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Man jailed for 10 years after chainsaw murder attempt on police officer
Albanian national Liridon Kastrati described the judge as a “terrorist” when the sentence was passed.
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CLASS OF 2025 OP-ED: A matric bachelor’s pass isn’t a ticket to university – here are the real requirements, and other options
In reality, a matric bachelor’s pass reflects a minimum threshold, since universities apply a far more competitive measure. Understanding this gap is essential for pupils, parents and teachers.
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South Africa
Justice Department confirms fatal shooting at Booysens Court
Justice Department confirms fatal shooting at Booysens Court
The Justice and Constitutional Development department has confirmed a fatal shooting incident at the Booysens Magistrates’ Court in Gauteng on Tuesday.
The incident is the latest in a growing trend of violence at judicial facilities, with similar incidents occurring at the Athlone, Mitchells Plain and Wynberg Magistrates...
South Africa
President calls for joint sitting of Parliament to deliver SONA 2026
President calls for joint sitting of Parliament to deliver SONA 2026
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called a joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces to deliver the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, 12 February 2026.
“The President has called the joint sitting in accordance with Section 84(2)(d) of the Constitution and Rule...
South Africa
Justice department working to ensure re-opening of flood affected courts
Justice department working to ensure re-opening of flood affected courts
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development says it is working with stakeholders to ensure the speedy re-opening of courts affected by flooding in KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo.
The two provinces, Limpopo in particular, have been battered by rain for the past week, resulting in loss of life and damage...

South Africa
Driver in Vanderbijlpark fatal crash arrested
Twelve pupils were killed in an accident in Vanderbijlpark on the Vaal on Monday.

World
Trump leaks world leaders’ messages. And, Indiana wins its first national title
President Trump explains why he wants to acquire Greenland in private messages with world leaders. And, Indiana caps off a perfect football season with a national championship win over Miami.

World
China’s birth rate fell to a record low last year despite attempts to boost it
Despite government efforts to boost fertility, China’s birth rate fell to a record low in 2025.

World
China demands Taliban protect its citizens after deadly Kabul blast
The Islamic State group says they were behind the blast in Kabul, but police say they are still investigating the cause.

World
Trump’s Board of Peace has several invited leaders trying to figure out how it’ll work
It’s unclear how many leaders have been asked to join the board, and the large number of invitations being sent out, including to countries that don’t get along, has raised questions about the board’s mandate and decision-making processes.

Africa
Anthony Joshua’s driver appears in court after crash that killed two
The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members.

Africa
Bobi Wine tells the BBC from hiding he will not contest Uganda election results in court
The losing presidential candidate calls for “peaceful change”, saying Uganda’s judiciary is not independent.

Africa
Nigeria remembers master wood carver
Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.

Africa
Senegalese fans celebrate dramatic Afcon win
Senegalese fans celebrate their team’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Business
Biggest automotive company in South Africa in trouble
Automotive giant Motus is facing a legal showdown with one of South Africa biggest unions.

Business
Toy sellers keep close watch on social media ban
Toys for teenagers and adults has revived the industry, but it could be hit by any ban on social media for under-16s.
Business

Business
One deal South Africa has to make
South Africa’s economy is starting to turn a corner, but economists warn of risks ahead—and one policy the country needs to nail down for success.

Politics
Heated exchange ensues over Malema’s Ad Hoc Committee absence
The EFF says Julius Malema is consulting lawyers over a case involving AfriForum.

Politics
LIVE | Robert McBride appears before the Ad Hoc Committee
Former IPID Head Robert McBride is appearing before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Robert McBride to appear before Ad Hoc Committee
McBride’s testimony is expected to focus on his role in some of the most contentious investigations.

Politics
ActionSA mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo released on R2 000 bail
Khumalo turned himself in at Katlehong police over assault claim by suspected drug dealer.

Sport
Why Iraola’s Bournemouth future is uncertain
With his contract expiring in the summer, Andoni Iraola’s future at Bournemouth is unclear after two successful seasons in charge.

