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More snow and ice across nearly all of UK as cold snap continues
The Met Office warns about potential injuries from slips and falls as icy conditions continue.
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The Met Office warns about potential injuries from slips and falls as icy conditions continue.

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Booed off the pitch after conceding a late winner at home against their relegation rivals and on a 10-game winless run – these are desperate times for West Ham.

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England captain Ben Stokes leaves with the field with a right adductor injury on day four of the fifth Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney

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Rangers have made a “statement” by moving to within three points of Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts – but head coach Danny Rohl says moving above Celtic into second place is “still not what we want”.

South Africa
Madadzhe faked his mother’s death and claimed insurance money while she was still alive.

South Africa
The Wilderness Section of the Garden Route National Park has been closed after a boat fire incident

South Africa
The appointment will be effective from the 1st of February 2026.

South Africa
Fire crews and volunteers, aided by aerial water bombing, work to contain the Aalwyndaal fire.

World
Venezuela’s interim president sounded compliant after President Trump threatened her with a fate worse than that of overthrown and arrested Nicolás Maduro.

World
A coalition of 35 countries met to discuss Ukraine’s sovereignty if and when a peace agreement with Russia is reached. The meeting was overshadowed by worries about the U.S.’s interest in Greenland.

World
The BBC’s Cuba correspondent, Will Grant, explains what’s the nature of the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba.

World
BBC Mundo has spoken to Venezuelans in the country’s capital about the latest US military operation.

Africa
At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.

Africa
About 85 Ethiopian migrants were trying to leave the country when the accident occurred, authorities say.

Africa
The main opposition coalition boycotted the vote after a referendum allowed the removal of term limits.

Africa
With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.

Business
Fujitsu’s European boss defended the firm as it continues to profit from government contracts.

Business
The PM says Labour needs to contrast its “renewal” of the country with Reform’s “grievance and division”.

Business
South Africa currently has eight dollar billionaires ranked among the world’s richest people at the start of 2026, with a combined net worth of R715 billion.

Business
Premier League Champions Liverpool are partnering with Old School to expand the club’s retail presence in South Africa.

Politics
The party condemns US attack on Venezuela and the arrest of President Maduro and Cilia Flores.

Politics
Maduro and Cilia Flores face US narco-terrorism, drug trafficking and weapons conspiracy charges.

Politics
Mapaila will deliver the keynote address at the 31st annual Joe Slovo commemoration

Politics
US Delta Force raid in Venezuela captures President Maduro and wife in Caracas.

Sport
Head coach Thomas Frank says Tottenham are “completely aligned” about the future as he faces pressure from fans to improve results.

Sport
Josh Tongue takes the wicket of Steve Smith, as the Australian batter is caught behind for 138 to leave his side on 544-8 with a lead of 160 runs on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Sport
Ben Stokes is forced off the field with a groin injury in the middle of his 28th over, on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Sport
Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche was happy with the “grit and determination” his side showed to come from behind to beat relegation-threatened West Ham.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has encouraged National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates, who were unsuccessful in their initial attempt at the exams, to make use of the official Second Chance Programme.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Basic Education has reaffirmed the integrity and governance of the state national senior certificate examination system.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has processed all funding applications ahead of the start of the 2026 academic year.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is set to outline its comprehensive preparations for the 2026 academic year at a media briefing on Tuesday.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Members from five high-end Discovery Health plans owe the medical aid thousands of rands after benefits were paid incorrectly.

Lifestyle
Amor Vittone is dating radio DJ and restauranteur Marius van Biljon, whose beauty queen wife Shannon, died less than six months ago…

Lifestyle
Concerns over smelly and potential faecal contaminated tap water in parts of Johannesburg have now been eased.

Entertainment
Middle-order batters Jason Smith and Karim Janat hit three sixes between them in the penultimate over to guide the visitors to victory.

Entertainment
Algeria now face a fascinating quarterfinal showdown with Victor Osimhen’s Nigeria in Marrakesh on Saturday.

Entertainment
Mothibi will be replacing Shamilla Batohi.

Entertainment
R155 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 6 January 2026.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: On Monday, [Jensen Huang, the chief executive of the chip-making giant Nvidia] said the company would begin shipping a new A.I. chip later this year, one that can do more computing with less power than previous generations of chips could. Known as the Vera Rubin, the chip has been in development for three years and is designed to...
Science/Tech
Google will begin releasing Android Open Source Project (AOSP) source code only twice a year starting in 2026. “In the past, Google would release the source code for every quarterly Android release, of which there are four each year,” notes Android Authority. From the report: Google told Android Authority that, effective 2026, Google will publish new source code to AOSP in Q2 and Q4. The reason...
Science/Tech
Vietnam will begin enforcing new online advertising rules in February 2026 that ban forced video ads longer than five seconds and must allow users to close ads with just one tap. “Furthermore, platforms must provide clear icons and instructions for users to report advertisements that violate the law, and allow them to opt out, turn off, or stop viewing inappropriate ads,” reports a local news...

Science/Tech
Paid tools that “strip” clothes from photos have been available on the darker corners of the internet for years. Elon Musk’s X is now removing barriers to entry—and making the results public.

Motoring
Jaecoo recently launched a new SUV in South Africa that costs less than R350,000.
Motoring

Motoring
A South African airline has achieved an on-time score surpassing that of the world’s best air carriers.

Motoring
Mahindra has revealed the new XUV 7XO, the latest iteration of its 7-seater SUV.

Health
The overhaul is the latest in a host of sweeping changes made under the Trump administration by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
Health
Federal health officials now recommend that children be routinely inoculated against 11 diseases, not 17, citing standards in other wealthy nations.

Health
The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.

Health
Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government’s plan.