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Man fakes pilot badge to score hundreds of free flights, officials say
Prosecutors allege the 33-year-old man created a fake badge to rake in free flights on US airlines – and at one point even asked to sit in the cockpit.
THURSDAY, 22 JANUARY 2026, 01:54

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Prosecutors allege the 33-year-old man created a fake badge to rake in free flights on US airlines – and at one point even asked to sit in the cockpit.

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The row over Greenland risked uprooting the PM’s carefully cultivated relationship with the US president.

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Mohammad Salah returns to the Liverpool starting XI as Liverpool score three goals, including an intelligent Dominik Szoboszlai free kick, to beat Olympique Marseille.

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It was a special night for the three South African players as they were all part of Wednesday’s Cyprus Cup match in Limassol.

South Africa
When State prosecutor George Baloyi took him through that statement, Gwabini denied everything.

South Africa
Cachalia was speaking in Gqeberha during an stakeholder engagement focused on tackling crime.

South Africa
Sassa will also work with Home Affairs to assist with lost IDs.

South Africa
Six men are facing multiple murder charges for the brutal killing of 18 people.

World
Some people in Britain are asking what it would look like for their government to sever security and intelligence ties with its closest ally, the U.S.

World
During a speech in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump ruled out using military force to acquire Greenland. But he left many questions about the U.S. role in the world.
World
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed developments in Syria and Gaza with US counterpart Donald Trump in a telephone call on Tuesday as Syria’s Turkey-backed government announced a ceasefire with US-allied Kurdish forces after days of clashes.

World
The US pop superstar is among nine songwriters who have been inducted into the 2026 class.

Africa
Kizza Besigye’s party says his condition is critical, but authorities say he was taken to hospital for a routine check-up.

Africa
Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.

Africa
The new government is addressing fuel shortages and strengthening the budget but many are not happy.

Africa
Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is accused by Burkina Faso of trying to kill current President Ibrahim Traoré.

Business
The Office of Road and Rail says it was missing “critical points” when it made a decision.

Business
One conservative justice warned that the White House interpretation of the law could “shatter” Federal Reserve independence.
Business
Business

Politics
McBride was probed over evidence suggesting he was in constant communication with Trent.

Politics
Ramaphosa responded to Iran’s participation in the Will for Peace naval drills near Simon’s Town.

Politics
Former IPID head Robert McBride is appearing for a second day before the Ad Hoc Committee

Politics
Former IPID head Robert McBride is continuing his testimony at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Sport
Match of the Day pundits Stephen Warnock and Steph Houghton look at how a change of shape helped Liverpool secure a Champions League win away at Marseille.

Sport
With the league phase of Champions League almost at its conclusion, which teams can join Arsenal and Bayern Munich in the top eight?

Sport
Two second-half goals for Juventus confirm their progression in the Champions League with a win over Jose Mourinho’s Benfica at the Allianz Stadium.

Sport
Athletic Club produce a stirring second-half fightback to dent Atalanta’s hopes of automatically reaching the last 16 of the Champions League, while boosting their own play-off ambitions.
Education
[The Conversation Africa] The United Nations made 24 January the International Day of Education to highlight the role of education in peace and development. In 2026 the theme is “the power of youth in co-creating education”. This refers to “involving young people and students in global decision making in education” and to young people’s initiatives to safeguard everyone’s right to education.
Education
[RFI] Rainfall of a level not seen for more than 70 years has caused flooding in Tunisia, leaving four people dead. Authorities say schools and many businesses, particularly in the capital, were forced to close from Tuesday.
Education
[Afrobarometer] Attainment advances among younger generations but reflects persistent disadvantages for women, the poor, and rural residents.
Education
[Scrolla] A scholar transport vehicle carrying nine children crashed with a car on Kingfisher Avenue in Elspark. Three children were injured and taken to a nearby medical facility, while others were not hurt.

Lifestyle
An environmental activist has claimed to have found South Africa’s ‘dirties’ beach – located in Cape Town! Take a look…

Lifestyle
Amor Vittone’s new partner, Marius van Biljon, has opened up about moving on from his late wife, who died six months ago…

Lifestyle
How does the Constitutional Court’s ruling on customary marriages impact Black Coffee’s appeal of a divorce judgment against ex, Enhle Mbali?
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Second test of the night with image

Entertainment
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Entertainment
The Sunrisers, two-time former winners, will get a second chance at qualifying for the final.

Entertainment
Amor Vittone seemingly hinted that marriage might be on the near horizon as her relationship with businessman Marius van Biljon deepens.
Science/Tech
According to a report by The Information (paywalled), Apple is reportedly developing an AirTag-sized, camera-equipped AI wearable pin that could arrive as early as 2027. “Apple’s pin, which is a thin, flat, circular disc with an aluminum-and-glass shell, features two cameras — a standard lens and a wide-angle lens — on its front face, designed to capture photos and videos of the user’s...

Science/Tech
Deployment will serve data centers, governments and businesses, jumping into market dominated by SpaceX
Jeff Bezos’s space company Blue Origin on Wednesday announced a plan to deploy 5,408 satellites in space for a communications network that will serve data centers, governments and businesses, jumping into a satellite constellation market dominated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
Deployment of...
Science/Tech
Nova Launcher has been acquired by Instabridge, which says it will keep the app maintained but is evaluating ad-supported options for the free version. Android Authority reports: Today, Nova Launcher announced that the Swedish company Instabridge has acquired it from Branch Metrics. Instabridge claims it wants to be a responsible owner of Nova and does not want to reinvent the launcher...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from 404 Media: The Belarusian government is threatening three HAM radio operators with the death penalty, detained at least seven people, and has accused them of “intercepting state secrets,” according to Belarusian state media, independent media outside of Belarus, and the Belarusian human rights organization Viasna. The arrests are an extreme attack on...

Motoring
Six more Chinese brands are coming to South Africa this year, bringing everything from a Toyota Prado rival to electric bakkies and family SUVs.
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa is facing a severe shortage of traffic officers.
Motoring
Health
One person who contracted it died. The fungus is commonly found in soil in the Ohio River and Mississippi River valleys, and the illness is not contagious.

Health
Chloe booked an abortion because her sickness was so severe she could not look after herself.
Health
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rallied supporters at the Pennsylvania State Capitol, where he promoted his new dietary guidelines.

Health
Dr Jo Blodgett from UCL explains an approach that considers how much you move – and don’t move – across the day.