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PHOTO ESSAY: Daily life and tradition in the villages of Sterkspruit

Today at 11:05 AM, via Daily Maverick

This photo essay documents everyday life in an Eastern Cape village, from routine scenes to the celebrated return of initiates. The images record community gatherings, work, and informal social moments, offering a view of how tradition and daily life intersect at the foot of the mountains.

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What should South Africa’s 2026 resolutions be?

Today at 10:58 AM, via Daily Maverick

With municipal elections on the horizon and the water crisis looming, we’re at a crossroads. We want to know: if you were drafting the national agenda for 2026, what would be your top priority?

South Africa

Call for communities not to shelter illegal foreign nationals 

Today at 10:11 AM, via SAnews

Call for communities not to shelter illegal foreign nationals 

Deputy Minister of Police, Cassel Mathale, has advised community members against harbouring illegal foreign nationals.Speaking at the Inter-Ministerial Crime Prevention Community Engagement held at the Mmabatho Civic Centre in Mahikeng, North West, on Tuesday, the Deputy Minister reminded the community that it is illegal...

South Africa

Over 4000 Grade 1 and 8 learners still to be placed in Gauteng

Today at 09:57 AM, via SAnews

Over 4000 Grade 1 and 8 learners still to be placed in Gauteng

Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, has announced that only 4 858 learners remain unplaced as part of the 2026 Online Admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners.As of Tuesday, 6 January 2026, the Gauteng Department of Education’s Online Admissions system recorded a total of 4 858 unplaced learners,...

World

News24 | Trump weighs military option to acquire Greenland

Today at 09:56 AM, via News24

US President Donald Trump is discussing options including military action to take control of Greenland, the White House said on Tuesday, upping tensions that Denmark warns could destroy the NATO alliance.

Business

FNB has good news for South Africa

Today at 09:56 AM, via BusinessTech

The FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index has reached its best level in 11 years, with profit margins and work levels improving.

Lifestyle

Woolworths warns customers over online scams

Today at 08:59 AM, via The South African

Woolworths shoppers are being urged to stay vigilant following a surge in online scams falsely linked to the South African retail giant.