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London homicides at 11-year low, Met Police says
According to the latest data, there were 97 homicides in London in 2025, the lowest figure since 2014.
MONDAY, 12 JANUARY 2026, 10:28

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According to the latest data, there were 97 homicides in London in 2025, the lowest figure since 2014.

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Latest sales data reveals which familiar favourites and rising contenders dominated the used-car market, and what their success says about changing buyer priorities.

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Landmark decision clarifies property rights in divorce cases

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Overstrand communities rally as veld fires threaten lives and homes

South Africa
All the suspects are expected to appear in the Kuils River Magistrate’s Court today, January 12.
South Africa
A South African National Defence Force member is accused of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm for allegedly using a wooden pick handle to attack a 61-year-old man.

South Africa
The matric results will be released in all accredited newspapers.

South Africa
Schools in previously disadvantaged communities are the worst impacted.

World
Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, after authorities said it was being misused to generate sexually explicit and non-consensual images.

World
President Trump said Sunday that Iran proposed negotiations after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown targeting demonstrators. Activists say at least 544 have died.

World
As Iran’s protests enter a third week, the country’s president blames foreign powers for the unrest, and warns it will retaliate if the US intervenes militarily.

World
The military-backed government is back in Khartoum after being driven out by its paramilitary rival.

Africa
Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

Africa
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
The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

Africa
The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.

Business
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is expected to crack down on individual expats who remain non-compliant.
Business

Business
The pass rate for the exams administered by the IEB has dropped slightly, but this is par for the course.

Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Monday, 12 January 2026.

Politics
The UAE is also a major investor in the South African economy across various sectors.

Politics
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the party is not dying and will bounce back.

Politics
A nationwide campaign to rebuild every branch of the ANC will be undertaken in 2026, says Ramaphosa.

Politics
SACP’s Masuku has described the African National Congress as the leader of society.

Sport
BBC Sport NI assesses the contenders for this year’s Irish Motorcyclist of the Year award after another successful year for competitors from across the island of Ireland.

Sport
Team GB will aim to breach their best ever Winter Olympics medal haul at next month’s Games – but chef du mission Eve Muirhead insists success will not only be measured by podium places.

Sport
You can’t keep a good man down. After going months unemployed, this former Kaizer Chiefs ace has finally signed for a new club.

Sport
Former Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic says he has been the “luckiest person” to live out his dreams as he announces his retirement at the age of 35.
Education
In his first week on the job, Kamar H. Samuels started to sketch out his priorities for leading America’s largest school system.

Education
Backed by actor Sally Phillips and MPs across parties, group raises concerns about overhaul of provision in England
Keir Starmer is being urged not to diminish the legal rights of children with special educational needs by a new national campaign backed by the actor Sally Phillips and a cross-party group of Labour, Liberal Democrat and Conservative MPs.
The group Save Our Children’s Rights...
Education
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) in collaboration with Mibawa Studios have launched private and secondary schools national Quiz Competition which is aimed improving quality education through critical thinking, problem solving, as well as developing confidence among learners in the country.
Education
[Namibian] The Cabinet has approved a national pathway allowing Grade 9 pupils to progress through the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system to obtain university-level qualifications – including doctoral degrees.

Lifestyle
Discovery Health has confirmed that it will cover the cost of a systems error that led to the overpayment of certain medical claims.

Lifestyle
A false job advertisement has been circulating among the Mitchells Plain community, eliciting a response from the City of Cape Town.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Things are looking up for February 2026 SASSA Old-Age Grants, with the agency’s rocky start to the New Year behind it …

Entertainment
903 561 full-time and part-time candidates wrote under the DBE, while 17 414 sat for the IEB exams and 6 168 candidates wrote through SACAI

Entertainment
Eskom had a long tough road to recovery after severe bouts of load shedding which at times reached stage 6, breakdowns in generation capacity and financial bailouts.

Entertainment
The Sunrisers were handed their second defeat in seven games this season.

Entertainment
Several areas across Gauteng will continue to face scheduled power outages during peak hours.

Science/Tech
What’s Next Season 13 will cover topical themes such as cloud, banking, AI, and much more.

Science/Tech
People in South Africa can expect to see dramatic increases in the prices of everything from media players to networking products.

Science/Tech
Nominations for the Wired4Women Awards 2026 must be in by 8 February.

Science/Tech
In a landmark outcome for medical scheme accountability, advocacy firm MediCheck has secured a full reversal of Discovery Health Medical Scheme’s attempt to recover an estimated R130-170 million from 16,500 members for an administration error they did not cause. The decision, announced by Discovery late Sunday, follows a week of intense pressure and formal dispute […]

Motoring
One of South Africa’s most popular cars saw a massive dip in sales last month.

Motoring
BMW plans to unveil three new models as part of a bid to dominate the world’s third-largest car market.

Motoring
Since arriving in South Africa, Chinese vehicles have ignited the local market with value-for-money offerings, as well as luxurious models poised to take on the heavyweights.

Motoring
I recently had what my surgeon described as “big surgery” on my right leg, and this was my experience getting back behind the wheel.
Health
An outbreak of diphtheria inspired a celebrated sled dog relay of nearly 700 miles to deliver lifesaving serum to the remote town of Nome.
Health
Comments by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies suggest the revised schedule may presage an approach to immunization that prizes individual autonomy and downplays scientific expertise.

Health
Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby.
Health
The death of a Sonoma County resident last week prompted public health officials to urge foragers not to consume wild mushrooms.