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Littler beats Van Gerwen to win Saudi Masters
Luke Littler wins the inaugural Saudi Arabia Darts Masters with an emphatic 8-5 victory over Michael van Gerwen in Riyadh.
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Luke Littler wins the inaugural Saudi Arabia Darts Masters with an emphatic 8-5 victory over Michael van Gerwen in Riyadh.
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The minister of transport, Barbara Creecy, has called for national action on scholar transport safety following the minibus taxi crash in Gauteng that claimed the lives of 12 learners. Just days earlier, metro police in Nelson Mandela Bay intercepted a 16-seater vehicle carrying 40 people — predominantly schoolchildren.

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Trump’s demands over Greenland are a rude awakening in a moment fraught with risk.
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As the waters recede, we gather the flotsam and jetsam of what we took for granted before the rains came. And amid chaos, locals unite to rebuild essential bridges, showcasing solidarity and determination to restore normalcy.

South Africa
A newly established South African startup has launched an artificial intelligence platform aimed at reshaping transportation and mobility across Africa, targeting infrastructure and safety challenges that often limit growth in emerging markets. Founded in late 2025, the company is developing digital tools designed to reduce vehicle breakdowns and road accidents in fast-growing urban areas....

South Africa
UNESCO and the World Bank convened senior information and communication technology policymakers from across Africa to examine technical and policy approaches for building more resource-efficient and sustainable artificial intelligence systems. The workshop, held Nov. 11 in Conakry, Guinea, brought together policymakers, regulators and industry leaders alongside experts from UNESCO and the World...

South Africa
Across Africa, artificial intelligence is increasingly being shaped not by billion-dollar data centers or massive compute budgets, but by the rise of “Small AI” — lightweight, mobile-friendly tools designed for affordability, accessibility and real-world use. This shift is helping African countries overcome longstanding barriers such as limited infrastructure, uneven connectivity and...

South Africa
South Africa’s job market is shifting as artificial intelligence literacy becomes an expected workplace skill, even in roles not traditionally linked to technology. Rather than focusing on coding or specialist technical expertise, the change is centered on the ability to work alongside AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making and output. In 2026, that capability is […]

World
Malaysia’s foreign minister Mohamad Hasan cited concerns over the lack of inclusive and free participation.

World
Her parents, brother and cousin were killed in the collision, but the girl was found walking barefoot on the tracks. She’s being cared for by grandparents after receiving three stitches in her head.

World
The president previously supported Britain’s agreement to hand back sovereignty of the Indian Ocean archipelago, where the U.K. continues to lease the U.S.-U.K. Diego Garcia military base.

World
Investigators remain baffled by the cause of Sunday’s deadly crash in the south of the country.

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.

Africa
Ogun state police say they have made one arrest as they look into the death of the Afrofuji artist.

Business
The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.
Business
Business
Business

Politics
Fikile Mbalula added that the election year must be “the decisive year to fix local government”.

Politics
McBride says Phahlane isn’t smeared but is a senior police figure facing multiple criminal trials.

Politics
Government has maintained South Africa’s conduct did not breach diplomatic or security protocols.

Politics
His utterances angered several Members of Parliament (MPs).

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs started 2026 with wins midweek but can Orlando Pirates respond on Saturday?

Sport
Arne Slot suggests Mohamed Salah will return to the Liverpool starting line-up against Marseille in Wednesday’s Champions League tie, insisting his relationship with the forward is “as normal as it’s always been”.

Sport
Audi is entering Formula 1 for the first time in its history this season, having taken over the Swiss-based Sauber team.

Sport
Aden McCarthy scored as Kaizer Chiefs beat Golden Arrows 1-0 in the Betway Premiership at the FNB Stadium.
Education
The federal government has sued the University of Pennsylvania for lists of Jewish employees. The university said the request recalls a “frightening” history.
Education
[Leadership] Area education officers, school support officers, and Arabic visiting teachers in Dambam local government area of Bauchi State have been urged to show greater commitment and diligence in the discharge of their duties as schools resume for the academic session.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona says they are providing psychosocial support to the schools and parents who lost loved ones in the accident that claimed the lives of 12 learners in the Vaal area on Monday morning.

Education
Sunjit Kang who was head of ICT at Stockton’s Grangefield Academy, is banned from teaching.

Lifestyle
Authorities have cautioned the public against the spread of AI-generated images of the Vanderbijlpark student transport minibus crash.

Lifestyle
Amor Vittone has hinted that she may be a bride again after going public with her new partner, restauranteur Marius van Biljon…
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Lifestyle

Entertainment
The Bulls are hoping to pick up back-to-back wins when they face Edinburgh in the URC, after breaking a seven-game losing streak against Pau in the Champions Cup.

Entertainment
Chiefs move to within two points of leaders Sundowns.

Entertainment
McBride says Ipid should no longer fall under the authority of the minister of police.

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

Science/Tech
All-Clad cookware is fantastic and expensive. This sale makes it more accessible.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: Anthropic Chief Executive Dario Amodei predicted a future in which AI will spur significant economic growth — but could lead to widespread unemployment and inequality. Amodei is both “excited and worried” about the impact of AI, he said in an interview at Davos Tuesday. “I don’t think there’s an awareness at all of what is coming here and the magnitude of...

Science/Tech
Hijack, Pluribus, and The Morning Show are among the best shows on Apple TV this month.

Science/Tech
This is the first recorded instance of a bovine using tools from her environment to relieve an itch—leaving scientists astonished.

Motoring
The pricing for the new Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch has been uncovered ahead of its South African debut.
Motoring

Motoring
Hyundai has reaffirmed its commitment to safety in South Africa, following the AA’s report on the Grand i10’s crash test.

Motoring
South Africa is no longer the biggest car producer in Africa.

Health
Steph Hoy dropped from 25 stone to eight stone after surgery.
Health
Leaders of the D.S.M., the world’s most influential psychiatric manual, have been split for more than five years over whether to recognize postpartum psychosis as a distinct disorder.

Health
How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.

Health
Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.