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Kaizer Chiefs edge Zesco United 1-0 in CAF win
Mmodi’s early strike secures Amakhosi’s first CAF win

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Captain of suspected Russian shadow tanker in French custody
French officials seized the tanker, named the Grinch, in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday.
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South Africa
Visitor numbers drop at Kruger Park’s Skukuza Camp
Some visitors and some staff at Skukuza Camp have welcomed the partial return of services.

South Africa
Over 800 suspects nabbed in N Cape Operation Shanela sting
The operation resulted in the confiscation of alcohol, dangerous weapons and drugs.

South Africa
KZN wildlife issues warning after two drown reaching hippo carcass
Two people drowned in the Monzi area after community members tried to reach a carcass of a hippo
South Africa
Power grid stability continues to support economic activity
Power grid stability continues to support economic activity
Eskom has entered 2026 with a markedly stronger and more stable power system than in the previous five years, supporting the country’s return to work and continued economic activity.
“This recovery reflects the sustained impact of Eskom’s Generation Recovery Plan, which continues to strengthen operations and reinforce...

World
Final round of voting closes in ‘sham’ Myanmar election
The party backed by the ruling generals is expected to win a landslide in a country gripped by fear and civil war.
World
News24 | Minneapolis shooting: what the videos show
Video footage of the moment immigration agents shot dead a 37-year-old nurse in Minneapolis on Saturday appears to contradict Trump administration claims the man was a violent aggressor who sought to “massacre” federal law enforcement officials.

World
U.S. rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes
Cheers erupted from a street-level crowd as Alex Honnold reached the top of the spire of the 508-meter (1,667-foot) tower, about 90 minutes after he started.

World
Mark Tully, the BBC’s ‘voice of India’, dies aged 90
Tully covered some of the defining moments in India’s history in a career that spanned decades.

Africa
South Sudan army chief gives soldiers seven days to crush rebellion
Reinforcements are sent to the town of Bor, a strategic staging post on the way to the capital, Juba.

Africa
South African court clears path for sale of Mandela’s personal items
The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country’s heritage.

Africa
NBA star Bane eyes Nigeria switch ahead of 2028 Olympics
Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane says he would be keen on representing Nigeria ahead of the 2028 Olympics and suggests other NBA players could do the same.

Africa
Is holding Afcon every four years ‘totally wrong’ or ‘good call’?
The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

Business
Elite South African private school producing Harvard University students
A Johannesburg school has built a reputation as one of South Africa’s leading boys’ schools, producing pupils who get accepted into top universities in South Africa and around the world.

Business
11 suburbs where South Africa’s young middle class want to live – and what they’re paying
These are the 11 suburbs in South Africa where the country’s young ’emerging’ middle class are buying up property.
Business
Business

Politics
Ramaphosa urges ANC to end political interference in municipalities
Ramaphosa cited the findings of the Auditor General on the challenges facing Local Government

Politics
Malema firearm case may affect EFF party support: Analyst
Malema has vowed to challenge both the conviction and any sentence imposed on him.

Politics
ACM will win over Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality: Motsoeneng
With only two seats in the 70 seats at the council, Motsoeneng vows to increase this number.

Politics
American left must stand up against Venezuela takeover: Mokonyane
ANC First Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane says the global left needs to come together.

Sport
Flamengo make new £35m offer for West Ham’s Paqueta
Flamengo make a new offer of more than 41m euros (£35.5m) for West Ham and Brazil forward Lucas Paqueta.

Sport
EXCLUSIVE | SA junior Connor Doig OUSTED at Australian Open
South African junior Connor Doig was outclassed by Great Britain’s Mark Ceban in their first-round clash at the Australian Open on Sunday.

Sport
Stan Wawrinka bows out of Australian Open for the final time
Swiss tennis legend Stanislas “Stan” Wawrinka has played his last competitive match at the Australian Open.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs grind important first CAF win
Kaizer Chiefs have beaten Zambia’s ZESCO United 1-0 in the CAF Confederation Cup, with Pule Mmodi scoring in the 2nd minute.
Education
New York City Schools Announce Remote Learning Day in Response to Storm
With as much as a foot of snow expected to fall across the city, school buildings will be closed on Monday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said.
Education
Why Campuses Are Still Failing at Free Speech
Readers respond to a guest essay by a student at Harvard. Also: Our phone choices; falling behind China on energy.
Education
How College Can Tear Us Apart
If illiberalism is the problem, what is the cure?
Education
The Podcaster Poking at France’s Biggest Secrets
Philippe Collin makes intricate series that are reshaping how French people understand uncomfortable parts of their history. Millions are tuning in.

