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Junk food ads banned to tackle childhood obesity
The government hopes a ban on junk food adverts will prompt manufacturers to develop healthier recipes.
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The government hopes a ban on junk food adverts will prompt manufacturers to develop healthier recipes.
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Pricier devices, weirder ways of working and an exploitative data economy – all of these await us.

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Trump seems to believe he makes the rules and others cannot have the same privileges.
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Forecasting fossil fuel demand in this age of unprecedented geopolitical and economic uncertainty coats crystal balls with a layer of coal dust, and in the short term projections could be raised as financial taps to the sector reopen.

South Africa
BMA officers used drones to trace the two individuals

South Africa
The department’s spokesperson Ndabe Sibiya says no one is above the law

South Africa
It is alleged that on December 29, the girl went to a neighbour’s house to charge cellphones

South Africa
Bafana Bafana are playing against Cameroon in the AFCON tournament.

World
Trump’s decision to depose Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has drawn praise inside the U.S., especially from Republican leaders. But the invasion also faces significant opposition from elected officials across the political spectrum.

World
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks to Eduardo Gamarra, professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, about the history of U.S. intervention in Latin America.

World
Schools in “safe and secure areas” will be allowed to reopen after 250 children were taken in November.

World
The Venezuelan president is in custody in New York after he was captured during US strikes on Saturday.

Africa
It is the latest accident on one of the world’s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.

Africa
Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.

Africa
Gabon’s sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team’s “disgraceful performance” at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

Business
These are the most expensive private schools for boys and girls in South Africa for 2026.

Business
TymeBank’s new CEO Cheslyn Jacobs leads one of South Africa’s largest banks, but comes from humble beginnings.

Business
“No-one should miss out on opportunities because they can’t afford soap or period products,” says charity In Kind Direct.

Business
Wealthy foreign buyers are steadily entrenching themselves along some of South Africa’s wealthiest areas.

Politics
The ANC will celebrate its 114th anniversary at Moruleng Stadium in the North West next Saturday

Politics
The US says its forces captured Maduro and his wife in Venezuela’s capital Caracas on Saturday

Politics
Patriotic Alliance is worried about the suspension of senior fire department staff in the George.

Politics
Pretoria says it views this as a manifest violation of the Charter of the United Nations

Sport
Luke McCowan ponders “when has it ever been this bad?” in the wake of Celtic’s 3-1 home defeat by Rangers on Saturday.

Sport
Former Ibrox forward Jermain Defoe played a role in Mikey Moore arriving at Ibrox.

Sport
Swiss skier Camille Rast completes an emotional women’s World Cup slalom victory in Slovenia to end United States star Mikaela Shiffrin’s winning run.

Sport
Four players – including World Championship finalists Luke Littler and Gian van Veen – have guaranteed their place, but who are the contenders to fill the four invitational slots in 2026?

Education
Lucy Morville, from Burnley, thought most students would be from the north and felt ‘culture shock’ surrounded by southerners
Like many students from the north, Lucy Morville says she felt “culture shock” at being surrounded by southerners when she arrived at university. But she said the shock was even greater because it wasn’t what she expected when she enrolled at the University of York.
“I...

Education
Prof Shitij Kapur says there are too many graduates and degree is now just a ‘visa’ to enter professional world
The UK now has a “surfeit” of graduates and students must accept that a university degree is no longer a “passport to social mobility”, a leading vice-chancellor has argued.
Prof Shitij Kapur, the head of King’s College London, said the days when universities could promise that...
Education
A student-organized “tech fast” at St. John’s College thrust young people headfirst into a world of chalkboard-based communication. (On that note: Has anyone seen Eliza?)
Education
[Nyasa Times] In a major push to strengthen early childhood education in Malawi, Youth Health Network (YHN) has trained more than 300 private Early Childhood Development (ECD) caregivers in Lilongwe, aiming to close long-standing capacity gaps and professionalise childcare services across the sector.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
The Department of Health has raised serious concern over a sharp increase in teenage pregnancies recorded on New Year’s Day 2026.

Lifestyle
Five things to know about Springboks captain Siya Kolisi’s rumoured girlfriend, following his split from estranged wife, Rachel Kolisi.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
A 39-year-old man died after a pitbull attack at his Vryburg rental home. Authorities are probing previous dog attacks.

Entertainment
Civil society organisations highlighted what needs to be done in addressing Johannesburg’s water, billing and by-law enforcement issues.

Entertainment
According to the N3 Toll Concession (N3TC), the vehicles are passing the following toll gates in extremely high volumes.

Science/Tech
South Africa has a curious habit of legislating fantasies and then acting surprised when the real economy ignores them.
Science/Tech
The Wall Street Journal profiles “the startup that is now one of a handful of chip makers nipping at the heels of Nvidia.”Furiosa’s AI chip is dubbed “RNGD” — short for renegade — and slated to start mass production this month. Valued at nearly $700 million based on its most recent fundraising, Furiosa has attracted interest from big tech firms. Last year, Meta Platforms attempted to...
Science/Tech
The New York Times checks in on U.S. university researchers and start-ups trying to create domestic rare-earth processing facility:There is too little money to be made in rare earths for the elements to be of much interest to mining giants, so the challenge of reestablishing a domestic industry has fallen to small companies like Phoenix Tailings, a Boston-area startup that runs the metal-making...

Science/Tech
Get those lost minerals back with the help of our top picks.

Motoring
The automotive industry has witnessed numerous scandals over the years, but one in particular stands out for its sheer scale and impact.

Motoring
These are the five most popular armoured cars bought by civilians in South Africa.

Motoring
South African drivers should keep several essential tools in their car to avoid issues should they experience a flat tyre or any other problem.
Motoring
Health
Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found.

Health
From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.

Health
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 – with surprising results
Health
As enhanced subsidies expire, many Americans covered under the Affordable Care Act are having trouble paying for insurance.