in meeting the basic needs of the poor and vulnerable as the country tries to recover from its 2019 economic collapse.
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Joe Root hopes Harry Brook’s ‘beer smash’ celebration will be “received the right way”.
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The 25-year-old died on Sunday after the incident at an army training site in Northumberland.
South Africa
Mngwevu and three others remains were found in the vehicle they were travelling in.
South Africa
Families of 18 people killed in Ngobozana Village believe that justice will eventually be served
South Africa
Pilane is now officially recognised as the rightful traditional leader of Bakgatla-Ba-Kgafela.
South Africa
Municipal workers affiliated to SAMWU and IMATU have again downed tools over unpaid salaries
World
Young Iranians able tell the BBC how they saw friends and other people die as security forces crushed protests earlier this month.
World
He has been described as an avid outdoorsman who loved mountain biking.
World
A television presenter who worked for Lebanon’s Al-Manar TV station has been killed in an Israeli attack on the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, according to the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.
World
India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement, at a time when Washington targets them both with steep import tariffs, pushing major economies to seek alternate partnerships.
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.
Africa
Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon plans to build a maternity facility in her hometown Keringet in partnership with her shoe sponsor.
Business
The City of Johannesburg is cracking down on illegal outdoor advertising, targeting both static and digital billboards.
Business
Business
Business
Politics
Adv. Adila Hassim asks Gen. Lesetja Senona why Cat sent him a video of an internal SAPS meeting.
Politics
Lawson Naidoo says Ad Hoc Committee isn’t functioning as it should because of political interests
Politics
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Gen Senona says allegations made by Gen. Khumalo are nothing but baseless
Politics
Lesetja Senona is alleged to have assisted Cat Matlala to secure a R360 million SAPS tender.
Sport
BBC Sport explores the ramifications of the verdict that heading footballs “likely” contributed to Gordon McQueen’s death.
Sport
Nottingham Forest are in talks over a move to sign Portugal goalkeeper Jose Sa from Premier League rivals Wolves.
Sport
After another masterclass in Asian conditions, BBC Sport breaks down how Joe Root stands out as a brilliant player of spin bowling.
Sport
Orlando Pirates legend Edward “Magents” Motale believes Relebohile Mofokeng needs strong guidance to overcome a difficult season.
Education
Both the health and education departments have proposed cuts to funding for physical education
A major row between government departments has broken out after the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) proposed cutting all its funding for physical education in schools, the Guardian understands.
The DHSC is now intending to restore the funding despite insisting privately for weeks that it...
Education
Other costs would also be waived for students whose families earn less than $100,000. Yale joins other elite schools offering more generous financial aid, including Penn, Harvard and M.I.T.
Education
[SNA] Khartoum, Jan. 26, 2026 (SUNA) – Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris affirmed the pivotal role of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research as a key driver of development in the country.
Education
[SNA] – Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris affirmed the state’s commitment to providing all necessary support for the University of Khartoum and other Sudanese universities to restore their former status and reclaim their prestigious positions in global university rankings.
Lifestyle
Years after that viral moment, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and former Miss Universe Zozi Tunzi reunited in video posted online…
Lifestyle
Officials from the City of Johannesburg have said that ignoring the notice could lead to the suspension of municipal services.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Entertainment
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
Concerns were raised regarding the NPA’s lack of autonomy.
Science/Tech
The military tested a new approach in Venezuela and during strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Science/Tech
Anker knocks almost half the cost off its already budget-friendly earbuds.
Science/Tech
France will replace the American platforms Microsoft Teams and Zoom with its own domestically developed video conferencing platform, which will be used in all government departments by 2027, the country said. From a report: The move is part of France’s strategy to stop using foreign software vendors, especially those from the United States, and regain control over critical digital...
Science/Tech
At least 37 attorneys general for US states and territories are taking action against xAI after Grok generated a flood of nonconsensual sexual images of women and minors.
Motoring
Chinese brands are gaining popularity in South Africa’s used car market.
Motoring
Motoring
Annual salary increases in South Africa are beating inflation, but still contend with new vehicle prices.
Motoring
Health
Almost a quarter of adults in England do not drink alcohol, according to new figures from a health survey.
Health
Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo suggests taking micro-moments to calm yourself.
Health
Finding friendship and maintaining connections in adulthood is hard. Here’s where to start.
Health
Executives who donated to the president’s super PAC met privately with him and urged a repeal of the rule, which was intended to prevent neglect of patients.