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Crime has killed a top South African factory
British American Tobacco South Africa will close its only local manufacturing facility and end domestic production by the end of 2026.
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British American Tobacco South Africa will close its only local manufacturing facility and end domestic production by the end of 2026.

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Residents woke up to find a body with gunshot wounds, without shoes or a shirt, at the corner of 6th Avenue and Ruth Street in Alexandra

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Mr Price is in the hot seat after announcing plans to buy a German-based retailer and expand into Europe, with shareholders voicing their concerns

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Parliament’s social services cluster addressed concerns about pupil placement in Gauteng and the Western Cape, emphasising the constitutional right to education for both local and migrant children amid protests against foreign pupils.

South Africa
The weather service says the risk of widespread flooding remains critically high.

South Africa
Khumalo testifies at Ad Hoc Committee probing criminality, political interference and corruption.

South Africa
The Kruger National Parks’ decision to restrict day visitor access is a preventative safety measure

South Africa
As we start 2026, artificial intelligence in South Africa is entering a new era defined not by experimentation, but by execution. Across the region, the conversation is shifting from “how do we build AI?” to “how do we power, govern, and scale it responsibly?” The next twelve months will bring a significant convergence of three forces: energy constraints, […]

World
Four astronauts who left the International Space Station (ISS) a month early due to one of the crew members falling ill have returned to Earth on Thursday.

World
Troops from several European countries, including France, Germany, Norway and Sweden, are arriving in Greenland after talks between Denmark, Greenland and the U.S. on Wednesday highlighted disagreement.

World
Ugandans are voting in a tense presidential election as 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his four-decade rule amid an internet shutdown and heavy military deployment.

World
Presidents James Monroe and Theodore Roosevelt helped shape a policy that rationalizes U.S. intervention in Latin America and elsewhere. But Trump has brought that idea to a whole new level.

Africa
The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.

Africa
The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.

Africa
Burkina Faso sack coach Brama Traore after their last-16 exit at Afcon 2025, while 10 high-ranking members of Mali’s football federation resign.

Africa
This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.

Business
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has announced that the government plans to change South Africa’s drunk driving limit.

Business
Beer and alcohol drinkers in South Africa could soon be paying noticeably more.
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Business
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Politics
All eyes will be on Dumisani Khumalo when he comes before Parliament’s ad hoc committee, an appearance expected to test both his account of events and the committee’s appetite for accountability.

Politics
Phahlane is testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Phahlane was speaking at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee hearings in Cape Town.

Politics
Mbalula says that the ANC in the province is working hard to address the future of the GPU.

Sport
Sale Sharks sign Wales international Tomas Francis on a two-year deal from the start of next season.

Sport
Dragons bring back their leading figures for the bid to make the last 16 of the Challenge Cup by beating Newcastle at Rodney Parade.

Sport
Hearts confirm that St Johnstone winger Josh McPake is to join under freedom of contract in the summer and may try to speed up the arrival of “brilliant talent” Rogers Mato.

Sport
New Orlando Pirates attacking midfielder Andre de Jong has been spotted with the jersey number that belonged to Monnapule Saleng.
Education
[New Dawn] Gbarnga — Each morning, as school bells ring across Gbarnga City and children in pressed uniforms hurry toward their classrooms, 10-year-old Kolu Sumo takes a different path, one that leads to the roadside.
Education
[Vanguard] The Federal Government has announced that professors in Nigerian universities will receive an additional ₦140,000 monthly allowance following a landmark agreement signed with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Sh1.1 billion Finland Education Scholarship programme trial resumed hearings as the Director of Public Prosecutions unveiled the 137th witness at the Nakuru Law Courts.
Education
[This Day] Insurance giant, SanlamAllianz, has launched a financial education campaign at Lagos markets.

Lifestyle
Here’s a look at which universities and what degrees the top-achieving Matric class of 2025 will study towards this year…

Lifestyle
Willard Katsande, one of Zimbabwe’s most respected footballers, is being celebrated today on his birthday.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Here are 10 sure signs that you’ll know I have won Friday, 16 January’s eye-watering R165 million PowerBall jackpot.

Entertainment
Guests and staff at the Letaba Rest Camp were evacuated as the Kruger National Park suspended day visitation due to flooding.

Entertainment
The Stormers will be aiming to get back to winning ways when they host Leicester Tigers in the Champions Cup.

Entertainment
Fake advertisement claims training posts are available with January deadline.

Entertainment
Production will be limited to 100 units only.

Science/Tech
VO2 max can predict cardiorespiratory health and longevity, but only if you understand what the number can and can’t tell you.

Science/Tech
A state-owned bank that provides specialist services to the agriculture sector says it took IT systems offline to protect its operations.

Science/Tech
Months after major data leaks, the app where women leave Yelp-style reviews about men is relaunching with a new website. It’s not back on iOS, but the Android app has new AI features.

Science/Tech
Flaws in how 17 models of headphones and speakers use Google’s one-tap Fast Pair Bluetooth protocol have left devices open to eavesdroppers and stalkers.

Motoring
Mini has launched a new limited-edition Countryman series, exclusive to South Africa.

Motoring
Mahindra cemented itself as one of South Africa’s fastest-growing car brands with a record-breaking year in 2025.

Motoring
The Department of Transport has received backlash over a proposal to hike driver’s licence renewal fees to generate additional revenue.

Motoring
Mercedes-Benz is falling behind BMW in the electric car race.
Health
Infant heart transplants are extraordinarily rare. A Times health journalist donned scrubs and witnessed how the surgery unfolded.
Health
Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who wants to help a struggling pal but is growing frustrated.

Health
Nurses union says long waits and corridor care having a devastating impact on paitents.

Health
West Yorkshire Trading Standards says it receives a “high number of allergen complaints”.