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Allen too good for Williams in Masters last-16 tie
Northern Ireland’s Mark Allen wins five frames in a row as he comes from behind to defeat Wales’ Mark Williams on day two of the 2026 Masters.
MONDAY, 12 JANUARY 2026, 19:20

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Northern Ireland’s Mark Allen wins five frames in a row as he comes from behind to defeat Wales’ Mark Williams on day two of the 2026 Masters.
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Iran has three warships waiting in False Bay, but they will not join South Africa, China, Russia and the UAE in the naval exercise Will for Peace.

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BBC Verify has been examining disturbing footage from a mortuary in Tehran, showing scores of bodies. These images could hold clues about what’s happening inside Iran.

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Three former heads of the central bank say the probe seeks to undermine the Fed’s independence and “has no place” in the US.
South Africa
Significant strides made in matric performance despite challenges
In a comprehensive progress report, the Director-General of the Department of Basic Education, Hubert Mathanzima Mweli, has revealed significant developments in South Africa’s education landscape, highlighting both achievements and ongoing challenges facing the nation’s school system.“The National Development Plan...

South Africa
2025 National Senior Certificate Matric Results announcement…
South Africa
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South Africa
After creating the impression of backing down publicly, Eskom is quietly pressing ahead with damaging legal action against power trading licences, writes Chris Yelland.
World
Uganda’s opposition leader told AFP on Monday that he would call for protests if President Yoweri Museveni rigs this week’s election and said he would welcome an intervention by the United States.

World
Granting asylum to a citizen of a fellow EU member goes against the spirit of EU standards.
World
Pope Leo received Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado at the Vatican on Monday, the Holy See said.

World
Bathers found the body parts in Puerto López, a town which has been wracked by gang violence.

Africa
Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.

Africa
Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

Africa
Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon’s first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

Business
South Africa’s matric pass rate has reached a record level of 88%, less than one percentage point higher than 2024.
Business

Business
Magnus Heystek says that South Africa is a phenomenal country in many respects, but those staying should make the right choices and protect their wealth.

Business
South Africa’s economic outlook for 2026 is showing signs of gradual improvement.

Politics
Makhubele was removed as Chief Whip with immediate effect.

Politics
This has been confirmed by the Commission in a statement this Monday afternoon.
Politics
Disgraced former Eskom CEO and corruption-accused Brian Molefe is the new treasurer-general of the MK Party, the party announced in a statement on Monday afternoon.

Politics
The UAE is also a major investor in the South African economy across various sectors.

Sport
“Inspirational” injured defender Conor Bradley should still travel with Northern Ireland for March’s World Cup play-off, believes Stephen Craigan.

Sport
Orlando Pirates will be tested next month when they face rivals Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs in a space of a week.

Sport
Puso Dithejane is a wanted man but he’s keeping his options open.

Sport
Sunrisers Leeds retain England men’s multi-format players Harry Brook and Brydon Carse for the 2026 edition of The Hundred with Daniel Vettori the franchise’s new head coach.
Education
[Capital FM] Kisii — The first day of grade ten admissions for students transitioning to senior secondary schools saw low turnout in many schools across Kisii and Nyamira counties, a departure from previous years when schools would be crowded with parents and learners.
Education
[Nile Post] In 2025, reports that Namutumba District faces high teacher absenteeism and alleged recruitment of “incompetent teachers”.
Education
[Nile Post] With just days to the highly anticipated general presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for Thursday, 15th January 2026; political analyst Joseph Pintyek Ochieno has cautioned that the outcome of the presidential race remains deeply uncertain, likening the contest to sitting for an examination whose results cannot be predicted until the very end.
Education
[Namibian] Education minister Sanet Steenkamp says preparations for the release of 2025’s exam results and the 2026 academic year are proceeding according to plan.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Planning a trip? Take a look at all the South Africa banks and branches that you can obtain or renew your passport in 2026.

Lifestyle
New year, fit me? From Virgin Active to Planet Fitness, here’s a look at what a gym contract will cost you in 2026.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube confirmed the 2025 National Senior Certificate exam pass rate on Monday evening.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
Siza Gule and Menzi Bongwe both got nine distinctions in their matric exams and are looking to excel at the top university in the US

Entertainment
Although we do not hear about it all the time, the Competition Commission is working on making school uniform and stationary prices more affordable.

Science/Tech
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announced the results during a briefing on Monday, 12 January 2026.
Science/Tech
A major new review by the Cochrane collaboration — an independent network of researchers — evaluated 73 randomized controlled trials involving about 5,000 people with depression and found that exercise matched the effectiveness of both pharmacological treatments and psychological therapies. The biological mechanisms overlap considerably with antidepressants. “Exercise can help improve...

Science/Tech
The social media platform has said there was “no breach of its systems” but questions remain.
Science/Tech
Apple has struck a multi-year partnership with Google to power a more capable version of Siri using Gemini AI models, ending months of speculation about which company would help the iPhone maker catch up in the generative AI race. In a statement, Apple said it had determined after “careful evaluation” that “Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models.”...

Motoring
Toyota has several new products lined up for 2026, including a new SUV and the highly anticipated next-generation Hilux.
Motoring

Motoring
Legacy brands remain popular in South Africa despite a slew of new competitors.

Motoring
The Department of Transport is looking to increase South Africa’s driver’s licence renewal fees to make up for a loss of revenue.
Health
In a reversal, the agency plans to calculate only the cost to industry when setting pollution limits, and not the monetary value of saving human lives, documents show.
Health
A study of more than 5,000 pages of agency documents on mifepristone over 12 years found that agency leaders almost always followed the evidence-based recommendations of scientists.

Health
Ekam Dhaliwal discusses his experience following brain tumour surgery.
Health
An outbreak of diphtheria inspired a celebrated sled dog relay of nearly 700 miles to deliver lifesaving serum to the remote town of Nome.