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JANU-WORRY: The quiet January shock — why household budgets tighten before salaries do
South African households face a predictable post-festive squeeze as debt, school fees and transport costs converge in early January, amplified by high household debt and structural timing gaps between income and essential expenses.
The best and worst Eskom CEOs since 2007
Eskom has had 14 CEOs and thousands of hours of load shedding since power cuts began in 2007.
News24 | UNICEF sounds alarm as 1 in 6 children suffer ‘severe acute malnutrition’ in Sudan
The United Nations children’s agency (UNICEF) has warned of an “unprecedented level” of child malnutrition in the war-torn region of North Darfur and called for immediate access to children and families trapped by the conflict.
SMALL TOWN OF THE YEAR: We asked. You voted. And South Africa’s Best Small Town 2025 has emerged
Daily Maverick readers nominated their favourite small towns across South Africa — and the results are in.
Snow, ice and colder weather to bring in the new year with warnings issued
It is set to turn much colder across the UK for the start of the new year with warnings issued for cold weather, snow and ice.
News24 | Buffalo City’s ‘pristine’ Gonubie Beach reopens after sewage spill
Gonubie Beach, the Buffalo City Metro’s Blue Flag pilot site, has reopened to bathers following a sewage spill.
PEOPLE OF THE YEAR 2025: Gold medal in blundering as Lesufi’s amaPanyaza police Gauteng’s wallet, not its streets
Allegations of civilian assaults, extortion rackets and abuse of power had communities crying foul about Panyaza Lesufi’s crime wardens.
Power outage hits Channel Tunnel as Eurostar urges passengers to postpone travel
Le Shuttle has also had to suspend services between Folkestone and Calais over a “power supply issue”.
Blue Origin astronaut reveals depression after ‘tsunami of harassment’
Blue Origin’s all-female crew, which included scientist Amanda Nguyen, was launched into space in April.
News24 | Gold rally, reserves see Zim’s currency claw back losses
Gold’s rally and a buildup in foreign-exchange reserves have helped Zimbabwe’s bullion-backed currency pare most of its decline against the dollar this year.
MENTAL FORTITUDE: Crank up Afcon performance or face early exit, Broos warns Bafana Bafana
Thus far at the Africa Cup of Nations, Bafana Bafana have not come to the party. They obtained the necessary results but the knockout phase will demand much more.
Felix Hlophe breaks silence with emotional apology after being pulled off air
Shortly after being pulled off air by Gagasi FM, popular radio personality Felix Hlophe has issued a heartfelt apology to his loved ones and fans after the circulation of a viral video showing him in a heated argument with his wife, Tracy Hlophe.
Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire holds, but Bangkok says breaches delayed release of prisoners
A renewed ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia over border clashes passed the 72-hour mark on Tuesday, a goal the countries set to secure a more lasting peace, but Bangkok delayed the release of 18 Cambodian soldiers due to alleged breaches of the deal
Johnson to decide future after Palace deal agreed
Brennan Johnson is set decide whether he wants to join Crystal Palace after the south London club agreed a £35m deal to sign the Tottenham attacker.
Dramatic rescues highlight busy beach season
Despite challenging weather and sea conditions, large numbers of visitors and residents continue to flock to beaches.
Regragui credits ‘well-thought’ plan as hosts Morocco dispatch Zambia to reach last 16
Morocco forward Ayoub El Kaabi netted a double and midfield maestro Brahim Diaz added another as the Africa Cup of Nations hosts turned in a convincing performance in outclassing Zambia 3-0 on Monday to top Group A.