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South Africa’s automotive sector is under siege from a surge in low-cost Chinese vehicle imports, with government action to protect the sector lacking.
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South Africa’s automotive sector is under siege from a surge in low-cost Chinese vehicle imports, with government action to protect the sector lacking.

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Although she is in it to win it, DA Johannesburg Mayoral Candidate Helen Zille says she would retire from politics if voters overwhelmingly reject her in the upcoming polls.

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France’s all-time top try-scorer Damian Penaud is a shock omission from the defending champions’ Six Nations squad.

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British number two Cameron Norrie pulls through a rain-delayed match to move past United States’ Emilio Nava in the Australian Open second round.

South Africa
Thembelihle Nxumalo was found with multiple stab wounds in 2020 after being reported missing.

South Africa
The court today decided to not uphold a decision by the High Court in Pretoria.

South Africa
Details surrounding the shooting are still sketchy and the motive is unknown at this stage.
South Africa
KZN Treasury commits to support eMadlangeni bid for municipal reclassification
KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has committed to working with the eMadlangeni Local Municipality (ELM) to review its proposal for reclassification from an urban municipality to a rural one.
The move is aimed at strengthening its case for increased equitable share funding from National...

World
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his British counterpart, David Lammy, are raising alarms about Iranian ballistic missiles in Russia that threaten Ukraine.

World
NPR’s Leila Fadel asks veteran diplomat Richard Haass about President Trump’s objectives with his address to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.
World
Much of Uganda has returned to normal after millions voted in tense presidential and legislative elections marked by violence in some parts of the country and disputed results.
World
David Beckham addressed social media use by his children, a day after his son, Brooklyn Beckham, said he did not want to reconcile with his parents after a family rift.

Africa
Kizza Besigye’s party says his condition is critical, but authorities say he was taken to hospital for a routine check-up.

Africa
Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.

Africa
The new government is addressing fuel shortages and strengthening the budget but many are not happy.

Africa
Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is accused by Burkina Faso of trying to kill current President Ibrahim Traoré.

Business
Fifteen years ago, Transnet was widely regarded as one of South Africa’s strongest state-owned enterprises.

Business
Domestic workers have seen a reduction in their pay increases in December 2025, adding to the pain for the sector.
Business
Business

Politics
Ramaphosa responded to Iran’s participation in the Will for Peace naval drills near Simon’s Town.

Politics
Former IPID head Robert McBride is appearing for a second day before the Ad Hoc Committee

Politics
Former IPID head Robert McBride is continuing his testimony at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
W. Cape cabinet set to decide whether or not to declare Knysna a disaster area due to the drought

Sport
Ulster captain Iain Henderson has been left out of Ireland’s 37-strong squad for the Six Nations but Nathan Doak and Edwin Edogbo are included.

Sport
The Manchester City squad will refund the ticket costs for 374 supporters who travelled to Norway to witness their side’s shock 3-1 Champions League defeat at Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday.

Sport
Stranraer face the prospect of Scottish Cup expulsion and losing out on a money-spinning trip to face Rangers at Ibrox after fielding an ineligible player in Monday’s win over Queen’s Park.

Sport
Northampton’s teenage wing Edoardo Todaro is rewarded for his prolific breakthrough campaign with a place in Italy’s Six Nations squad.
Education
[Daily Trust] Workers on Monday shut the gates of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), and several other agencies as they began an indefinite strike over unresolved welfare issues.
Education
[This Day] Yenagoa — The Department of Building, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Niger Delta University (NDU), in Bayelsa, at weekend inducted its pioneer set into the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB).
Education
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — THE Deputy Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations), Rahma Riyadh Kisuo, has donated school supplies to 1,000 children with special needs at Uhuru Mchanganyiko Primary School and Mnyamani Primary School in Ilala District, Dar es Salaam.
Education
Donald J. Trump has unleashed the power of the presidency against American colleges, with mixed results.

Lifestyle
Applying for a Smart ID through a South African bank in 2026? Here’s what it costs and what to expect before you book your appointment.

Lifestyle
The Constitutional Court has ruled that antenuptial contracts signed after customary marriages, which are classified as civil, are invalid.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Meat inflation climbed to 12.6% in December 2025, highlighting how rapidly prices have accelerated in recent months.

Entertainment
While thousands of post-matrics head to university, many also don’t get a seat at the table. But varsity is not the only career starter.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 22 January 2026.

Entertainment
Released in January, the soulful project captures grief, surrender and spiritual rebirth through intimate storytelling.

Entertainment
South African audiences recently witnessed a rare fashion moment where cultural pride and bridal elegance met

Science/Tech
The SA Connect programme aims to provide reliable broadband connectivity to government facilities and underserved communities.
Science/Tech
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan used his annual letter to creators, published Wednesday, to outline an ambitious 2026 vision that embraces AI-powered creative tools while simultaneously pledging to crack down on the low-quality AI content that has come to be known as “slop.” Mohan identified four AI-related areas that YouTube “must get right in 2026.” The platform is working on tools that will let...
Science/Tech
Companies are spending vast sums on AI expecting the technology to boost efficiency, but a new survey from AI consulting firm Section found that two-thirds of non-management workers among 5,000 white-collar respondents say they save less than two hours a week or no time at all, while more than 40% of executives report the technology saves them upward of eight hours weekly. Workers were far more...

Science/Tech
While its acceleration will have many a car enthusiast smiling, the Geely Riddara RD6’s true value lies in its practicality, which is non-negotiable for South African bakkie drivers.
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa is facing a severe shortage of traffic officers.

Motoring
Mercedes-AMG has reserved a small amount of its CLA 45 S Final Edition for South African customers.

Motoring
The VW Polo is a staple of the South African auto scene, but its price tag has grown considerably over the last few years.

Health
Scientist Mark Miodownik explores the potential impact of ‘forever chemicals’ present in some cookware. Made in partnership with the Royal Society.

Health
Leanne Abeyance, from Telford, is waiting for reconstructive surgery and remains in constant pain.

Health
A nurse was reinstated after a probe found no evidence she had identified a transgender patient.

Health
Steph Hoy dropped from 25 stone to eight stone after surgery.