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The South African brothers who founded a clothing empire from their love of adventure
What has become a beloved national franchise with over 100 stores, Senqu began as the passion project of two adventurous brothers
FRIDAY, 30 JANUARY 2026, 16:12

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What has become a beloved national franchise with over 100 stores, Senqu began as the passion project of two adventurous brothers
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With its topsy-turvy reality, inside-out characters and convoluted comedy this year’s Shakespeare-under-the-stars mixes La Dolce Vita glamour with laugh-out-loud slapstick.

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Carlos Alcaraz says he did not bend the rules by taking a medical timeout which angered Alexander Zverev during their epic Australian Open semi-final.

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Lemon says he was just doing his job as a journalist reporting on the protests at the church.
South Africa
President Ramaphosa welcomes FIFA World Cup Trophy to South Africa
By Dikeledi Molobela
A sense of pride, joy and quiet awe filled the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre at the Union Buildings on Friday, as President Cyril Ramaphosa officially welcomed the FIFA World Cup Original Trophy to South Africa, marking a historic and emotional moment in the country’s football journey.
Bathed in...
South Africa
Meeting assesses impact of Zuikerbosch water plant explosion on supply systems
Government has acknowledged the significant hardship and disruption experienced by households, businesses and communities across Gauteng, following the explosion of a motor connected to one of the pumps at the Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant.
The explosion on Tuesday, 27 January 2027, had a ripple...
South Africa
Fight for rule of law is ‘worth having’ – Batohi bows out of NPA
“The rule of law is not dead”. With that message of defiant hope, Advocate Shamila Batohi took her final bow as National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) at the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) on Friday.
Batohi retires from the NPA after seven years at the helm of the prosecutorial body.
“Despite...

South Africa
DIRCO says Ariel Seidman is required to leave South Africa within 72 hours.

World
The UN said “credible sources” had counted more than 400 strikes in the same period.

World
The deal will see the gradual integration of Kurdish forces and administration into the Syrian state.
World
King Charles has warned that the world is “rapidly going backwards” in curbing climate change and biodiversity loss.

World
Kurdish-run prisons hold about 8,000 suspected IS fighters and around 34,000 of their family members in camps.

Africa
Ariel Siedman has been given 72 hours to leave South Africa, the foreign affairs ministry says.

Africa
The multiparty system had been “promoting division among citizens”, the country’s interior minister said.

Africa
Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Africa
Nearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique

Business
The Lewis Group has defeated Shoprite and Pepkor at the Constitutional Court, and will play a role in a potential merger of the two larger retailers’ furniture businesses.

Business
Jenna Meek joins the Dragons’ Den as a guest for the first time.

Business
The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump’s first term.

Business
While there’s a hold on interest rates for now, cuts are coming—and there may be even more than expected down the line.

Politics
Julius Malema, EFF president, is delivering the opening address at the party’s plenum.

Politics
Malusi Gigaba is facing charges of corruption linked to Transnet

Politics
Case postponed to February 3 after witness’s lawyer says late documents could prejudice his client.
Politics
Parliament has been asked to intervene as tensions brew between Eastern Cape residents and the KwaZulu-Natal-based Ugu District Municipality over the uMtamvuna River, which straddles both provinces

Sport
John Robertson was a key part of Brian Clough’s Nottingham Forest teams that won the European Cup.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has claimed that Brandon Petersen (31) is the best goalkeeper in South Africa currently.

Sport
Ulster hooker Rob Herring and wing Zac Ward are both recalled for the province’s United Rugby Championship game against Cardiff at the Affidea Stadium.

Sport
Celtic will play Stuttgart and Nottingham Forest will face Fenerbache in two-legged play-offs to reach the last 16 of the Europa League.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] Students, including first-time applicants and continuing students, who were rejected by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for funding, have until 31 January to appeal the decision.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Education continues to receive the largest share of government spending among ministries, but critical funding gaps remain, particularly in school capitation and scholarships, Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo has told Members of Parliament.
Education
[Premium Times] The event marked the formal admission of fresh students to the Classes of 2028, 2029, and 2030, as well as the official commencement of the university’s Spring 2026 semester.
Education
After 22 wonderful years, I’ve decided to take the exciting and terrifying step of leaving in order to try to build something new.

Lifestyle
Newly discovered dinosaur tracks suggest that the animals survived far longer in Southern Africa than previously thought.

Lifestyle
Foreign investment is important, but there’s a limit.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi has hinted at her messy marriage split to Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, ahead of her new book and documentary…
Entertainment

Entertainment
A total of R000 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 30 January 2026.

Entertainment
Movement restrictions apply in several areas of the Kruger National Park, and visitors are urged to adhere to instructions.

Entertainment
The group will also release a content series titled ‘Just As You Are’ ahead of Easter.

Science/Tech
The notoriously challenging book is being re-released for its 30th anniversary. Its fandom is annoying, sure—but at least they read.

Science/Tech
Eskom has increased its salary increase offer to wage unions.

Science/Tech
Nominations are open for the Mentor of the Year Award as part of the Wired4Women Awards 2026.

Science/Tech
Telkom has managed to grow its mobile prepaid subscriber base, even as South Africa’s two largest operators both reported declines over the same periods.
Motoring

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.
Motoring

Motoring
The Honda Elevate is a compact SUV that offers incredible value, being priced from only R3,899 per month.
Health
Spurred by her past struggles with dissociative identity disorder, she has devoted her professional life to studying it.

Health
Maternity services at Lancaster Royal Infirmary are rated “good”, but improvements must be made in A&E.

Health
Two Tractor Boys join a project that is tackling oral health and healthy diets among children.
Health
The new panel, which advises the government on research and service priorities for people with autism, includes many members who have argued that vaccines cause autism.