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ECD centres serve as safe spaces for children
In the rural community of Ncutshane in uPhongolo, KwaZulu-Natal, Lungile Precious Simelane has dedicated her life to creating a safe and nurturing space for young children.

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Downs seek victory over Sekhukhune to consolidate top spot
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena has urged his teammates to match Sekhukhune United’s hunger to win when the two teams meet in a Betway Premiership match at Peter Mokaba Stadium tonight (7.30pm).

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Chiefs brace for 11 games in 40 days
Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has outlined plans to cope with the team’s congested fixture programme, revealing that squad rotation will be a norm as they’ll play 11 games in 40 days, starting against Marumo Gallants in the Betway Premiership

South Africa
Mpumalanga boosts rural healthcare with 25 permanent doctors
The doctors have been deployed to community health centres in Matsulu, Msogwaba and Mbombela.

South Africa
Pig farm murder trial continues in Polokwane High Court
Pig farmer Zacharia Olivier is accused of killing two women and throwing their bodies in a pigsty.
South Africa
News24 | R350bn precious metal windfall may shield SA from more taxes
The metal price windfall is substantial, but it’s unclear how much of it will reach state coffers, how quickly it could lift growth, and whether South Africa will be able to fully capitalise on the boom.

South Africa
Nkabinde Inquiry postponed amid Batohi’s legal representation issues
Judge Nkabinde has granted a request from evidence leaders at the inquiry to postpone proceedings.

World
China has purged its highest-ranked military general. Why?
Zhang Youxia had been seen as a close ally of China’s leader, Xi Jinping.

World
Deadly US winter storm leaves flights delayed and thousands without power
At least a dozen people have died in multiple US states possibly due to the storm, officials have said.

World
Former Olympian Ryan Wedding pleads not guilty to drug kingpin charges
The ex-Olympic snowboarder and accused cartel leader was taken into custody in Mexico last week by the FBI.

World
‘We’re all terrified’, Minnesotan tells the BBC in tears
The BBC’s Ana Faguy speaks to residents in the state after the second fatal shooting by federal immigration officers.

Africa
Kenyan cult leader faces charges over 52 further deaths
Prosecutors say Paul Mackenzie lured the latest victims to their deaths by writing notes from his prison cell.

Africa
Nigerian officers to face trial over coup-plot allegations
An investigation found that some of the 16 detained last year planned to unseat President Bola Tinubu.

Africa
South Sudan army threat to ‘spare no-one’ condemned
The UN mission says it is gravely concerned by “inflammatory rhetoric calling for violence against civilians”.

Africa
Uganda’s military chief denies army assaulted opposition leader’s wife
Barbara Kyagulanyi said she was assaulted when she refused to reveal her husband’s whereabouts.

Business
Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?
India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.

Business
Tech giants face landmark trial over social media addiction claims
Defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, TikTok’s owner ByteDance and YouTube parent Google.

Business
Airlines pay out millions after initially rejecting claims
Passengers accuse carriers of “confusing” them into dropping compensation claims for cancelled flights.

Business
Cap for ground rent in England and Wales due to be announced
The government has not confirmed what the cap will be, but campaigners have said they believe £250 a year is likely.

Politics
SIU probes Umzinyathi municipal officials for alleged tender graft
The state is alleged to have suffered losses through Umzinyathi Municipality’s irregular tenders.

Politics
KZN Hawks head Lesetja Senona to testify at Madlanga Commission
Major-General Lesetja Senona is accused of having strong ties to Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala

Politics
ANC Joburg region accuse Sanco of undermining its new leadership
ANC Joburg Region has accused SANCO for conducting a campaign to undermine its newly leadership

Politics
DA calls warns education dept against placing children far from home
DA in Gauteng calls on Dept of Education to resist from placing children far from where they live.

Sport
Barclay latest British athlete to join Enhanced Games
Swimmer Emily Barclay becomes the third British athlete to join the controversial Enhanced Games, set to take place in May.

Sport
Moyes praises Everton’s ‘much better’ second half
Everton manager David Moyes praises a “much better” second-half display that saw French forward Thierno Barry equalise to give the Toffees a 1-1 Premier League draw with Leeds at the Hill Dickinson stadium.

Sport
Leeds have a good momentum right now – Farke
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke believes his side’s 1-1 draw at Everton is another “good result” and another example of their improved form, losing only once in the past 11 matches.

Sport
Forest make £35m Mateta bid – Tuesday’s gossip
Nottingham Forest make a £35m bid for Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta, Juventus consider move for Everton’s Beto, Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes will decide on his future at the end of the season, plus more.

Education
Bernardine Evaristo renews call to diversify school curriculum in England
Author says pace of change in GCSE English literature texts is too slow and tide is turning against inclusion
The Booker prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo has called for renewed efforts to diversify the school curriculum in England, warning that young people are growing up in a society where “doors are closing” and the tide is turning against inclusion.
There has been progress in the...

