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Chiefs’ Maboe: ‘We want to leave the shirt better’
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Lebohang Maboe wants to leave Amakhosi in a better position than when he arrived, saying they were aiming very high this season.
THURSDAY, 29 JANUARY 2026, 10:51

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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Lebohang Maboe wants to leave Amakhosi in a better position than when he arrived, saying they were aiming very high this season.

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Johannesburg is facing severe service delivery problems, including an unstable power and water supply, crumbling road infrastructure, and widespread flooding.

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The high-street lender is the latest to announce a swathe of branch closures.
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A new generation of video journalists set out to find the people who make the City work despite the worst efforts of our local government. It’s a window into the soul of Johannesburg from our partners at Our City News.

South Africa
Motorists areurged to use alternative routes following fatal crash on R102 in Isipingo, Durban.

South Africa
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is continuing with hearings.
South Africa
Griekwastad murderer’s parole set for review
Correctional Services Minister, Dr Pieter Groenewald, has referred the decision to grant parole to the infamous Griekwastad murderer to the Correctional Supervision and Parole Review Board (CSPRB) – for review.
The offender is serving a 20-year sentence for the 2012 murder of his mother, father and sister, as well as rape.
The...
South Africa
Public comment sought on proposal to classify performers as employees
The Department of Employment and Labour has invited public comment on a proposal to classify performers in South Africa’s advertising, artistic and cultural sectors as employees — a move aimed at strengthening protections for vulnerable workers in the creative industries.
Employment and Labour Minister...

World
The airport houses an air force base and is about 10km (six miles) from the presidential place.
World
US President Donald Trump is weighing options against Iran that include targeted strikes on security forces and leaders to inspire protesters, multiple sources said, even as Israeli and Arab officials said air power alone would not topple the clerical rulers.
World
The Trump administration said that two immigration agents involved in the fatal shooting of a civilian in Minneapolis had been placed on leave, as the president slammed the city’s mayor despite a promise to de-escalate the situation.

World
As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti.

Africa
Prosecutors allege Diezani Alison-Madueke was given “a life of luxury” in the UK by people interested in Nigerian government contracts.

Africa
Ghana’s foreign minister says the influencer is a “worthy ambassador”, but some Ghanaians criticised the move.

Africa
Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including luxury goods and private jet travel, a prosecutor tells a London court.

Africa
On a visit to Ankara, Bola Tinubu was filmed stumbling and falling after walking past soldiers and dignitaries.

Business
Over 4 million more South Africans now have a Smart ID, with Home Affairs confident its aggressive and accelerated rollout will see the end of the green ID book.

Business
Residents of a small town in Louisiana have accused South African petrochemicals company Sasol of failing to fairly compensate and relocate those who want to leave.

Business
The South African Reserve Bank has divided opinion over whether it will cut interest rates again on Thursday or stay on hold to reinforce its commitment to its 3% inflation target.

Business
Woolworths’ operations for the 26 weeks ending 28 December 2025 are showing improvements, but its basic earnings will take a hit following the sale of an Australian property, which inflated earnings for the previous period.

Politics
Senona has admitted before the Commission that he encouraged Matlala to seek legal guidance.

Politics
The motion was brought by minority party, Al Jama-ah, with the support of other minority parties

Politics
The party is also demanding a comprehensive and updated report on the most recent cases.

Politics
This has been revealed at the Madlanga Commission where Senona continues with testimony.

Sport
Here is the kick off time to note as the Bulls and Lions go into battle in what should be a thrilling URC derby on Saturday.

Sport
The Two Oceans Marathon organisers have unveiled a prize purse of R2.6 million for the 2026 Ultra and Half Marathons.

Sport
A Swansea council motion will urge the WRU to withdraw its proposal to reduce the number of professional regional rugby teams in Wales from four to three.

Sport
How Francesca Hennessy – who headlines on BBC Two on Saturday – went from weight and dyslexia struggles to viral fame and in sight of a world-title shot.

Education
Policy intended to keep more children sanctioned for non-violent bad behaviour in school in ‘internal exclusion’ units
Suspending pupils from school will be reserved for the most serious cases of bad behaviour including violence, according to the latest government guidance to be issued to schools in England.
The Department for Education (DfE) is to announce a consultation on behaviour policy to...
Education
[Daily Trust] The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that Nigeria faces a major public health and education challenge, with only 11 percent of schools nationwide having access to basic Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services.
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Education
Harvey, who is deafblind, struggled in mainstream nursery during wait for EHCP – and parents fear he could lose out again
Parents in England fear losing support for disabled children due to Send reforms
Harvey Hind has just turned five. He can count to a thousand. He can recite the alphabet – forwards and backwards – and he loves Play-Doh and cars.
The youngest of three children, Harvey is...

Lifestyle
Anele Mgudlwa’s son Alakhe is more than impressed with his mother’s baking.

Lifestyle
South African cinemas Ster-Kinekor and Nu Metro have pulled the plug on Melania, a documentary about US President Donald Trump’s wife.

Lifestyle
A crackdown on illegal billboards in Joburg sees advertisers face immediate reputation damage and financial losses …

Lifestyle
A crackdown on illegal billboards in Joburg sees advertisers face immediate reputation damage and financial losses …

Entertainment
The City of Tshwane has issued safety warnings ahead of possible severe storms.

Entertainment
Says this is merely ‘what is possible’ and wants a fine-tuning of ‘all the levers’.

Entertainment
Ramaphosa issued the instruction following a warning from the US that Iran’s participation could harm South Africa’s international standing.

Entertainment
“If any team is ready for the play-offs and for whoever we have to play, it is us,” said Enrique.

Science/Tech
As both generations reach milestone anniversaries in 2026, the C70 stands out as Volvo’s most design-led two-door. A Swedish grand tourer that paired elegant styling with charismatic five-cylinder performance, and quietly rewrote the brand’s image. The Volvo C70 celebrates a major milestone in 2026, marking 30 years since the first generation and 20 years since […]

Science/Tech
Canal+ says it is well-positioned to return the MultiChoice Group to its pre-2023 growth trajectory.

Science/Tech
Operating income climbed 21% to $38.3 billion, while net income surged 60% to $38.5 billion for the quarter ended 31 December.

Science/Tech
South African companies are urged to stop chasing global trends and start capitalising on the country’s unique data landscape.
Motoring

Motoring
Toyota has revised the Corolla hatchback and sedan for South Africa.

Motoring
While many different cars are assembled in South Africa, most of them are priced well beyond the average salary.

Motoring
The Department of Roads and Transport is making it easier to renew licences in Gauteng.

Health
Peter Dervin says he warned Broomfield Hospital staff not to leave his son alone before fatal fall.

Health
Elaine Gracey was in a lot of pain but says she was expected to just put up with her menopausal symptoms.
Health
A Black female doctor when that was rare, she developed a diagnostic test for the disease that is still a standard tool, as well as treatment guidelines.
Health
The case is the latest action taken by a state with an abortion ban against providers in states that support abortion rights.