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Oil prices fall after Trump says Venezuela will send supply to US
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. had reached a deal to import $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude.
WEDNESDAY, 07 JANUARY 2026, 10:02

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Oil prices fell on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. had reached a deal to import $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude.
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Iran executed a man accused of spying for Israel, the Iranian judiciary’s media outlet Mizan reported on Wednesday, naming the defendant as Ali Ardestani.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that much progress had been made in restoring trust with Beijing, and that he had asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to play a role in mediating Seoul’s efforts to engage North Korea.
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Beijing banned two Taiwanese ministers from entering China for alleged separatist activities related to “Taiwan independence”on Wednesday, prompting an angry response from Taipei, which said it would not bow to “threats and intimidation.”

South Africa
Emergency personnel conducted evacuations throughout the night in the Aalwyndal area.

South Africa
The 47-year-old suspect, who is a foreign national, was arrested in the CBD on Tuesday.

South Africa
The Polokwane Municipality says the water in Seshego is safe for drinking.

South Africa
Madadzhe faked his mother’s death and claimed insurance money while she was still alive.

World
The protest at the Grand Bazaar represented the latest signal that the demonstrations are likely to continue. Violence surrounding the protests has killed at least 36 people, activists abroad say.

World
Karnataka has passed a bill to prevent hate speech and hate crimes but critics say it could erode civil liberties.

World
The US’s seizure of Nicolás Maduro carries uncertainty for China, which is is no fan of chaos.

World
Venezuela’s interim president sounded compliant after President Trump threatened her with a fate worse than that of overthrown and arrested Nicolás Maduro.

Africa
At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.

Africa
About 85 Ethiopian migrants were trying to leave the country when the accident occurred, authorities say.

Africa
The main opposition coalition boycotted the vote after a referendum allowed the removal of term limits.

Africa
With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.

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

Business
SARS has warned taxpayers about a looming January deadline, threatening fines and penalties for those who fail to file in time.

Business
Outsurance joins 167 other companies via its secondary listing on the A2X stock exchange.

Politics
AZAPO has condemned the US military strikes and the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Politics
FF Plus says it supports the US’s action on Venezuela and Maduro.

Politics
Zuma’s briefing will be held at the Venezuelan embassy alongside Venezuela’s ambassador to SA.

Politics
The committee, probing allegations made by Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, adjourned last month.

Sport
Bafana Bafana touched down in Johannesburg early on Wednesday morning after their exit from AFCON 2025 in the Round of 16 stage.

Sport
Celtic “stand a better chance” of retaining the Scottish Premiership with Martin O’Neill’s appointment as manager until the end of the season, according to former Northern Ireland international Stephen Craigan.

Sport
England midfielder David Batty vowed to have “nothing to do with the football industry” after retirement. As his former clubs Newcastle and Leeds prepare to meet, BBC Sport asks: What happened to him?

Sport
The state of play as Scarlets chase knockout rugby in the Champions Cup and Cardiff, Dragons and Ospreys bid to progress in the Challenge Cup.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has encouraged National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates, who were unsuccessful in their initial attempt at the exams, to make use of the official Second Chance Programme.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Basic Education has reaffirmed the integrity and governance of the state national senior certificate examination system.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has processed all funding applications ahead of the start of the 2026 academic year.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is set to outline its comprehensive preparations for the 2026 academic year at a media briefing on Tuesday.

Lifestyle
The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner is due to appear in court where he could enter a plea over the stabbing deaths of his parents.

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

Lifestyle
Siya Kolisi and his rumoured girlfriend are both in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe right now. Is it a conincidence, or ‘baecation’?
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Critics say it centralises power and even targets revenue from illegal interactive gambling.

Entertainment
Multi-agency operation leads to seizure along R81 near Mopani District office.

Entertainment
Ramaphosa strongly condemned the US’ actions in Venezuela.

Entertainment
“I don’t like to make any major decisions or things without speaking to Sir Alex ,” said Fletcher.

Science/Tech
The amount owed to Eskom for its tariff determination mistake has grown from R54 billion to R76 billion.

Science/Tech
The Cape Town-based fintech firm joins forces with Travelex, to expand cash payout options for remittance customers across SA.

Science/Tech
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this January.
Science/Tech
National Weather Service pulled an AI-generated forecast graphic after it hallucinated fake town names in Idaho. “The blunder — not the first of its kind to be posted by the NWS in the past year — comes as the agency experiments with a wide range of AI uses, from advanced forecasting to graphic design,” reports the Washington Post. “Experts worry that without properly trained officials,...

Motoring
BMW has officially taken control of Alpina, launching it as a standalone brand under the BMW Group.

Motoring
Toyota’s luxury brand Lexus saw a record year for sales, with supply for its Prado-based SUV struggling to keep up with demand.

Motoring
Jaecoo recently launched a new SUV in South Africa that costs less than R350,000.
Motoring

Health
The overhaul is the latest in a host of sweeping changes made under the Trump administration by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
Health
Federal health officials now recommend that children be routinely inoculated against 11 diseases, not 17, citing standards in other wealthy nations.

Health
The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.

Health
Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government’s plan.