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Johann Rupert’s golden child shoots the lights out
Richemont sales jumped to a record in the final months of last year as holiday shoppers splurged on its watches and Cartier jewelry, led by demand in the US and the Middle East.

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‘Lunchbox mom’ Raabia Jacobs inspires healthy, creative school meals
Brighten children’s day and ensure nutritional food

South Africa
Khumalo expected to appear before Ad Hoc Committee
Committee investigates KZN police chief Mkhwanazi’s allegations of political and judicial corruption
South Africa
News24 | Three suspected robbers killed in shootout with Gauteng police
Three suspected robbers have been killed in a shootout with the police in Gauteng.

South Africa
Nelson Mandela Bay exceeds water limit
The Nelson Mandela Bay Metro will focus on fixing water infrastructure to mitigate the water crisis

South Africa
Steenhuisen confident in foot and mouth disease containment strategy
The foot and mouth strategy targets vaccinating 80% of cattle in high-risk zones
World
News24 | Spanish singer Julio Iglesias prepares defence against abuse allegations: Hola! magazine
Veteran Spanish singer Julio Iglesias is preparing his defence against sexual abuse and human trafficking allegations by two women ex-employees, celebrity magazine Hola! reported.
World
News24 | Greenlanders torn between ‘very frightening’ and ‘more safe’ after US meeting deadlock
Greenland’s residents expressed a mix of anxiety and relief after a meeting was held in the White House between officials from the United States, Denmark and the island at the centre of US President Donald Trump’s focus.

World
How Trump’s ‘America First’ is upending the world order
President Trump is dismantling the global system the U.S. built in the 20th century. Foreign policy experts say he wants a world that looks more like the 19th century.

World
If Iran’s government now has an ‘expiration date,’ what next?
NPR’s Juana Summers speaks with Jason Rezaian, who was imprisoned in Iran when he was the Tehran correspondent for The Washington Post, about the country’s current wave of protest.

Africa
Why the UAE has incurred the wrath of Somalia
The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.

Africa
Ugandans choose between pop star and veteran leader in presidential poll
The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.

Africa
Uganda election chief says he has had threats over results declaration
This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.

Africa
‘Welcome to 2976’ – North Africa’s Amazigh people ring in the new year
The Amazigh calendar places them almost a thousand years ahead of much of the rest of the world.

Business
New state of disaster on the cards for South Africa
Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, announced that he will table a declaration of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak as a state of disaster at the next Cabinet meeting.

Business
Altron FinTech expands Kasi Sales Squad to Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg CBD, bringing enterprise payment solutions to township entrepreneurs
Youth-led initiative digitizes township commerce through DebiCheck, offline POS, and secure disbursements, creating jobs while advancing financial inclusion.

Business
Food bank relaunches expanded service after flood
Kinson and West Howe Foodbank in Bournemouth now has a larger, free community service.

Business
Patients ‘skipping GP appointments over fees’
Families increasingly cannot afford to see the GP, Guernsey Community Foundation warns.

Politics
Phahlane names journalists he says McBride and O’Sullivan used to discredit him
Phahlane is testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Phahlane commends Mkhwanazi for speaking out
Phahlane was speaking at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee hearings in Cape Town.

Politics
Mbalula weighs in on future of GPU in KZN
Mbalula says that the ANC in the province is working hard to address the future of the GPU.

Politics
SAPS marred by political interference for a long time: Phahlane
Phahlane says the interefernce began after the ANC Polokwane Conference in 2007.

Sport
More than 500 million request World Cup 2026 tickets – FIFA
Football’s global governing body FIFA said it had received more than 500 million requests for tickets to this year’s World Cup.

Sport
Japan bid to host Rugby World Cup in 2035
Japan will bid to host the Rugby World Cup again in 2035, 16 years after becoming the first Asian country to stage the event.

Sport
6 signings announced: Pirates and Sundowns title race
It’s safe to say the Betway Premiership title race has shifted in the transfer window. Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns have made three exciting signings each.

Sport
Scarlets want Wales’ Hawkins to settle at centre
Scarlets intend to allow Wales centre Joe Hawkins to focus on his midfield role after the return from injury of Sam Costelow.

