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South Africa pokes the bear

Today at 14:02 PM, via Daily Investor

South Africa expelled a top local Israeli diplomat, escalating tensions between the two countries and risking renewed criticism by the US.

South Africa

Surge in unaccompanied minors at ports of entry

Today at 13:47 PM, via SAnews

Surge in unaccompanied minors at ports of entry

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has raised concern over the increasing number of unaccompanied minors intercepted at South Africa’s ports of entry during the 2025/2026 festive season.

BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, said officials recorded a notable increase in cases involving undocumented and unaccompanied children...

South Africa

Reform agenda improves lives of citizens

Today at 12:39 PM, via SAnews

Reform agenda improves lives of citizens

The structural reforms being implemented by government to support inclusive economic growth and job creation are beginning to have a measurable impact on the lives of ordinary citizens.

“The reduction in load shedding, which has resulted from reforms in the energy sector, has had a tangible impact on every household and business,” Deputy...

Sport

URC | Live scoring: Lions v Bulls

Today at 14:07 PM, via The South African

Keep track of the live scoring as the Lions host the Bulls in what should be a thrilling URC battle at Ellis Park on Saturday afternoon.

Sport

Frimpong out for a few weeks – Slot

Today at 13:48 PM, via BBC News

Liverpool’s Jeremie Frimpong faces “a few weeks” out of action with a groin injury, as Arne Slot says the club feared it would be a longer absence.

Education

A Farewell Column From David Brooks

Today at 12:02 PM, via New York Times

After 22 wonderful years, I’ve decided to take the exciting and terrifying step of leaving in order to try to build something new.

Science/Tech

Meet The €2.95M Capricorn 01 Zagato Hypercar Rebel

Today at 14:10 PM, via Tech Financials

capricorn GROUP (capricorn), the German-based industry leader in automotive and motorsport lightweight technology, presented two capricorn Zagato 01 hypercars at Salon Rétromobile, Paris, 27 Jan – 1 Feb 2026. The first customer deliveries will happen in 2026, following an intensive and rapid development process, borne out of capricorn’s extensive motorsport engineering experience. Both...