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Fernandes not seeking to leave Man Utd in January
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is not planning to seek a move away from the club this month.
THURSDAY, 15 JANUARY 2026, 10:43

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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is not planning to seek a move away from the club this month.

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The suspended CEO of the Independent Development Trust, Tebogo Malaka, has resigned ahead of a disciplinary hearing scheduled for February.

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Bank Zero chairman, Michael Jordaan, says giving title deeds to people who live on communal lands is an easy way to make them property owners.

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The BMW M Neue Klasse, set for a 2027 release, is an all-electric sedan likened to the M3, featuring advanced 800V technology and an M eDrive system with electric motors on each axle.

South Africa
A woman in Mpumalanga drowned in attempt to cross over flooded area

South Africa
Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock was killed in December 2025.

South Africa
Committee investigates KZN police chief Mkhwanazi’s allegations of political and judicial corruption
South Africa
Learners urged to have a clear plan as 2026 school year gets underway
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has encouraged learners across the country to approach the 2026 school year with renewed focus, discipline and a commitment to academic excellence.
In a series of back-to-school messages shared on its official social media platforms, the department highlighted the...

World
Spanish prosecutors are studying allegations that Grammy-winning singer Julio Iglesias sexually assaulted two former employees at his residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.
World
US President Donald Trump said he had been told the killings of protesters in Iran had been halted, but added that he would “watch it and see” about threatened military action.
World
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
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.

Africa
The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.

Africa
The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.

Africa
Burkina Faso sack coach Brama Traore after their last-16 exit at Afcon 2025, while 10 high-ranking members of Mali’s football federation resign.

Africa
This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.

Business
Eskom’s continuation of a court case over trading licences has the potential to limit South Africa’s move to a more competitive market.

Business
President Cyril Ramaphosa warned his African National Congress Party to either renew the ANC and the alliance or perish.

Business
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
Youth-led initiative digitizes township commerce through DebiCheck, offline POS, and secure disbursements, creating jobs while advancing financial inclusion.

Politics
Phahlane is testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee.

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

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

Politics
Phahlane says the interefernce began after the ANC Polokwane Conference in 2007.

Sport
The Stormers, Bulls and Sharks head into a crucial round in the Champions Cup this weekend, which will determine their playoff fate.

Sport
Roger Federer says he hopes Carlos Alcaraz can win the upcoming Australian Open and become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam.

Sport
Kayla Harrison is ruled out of her bantamweight title defence against Amanda Nunes at UFC 324 after suffering an injury.

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

Education
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
The law, which was approved unanimously by Congress late last year, also gives schools more flexibility in serving nondairy milks.
Education
[Premium Times] He said the agreement restores confidence to the academics, predictability of academic calendars, and hope to Nigerian students.
Education
[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’s late husband, René Angélil, died 10 years ago, two days before his 74th birthday.

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

Lifestyle
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey has found the key to lose weight and keep it off.

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

Entertainment
The woman’s body was found on Thursday morning, a day after the tragic incident.

Entertainment
Bail proceedings for Victor Majola, accused of killing DJ Warrick “Warras” Stock, continue on Thursday.

Entertainment
‘Household tariffs may increase further.’

Entertainment
“We need to make sure we perform well individually and we don’t concede as many goals,” said Rosenior.

Science/Tech
DeVilliers and Jaco Botha have come a long way from waiting tables at Spur and working at a video rental store to running the company that has installed more rooftop solar power in South Africa than any other.

Science/Tech
Best Cryptocurrencies to buy now headlines will often involve established markets with high momentum levels that have future catalysts on the horizon. Present market trends reflect a renewed expression of interest at various levels of the cryptoeconomic system, where selected cryptocurrencies show technical analysis indicators before larger accumulation phases. Within this environment,...

Science/Tech
One of the quietest ways to read the crypto market isn’t through Twitter threads or YouTube hype, it’s through whale wallets. When big money moves, patterns start to form. And right now, analysts tracking five large on-chain wallets noticed something interesting: Despite thousands of available tokens, these wallets continue to accumulate the same five assets. […]

Science/Tech
Luminance, the global leader in Legal-Grade™ AI for the enterprise, today announced the appointment of Jonty Koekemoer as VP, to lead the company’s new regional hub in South Africa and supercharge expansion across the continent amid growing demand. Luminance has selected South Africa as a regional hub due to the country’s mature and sophisticated legal […]

Motoring
The Department of Transport has received backlash over a proposal to hike driver’s licence renewal fees to generate additional revenue.

Motoring
Mercedes-Benz is falling behind BMW in the electric car race.

Motoring
South African motorists looking for affordable SUVs have a variety of options.
Motoring

Health
West Yorkshire Trading Standards says it receives a “high number of allergen complaints”.

Health
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust says online videos falsely show clinicians promoting weight loss patches.
Health
Hospital administrators and union officials appear to be digging in for an extended battle over staffing levels and pay.
Health
The Justice Department and whistle-blowers accused the major health insurer of overbilling the government for about $1 billion under the private plans.