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In case you missed it: MMC’s remains found in Mozambique | JDA CEO under fire | Kaizer Chiefs skincare brand
Catch up on the biggest stories of Wednesday, 28 January 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Wainwright’s emotional Wales return after death of father
Prop Sam Wainwright eyes an emotional Wales return in the Six Nations after the death of his influential father.
Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
A total of R600 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 28 January 2026.
Smart Money’s Silent Pivot: Crypto’s Next Big Move Isn’t a Meme Coin
For years, the dominant mindset among Bitcoin and XRP investors was simple: buy, hold, and wait for the next major market cycle. That approach worked well during periods of rapid expansion. But as markets have matured, and consolidation phases have grown longer, a different behavior is beginning to surface. Rather than waiting indefinitely for price […]
Iran’s internet is returning – but not for everyone
The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters.
‘Worst of the worst’: Afrikaner ‘alien’ arrested in US
An Afrikaner male was arrested by US ICE agents for being an ‘illegal alien’ and having a string of criminal convictions…
Court postpones Bonginkosi Khanyile’s trial to end February
Durban Regional Court has postponed the trial of Bonginkosi Khanyile to the 26th of February 2026
The Shift Away From Exchanges: How Automated DeFi Is Changing Crypto Investing
For a long time, investing in cryptocurrency meant one thing: patience. You buy Bitcoin or XRP, hold it in your wallet, and hope that at some point the market will do the rest. The problem is that the market has no reason to rush. In reality, most of the capital in crypto is not lost […]
CITY FRAUD: How Joburg paid almost R1m for an old-age home wall that never existed
Following the arrest of Johannesburg Development Agency CEO Themba Mathibe, renewed scrutiny has turned to an earlier fraud uncovered at a Johannesburg old-age home, when Mathibe was suspected of interfering in efforts to recover unauthorised funds.
THE READINESS REPORT: ‘Why hasn’t the Police Minister been fired?’ Inside the Madlanga Commission
Why do South Africa’s most powerful leaders refuse to act, even in the face of crisis? In this episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi speaks to Corruption Watch Executive Director Lebogang Ramafoko about the Madlanga Commission, political accountability, and the failure of leadership at the highest levels of the state. They unpack why commissions of inquiry rarely lead to consequences,...
ACCOUNTABILITY CRISIS: SANDF’s apparent impunity demands immediate action from Ramaphosa
Members of the SANDF appear to believe they are above the law, which raises questions about whether President Cyril Ramaphosa has proper control of our armed forces.
KZN Hawks head claims WhatsApp chats with Cat Matlala were ‘fiddled with’
Matlala allegedly sent a confidential document related to President Cyril Ramaphosa to Senona.
King’s film reveals his personal philosophy
King Charles explains his philosophy of harmony in a film for Amazon Prime Video.
Impendle Municipality admits to serious management failures
Impendle Municipality Councillors admit serious failures in the running of the council
INFRASTRUCTURE WOES: Civil groups slam Nelson Mandela Bay municipality over repeated power outages
Repeated electricity outages in Nelson Mandela Bay, caused by long-neglected infrastructure, are crippling businesses, disrupting water supply and threatening jobs, civil society leaders say.
‘Don’t take us to a hospital’: Iran protesters treated in secret to avoid arrest
Wounded demonstrators tell the BBC they are relying on medics willing to risk their own safety by treating them at their homes.
Explosion at crucial water treatment plant in South Africa
An explosion at South Africa’s biggest water-treatment plant is curbing supplies in a system that serves more than 11 million people.
Tim Berners-Lee Wants Us To Take Back the Internet
mspohr shares a report: When Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the world wide web in 1989, his vision was clear: it would used by everyone, filled with everything and, crucially, it would be free. Today, the British computer scientist’s creation is regularly used by 5.5 billion people — and bears little resemblance to the democratic force for humanity he intended. Since Berners-Lee’s disappointment...