Sport
Venus Williams bows out of Australian Open at age 45
American Venus Williams was competitive in her first round loss to Serbia’s Olga Danilovic at the Australian Open.

Sport
Marseille in talks with Arsenal over Nwaneri loan
French club Marseille are in talks to sign Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri on loan for the rest of the season.

Sport
Life-sized Ballesteros statue goes missing
Spanish authorities are investigating after a bronze statue commemorating five-time major winner Seve Ballesteros disappears in his hometown in Spain.

Education
‘Just not monetizable’: humanities programs face existential crisis at US universities
Fears over the future of humanities spread amid layoffs and restructurings at scores of public and private universities
Last month, students at Montclair State University in New Jersey held a mock funeral outside the university’s college of humanities and social sciences building. Carrying bouquets of flowers, they stood by a tombstone inscribed with the names of the school’s 15...
Education
South Africa: Human Rights Commission Visits School Where Learners Use Playground As a Loo
[GroundUp] Toilets are being repaired at Van Coller primary after parents shut down the school last week
Education
Liberia: Liberia School of Law Appoints Gerald D. Yeakula, Sr. As Vice President
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Liberia School of Law (LSL) has announced the appointment of Gerald D. Yeakula, Sr., Esq. as its new Vice President, a move expected to further strengthen the institution’s academic leadership and commitment to excellence in legal education.
Education
Liberia: UL Entrance Results Show 3,277 Successful Candidates, Females Retain Lead
[Liberian Observer] The University of Liberia (UL) Center for Testing and Evaluation (CTE) has released the results of the November 22, 2025, Undergraduate and Technical & Vocational College entrance examinations, with female candidates continuing to outperform their male counterparts.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Remax property ad outrage: Can landlords favour a certain race?
Remax real estate has come under fire after a leaked conversation between an agent and a prospective tenant…

Lifestyle
RIP: Italian fashion designer Valentino dies at 93
Iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has passed away at the age of 93 in his home in Rome, Italy.

Entertainment
Malema skips parliament to prepare for the battle for his political life in court
Julius Malema’s lawyers will attempt to convince the court why he should not receive a harsh sentence for violating gun laws.
Entertainment
Entertainment

Entertainment
JUST IN: Five shot, two killed at Booysens Magistrates Court
Two of the five victims are confirmed dead, and three are injured from the incident.

Science/Tech
South Africa needs a national ‘quantum defence strategy’
“Q-Day” may be a years away, but there’s an urgent need to get serious about quantum security today, experts have warned.

Science/Tech
Best R50 I spent on a movie ticket in years
Nearly a quarter-century after its release, I finally got to watch the first Lord of the Rings movie in a cinema — and it was fantastic.
Science/Tech
An A.I. Start-Up Says It Wants to Empower Workers, Not Replace Them
Founded by researchers from Anthropic, Google and xAI, the new company, Humans&, is already valued at $4.48 billion.

Science/Tech
Jimmy Wales Will Never Edit Donald Trump’s Wikipedia Page: He ‘Makes Me Insane’
On this week’s episode of The Big Interview podcast, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales talks about maintaining neutrality in an online ecosystem increasingly hostile to facts.
Motoring

Motoring
New Suzuki SUV coming to South Africa
Suzuki’s new flagship SUV is en route to South Africa.

Motoring
New Omoda C5 hybrid coming to South Africa
Omoda has confirmed that it plans to launch a hybrid version of the affordable C5 crossover in South Africa this year.

Motoring
South Africa’s drinking and driving ban could be implemented by April
Parliament has endorsed Transport Minister Creecy’s proposal to scrap South Africa’s legal drink-driving limit, calling for the changes to be implemented before Easter.

Health
Gastric sleeve surgery was ‘life-changing’
Steph Hoy dropped from 25 stone to eight stone after surgery.
Health
Will ‘Psychiatry’s Bible’ Add a Postpartum Psychosis Diagnosis?
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
Why ‘Blue Monday’ isn’t real
How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.

Health
NHS trust used charity funds for ‘leaving event’
Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.