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South Africa

KZN pastor gets 18 year sentence for murdering his ex

ConCourt invalidates prenups signed after civil or customary marriage

Five fatally shot outside a tuck shop in Atteridgeville

World

Greetings from Kalk Bay, a South African fishing village where wild seals await scraps

Loved ones of victims reeling after high-speed rail crash in southern Spain

Blinken and British counterpart signal trans-Atlantic unity with visit to Ukraine

Africa

Detained veteran Ugandan opposition figure critically ill in hospital, his party says

Jubilant Senegal fans join the Afcon champions parade

Malawi raises fuel prices by more than 40%

Business

Nedbank’s R13.9bn bid to acquire 66% of NCBA Group: A strategic move in East Africa

One of South Africa’s world-class state companies went from hero to zero

Another blow for domestic workers in South Africa

Politics

Ramaphosa calls for review of SANDF joint military exercises

Ad Hoc Committee revisits IPID investigator Mandla Mahlangu’s murder

LIVE | McBride continues testifying at the Ad Hoc Committee

Sport

Henderson out of Ireland squad as Doak included

Man City squad to refund ticket costs for fans

Rangers’ opponents Stranraer face cup expulsion

Education

Nigeria: Schools, Offices Shut As Fcta Workers Begin Strike

Nigeria: NDU Dept Inducts Pioneer Set Into Building Institute

Tanzania: Minister Hands Over School Supplies to 1,000 Special Needs Children

Lifestyle

What it costs to apply for a Smart ID at banks in South Africa in 2026

Explainer: ConCourt’s landmark customary marriage ruling

The Eye of the Tiger: Emmanuel Macron’s bold sunglasses choice at WEF explained

Entertainment

24 hours in pictures, 21 January 2026

Prices cut as Mercedes-Benz realigns now diesel-only GLC range

Careers don’t always start at university

Science/Tech

Suni Williams, Starliner astronaut, retires after 27 years at Nasa

Free Wi-Fi in South Africa: Promise versus reality

YouTube CEO Acknowledges ‘AI Slop’ Problem, Says Platform Will Curb Low-Quality AI Content

Motoring

The subscription shift: How a Pretoria startup is challenging car ownership

South Africa’s motorists drastically outnumber traffic cops

New limited-edition Mercedes-AMG CLA for South Africa – Pricing and features

Health

Could your frying pan be toxic?

Botched ‘Turkey teeth’ op victim warns of dangers

NHS nurse reinstated after trans patient dispute