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Manager Alonso leaves Real Madrid after eight months
Xabi Alonso leaves his position as Real Madrid manager after just eight months in charge.
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UK to bring into force law this week to tackle Grok AI deepfakes
The technology secretary said it would be illegal for companies to supply the tools designed to make them.
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‘Of course’ – Rooney would be willing to join favourite Carrick at Man Utd
Wayne Rooney says it would be a “no-brainer” to rejoin Manchester United as a coach if Michael Carrick is appointed as a caretaker boss until the end of the season.
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Allen too good for Williams in Masters last-16 tie
Northern Ireland’s Mark Allen wins five frames in a row as he comes from behind to defeat Wales’ Mark Williams on day two of the 2026 Masters.
South Africa
Matric class of 2025 achieves 88% pass rate, KZN takes pole position
The results have just been released by Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube, in Randburg
South Africa
GRAPHIC | South Africa’s top learners for the Matric Class of 2025
The Western Cape has once again produced South Africa’s top learner, for the second-year running.
South Africa
DBE lauds Matric Class of 2025 despite some challenges
Director-General Hubert Mweli highlighted some of these challenges.
South Africa
Significant strides made in matric performance despite challenges
Significant strides made in matric performance despite challenges
In a comprehensive progress report, the Director-General of the Department of Basic Education, Hubert Mathanzima Mweli, has revealed significant developments in South Africa’s education landscape, highlighting both achievements and ongoing challenges facing the nation’s school system.“The National Development Plan...
World
News24 | Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine warns of protests if polls rigged
Uganda’s opposition leader told AFP on Monday that he would call for protests if President Yoweri Museveni rigs this week’s election and said he would welcome an intervention by the United States.
World
Hungary grants asylum to Polish ex-justice minister
Granting asylum to a citizen of a fellow EU member goes against the spirit of EU standards.
World
News24 | Pope receives Venezuela opposition’s Machado: Vatican
Pope Leo received Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado at the Vatican on Monday, the Holy See said.
World
Five decapitated heads displayed on Ecuador beach
Bathers found the body parts in Puerto López, a town which has been wracked by gang violence.
Africa
Nigerian stars dominate All Africa Music Awards
Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.
Africa
He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he wants a seventh term
Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.
Africa
Mbeumo ‘sad’ over Cameroon Afcon exit
Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon’s first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Africa
US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors to become Guinea citizens after DNA tests
The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.
Business
2025 matric pass rate hits record 88% in South Africa
South Africa’s matric pass rate has reached a record level of 88%, less than one percentage point higher than 2024.
Business
Business
Magnus Heystek’s advice to anyone choosing to stay in South Africa
Magnus Heystek says that South Africa is a phenomenal country in many respects, but those staying should make the right choices and protect their wealth.
Business
The tide is turning for South Africa
South Africa’s economic outlook for 2026 is showing signs of gradual improvement.
Politics
MK Party removes Treasurer-General and Chief Whip
Makhubele was removed as Chief Whip with immediate effect.
Politics
Madlanga Commission to resume hearings on 26 January
This has been confirmed by the Commission in a statement this Monday afternoon.
Politics
News24 | MKP leadership changes: Brian Molefe new TG, Colleen Makhubele booted out as chief whip
Disgraced former Eskom CEO and corruption-accused Brian Molefe is the new treasurer-general of the MK Party, the party announced in a statement on Monday afternoon.
Politics
Ramaphosa to attend Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
The UAE is also a major investor in the South African economy across various sectors.
Sport
Skeleton race investigated as US slider accuses Canada
Canada’s decision to withdraw athletes from the North American Cup on Sunday is being investigated by the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation.
Sport
Injured Bradley can still influence NI – Craigan
“Inspirational” injured defender Conor Bradley should still travel with Northern Ireland for March’s World Cup play-off, believes Stephen Craigan.
Sport
Orlando Pirates to play Sundowns and Chiefs back-to-back
Orlando Pirates will be tested next month when they face rivals Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs in a space of a week.
Sport
Dithejane blue-ticks Kaizer Chiefs officials?
Puso Dithejane is a wanted man but he’s keeping his options open.
Education
Kenya: Low Turnout Marks First Day of Grade Ten Admissions in Kisii and Nyamira Counties
[Capital FM] Kisii — The first day of grade ten admissions for students transitioning to senior secondary schools saw low turnout in many schools across Kisii and Nyamira counties, a departure from previous years when schools would be crowded with parents and learners.
