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READER LETTER | Nigeria let itself down with US attack
The December air attack on Nigeria by the US was justified as targeting the Islamic State military camps.
WEDNESDAY, 28 JANUARY 2026, 10:48

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The December air attack on Nigeria by the US was justified as targeting the Islamic State military camps.

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WeBuyCars has opened major new flagship vehicle supermarkets in Cape Town and Pretoria North to boost efficiency and future growth despite short-term pressure from cheap new Chinese vehicles.

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Gauteng and the Western Cape, where the DA performed well, are the only provinces in South Africa where over 50% of voters were registered taxpayers.

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Retired Pirates defender Happy Jele says the Buccaneers have what it takes to make a cleansweep of all PSL trophies on offer this season, including winning a first league title since 2012.

South Africa
The three Constables bodies were retrieved from the Hennops River in Pretoria in May last year.

South Africa
Zacharia Olivier is facing two counts of murder for allegedly killing two women.

South Africa
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

South Africa
Zungu returns to the High Court where five men are on trial for the 2014 murder of Senzo Meyiwa.
World
As the White House worked to “de-escalate” tensions in Minneapolis, a man sprayed Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar with a syringe of unknown liquid at a town hall meeting, where she called for curbing the Trump administration’s anti-immigration crackdown.

World
Kim Keon Hee was also ordered to return a Graff diamond necklace and pay back 12.85m won in cash.

World
Spain’s government announced Tuesday it will grant legal status to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants living and working in the country without authorization.
World
US immigration agents may have breached “protocol” in Minneapolis before shooting dead a nurse during protests, US President Donald Trump’s senior aide Stephen Miller said – after falsely branding the victim an assassin.

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.

Africa
Franco-Chadian military relations have been strained after Chad abruptly ended its defence agreement with France.

Africa
Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon plans to build a maternity facility in her hometown Keringet in partnership with her shoe sponsor.

Business
President Cyril Ramaphosa has been warned that South Africa could quickly lose investor confidence if he fails to decisively address concerns over his ability to control the armed forces.
Business
Business

Business
Mr Price continues its massive expansion across South Africa despite the constrained consumer environment.

Politics
Mr So and so is allegedly link to suspended Deputy National Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya.

Politics
The MMC’s family confirmed his passing after his mortal remains were found in Mozambique.

Politics
Mathibe arrested after Joshco office raid over alleged contract irregularities and corruption.

Politics
Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is investigating allegations of corruption within the judiciary.

Sport
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy feels the province’s increased representation in Ireland’s Six Nations squad “shows we are progressing and moving in the right direction”.

Sport
South Africa’s Connor Doig teamed up with Bulgaria’s Dimitar Kisimov to win their first-round Australian Open junior doubles match.

Sport
As the Springboks assess their squad depth with the 2027 World Cup in mind, Rassie Erasmus has spoken about two ‘new’ players.

Sport
After 15 games in the Irish Premiership, Irish Cup and BetMcLean Cup were impacted in January, how does the weather impact football in Northern Ireland.
Education
[This Day] Abuja — The subnational governments are to embark on quarterly publication of contract award information for procurements in the basic education and primary healthcare sectors, within 30 days of the end of each quarter under the World Bank-supported Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE-GOV) Programme of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Deputy Inspector-General of Police Gilbert Masengeli on Tuesday visited Hulugho Township in Garissa County to condole with the family of the slain Boma Location Chief and to reassure teachers and pupils following a deadly terror attack that also saw a teacher killed.
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Education
In today’s newsletter: Rising living costs, shrinking early years services and soaring screen use are reshaping what teachers encounter on the first day of school, with consequences felt across the system
Good morning. Teaching four- and five-year-olds has always involved patience, care and flexibility. What many reception teachers say they did not sign up for was spending large chunks of the...
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Darren Scott’s ex-wife Sarah-Kate Accetta penned a touching tribute to the late radio DJ on his 62nd birthday. Take a look…

Lifestyle
‘What husband wouldn’t support his wife?’

Lifestyle
When it comes to cars, there are numerous myths that South Africans have taken to heart. These are the five most common…

Entertainment
The Department of Social Development has dismissed claims that the SRD grant is coming to an end.

Entertainment
James and his family were holidaying in the Eastern Cape when a morning walk along the beach turned into an emergency.

Entertainment
Here is what you need to know about the Currie Cup, women’s competitions, the SA Cup and the Youth Weeks.

Entertainment
“We trust all the players and that word trust is getting a lot of meaning at Sundowns,” Cardoso said.

Science/Tech
AI wearables are advancing fast, but affordability and functionality will keep smartphones firmly in charge for now.

Science/Tech
The Independent Communications Authority of SA is assessing whether additional I-ECS licences are needed in South Africa.

Science/Tech
The developers of the Westown smart city in KwaZulu-Natal say they have made major strides in recent months.

Science/Tech
The supermarkets deepen WeBuyCars’ reach, boosting employment and modernising vehicle buying in South Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
One of South Africa’s biggest cities has failed to renew its contract with its speed camera provider.

Motoring
South Africa wants to raise the import tariff for Indian and Chinese cars from 25% to 50%.

Motoring
Buying your first car in South Africa is a rite of passage, the step between lifts from friends and full independence, between planning routes around taxis and deciding when to hit the road on your own terms.
Health
The artist formerly known as Kanye West, who first apologized in 2023 before taking it back, said a four-month manic episode in 2025 had led him to embrace swastikas and Hitler.
Health
His pioneering work on the origins of cancer was later overshadowed by his contrarian views, notably his rejection of the established theory that H.I.V. causes AIDS.

Health
Almost a quarter of adults in England do not drink alcohol, according to new figures from a health survey.

Health
Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo suggests taking micro-moments to calm yourself.