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Ekurhuleni MMC missing after Mozambique flooding
Ekurhuleni roads and transport management MMC Andile Mngwevu has gone missing after the vehicle he was travelling in was swept away by floodwaters in Mozambique.

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The South Africans who easily find jobs
In South Africa’s competitive job market, individuals with certain specialist skills face far less competition and stronger employment prospects in 2026.
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South Africa
Eskom recovery continues unabated
Eskom recovery continues unabated
Eskom’s Generation Recovery Plan continues to yield results as the power system remains stable with more than 245 days without the implementation of load shedding.
“Eskom’s power system remains stable, continuing to support economic activity in the country. South Africa returned this week from the holiday break to a structurally stronger system...

South Africa
Search resumes for four missing people in Limpopo floodwaters
Police spokesperson Hlulani Mashaba says two of the incidents happened outside Thohoyandou

South Africa
Two arrested in Ficksburg triple murder case
The police discovered the bodies of three men aged between 26 and 28 in a pool of blood
South Africa
Support for total ban on alcohol use for drivers
Support for total ban on alcohol use for drivers
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Transport has thrown its support behind Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy’s call to ban any level of alcohol consumption for drivers.
Earlier this week, Creecy released the festive season road statistics and called for zero tolerance for drinking and driving.
It is currently a criminal offense...

World
Venezuela: Maduro’s enforcer Cabello still central to power
The ousting of Venezuela’s president raised hopes of change — but the politician now controlling the streets shows how little has really shifted.

World
Man swims in flooded Sydney golf course after heavy rain
Heavy rain did not dampen a man’s spirits as he decided to take a dive into a flooded Sydney golf course.

World
I want to show the world what Africa is – YouTube star brings joy and tears on tour
“I love the love in Africa. The energy here is crazy,” he says on his maiden tour of the continent.

World
A deadly fire swept through a nightclub in just 90 seconds. I got out
Twenty-two years before the Swiss ski resort fire, Gina escaped a near-identical disaster. Would you know what to do if it happened to you?

Africa
What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda
Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

Africa
Ugandan leader to extend 40-year rule after being declared winner of contested poll
President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.

Africa
Museveni in commanding lead ahead of election announcement
President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

Africa
Nigerian imam honoured for saving Christian lives dies aged 90
Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.

Business
Another warning for WhatsApp users in South Africa
With WhatsApp extensively used across South Africa, users are urged to exercise caution when dealing with sensitive information.

Business
What tariffs has Trump announced and why?
Trump’s volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.

Business
Big changes coming for major diesel users in South Africa
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is set to roll out major changes for South Africa’s largest diesel users.
Business

Politics
ActionSA will not suspend Khumalo over assault allegations: Beaumont
ActionSA claims that the same suspect laid a false charge of assault against Khumalo

Politics
Mbeki calls on MKLWV to assist ANC in national security management.
Mbeki reminds veterans of their role in liberating South Africa .

Politics
ANC priority is to improve service delivery in local govt: Mbalula
Mbalula says ANC’s January 8th Statement focused on addressing problems of failing municipalities.

Politics
Mbeki urges MK Veterans’ to advise ANC on counter-revolutionaries
He was speaking at the Veterans’ inaugural conference in Bloemfontein.

Sport
Champions Great Britain win opening SailGP round
Title holders Great Britain take victory in the opening round of this year’s SailGB championship in Australia.

Sport
Shaheed scores incredible touchdown on first play of the game
Watch the moment Seattle Seahawks kick-off returner Rashid Shaheed scores a 95-yard touchdown moments into their NFL play-off divisional round win over the San Francisco 49ers.

Sport
Sabalenka beats wildcard in front of Federer & Laver
Aryna Sabalenka overcomes the “pressure” of being watched by tennis legends Roger Federer and Rod Laver to start her Australian Open campaign with a straight-set victory.

