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South Africa

Over 500 homes damaged by torrential rains in Mpumalanga: Ramaphosa

Death toll in Vanderbijlpark scholar crash rises to 14

‘Driver of Vaal scholar crash tried to overtake multiple vehicles’

World

News24 | Ethiopia dam: Egypt, Sudan welcome Trump mediation

Trump says he’s pursuing Greenland after perceived Nobel Peace Prize snub

Ghana arrests Nigerians accused of running cyber-crime networks

Africa

Senegalese fans celebrate dramatic Afcon win

More than 160 churchgoers kidnapped in twin Nigeria attacks – clergy

Drums, chants and celebrations as Ethiopians mark the baptism of Jesus

Business

Environment Secretary: South East Water boss ‘should not get bonus’

Two private schools in South Africa named among the best in the world

JSE gold mining shares surge as Trump’s Greenland claims drive record gold prices

Politics

ActionSA mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo released on R2 000 bail

Ad Hoc Committee gets update on efforts to secure Mogotsi appearance

Khumalo, co-accused turn themselves in at Katlehong Police

Sport

‘We had a good conversation’ – Frank on Tottenham board support

France forward Cascarino joins London City Lionesses

Fans may be allowed to buy alcohol at Scotland game

Education

Nigeria: Yobe Clears N15.4bn Gratuity Backlog for State, LG Retirees

Robert Jenrick boasts that Reform is for the workers, but it’s a class war trap – and Labour shouldn’t fall for it

South Africa: Inmates in Matric Record 94.4 Percent 2025 Pass Rate

Lifestyle

Prince Harry appears at High Court for privacy trial against Daily Mail publisher

Big paws to fill: Who will succeed Skabenga, the former ‘Aristocat’ of the Oyster Box Hotel?

‘Thomas Sithole’: Saffas convinced teen’s spirit is ‘fighting for justice’ [video]

Entertainment

JSK beat Royals and qualify for SA20 play-offs

In case you missed it: Crash claims 13 pupils’ lives | ActionSA’s Xolani Khumalo granted bail | Dada Morero’s ‘broken promise’

Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Monday, 19 January 2026

Science/Tech

WhatsApp Texts Are Not Contracts, Judge Rules in $2M Divorce Row

Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming May Soon Let You Stream Your Own Games for Free – If You Watch Ads

ERP Isn’t Dead Yet – But Most Execs Are Planning the Wake

Motoring

Best-selling cars under R300,000 in South Africa

The long way round: a scenic road trip through small town South Africa in a Nissan Navara

Long-term update: Ford Ranger XLT Bi-Turbo impresses with its on-road refinement

Health

Why ‘Blue Monday’ isn’t real

NHS trust used charity funds for ‘leaving event’

Trial launched to ‘help spot health risks early’