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Spain train crash recovery continues as investigators probe ‘gap’ in rail
Authorities say the twisted train wreckage makes it difficult to recover people trapped inside.
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Authorities say the twisted train wreckage makes it difficult to recover people trapped inside.

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The new Club Med South Africa on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast is the biggest hospitality project in South Africa since Sun City.

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Political analyst Prince Mashele said the ANC is printing T-shirts to support a bid to make billionaire Patrice Motsepe its next president.

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The connection between Aber Kawas and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani goes beyond South Africa…
South Africa
Learners relocated after storm hit Amajuba District
Grade 11 and 12 learners from Umzilikazi Secondary School in Newcastle are being temporarily accommodated at Sgodiphola Primary School following the severe thunderstorms that struck parts of the Amajuba District in December and damaged classrooms.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education said the relocation was an interim measure...

South Africa
Earlier reports said 14 learners died in the minibus-taxi crash in Vanderbijlpark.
South Africa
Killer vigilantes sentenced to life imprisonment
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the sentences imposed by the Bhisho High Court in a matter relating to the vigilante killing of four people at Debenek in the Eastern Cape.
At least 16 people were each convicted and sentenced in the court for:
Four counts of murder: life imprisonment.Four counts of kidnapping:...

South Africa
Western Cape police have condemned the killing of six people in Ndabeni and Kensington.
World
US President Donald Trump’s proposed Board of Peace has got off to a rough start: questioned by Europe, criticised by Israel and celebrated by friends of the Kremlin.
World
Spain begins three days of national mourning for the 40 people killed in a high-speed train crash that the prime minister has vowed to investigate.

World
Tension is high as the World Economic Forum in Davos opens and President Trump threatens Europe over Greenland.

World
The coastal corridor from Lagos to Abidjan is shaping into a West African megalopolis. Starting in Lagos, Nigeria, we navigate the chaos, the checkpoints, and the road that could change it all.

Africa
Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.

Africa
Senegalese fans celebrate their team’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
Police say armed gangs burst into the two churches in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna state, during Sunday service.

Africa
The Ethiopian Orthodox festival of Timket, or Epiphany, commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan.

Business
South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture has signed an agreement with FIFA to establish a regional office in Johannesburg.

Business
Energy expert Chris Yelland has warned that legal challenges loom over Eskom’s threat to cut off unregistered home solar users.

Business
Official figures show that the pace of private sector wage growth slowed to the lowest rate in five years.

Business
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has significantly raised South Africa’s 2025 growth forecast, following a surprising year of resilience for the country.

Politics
McBride’s testimony is expected to focus on his role in some of the most contentious investigations.

Politics
Khumalo turned himself in at Katlehong police over assault claim by suspected drug dealer.

Politics
Mogotsi has raised concerns about his legal representation and personal security.

Politics
Xolani Khumalo and his co-accused hands themselves at the Katlehong police station in Ekurhuleni

Sport
The Detroit Pistons hold on to beat the Boston Celtics 104-103 in a game between the Eastern Conference’s top two teams on Martin Luther King Jr Day.

Sport
With the top three in the Premier League pulling away, could fifth be enough for Champions League football again?

Sport
Andy Farrell will name his Ireland squad for the Six Nations squad on Wednesday but a number of the usual contenders are struggling for form, fitness or both.

Sport
There have been 158 teams who have played in Europe’s premier competition since 1992-93.
Education
[GroundUp] Department ignores them
Education
[Premium Times] Last year, the government reviewed the curriculum for technical colleges to include new subjects such as content creation and solar work.
Education
[Nile Post] Dettol Hygiene Quest Uganda, in partnership with the Jinja District Local Government, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to permanently integrate hygiene education into the local school curriculum.
Education
[Nile Post] The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has described the late former Minister of Education, Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire as a valuable and selfless servant who made a remarkable contribution to the nation, particularly in the field of education.

Lifestyle
Many seasoned visitors to Newlands Spring were caught off guard when they arrived at the water collection point on Monday to find it closed.

Lifestyle
Marissa Springer, the model seen kissing Desmond Scott in a viral clip clears air on cheating speculation and addresses transgender rumours.

Lifestyle
The SPCA had their work cut out for them as they rescued these neglected fish from a Fish Hoek swimming pool-turned-cesspool.

Lifestyle
When it comes to awarding title deeds as a type of land reform on communal/informal properties, a prominent bank chairman is all-in …
Entertainment
Entertainment

Entertainment
Former IPID head, Robert McBride is expected to testify in front of parliaments Ad Hoc committee over alleged police corruption.

Entertainment
Rachel Kolisi joins viral 2016 Challenge as Siya Kolisi’s Victoria Falls getaway with Rachel John sparks backlash.

Science/Tech
Takealot has dozens of positions available in various fields ranging from software engineering and development to marketing and sales.

Science/Tech
Chinese vehicle brands are no longer just disrupting South Africa’s new-car market.

Science/Tech
Volvo Cars redefines the relationship between driver and machine with the launch of the new, fully electric EX60. This mid-size SUV, set for global reveal tomorrow is the first Volvo capable of natural, conversational interaction, establishing it as the brand’s most intelligent and technologically advanced car to date. At its core is a revolutionary integration: […]

Science/Tech
BusinessTech, MyBroadband, and Daily Investor are seeking talented individuals to join their expanding editorial teams through a well-paid internship.

Motoring
Parliament has endorsed Transport Minister Creecy’s proposal to scrap South Africa’s legal drink-driving limit, calling for the changes to be implemented before Easter.

Motoring
People carriers are a popular feature on South Africa’s roads, offering motorists affordable practicality.

Motoring
Sub-R300,000 models are one of the most popular segments in South Africa’s car market.
Motoring

Health
How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.

Health
Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.

Health
A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate.

Health
The myth of ‘the most depressing day of the year’ won’t die – but does it actually do any harm?