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Your guide to the new cars launching in 2026
The South African motor industry is back in full-swing and the year promises to be an exciting one. We reached out to the A-to-Z of car brands in the country for their lists of planned releases.

Why is Emmanuel Macron wearing sunglasses at Davos?
The French leader drew attention for his rebuke of Trump’s tariff threat – and also his choice of eyewear.

Education success does not come at the expense of children’s well-being
Celebrating pass rates without interrogating the human cost is short-sighted

Ralani’s ‘football brain’ key for Orbit – Makhoye
Orbit College coach Pogiso Makhoye has explained why he recalled Bradley Ralani from retirement and convinced him to sign with the club.

Displaced people deserve state protection
The displacement of about 400 families allegedly by zama zamas who terrorised a community in an informal settlement is a sad reminder of the crisis of policing and lawlessness that needs urgent attention.

Lewis set for ring chance after beating drugs
Christo Lewis has successfully fought his biggest opponent to date — drug addiction — and he’s now just a few days away from being licensed to fight professionally.

Tourist helicopter goes missing near volcano in Japan
A pilot and two passengers were on board the aircraft when it disappeared in cloudy weather, police say.

McBride claims crime intelligence ‘infiltrated’ Ipid
Infiltration of Ipid by crime intelligence raises oversight concerns

Iconic Johannesburg theatre celebrates 50th birthday
The Market Theatre first opened its curtains in 1976 as the ‘Theatre of the Struggle’ during apartheid.

JESSICA HAWKEY | Why employers are no longer asking where you studied
Companies are increasingly prioritising portfolios and practical experience over formal degrees

Zama-zama violence drives 400 families out of their homes
More than 400 families from the Seporong informal settlement in Randfontein have fled their homes due to violence and threats from illegal miners known as zama zamas. They are now sheltering in a community hall, sharing limited facilities, and facing food shortages and poor hygiene. Residents recount incidents of home invasions, assaults, and extortion by the zama zamas, leading to trauma and...
New Zealand PM Luxon calls November 7 poll, promises economic prosperity
WELLINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) – New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called a general election for November 7 and kicked off his re-election campaign on Wednesday asking voters to choose continuity and promising economic prosperity.
Trump, sharing leaked texts and AI mock-ups, vows ‘no going back’ on Greenland
WASHINGTON/DAVOS/COPENHAGEN, Jan 20 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday there was “no going back” on his goal to control Greenland, refusing to rule out taking the Arctic island by force and lashing out at NATO allies as European leaders struggled to respond.

Trump doubles down on Greenland threats, saying there is ‘no going back’
The US president is due to arrive at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he said there are “a lot of meetings scheduled on Greenland”.

New Zealand to hold general election on 7 November
Christopher Luxon and his National Party are banking on promises of economic recovery to be reelected.

Woman who was groomed as teen ‘insulted’ after compensation claims denied
Fiona Goddard from Bradford says she feels “gaslit” as she sought compensation for abuse.

Finger-prick blood test could be early warning for children with type 1 diabetes
A simple finger-prick blood test can find those at risk so they can get the right treatment.

Why doing a mix of exercise could be the key to longer life
Don’t just focus on one activity – doing a variety every week gives you more health benefits, a study suggests.

‘It’s harder to sell tickets’: Grassroots music venues struggle to make profit
Thirty venues closed last year, and 6,000 staff were laid off as small venues saw their costs soar.