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The South African software development company that does things right
Codehesion, voted South Africa’s most trusted software development company in 2025, helps companies fix their software projects and ensure things are done right.
FRIDAY, 16 JANUARY 2026, 07:23

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Codehesion, voted South Africa’s most trusted software development company in 2025, helps companies fix their software projects and ensure things are done right.

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Football supremo Jomo Sono says Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos must be left alone to perform his duties

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The state must fund and fix our public education system so no pupil is left behind

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She lives a life of opulence, dining at posh restaurants and hotels, frequenting high-end fashion shops and recently flying to Portugal just to watch a music concert.

South Africa
The Phala Phala theft trial is expected to continue in the Modimolle Regional Court.

South Africa
The state responds to defence submissions after court denies request for CCTV footage.

South Africa
The municipality says the aim of the shutdown is to improve plant reliability.

South Africa
Ramaphosa asked to reprimand Mantashe for his utterances on minerals.
World
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said she “presented” her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump, in a bid to win over the US president who had sidelined her since overthrowing Nicolas Maduro.

World
Rachel Bloor had assumed the heavy weight on her chest was her dog.

World
The former volunteers, who were facing lengthy jail terms, worked for an NGO that rescued asylum-seekers.

World
Palestinians say they’re suffering as they wait for progress in next phase of U.S.-backed ceasefire.

Africa
Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child’s death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.

Africa
Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.

Africa
Eritrea denies the claim and accuses Ethiopia of seeking a pretext to attack, amid fears of renewed conflict.

Africa
Logistical problems lead to queues and some disgruntled voters as Ugandans elect their next president.

Business
Mr Price’s move to acquire European retailer NKD is under extreme pressure from investors.

Business
She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including its five feature films and new TV shows

Business
India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports – but can it work?

Business
AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.

Politics
He says he was shocked by the directive because he was against its disbandment.
Politics
The US Embassy in Pretoria on Thursday accused South Africa of supporting Iran while it violently represses pro-democracy protests by allowing Iranian vessels into South African waters for a multi-national naval drill.

Politics
Zuma applied for Khampepe’s recusal on the grounds that she was unsuitable to lead the commission.

Politics
Dion George has resigned from the Democratic Alliance as well as Parliament.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs’ head of digital, Kemiso Motaung, has sent a plea to the supporters to block out banter from Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns fans.

Sport
Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby finish seventh in the European Figure Skating European Championships with a score of 173.52.

Sport
An error-strewn performance from Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby costs the British duo a European Figure Skating Championships medal in Sheffield.

Sport
Tammy Abraham could reunite with Aston Villa, Manchester United hope to sign Carlos Baleba in the summer, and Jean-Philippe Mateta is a target for Juventus.
Education
The National Endowment for the Humanities is giving more than $40 million to programs that have been embraced by conservatives as a counterweight to liberal-dominated academia.
Education
In a case over the First Amendment rights of noncitizen scholars, a federal judge proposed extending protections to members of two academic groups behind a lawsuit.
Education
[Health-e] This week marked the start of the school year for learners across South Africa. Parents in Soshanguve Block KK, north of Pretoria, had an extra school preparation task on their hands-reinforcing a make-shift bridge.
Education
The University of Arkansas withdrew a job offer to a South Carolina legal scholar after state officials learned that she had signed a legal brief concerning transgender athletes, state lawmakers said.

Lifestyle
The deadline for SA TV licence funding proposals has come and gone, leading to yet another extension and talk of a new Broadcasting Tax …

Lifestyle
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has appeared in good health, and noticeably slimmer, in a recent social media post….

Lifestyle
South Africa was on the top of the travel list for these countries in 2025. Here’s where they came from…

Lifestyle
Want to quit smoking? Find out how quit-smoking apps with behavioural tools and interactive features can support your journey.

Entertainment
Comrades are either scared of their own people or you fancy yourself as royalty.

Entertainment
The driver of the first truck had a breakdown and was repairing the vehicle when a second truck hit from behind.

Entertainment
Fresh pit bull attacks leave victims hospitalised, pets killed and residents fearful as officials face criticism for weak enforcement nationwide.

Entertainment
‘It is our job to essentially play rugby. From my personal point of view we just have to find a way.’

Science/Tech
Mid-month data from the CEF suggests South Africa’s petrol and diesel prices will see further reductions in February 2026, but one development could throw a spanner in the works.

Science/Tech
XRP, once considered the best crypto to buy, is now struggling to hold above $2 support. After rebounding to $2.4, the altcoin has slipped back below $2.16. Now, the focus is shifting toward emerging crypto-fiat banking platforms, with Digitap ($TAP) emerging as a leader in the instant offshore banking sector. Digitap has become the centre […]

Science/Tech
Software developer jobs are booming in South Africa, but too few qualified candidates are applying, Pnet data shows.

Science/Tech
Soaking fabrics in a commonly used insect repellent is a simple and effective tool as mosquito bites become more common during daytime, study shows
From Africa to Latin America to Asia, babies have been carried in cloth wraps on their mothers’ backs for centuries. Now, the practice of generations of women could become a lifesaving tool in the fight against malaria.
Researchers in Uganda have...

Motoring
One of South Africa’s favourite hatchbacks saw a massive drop in sales last month.

Motoring
South Africans can look forward to a new international flight from the end of June.

Motoring
Mini has launched a new limited-edition Countryman series, exclusive to South Africa.

Motoring
Mahindra cemented itself as one of South Africa’s fastest-growing car brands with a record-breaking year in 2025.

Health
Dr Alex George wants better assessment waiting times after paying for expensive private tests.

Health
A study found the 10 consistently worst-performing centres were all in the Midlands and North of England.
Health
The Trump administration has signed $11 billion in agreements with African nations, in deals tied to foreign policy goals.

Health
Dr Susan Gilby told the BBC she was relieved the case was over and that it “was never about the money.”