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SATURDAY, 17 JANUARY 2026, 17:43

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South Africa’s property market set to soar

Today at 17:30 PM, via Daily Investor

The South African property market is poised for strong growth in 2026, driven by easing interest rates and renewed investor confidence.

World

The latest on what’s happening in Ukraine

Today at 14:43 PM, via NPR

Many residents in Kyiv are suffering through freezing temperatures with no heat or electricity after Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.

Sport

Senegal ‘concerns’ over treatment before Afcon final

Today at 17:20 PM, via BBC News

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) says a “lack of adequate security” left players and staff “at risk” on their arrival in Rabat for Sunday’s final against hosts Morocco.

Sport

Club captain McClean to leave Wrexham

Today at 17:04 PM, via BBC News

Wrexham confirm club captain James McClean is leaving the Championship club “to pursue another opportunity”.

Science/Tech

Afrikaans Uber cutting salaries as part of major shake-up

Today at 16:01 PM, via MyBroadband

Wanatu has recently made significant changes to its operating model to ensure long-term sustainability, including reducing drivers’ basic salaries while introducing an incentive system with potential extra earnings for good performance.

Science/Tech

Nearly 5 Million Accounts Removed Under Australia’s New Social Media Ban

Today at 15:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: Nearly five million social media accounts belonging to Australian teenagers have been deactivated or removed, a month after a landmark law barring those younger than 16 from using the services took effect, the government said on Thursday. The announcement was the first reported metric reflecting the rollout of the law, which is being...

Health

For Men, How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?

Yesterday at 12:01 PM, via New York Times

Federal officials working on the new dietary guidelines had considered limiting men to one drink daily. The final advice was only that everyone should drink less.