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UCT student sells ice so she can afford to stay in class
Students with historical debt are routinely denied registration, access to results or graduation clearance
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Students with historical debt are routinely denied registration, access to results or graduation clearance
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Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking… This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past seven days.

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African nations weigh risks amid calls for economic independence

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WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis is arrested in Miami for alleged false imprisonment, battery and attempted kidnapping.
South Africa
After battling for around 12 hours, Cape Town firefighters have finally extinguished the blaze that raged in Hout Bay and Llandudno.
South Africa
Over 4 million smart ID cards issued in 2025
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has issued a record 4 002 964 smart ID cards in the 2025 calendar year — the highest rate of delivery in the history of the department.
This milestone represents a 17% increase on the 3 427 468 Smart IDs issued during 2024, which was itself a new record at the time.
The 2025 performance is about 1.3...

South Africa
The deployment will ensure long term safety of residents who fled their homes fearing illegal miners

South Africa
Parents are still queuing at WC education offices to secure school placement for their children.

World
The airport houses an air force base and is about 10km (six miles) from the presidential place.
World
US President Donald Trump is weighing options against Iran that include targeted strikes on security forces and leaders to inspire protesters, multiple sources said, even as Israeli and Arab officials said air power alone would not topple the clerical rulers.
World
The Trump administration said that two immigration agents involved in the fatal shooting of a civilian in Minneapolis had been placed on leave, as the president slammed the city’s mayor despite a promise to de-escalate the situation.

World
As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti.

Africa
Prosecutors allege Diezani Alison-Madueke was given “a life of luxury” in the UK by people interested in Nigerian government contracts.

Africa
Ghana’s foreign minister says the influencer is a “worthy ambassador”, but some Ghanaians criticised the move.

Africa
Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including luxury goods and private jet travel, a prosecutor tells a London court.

Africa
On a visit to Ankara, Bola Tinubu was filmed stumbling and falling after walking past soldiers and dignitaries.

Business
The South African Reserve Bank has divided opinion over whether it will cut interest rates again on Thursday or stay on hold to reinforce its commitment to its 3% inflation target.

Business
Woolworths’ operations for the 26 weeks ending 28 December 2025 are showing improvements, but its basic earnings will take a hit following the sale of an Australian property, which inflated earnings for the previous period.
Business

Business
People at Accrington’s indoor car boot sale sell everything from records to second hand tools.

Politics
The motion was brought by minority party, Al Jama-ah, with the support of other minority parties

Politics
The party is also demanding a comprehensive and updated report on the most recent cases.

Politics
This has been revealed at the Madlanga Commission where Senona continues with testimony.

Politics
In 2012, Cabinet adopted the NDP as the country’s economic blueprint.

Sport
Despite climbing to second, Kaizer Chiefs have failed to convince Junior Khanye, who believes Amakhosi are not true title contenders.

Sport
How much attention have you paid to what’s happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

Sport
Celebrated South African one-armed golfer and former Springbok representative Rassie “Ras” Theron has died in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Sport
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has dismissed Pick n Pay’s final attempt to challenge liability in a long-running slip-and-fall case.
Education
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Education
Harvey, who is deafblind, struggled in mainstream nursery during wait for EHCP – and parents fear he could lose out again
Parents in England fear losing support for disabled children due to Send reforms
Harvey Hind has just turned five. He can count to a thousand. He can recite the alphabet – forwards and backwards – and he loves Play-Doh and cars.
The youngest of three children, Harvey is...

Education
Survey by disability charity finds 45% of parents of children with complex needs ‘worried support will be taken away’
‘We’ve fought so hard’: family’s worry as England’s Send overhaul looms
Parents of disabled children fear that the government’s reforms to special needs education in England could mean they lose vital support, according to a new survey that highlights the high stakes facing...
Education

Lifestyle
Here are Africa’s top universities in 2026, according to Times Higher Education, with South African institutions dominating the rankings.

Lifestyle
Almost a decade after her late husband Joost van der Westhuizen’s death, Amor Vittone announced her engagement to partner, Marius van Biljon.

Lifestyle
Chef Coo Pillay, President of SA Chefs (SACA) discusses South Africa’s culinary identity and how to get ahead in the hospitality industry.

Lifestyle
“I just want to thank you guys for being such a good support system for me,” says Kristy Scott.

Entertainment
Some in the ANC want Dada Morero to resign; they want Loyiso Masuku to take over from him.

Entertainment
Psychologist and medical doctor Dr Jonathan Redelinghuys said the brain sits at the centre of this process.

Entertainment
Mbappe said he could not put his finger on a clear reason why Madrid played so poorly against Benfica.

Entertainment
The three games in the Spar Challenge series will be held at Ellis Park on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Science/Tech
Canal+ says its MultiChoice acquisition will unlock multibillion-rand cost synergies as it targets scale across Africa.

Science/Tech
Woolworths South Africa’s online channels continued to grow robustly over the past six months.
Science/Tech
Apple TV+ has landed the screen rights to Cosmere, the sprawling literary universe created by Brandon Sanderson. “The first titles being eyed for adaptation are the Mistborn series, for features, and The Stormlight Archive series, for television,” reports the Hollywood Reporter. From the report: The deal is rare one, coming after a competitive situation which saw Sanderson meet with most of the...

Science/Tech
A fire at the Paarl Provincial Hospital on Tuesday, which was started deliberately and originated in a dustbin, was falsely blamed on a car caught in the blaze.
Motoring

Motoring
Toyota has revised the Corolla hatchback and sedan for South Africa.

Motoring
While many different cars are assembled in South Africa, most of them are priced well beyond the average salary.

Motoring
The Department of Roads and Transport is making it easier to renew licences in Gauteng.

Health
Elaine Gracey was in a lot of pain but says she was expected to just put up with her menopausal symptoms.
Health
A Black female doctor when that was rare, she developed a diagnostic test for the disease that is still a standard tool, as well as treatment guidelines.
Health
The case is the latest action taken by a state with an abortion ban against providers in states that support abortion rights.

Health
It could transform our understanding of why diseases develop and the medicines needed to treat them, says researchers.