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One ANC decision saving South Africa
The ANC’s realisation that it should encourage private sector investment in the economy rather than cling to failing state monopolies may prove to be a turning point for South Africa.
SUNDAY, 04 JANUARY 2026, 07:49

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The ANC’s realisation that it should encourage private sector investment in the economy rather than cling to failing state monopolies may prove to be a turning point for South Africa.

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Pets may need help to stay warm and safe when wintry conditions arrive.

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Hugo Broos has managed over 920 professional football matches in his nearly 40-year career as a coach.
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was in a New York jail on Saturday, hours after American special forces seized and flew him out of his country – which Donald Trump said would come under effective US control.

South Africa
The Chief Traffic Officer in the municipality, says the operations will be conducted regularly

South Africa
The N3 Toll Concession has urged motorists to exercise caution.

South Africa
The province has experienced heavy rainfall from New Year’s Eve

South Africa
he clan observed this milestone through a traditional welcoming ceremony known as umgidi

World
Venezuelans scrambled to understand who was in charge of their country after the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro. President Trump offered an answer: The United States would take control of Venezuela.

World
The United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Opposition leader María Corina Machado has been one of his biggest critics.

World
RAF Typhoon jets joined French aircraft in a strike on an underground Islamic State arms cache in Syria, UK officials say.

World
The plushies bring “emotional value” to Chinese youth navigating economic uncertainty.

Africa
From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

Africa
The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

Africa
A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.

Africa
Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m, but Andoni Iraola insists the forward has “definitely not” played his last game for the Cherries.

Business
The South African goverment has called on the United Nations to intervene following the United States’ military strike in Venezuela.

Business
The JSE has received regulatory approval for its new listing requirements, as it looks to make the listing process simpler for companies.

Business
Brad Banducci went from selling sewing machines in Boksburg to leading Australia’s largest retailer, Woolworths.

Business
An expert warns that South Africa is heading for disaster if urgent action is not taken to rescue its ailing industrial sector.

Politics
Pretoria says it views this as a manifest violation of the Charter of the United Nations

Politics
The Presidential Climate Commissioners (PCC) will serve for the 2026–2030 tenure.

Politics
Minister Willie Aucamp has alleged that George possibly abused state resources.

Politics
Former Transport Deputy Minister Dikeledi Magadzi died on Sunday at the age of 70.

Sport
Scott Boland dismisses Jacob Bethell for ten as England slip to 57-3 on day one of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Sport
Mitchell Starc takes the wicket of Ben Duckett as the England batter is caught behind for 27 to leave the visitors on 35-1 on day one of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Sport
Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer breaks down teenager Mateus Mane’s unstoppable performance against West Ham at home.

Sport
Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Jermain Defoe praise the performance of Declan Rice, who scored two goals in Arsenal’s 3-2 win over Bournemouth.

Education
Prof Shitij Kapur says there are too many graduates and degree is now just a ‘visa’ to enter professional world
The UK now has a “surfeit” of graduates and students must accept that a university degree is no longer a “passport to social mobility”, a leading vice-chancellor has argued.
Prof Shitij Kapur, the head of King’s College London, said the days when universities could promise that...
Education
A student-organized “tech fast” at St. John’s College thrust young people headfirst into a world of chalkboard-based communication. (On that note: Has anyone seen Eliza?)
Education
[Nyasa Times] In a major push to strengthen early childhood education in Malawi, Youth Health Network (YHN) has trained more than 300 private Early Childhood Development (ECD) caregivers in Lilongwe, aiming to close long-standing capacity gaps and professionalise childcare services across the sector.

Education
Free prescriptions and eye tests ought to help these young adults stay healthy. They also signal the state’s ongoing role
The outcomes for children who grow up in care are shocking. A vital part of the welfare state, which exists to promote the safety and wellbeing of highly vulnerable young people, is falling short in health, education and employment terms. They have a 62% higher chance of...

Lifestyle
It’s the beginning of the end for the ‘green mamba’ SA ID booklet, with Home Affairs betting big on digital identifiers in 2026 …

Lifestyle
Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa was a picture of regal elegance at her uncle’s Mozambique wedding.

Lifestyle
Pop sensation Tyla has broken a 56-year-old record previously held by the late Miriam Makeba on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Lifestyle
Queen Camilla revealed that she was attacked by a man as a teenager while she was on a train. Take a look…

Entertainment
Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez accused US forces of firing missiles and rockets at residential areas.

Entertainment
According to NSFAS, 49 538 applications were rejected for financial aid.

Entertainment
What was meant to be a day of joy and celebration turned to tragedy.

Entertainment
Senegal were attacking continuously while Sudan had little to offer going forward.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shared this report from Electrek:Tesla has released a new video showing a Tesla Semi truck charging at a massive 1.2 megawatts (MW), finally giving us a clear look at the charging speeds that will enable long-haul electric trucking…> Tesla claimed the Semi would be able to charge 70% of its range in 30 minutes. For a truck with a 500-mile range and an estimated battery pack...

Science/Tech
SpaceX’s Internet service Starlink rolled out to less than half the African countries it planned to add to its markets in 2025.
Science/Tech
An AI chatbot to answer probate questions from Alaska residents “was supposed to be a three-month project,” said Aubrie Souza, a consultant with the National Center for State Courts told NBC News. “We are now at well over a year and three months, but that’s all because of the due diligence that was required to get it right.””With a project like this, we need to be 100% accurate, and that’s...
Science/Tech
Remember how California’s government negotiated a 2024 deal where Google contributed millions to California’s local newsrooms to offset advertisers moving to the search engine? “A year after it was cemented — and billed as a model that could succeed where entire countries and continents had fallen short — the agreement is tangled in budget cuts, bureaucratic infighting and unresolved...
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
There are 17 different car brands that offer a double-cab bakkie in South Africa.

Motoring
If you are encountering a massively increased Uber trip price, you are unfortunate to be requesting an Uber during a period of peak demand.
Health
Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found.

Health
From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.
Health
As enhanced subsidies expire, many Americans covered under the Affordable Care Act are having trouble paying for insurance.
Health
Brenna Henn had a long-term grant to study the genetic diversity of Africans and people of African descent. Then her N.I.H. funding was cut.