MONDAY, 05 JANUARY 2026, 20:50
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Each year, the team at Business Maverick choose the top stocks we think are worth investing in over the next year. We ‘invested’ R10 per stock for 10 local stocks in December 2024 and ended on 17 December 2025 with R144.10: a portfolio return of 44.1% year on year. Over the same period, the FTSE/JSE Top 40 Index gave investors a return of 36.7%.
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Mbali Shinga, the KwaZulu-Natal executive council member for social development, recently played a pivotal role in preventing Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto Wesizwe party from seizing control of the provincial legislature by casting a crucial vote against a motion of no confidence.
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As South Africa navigates persistent insecurity alongside democratic contestation, the reliance on crowdsourced law enforcement raises uncomfortable questions.
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Trying to play it safe is what cost Bafana Bafana at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Their tactical approach was often cagey and conservative; they did not play like a team that finished third in the previous edition.
South Africa
Most initiates are believed to have died from dehydration.
South Africa
Holiday traffic disrupted as police probe taxi crash, delaying both lanes of the N1.
South Africa
Low winter rainfall leaves water supply fragile in George, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, and Little Karoo
South Africa
Tshwane schedules phased power outages for Wapadrand areas due to construction and upgrades
World
Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores make their first court appearance in the federal narco-terrorism case.
World
Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores have pleaded not guilty to all charges during their first court appearance in their federal narco-terrorism case.
World
Schloss, who was friends with Frank in Amsterdam and whose mother later married Frank’s father, was a tireless educator about the Holocaust and was honorary president of The Anne Frank Trust UK.
World
The European Commission said on Monday it is “very seriously looking” into complaints that Elon Musk’s AI tool Grok is being used to generate and disseminate sexually explicit childlike images.
Africa
The main opposition candidate says the government is going to block the internet to stop his supporters mobilising.
Africa
BBC Sport Africa takes a look back at some of the key talking points from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage.
Africa
It is the latest accident on one of the world’s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.
Africa
Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.
Business
Business
Elon Musk’s social media platform has warned users not to use Grok to generate illegal content.
Business
Business
Politics
US Delta Force raid in Venezuela captures President Maduro and wife in Caracas.
Politics
Lamola has emphasised SA’s commitment to principle-based leadership at home and abroad
Politics
The one-day meeting will discuss January 8 Statement preparations and the 114th anniversary rally.
Politics
Subsequent talks to persuade the Communist Party otherwise have since failed.
Sport
Watch Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett break the NFL’s all-time sack record in the best of the plays from the final week of the regular season.
Sport
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Tony McGuinness of Above and Beyond – and AI – with his predictions for this week’s Premier League fixtures.
Sport
The two-time world champion is aiming to take the title from Luke Humphries.
Sport
The two-time world champion is aiming to take the title from Luke Humphries.
Education
[Daily Maverick] Funding shortfalls, crowded schools and unequal access to technology threaten learning. Education leaders need to support teachers, improve resources and create safe classrooms for all.
Education
[Vanguard] Former Governor of Edo State and now senator representing Edo North, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, was received by a large crowd at the Upper Siluko Road of Benin-City when he visited the family of Joyce Imasuen, a blind girl, 21, whom he adopted 14 years ago (2011).
Education
[Nile Post] The Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) has cancelled a Mature Age Entry certificate that had been issued to Kitagwenda County National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary aspirant Robert Mugabe after investigations established that the documents he used to qualify for the examination were fraudulently obtained.
Education
[SNA] – Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Dr. Nuwara Abu Mohamed Tahir, held separate meetings with Federal Minister of Health Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim and Federal Minister of Education and National Orientation Al-Tohami Al-Zain Hajar.
Lifestyle
Thousands lined the streets of Cape Town on Monday for the annual minstrels’ parade, a cornerstone of South African culture.
Lifestyle
Minister Gayton McKenzie has teased ‘breaking news’ evidence about missing Joslin Smith to coincide with the launch of his foundation.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Siya Kolisi’s rumoured girlfriend, Rachel John, has posted footage from inside his Ballito home he once shared with his ex, Rachel Kolisi.
Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Monday, 5 January 2026, in our simple daily news update.
Entertainment
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Entertainment
The ANC veteran urged them to take initiative and actively seek employment, rather than basking in the sun.
Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
Science/Tech
Public opinion surveys paint a picture of Americans souring dramatically on higher education, as Pew found that the share of adults calling college “very important” dropped from 70% in 2013 to just 35% today, and NBC polling shows that 63% now believe a degree is “not worth the cost,” up from 40% over the same period. Yet enrollment data tells a different story. Four-year institutions awarded 2...
Science/Tech
A larger proportion of new cars are being bought by affluent Americans as prices and interest rates for auto loans climb, analysts said.
Science/Tech
The O-1B visa, a work permit reserved for individuals deemed to possess “extraordinary ability” in the arts, has become the pathway of choice for social media influencers and OnlyFans models seeking to build careers in the United States. Immigration attorneys told the Financial Times that influencers now make up more than half their clientele for O-1B applications, a shift that has accelerated...
Science/Tech
Samsung is bringing a pair of retro-styled speaker concepts to CES 2026 that combine old-school aesthetics with OLED screens and AI-powered music recommendations, and the company is positioning them as alternatives to conventional Bluetooth speakers that typically depend on a paired smartphone or tablet for content selection. The “AI OLED Cassette” features a 1.5-inch round OLED display, while...
Motoring
Three new Chinese bakkies have already been confirmed for South Africa this year, including Chery’s first double cab.
Motoring
South African has a long history in Formula – including hosting many Grand Prix and even having a former Driver’s Champion in its ranks.
Motoring
South Africa plans to change the way speeding fines are issued nationwide.
Motoring
Stellantis has identified safety faults with 26 different models from six car brands.
Health
The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.
Health
Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found.
Health
Wellness is a multi-trillion pound industry which continues to grow – and this year is less about maxing out, more about recovering well.
Health
From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.