Education
Reform UK politicians should be barred from speaking on campus, say 35% of students
Survey by education thinktank finds ‘contradictory’ attitudes towards free speech at UK universities
One-third of students think Reform UK politicians should be barred from speaking on university campuses, according to a survey of student attitudes towards free speech that organisers described as “contradictory” and confusing.
While 69% of students told the Higher Education Policy Institute...
Education
Trump Signs Bill Allowing Schools to Serve Whole Milk Again
The law, which was approved unanimously by Congress late last year, also gives schools more flexibility in serving nondairy milks.
Education
Nigeria: ASUU-FG Agreement – Minister Says Agreement Signals ‘Death of Strike’ in Public Universities
[Premium Times] He said the agreement restores confidence to the academics, predictability of academic calendars, and hope to Nigerian students.
Education
Nigeria: ASUU-FG Agreement Introduces New Allowances for Professors, Readers
[Premium Times] The 2025 agreement reached on 23 December replaced the 2009 FG-ASUU agreement and marked an end to a 16-year dispute between the government and the academics.

Lifestyle
Celine Dion pays tribute to late husband René Angélil
Celine Dion’s late husband, René Angélil, died 10 years ago, two days before his 74th birthday.

Lifestyle
South Africa is home to the world’s FASTEST drone
The world’s fastest drone, officially recognised by Guinness World Records, is built and flown by a South African father-son duo …

Lifestyle
‘I regret not discovering GLP-1s sooner,’ says Oprah Winfrey
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey has found the key to lose weight and keep it off.

Lifestyle
Capetonians frustrated by e-scooters on Sea Point Promenade
The increased use of e-scooters on Sea Point Promenade is regarded as a growing issue by Cape Town residents. Here’s why…

Entertainment
Hosts Morocco set up Senegal AFCON final showdown
“It was one of the hardest matches we have had against a very solid and talented team,” said Morocco coach Walid Regragui.

Entertainment
OPINION: If SA20 continues to grow, will organisers consider expansion?
The IPL has seen teams come and go over the years, so there’s no reason why the SA20 shouldn’t consider including other teams.

Entertainment
South Africa can end GBV now
We must use the national disaster classification to end GBV now, or we let the next generation inherit a crisis we had every opportunity to stop.

Entertainment
Time to show some spine, Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa fears a caged paper tiger, called Trump, who has not accepted the fact that the US is no longer the only powerhouse in the world.

Science/Tech
Visa moves to plug stablecoins into the global payments system
Visa is integrating stablecoins into its payments network, positioning itself as the bridge to global merchant acceptance.

Science/Tech
Warning about two popular car models in South Africa
The Automobile Association advises that motorists who own vehicles with poor safety ratings consider transitioning to safer models.
Science/Tech
Britain Awards Wind Farm Contracts That Will Power 12 Million Homes
The UK government has awarded guaranteed electricity prices to offshore wind projects totaling 8.4 GW in a bid to revive wind development, attract nearly $30 billion in private investment, and stabilize energy costs. The New York Times reports: On Wednesday, the British government said that it would provide guaranteed electricity prices for a group of wind farms off England, Scotland and Wales...

Science/Tech
Claim your online space with a .SPACE domain name in 2026
A .SPACE domain name is an on-brand extension to promote everything from creative collections and online stores to physical spaces and community hubs.

Motoring
Every crossover you can buy in South Africa under R300,000
South African motorists looking for affordable SUVs have a variety of options.
Motoring

Motoring
Best-selling used cars in South Africa right now – With pricing
The used car industry experienced significant growth in December 2025, generating R12.89 billion in revenue.

Motoring
The biggest winners and losers of 2025
Several new car brands rapidly increased their market share in South Africa in 2025, while other manufacturers saw a small dip in sales.
Health
As N.Y.C. Nurses’ Strike Continues, Both Sides Prepare for a Long Fight
Hospital administrators and union officials appear to be digging in for an extended battle over staffing levels and pay.
Health
Kaiser Permanente Agrees to Pay $556 Million to Settle Medicare Overbilling Claims
The Justice Department and whistle-blowers accused the major health insurer of overbilling the government for about $1 billion under the private plans.
Health
Trump Cuts $2 Billion in Federal Funding for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Notices went out late Tuesday to more than 2,000 programs nationwide that will be affected by budget slashing at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Health
C.D.C. Brings Back Hundreds of Suspended Workplace Safety Employees
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. placed about 90 percent of the roughly 1,000 employees of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health on administrative leave last April.