Lifestyle
‘May this touch many’: Anlia shows support for Rachel’s memoir
Eben Etzebeth’s wife Anlia sweetly showed Rachel Kolisi support following the announcement of her memoir ‘Falliing March’.

Lifestyle
US actor Jerry O’Connell spotted on Durban beach
US actor Jerry O’Connell has been spotted soaking up the sun in Durban. Take a look at what the screen star has been getting up to…

Lifestyle
Ernst Roets says THIS kwaito song belongs to Afrikaners
Truth or lie? Afrikaner activist Ernst Roets claims this popular Kwaito track should be classified as ‘boeremusiek’.

Lifestyle
Throwback: Inside Black Coffee’s traditional, white wedding
Here comes the bride and groom: Take a look at this throwback of Black Coffee and Enhle Mbali’s traditional Zulu wedding and white wedding…

Entertainment
Simelane calls for nationwide framework to combat climate disasters
Proactive planning and climate-resilient infrastructure are key to protecting South African communities from floods and other disasters, Simelane said.

Entertainment
Tshwane mayor rejects claims of delay in blacklisting Edwin Sodi
City of Tshwane insists Rooiwal process followed strict legal steps amid corruption scrutiny.

Entertainment
Chiefs grab vital Confed Cup win in Zambia
Pule Mmodi’s early strike was enough to grab all three points for Amakhosi.

Entertainment
Cardoso slams defensive errors after Hilal draw
‘When the ball is at the back inside the box, just take the ball out because it’s a place where you can’t joke with the ball,’ said the Sundowns head coach.
Science/Tech
The Case Against Small Modular Nuclear Reactors
Small modular nuclear reactors (or SMRs) are touted as “cheaper, safer, faster to build and easier to finance” than conventional nuclear reactors, reports CNN. Amazon has invested in X-Energy, and earlier this month, Meta announced a deal with Oklo, and in Michigan last month, Holtec began the long formal licensing process for two SMRs with America’s Nuclear Regulatory Commission next to a...

Science/Tech
Sita tears into Tshwane for cutting its electricity
The State IT Agency has lashed out at the City of Tshwane after electricity was cut to one of its facilities.

Science/Tech
Paying ransomware attackers is making companies more vulnerable
Ransomware payments offer short-term relief but significantly increase long-term cyber risk, Rubrik has warned.

Science/Tech
Netflix is going vertical
Netflix has announced an overhaul of its mobile app, with shorts- and reels-style content for phones to take centre stage.

Motoring
Big changes for Afrikaans Uber in South Africa
Wanatu has made significant changes to its operating model, reducing the basic salary for drivers while introducing a new incentive programme.

Motoring
The secret behind Mahindra’s success in South Africa
Mahindra’s impressive 2025 sales figures were boosted by the performance of two of its most-popular models.

Motoring
Important changes for diesel users in South Africa
SARS is making changes to the system that allows businesses to reclaim tax on their fuel spend in South Africa.

Motoring
Renault backtracks on electric car plans
Renault is the latest European carmaker to slow down its push for electric vehicles.
Health
Genetic Data From Over 20,000 U.S. Children Misused for ‘Race Science’
The National Institutes of Health failed to protect brain scans that an international group of fringe researchers used to argue for the intellectual superiority of white people.
Health
Vaccine Panel Chair Says Polio and Other Shots Should Be Optional, Rejecting Decades of Science
Dr. Kirk Milhoan, a pediatric cardiologist who leads the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, said a person’s right to refuse a vaccine outweighed concerns about illness or death from infectious diseases.

Health
Abortion at 15 ‘changed my life’, says Senedd candidate
Tessa Marshall has shared the experience to highlight issues such as women’s rights and sex education.
Health
Increased Scrutiny Leads to an Improved Organ Transplant System
A crackdown on problems with fairness and safety is achieving results, including a big drop in the number of sick patients being passed over for transplants.