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‘False confidence’ cost Pimblett – Gaethje
UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje says Paddy Pimblett’s “false confidence” cost him in their fight at UFC 324.
SUNDAY, 25 JANUARY 2026, 10:46

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UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje says Paddy Pimblett’s “false confidence” cost him in their fight at UFC 324.
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Allies of the prime minister may try to block the mayor of Greater Manchester from standing in a parliamentary by-election.
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South Africa
The funeral attended by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is taking place at Sebokeng.

South Africa
The funeral service for three of the 14 learners is underway at the Saul Tsotetsi sports grounds

South Africa
An Eskom employee was fatally shot while his wife sustained gunshot wounds.

South Africa
Police say the motive for the attack could be related to extortion linked to spaza shops

World
Protesters chanted Alex Pretti’s name after he became the second person this month to be shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis.

World
Who sits beside India’s president on Republic Day signals Delhi’s diplomatic priorities to the world.

World
Russian strikes left much of Kyiv without heat, water and power during freezing temperature, even as Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. held talks on ending the nearly four-year war.

World
After President Trump’s upheaval at Davos, U.S. allies are openly questioning whether Washington can still anchor the rules-based order.

Africa
Reinforcements are sent to the town of Bor, a strategic staging post on the way to the capital, Juba.

Africa
The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country’s heritage.

Africa
Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane says he would be keen on representing Nigeria ahead of the 2028 Olympics and suggests other NBA players could do the same.

Africa
The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

Business
A financial adviser provided ways for South Africans to reduce the tax they have to fork over to SARS.

Business
Severe flooding has devastated Kruger National Park, prompting SANParks to establish a fund to restore this national treasure.

Business
The rand has been on a winning streak, but the currency faces many challenges to remain below R16.00/$.

Business
Some artists already ban phones at their gigs while some headteachers say locking them away helps children learn.

Politics
Malema has vowed to challenge both the conviction and any sentence imposed on him.

Politics
With only two seats in the 70 seats at the council, Motsoeneng vows to increase this number.

Politics
ANC First Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane says the global left needs to come together.

Politics
Members of the party gathered with the intention to put together an action plan for the party.

Sport
Sergio Perez believes Cadillac will be able to “progress extremely quickly” as they prepare to become the 11th team on the F1 grid.

Sport
Abbubaker Mobara is no longer a forgotten name. The former Orlando Pirates midfielder has officially joined Chippa United.

Sport
BBC Scotland crunches the numbers behind a gripping three-way fight for the Scottish top-flight title as a pivotal weekend looms.

Sport
Arman Tsarukyan says Paddy Pimblett was “pushed up the rankings artificially” and his title shot against Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 was “completely undeserved”.
Education
Philippe Collin makes intricate series that are reshaping how French people understand uncomfortable parts of their history. Millions are tuning in.
Education
The number of applicants has risen more than 40 percent over the last two years, despite new limits on student loans and uncertainty over how artificial intelligence will affect legal work.
Education
[Namibian] The Walvis Bay Primary School has defended its claim that 64% of its workforce are persons with disabilities.
Education
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Lifestyle
US actor Jerry O’Connell has been spotted soaking up the sun in Durban. Take a look at what the screen star has been getting up to…

Lifestyle
Truth or lie? Afrikaner activist Ernst Roets claims this popular Kwaito track should be classified as ‘boeremusiek’.

Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Black Coffee has been accused of backpedalling after he claimed he was never in a customary marriage with Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa.

Entertainment
The Pretoria Capitals will face Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the final at Newlands on Sunday.

Entertainment
The Sharks and Stormers do it all again next weekend when they complete a URC derby double header in Durban.

Entertainment
As life changes, so do your insurance needs

Entertainment
Circumstances around Mbense’s murder surfaced publicly last year during testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Science/Tech
An international group of plaintiffs sued Meta Platforms, alleging the WhatsApp owner can store, analyse, and access virtually all of users’ private communications.

Science/Tech
Taking place on Saturday, March 21, 2026 (Human Rights Day), at Coronation Park in Krugersdorp, the DIVAS INTERNATIONAL Music Festival presents an unforgettable celebration of music, unity, and empowerment under the theme “Voices That Heal”. Timed to resonate with South Africa’s Human Rights Month, the festival is an international celebration of women’s rights, dignity, and […]

Science/Tech
SITA has criticised City of Tshwane mayor Nisiphi Moya for falsely accusing it of owing the metro R4.3 million in unpaid electricity bills.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shared this report from the Guardian:Google’s search feature AI Overviews cites YouTube more than any medical website when answering queries about health conditions, according to research that raises fresh questions about a tool seen by 2 billion people each month. The company has said its AI summaries, which appear at the top of search results and use generative AI to...

Motoring
Wanatu has made significant changes to its operating model, reducing the basic salary for drivers while introducing a new incentive programme.

Motoring
Mahindra’s impressive 2025 sales figures were boosted by the performance of two of its most-popular models.

Motoring
SARS is making changes to the system that allows businesses to reclaim tax on their fuel spend in South Africa.

Motoring
Renault is the latest European carmaker to slow down its push for electric vehicles.
Health
The National Institutes of Health failed to protect brain scans that an international group of fringe researchers used to argue for the intellectual superiority of white people.
Health
Dr. Kirk Milhoan, a pediatric cardiologist who leads the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, said a person’s right to refuse a vaccine outweighed concerns about illness or death from infectious diseases.

Health
Tessa Marshall has shared the experience to highlight issues such as women’s rights and sex education.
Health
A crackdown on problems with fairness and safety is achieving results, including a big drop in the number of sick patients being passed over for transplants.