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R255 million taxpayer-funded corruption scandal in South Africa back in the docks
Former Free State Premier and ANC SG Ace Magashule and his co-accused are scheduled to appear in the Free State High Court.
MONDAY, 26 JANUARY 2026, 12:12

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Former Free State Premier and ANC SG Ace Magashule and his co-accused are scheduled to appear in the Free State High Court.
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AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane praised his team for their resilience in a 3-2 victory against TS Galaxy, emphasising their ability to come back from a goal down twice in the match.

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South Africa finds itself in a changing world order with a declining support base and under intense scrutiny from the most powerful nation in the world.

South Africa
Gopaul is testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry which has resumed its hearings

South Africa
Seven-seater transport operators say vehicles are seized over permits and urge help to obtain PDPs.

South Africa
Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes with a new defence witness

South Africa
According to the experts excessive social media use can significantly impact mental health.

World
France is set to debate a proposed social media ban for those under 15 years old, as the country’s president backs stricter rules and a high school phone ban.

World
China announced two of its top generals are under investigation, including the country’s most senior general. Analysts suspect it’s a political purge by Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
World
A landmark trial beginning this week in Los Angeles could establish a legal precedent on whether social media companies deliberately designed their platforms to addict children.
World
Israel has said it will allow a “limited reopening” of Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt when the operation to locate the body of the last remaining Israeli captive in the Palestinian territory is completed.

Africa
The worst flooding in a generation hits Mozambique with teams from Brazil, South Africa and the UK helping with the rescue.

Africa
Twins whose classmates were killed by shelling say their deaths have made them determined to finish their studies.

Africa
Reinforcements are sent to the town of Bor, a strategic staging post on the way to the capital, Juba.

Africa
The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country’s heritage.

Business
South Africa’s budget will show government debt stabilising relative to gross domestic product for the first time in almost 20 years, said the head of the National Treasury.

Business
Despite the setback, the budget airline said it expected passenger numbers to grow this year.

Business
In this interview, Mthintso takes listeners through the types of businesses and entrepreneurs that the SAB Foundation aims to support.
Business

Politics
SABC News has you covered with our Madlanga Commission highlights tool.

Politics
Zille was answering a media report that Motsepe election as ANC president would be seamless.

Politics
Adv. Ngcukaitobi defends Chauke against Adv. Batohi’s claims of dubious high-profile case decisions.

Politics
Political analyst says merging helps small political parties to expand their geographic reach.

Sport
Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy discusses the “brilliant” role of Bruno Fernandes in Manchester United’s dramatic 3-2 win over Arsenal in the Premier League.

Sport
Match of The Day pundit Wayne Rooney speaks about Michael Carrick’s long-term future at Manchester United after his side’s 3-2 win against Arsenal.

Sport
McLaren and Red Bull release images of their 2026 Formula 1 cars as pre-season testing starts in Spain.

Sport
A backline star, who featured in a solitary game for the Springboks, continues to extend a remarkable record overseas.
Education
[This Day] The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed that candidates must declare their previous registration and admission history with the board, stressing that some students were involved in examination malpractice during the conduct of last year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

Education
Bridget Phillipson says pupils should not use mobiles at any point, as Ofsted prepares to inspect compliance
Schools should be phone-free throughout the entire day, the education secretary has told headteachers in England, stressing that pupils should not use the devices even as calculators or for research.
Bridget Phillipson wrote to schools to underline updated guidance issued by the...

Education
Freelands Foundation will give £100,000 to three projects every year ‘against the backdrop of 15 years of cuts’
A new £1.5m awards scheme has been launched to recognise and celebrate visual art education in the UK – with £100,000 being awarded to three organisations a year for the next five years.
The Freelands Foundation announced the award on Monday for recent or ongoing projects...

Education
It aims to help staff better support pupils who observe the Islamic holy month of fasting.

Lifestyle
Your safety comes first, especially when travelling. That’s why these five countries are a must-visit for South Africans in 2026.

Lifestyle
Trevor Boyd’s journey from the Culinary Olympics to shaping South Africa’s chef talent reveals his lasting influence on the food industry.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
A clip of EFF and Julius Malema supporters chanting ‘Kill The Boer’ while carrying a dismembered white mannequin head has gone viral.
Entertainment

Entertainment
The Sunrisers will be smiling all the way to the bank after winning season four of the SA20 cricket competition.

Entertainment
The South African rapper was found dead in Switzerland on Thursday, 22 January.

Entertainment
The driver of the vehicle lost control over the vehicle and left the road.

Science/Tech
Naamsa’s data shows fully-electric and conventional hybrid car sales dropped in 2025. However, plug-in hybrid sales surged.

Science/Tech
Obsidian is hosting a webinar on how Atlassian Intelligence boosts team productivity without adding new tools.

Science/Tech
The improving currency should help drive down prices for software and hardware, including computers and phones.

Science/Tech
Driven by a surge in flash memory demand, the company’s share price has skyrocketed by over 1,000% in the past six months.

Motoring
On the same day Volvo announced the EX60, the Swedish brand also unveiled its Cross Country version.
Motoring

Motoring
Motorists can expect a significant reduction in petrol and diesel prices next month.

Motoring
Nissan’s 60-year manufacturing presence in South Africa is coming to an end.

Health
It took Jessica three years to get diagnosed as a report says the Welsh government is failing women.
Health
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
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
Tessa Marshall has shared the experience to highlight issues such as women’s rights and sex education.