TUESDAY, 13 JANUARY 2026, 23:17
Top Stories
Hoedspruit — known as South Africa’s Safari Capital — is under siege. Across the park, impacts vary — and so does uncertainty over when the storm will finally pass.
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There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.
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Lawyers for Pride in London say Christopher Joell-Deshields has failed to hand back company accounts.
Top Stories
Shortly before Minister Gayton McKenzie cancelled Gabrielle Goliath’s participation at the 2026 Venice Biennale because part of her selected artwork dealt with Gaza, the Goodman Gallery cancelled its relationship with the acclaimed artist.
South Africa
Three people were killed and 20 others were injured after a minibus taxi and a truck collided along the R521 Dendron Road in Limpopo on Monday night.
South Africa
St Mary’s Secondary learner who was partially blind while writing his matric gets a bachelor’s pass
South Africa
Temogo Matong from Setswakgosing Secondary School is the best-performing learner in the NW.
South Africa
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting. This is The Lead, and this is the South African story.
World
An Iranian security official says 2,000 people have been killed so far after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests.
World
The former president didn’t show up on Tuesday to testify before a committee investigating Epstein, saying its subpoena wasn’t enforceable
World
There is broad support for the protests among Israeli officials, but Palestinians say they hope the Iranian regime stays in place and the protests die down soon.
World
As the US cracks down on illegal immigration in Minneapolis, home to a large Somali community, it will end protections for many in the country legally.
Africa
The communications authority says the suspension is aimed at preventing misinformation and violence.
Africa
The offensive is in the central state of Kogi, where the bandits have recently become more active.
Africa
Eritrea are included in the preliminary qualifying round draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite being unranked by world governing body Fifa.
Africa
Jihadists have been targeting tankers entering Mali, worsening the country’s fuel shortage.
Business
Business
Business
Business
Redhill in Johannesburg was the best-performing private school in the country, achieving an average 4.3 distinctions per student.
Politics
Health Department requested more funding after Trump administration withdrew PEPFAR funding.
Politics
The DA in KwaZulu-Natal has requested an audience with the National Freedom Party following its departure from the provincial unity government.
Politics
The DA has taken Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie to Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka after he withdrew a pro-Gaza art submission to the 61st Venice Biennale.
Politics
Makhubele was removed as Chief Whip with immediate effect.
Sport
Steelers president Art Rooney confirmed Tomlin asked to step down from the role after their play-off defeat to the Houston Texans on Wildcard Weekend.
Sport
Scotland centre Huw Jones is to leave Glasgow Warriors to join French Top 14 club Toulon at the end of the current season.
Sport
After Wildcard Weekend, how will the number one seeds fare in the NFL play-offs?
Sport
Former Scotland and Chelsea player Eddie McCreadie, who was once hailed by Tommy Docherty as the best left-back in Europe and went on to manage the London club, dies at the age of 85.
Education
[This Day] Tunji Alausa is focused on building a future-ready education system that unlocks human capital, and restores confidence, reckons YAKUBU DATI
Education
The people who support barring trans girls from girls’ sports say the debate affects not just transgender athletes but whole teams and sports.
Education
[Vanguard] Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the arrest and arraignment of students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, following a violent protest in the Edo State town, describing the action as an intolerant and heavy-handed response by the Federal Government.
Education
[Vanguard] Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has condemned the arrest and alleged unlawful detention of 52 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), describing the action as a dangerous attempt aimed at suppressing democratic expression.
Lifestyle
US actor Will Smith has come to the rescue of US YouTuber Salah Brooks who was robbed in Cape Town last month…
Lifestyle
The ‘Mommy Club: Sugar and Spice’ star Losh Naidoo is celebrating her triplet daughters top achieving Matric passes…
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
City officials have flagged another Bryanston property for illegal rentals, as investigations into home hijackings in the area continue…
Entertainment
ActionSA says releasing the 44-year-old suspect would undermine public confidence and safety.
Entertainment
Middle-order batter Sikandar Raza bashed a David Wiese delivery over the ropes from the last ball of the match.
Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
Entertainment
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Science/Tech
Electric vehicles are more likely to be fixed at the roadside than petrol or diesel cars despite public fears to the contrary, according to new breakdown data from the AA. From a report: New research from Autotrader and the AA, carried out in December among more than 2,000 consumers, found 44% of respondents are concerned about the risk of breakdowns or roadside repairs when considering...
Science/Tech
Analyst Ben Thompson, sharing the experience of watching an NBA game on the Vision Pro: When I started the broadcast [on Apple Vision Pro’s immersive view of the Bucks vs. Lakers NBA game] I had, surprise surprise, a studio show, specially tailored for the Apple Vision Pro. In other words, there was a dedicated camera, a dedicated presenter, a dedicated graphics team, etc. There was even a...
Science/Tech
Mercedes-Benz is pausing the roll-out of Drive Pilot, an “eyes off” conditionally automated driving feature that was available in Europe and the US. From a report: As first reported by German publication Handelsblatt, the revised S-Class will not have the Level 3 system when it arrives at the end of this month. Mercedes was one of the first automakers to offer a Level 3 driving system to its...
Science/Tech
For the second Trump administration, the world of online conspiracies is shaping real-world policies like never before.
Motoring
South Africans are spending noticeably less on petrol than they were a few months ago.
Motoring
South Africa has an exclusive selection of high-powered bakkies that can tackle rough terrain and give hot hatchbacks a run for their money.
Motoring
Tata has announced that two new SUVs are heading to South Africa this year.
Motoring
One of South Africa’s largest municipalities plans to generate revenue by auctioning off 800 cars next month.
Health
That number could increase significantly as more consumers are faced with higher bills brought on by expiring premium subsidies.
Health
Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What’s Up Docs?
Health
Medical checks for the show picked up contestant Amanda Collier’s heart condition.
Health
The groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, say the C.D.C.’s revised vaccine schedule is not based on scientific evidence and will harm the public.