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US believes its power matters more than international law, UN chief tells BBC
António Guterres says Washington’s “clear conviction” is that multilateral solutions are irrelevant.
MONDAY, 19 JANUARY 2026, 08:45

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António Guterres says Washington’s “clear conviction” is that multilateral solutions are irrelevant.

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South Africa’s economy is being held back by a shortage of bold, risk-taking entrepreneurs, resulting in limited investment, innovation, and creation of major new businesses.

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Wayne Rooney says Man Utd’s younger fans got a “taste of what it was like under Sir Alex Ferguson” in the win over Man City – and hopes it is a glimpse of what is to come under Michael Carrick.

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Injury wrecks Francesca Jones’ hopes of earning a first Australian Open main-draw win, while Marina Stakusic is taken off court on a wheelchair on day two.

South Africa
This comes after a bakkie with three people was swept away trying to cross a submerged bridge.

South Africa
The Mpumalanga government has welcomed the declaration of a national disaster due to the floods.

South Africa
This is in connection with the Ngobozana mass murder of 18 unarmed people in the E Cape.

South Africa
The High Court in Pretoria is expected to hear the officer’s testimony in Meyiwa trial on Monday
World
Spain reeled from a collision between two high-speed trains in the southern region of Andalusia that killed 21 people and injured more than 70, with the prime minister lamenting a “night of deep pain”.

World
BBC Africa Eye joins an anti-trafficking police unit in Sierra Leone helping a man look for his missing children.

World
The crash happened in Spain’s Andalusia province. Officials fear the death toll may rise.

World
The blast caused noticeable tremors in the area and sent large plumes of smoke into the sky.

Africa
Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

Africa
President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.

Africa
President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

Africa
Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.

Business
South Africa has a new National Disaster following widespread floods across five provinces.

Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Monday, 19 January 2026.

Business
Business insurance needs to cover everything that keeps your business running.

Business
Capitec has issued several warnings to its clients about a surge in increasingly sophisticated scams targeting South Africans at the start of 2026.

Politics
George, who was also the DA’s federal finance chair, publicly revealed Steenhuisen’s money issues.

Politics
Malema is set to learn his fate on Friday in the East London Magistrate’s Court as sentencing looms.

Politics
ActionSA claims that the same suspect laid a false charge of assault against Khumalo

Politics
Mbeki reminds veterans of their role in liberating South Africa .

Sport
AFCON 2025 has concluded with Senegal crowned champions and the standout performers recognised in the individual CAF awards.

Sport
Senegal won AFCON 2025 after a chaotic final against Morocco that saw the eventual champions storm off the pitch late in the game.

Sport
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is the leading international men’s football tournament on the African continent.

Sport
The Stormers and Bulls have progressed to the Round of 16 in the Champions Cup, and here is who they will face.
Education
The United States is broken, but not in every way.
Education
Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, appointed new board members at three state schools, hours after she was sworn in as Virginia’s first female governor.
Education
Even as some instructors remain fervently opposed to chatbots, other writing and English professors are trying to improve them.
Education
A federal prosecutor apologized this week, saying an ICE officer made a “mistake” in deporting Any Lucia López Belloza, a college freshman in Massachusetts, to Honduras.

Lifestyle
A pitbull-like dog that was abandoned in Pretoria Rural was found to have injuries consistent with dogfighting, says the NSPCA.

Lifestyle
Images of an outdoor cross erected by a local Franschhoek church has gone viral after it appeared standing after recent wildfires…

Lifestyle
Stormers captain Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was praised for his leadership skills during this sweet encounter with a young fan…
Lifestyle
Grant Williams will be adding the title of ‘husband’ to his name soon, after proposing to his partner, Tamryn Cupido…

Entertainment
The Sharks dropped into the Challenge Cup and will take on Connacht in Ireland in their round of 16 play-off.

Entertainment
The New Zealander has been a part of the Bok set-up for the last two years.

Entertainment
She’s charismatic and, while still in her late 20s, already has a world of experience on her résumé.

Entertainment
Farmers are sceptical of Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen’s plan of action for foot-and-mouthfree status in SA.

Science/Tech
Earth’s satellite will be visible in conjunction with the ringed planet as twilight gives way to darkness
A slender crescent moon slides past Saturn this week, offering a rewarding conjunction. It will be the perfect way to start your evening, a little quiet contemplation of the night sky as the evening twilight gives way to full darkness.
The chart shows the view looking south-west from London...

Science/Tech
The Information Regulator says several unsolicited direct marketing matters have been escalated to its Enforcement Committee for consideration.

Science/Tech
Severe weather conditions led to deadly floods across parts of the country in recent weeks.
Science/Tech
This week Noema magazine published a 7,000-word exploration of our modern “Mythology Of Conscious AI” written by a neuroscience professor who directs the University of Sussex Centre for Consciousness Science:The very idea of conscious AI rests on the assumption that consciousness is a matter of computation. More specifically, that implementing the right kind of computation, or information...

Motoring
The recently concluded festive season was South Africa’s least deadly in years.

Motoring
A Chinese vacuum cleaner company unveiled its very own supercar at CES 2026.

Motoring
With back-to-school in full swing, parents have been told to ensure safe commutes.

Motoring
Chery is gearing up to launch a new car brand in South Africa.
Health
Two regulatory rollbacks, along with a new A.I. experiment in Medicare, raise some worrisome questions.
Health
The review looked at more than three dozen studies and found no evidence that acetaminophen increased the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.

Health
Abiraterone will be available in a matter of weeks and will be offered to 7,000 men a year.

Health
A judge says the hospital chiefs’ changing room policy created a “hostile” environment for women.