Sport
Donegal to ‘knuckle down’ for National League opener
Donegal midfielder Hugh McFadden says there is “no better place” to start their National League Division One campaign than at Croke Park to face Dublin.
Education
One Year Later, What Kind of Country Have We Become?
The United States is broken, but not in every way.
Education
Virginia’s New Governor Moves Swiftly to Overhaul State University Boards
Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, appointed new board members at three state schools, hours after she was sworn in as Virginia’s first female governor.
Education
A.I. Is Coming to Class. These Professors Want to Ease Your Worries.
Even as some instructors remain fervently opposed to chatbots, other writing and English professors are trying to improve them.
Education
Deported Student Hopes to Return After U.S. Acknowledges Error
A federal prosecutor apologized this week, saying an ICE officer made a “mistake” in deporting Any Lucia López Belloza, a college freshman in Massachusetts, to Honduras.

Lifestyle
COSATU supports call to ban drinking and driving in SA
COSATU has voiced strong support for Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s call to amend legislation governing drunken driving.

Lifestyle
Dam GOOD news: No need for water restrictions in Cape Town
There is ‘no immediate concern’ and no need for water restrictions in Cape Town this summer, confirms city official …

Lifestyle
Reeva’s mom makes progress amid devastating diagnosis
The mother of Reeva Steenkamp – who was murdered by Oscar Pistorius – has shown positive progress after a devastating diagnosis last year.

Lifestyle
‘Joost’s mini-me’: Jordan van der Westhuizen celebrates birthday
The son of the late Springbok Joost van der Westhuizen is turning heads due to his likeness of his rugby hero father…

Entertainment
Vice-Admiral Lobese facing questions over Iran’s naval drill participation — report
Minister Angie Motshekga established a board of inquiry to investigate Iran’s participation in a naval drill in South African waters.

Entertainment
Sundowns defender Modiba targets Pirates’ top spot
“So it’s just for us to make sure that we fight hard to go back where we belong,” Modiba said.

Entertainment
EPCR wrap: Stormers progress in Champions Cup, Bulls face nervy wait
The Stormers are the only team to have progressed to the next round of the EPCR so far, with the Bulls waiting for confirmation.

Entertainment
Liverpool draw ‘feels like defeat’, says Wirtz
Wirtz, who has hit form after a slow start to his Anfield career, said the result was frustrating.

Science/Tech
South African flight school under fire from US Department of Justice
The US Justice Department has accused a South African flight school of masquerading as a civilian flight-training academy while providing Chinese air and naval forces with US and NATO military tech.

Science/Tech
6 Best Juicers (2026): Fast Juicers and Slow Juicers
Stay hydrated with tried-and-tested juicers for refreshing daytime beverages and eye-brightening evening drinks.

Science/Tech
Personal Comfort’s the Rejuvenate Review: Have It Your Way
Memory foam layers, 45 firmness levels, and a library of specialty size options set this adjustable mattress apart.

Science/Tech
Weight-loss drugs do nothing to address the troubled relationships we have with our bodies | Susie Orbach
The food, beauty and pharmaceutical industries poison our self-image. GLP-1 drugs will only make them richer – and strengthen the hold they have over us
Fifty years ago, I started thinking about the demand for women to look a certain way and the rebellions against the narrow ways in which we were supposed to display (and not display) our bodies. For a while, there was a conversation about the...

Motoring
Fewer deaths on South Africa’s roads
The recently concluded festive season was South Africa’s least deadly in years.

Motoring
Vacuum cleaner company unveils new supercar
A Chinese vacuum cleaner company unveiled its very own supercar at CES 2026.

Motoring
Warning for parents on South Africa’s roads
With back-to-school in full swing, parents have been told to ensure safe commutes.

Motoring
New Chinese car brand launching in South Africa very soon
Chery is gearing up to launch a new car brand in South Africa.
Health
3 Policy Moves Likely to Change Health Care for Older People
Two regulatory rollbacks, along with a new A.I. experiment in Medicare, raise some worrisome questions.
Health
No Link Between Acetaminophen in Pregnancy and Autism, a New Study Finds
The review looked at more than three dozen studies and found no evidence that acetaminophen increased the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.

Health
Lacking willpower this January? Here’s how to reframe your mind
Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What’s Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower.
Health
For Men, How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?
Federal officials working on the new dietary guidelines had considered limiting men to one drink daily. The final advice was only that everyone should drink less.