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News24 | ‘Greenland belongs to its people’: Europe backs Denmark in face of US interest in Greenland
Leaders from major European powers expressed support for Denmark and Greenland on Tuesday in a joint statement, saying the Arctic island belongs to its people, following renewed interest by US President Donald Trump in taking over the Danish territory.
Minister says anyone who opens a debate about BEE promotes white supremacy
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe said anyone who opens a debate about black economic empowerment promotes white supremacy.
South Africans Abroad: Rulani makes HUGE Mofokeng admission
Rulani Mokwena wants to sign Relebohile Mofokeng for MC Alger but he admits it’s almost impossible to get the Orlando Pirates star.
THE CONVERSATION: Joburg has failed its informal traders: there is a solution, here’s what the City needs to do
The City has an opportunity to shift from reactive, enforcement-driven approaches to a proactive, developmental model that values informal trading as a central part of Johannesburg’s economy and identity.
Thousands of students in South Africa’s richest province left unplaced as start of school year looms
With the public school calendar set to begin on 14 January, about 5,000 learners in Grade 1 and Grade 8 alone have still not been placed in a school.
News24 | US operation in Venezuela violates international law – UN
The United Nations voiced deep concern on Tuesday over the dramatic US operation in Venezuela, warning that it clearly “undermined a fundamental principle of international law”.
Big petrol price win for South Africa
South Africa is starting the year off with significantly lower petrol and diesel prices, spelling good news for motorists and the economy at large.
How do you stick to a New Year’s resolution?
We want to hear how you achieve your New Year’s resolutions.
News24 | NSFAS 2026 funding: Nearly 900 000 apply, almost 50k rejected and more than 200k in progress
A total of 893 847 students applied for NSFAS funding for 2026, with most applications from females and over 600 000 approved.
UN chief Guterres raises concerns about instability in Venezuela, legality of US operation
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raised concerns on Monday about greater instability in Venezuela after the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro, while the United States said it does not plan to occupy the Latin American country.
South Africa’s Venezuela stance is ‘diplomatic hypocrisy on display’ – DA
The DA has criticised DIRCO for an alleged selective foreign policy, calling out DIRCO over Venezuela and Russia diplomatic inconsistencies.
Over a dozen media workers detained in Venezuela, says national press association
More than a dozen media workers were detained on Monday while covering events in the Venezuelan capital Caracas, including a march in support of ousted President Nicolas Maduro and the swearing-in of the country’s new legislature, the South American nation’s press association said.
Ukrainian drone attack disrupts trains in Russia’s Voronezh region, governor says
A Ukrainian drone attack disrupted train traffic and slightly damaged an infrastructure facility in Russia’s Voronezh region, regional Governor Alexander Gusev said on Tuesday.
A new chapter for the V&A Waterfront
For the first time in 17 years, the V&A Waterfront has a new CEO, Graham Wood, who took the helm at the start of the new year.
Israel reports bird flu outbreak on farm in north, WOAH says
Israel reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on a farm in the north of the country, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Tuesday.
News24 | World record swimmer braves cold, unpredictable waters to raise funds for animals
At 05:30 on Tuesday, world record swimmer Howard Warrington took his first strokes in the cold False Bay waters as he started a 34km swim to raise funds for the Cape of Good Hope SPCA.
ALL ADRIFT: Outbursts, honesty, tactical rigidity and poor results will be Amorim’s epitaph
After the sacking of Ruben Amorim, Manchester United have had 10 permanent or interim coaches since Alex Ferguson – their most successful ever – retired in 2013, and must once again search for someone who can right the ship, and restore them to their former glories.