Education
Uganda: Beyond the Numbers – Tackling Teacher Absenteeism Through Smart Support, Not Blame in 2026
[Nile Post] In 2025, reports that Namutumba District faces high teacher absenteeism and alleged recruitment of “incompetent teachers”.
Education
Uganda: In an Exam, There Is Uncertainty, Says Political Analyst Joseph Ochieno of January 15th Polls
[Nile Post] With just days to the highly anticipated general presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for Thursday, 15th January 2026; political analyst Joseph Pintyek Ochieno has cautioned that the outcome of the presidential race remains deeply uncertain, likening the contest to sitting for an examination whose results cannot be predicted until the very end.
Education
Namibia: Ministry All Set for Results Release, New Academic Year
[Namibian] Education minister Sanet Steenkamp says preparations for the release of 2025’s exam results and the 2026 academic year are proceeding according to plan.
Lifestyle
Elon Musk wants full custody of son after Ashley’s comment on transgenderism
Elon Musk plans on filing for full custody of son after ‘baby mama’ Ashley St. Clair showed support to the transgender community.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Catching flights in 2026? All SA bank branches offering passports
Planning a trip? Take a look at all the South Africa banks and branches that you can obtain or renew your passport in 2026.
Lifestyle
Comparing gym contracts 2026: What’s the cost of getting fit?
New year, fit me? From Virgin Active to Planet Fitness, here’s a look at what a gym contract will cost you in 2026.
Entertainment
Weather alert: Heavy downpours, flooding and mudslides in Limpopo and Mpumalanga
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 13 January 2026.
Entertainment
Matric results: Class of 2025 achieves 88% pass rate
Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube confirmed the 2025 National Senior Certificate exam pass rate on Monday evening.
Entertainment
24 hours in pictures, 12 January 2026
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
Entertainment
‘I feel like someone is going to pinch me’: Two matriculants from St John’s headed to Harvard University
Siza Gule and Menzi Bongwe both got nine distinctions in their matric exams and are looking to excel at the top university in the US
Science/Tech
Why It Is Difficult To Resize Windows on MacOS 26
The dramatically larger corner radius Apple introduced in macOS 26 Tahoe has pushed the invisible resize hit target for windows mostly outside the window itself — roughly 75% of the 19Ö19 pixel clickable area now lies beyond the visible boundary. In previous macOS versions, about 62% of that resize target would fall inside the window corner. Apple removed the visible resize grippy-strip from...
Science/Tech
Trump Administration Nears Deal With Taiwan
The trade deal would cut tariffs and include a commitment from Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation, the island’s chip giant, to build more manufacturing plants in the United States.
Science/Tech
South Africa’s official matric pass rate is 88%
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announced the results during a briefing on Monday, 12 January 2026.
Science/Tech
Exercise is as Effective as Medication in Treating Depression, Study Finds
A major new review by the Cochrane collaboration — an independent network of researchers — evaluated 73 randomized controlled trials involving about 5,000 people with depression and found that exercise matched the effectiveness of both pharmacological treatments and psychological therapies. The biological mechanisms overlap considerably with antidepressants. “Exercise can help improve...
Motoring
New Toyota cars South Africans can look forward to in 2026
Toyota has several new products lined up for 2026, including a new SUV and the highly anticipated next-generation Hilux.
Motoring
Motoring
Best-selling car brands in South Africa in 2025
Legacy brands remain popular in South Africa despite a slew of new competitors.
Motoring
Driver’s licence renewal fee hike on the cards for South Africa
The Department of Transport is looking to increase South Africa’s driver’s licence renewal fees to make up for a loss of revenue.
Health
E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved by Limiting Air Pollution
In a reversal, the agency plans to calculate only the cost to industry when setting pollution limits, and not the monetary value of saving human lives, documents show.
Health
F.D.A. Decisions on Abortion Pill Were Based on Science, New Analysis Finds
A study of more than 5,000 pages of agency documents on mifepristone over 12 years found that agency leaders almost always followed the evidence-based recommendations of scientists.
Health
Relearning to walk and talk after a brain tumour
Ekam Dhaliwal discusses his experience following brain tumour surgery.
Health
Jirdes Winther Baxter, 101, Dies; Last Survivor of Epidemic in Alaska
An outbreak of diphtheria inspired a celebrated sled dog relay of nearly 700 miles to deliver lifesaving serum to the remote town of Nome.