Education
Most young adults in UK are anxious about jobs and the economy, research suggests
Respondents to King’s Trust survey cited AI and a lack of work experience as reasons they might fail in life
More than seven in 10 teens and young adults in the UK say they wish they were not starting their careers in the current economic climate, according to new research from the King’s Trust.
The study also found that more than a quarter of people aged 16 to 25 feel they are going to fail in...
Education
No Snow Day? In New York City Parks, It Felt Like One.
Some children skipped remote classes in city schools in favor of activities they felt were more important: sledding and snowball fights.
Education
South Africa: Soweto Teen Sells Ice-Cream At Funerals to Fund Varsity Dream
[Scrolla] Jabulani Gwala sells ice-cream and ice-lollies at funerals in Soweto cemeteries to save for his 2026 university registration. He started with just a few boxes bought from lunch money and has now saved over R6,000 since October last year.

Lifestyle
Heidi Giokos attacked over interracial romance, criticism of Trump
eNCA’s Heidi Giokos has been racially attacked online after she questioned President Donald Trump on his claim of SA’s ‘white genocide’.

Lifestyle
How a festive toy store fundraiser quietly helped dreams come true
A festive toy store fundraiser raised over R441 000 for children, showing how small checkout donations helped dreams come true.

Lifestyle
Cape Town smart meter rollout: Areas scheduled for replacement in 2026
The City is continuing with its compulsory electricity meter replacement programme, focusing initially on Cape Town’s southern suburbs.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Table Mountain records multiple arrests linked to burglary and illegal poaching
The arrests stem from the park’s close collaboration with law enforcement partners.

Entertainment
OPINION: Fans deserve to watch home teams in SA20 play-offs
In the four seasons that have been contested, the Joburg Super Kings have been the only team to compete in a home play-off.

Entertainment
Could Sharks introduce a ‘hybrid player’ for Stormers return clash?
Sharks interim coach JP Pietersen half-joked, half-suggested, he might use André Esterhuizen, Corné Rahl, or Ethan Hooker, as loose forwards against the Stormers.

Entertainment
Trial dates set for more than 60 accused in July unrest case
The anarchy was triggered by the arrest of former president Jacob Zuma, who was in contempt of a court order.

Science/Tech
UK Financial Ltd Announces Listing of MayaFund (MFUND) ERC 20 on CATEX Exchange
London, UK (PinionNewswire) — UK Financial Ltd today officially announced the listing of MayaFund (MFUND) as an ERC 20 token on CATEX Exchange, effective January 27, 2026. This listing marks an important development in the company’s strategy to integrate regulated digital assets and tokenized real-world assets into the broader financial ecosystem. The listing also precedes […]

Science/Tech
Swipey AI Redefines Personalized AI Companionship Through Open-Ended Digital Relationships
As AI companionship platforms gain mainstream attention, user expectations are rapidly evolving beyond scripted chats and surface-level interaction. Today’s audience is actively seeking deeper personalization, emotional continuity, and greater autonomy over how AI companions behave and respond. Within this growing ecosystem, Swipey AI is positioning itself as a platform focused on...

Science/Tech
Vetted Prop Firms Expands Into Forex and Crypto Brokerage Reviews With Launch of Vetted FX Brokers
Vetted Prop Firms, the independent trading industry review platform known for analysing and vetting proprietary trading firms, has announced the launch of its sister website, Vetted FX Brokers. The new platform expands the brand’s established review methodology into the forex and crypto brokerage space, where traders are increasingly seeking clarity, transparency, and trustworthy information....
Science/Tech
China Hacked Downing Street Phones For Years
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Telegraph: China hacked the mobile phones of senior officials in Downing Street for several years, The Telegraph can disclose. The spying operation is understood to have compromised senior members of the government, exposing their private communications to Beijing. State-sponsored hackers are known to have targeted the phones of some of the closest...

Motoring
2 new Nissan SUVs coming to South Africa
Nissan has confirmed that two new SUVs are coming to South Africa this year.

Motoring
Private sector throws lifeline to South Africa’s biggest transport company
Transnet has reached an agreement with European partners to modernise South Africa’s infrastructure.
Motoring

Motoring
Cape Town’s plan to fix its most dangerous road
The City of Cape Town has unveiled its plans to address violent attacks against motorists on the N2.
Health
Thomas Fogarty, 91, Who Helped Revolutionize Vascular Surgery, Dies
Drawing on his love of fly-fishing, he developed a balloon catheter that removes blood clots from patients’ limbs in a minimally invasive way. It has saved millions of lives.
Health
The ‘R-Word’ Returns, Dismaying Those Who Fought to Oust It
The term, long considered a slur for those with intellectual disabilities, is seeing a resurgence on social media and across the political right.

Health
What does it take to be a prison officer?
In a recent survey, 72% of prison officers say they are frequently stressed at work, 42% say they have been assaulted at least once. So what motivates them – and how do they cope?
Health
How Bad Are A.I. Delusions? We Asked People Treating Them.
Dozens of doctors and therapists said chatbots had led their patients to psychosis, isolation and unhealthy habits.