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Mateta ‘not in right place’ to play against Forest
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is “not in the right place” to play against Nottingham Forest as he continues to be linked with a move away, says Oliver Glasner.
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Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is “not in the right place” to play against Nottingham Forest as he continues to be linked with a move away, says Oliver Glasner.

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Manchester United’s interim head coach Michael Carrick is not ruling out the possibility of the club doing business on transfer deadline day

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Retro-designed vehicles tap into nostalgia, emotion, and classic proportions while still delivering the performance you’d expect from a modern car, along with five-star safety and cutting-edge technology.

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A Newcastle dealership has listed a 2010 Volkswagen Citi Golf 1.8i R with just 55km on the clock for nearly R1m, banking on its rarity and pristine condition to attract collectors.
South Africa
President Ramaphosa welcomes FIFA World Cup Trophy to South Africa
By Dikeledi Molobela
A sense of pride, joy and quiet awe filled the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre at the Union Buildings on Friday, as President Cyril Ramaphosa officially welcomed the FIFA World Cup Original Trophy to South Africa, marking a historic and emotional moment in the country’s football journey.
Bathed in...
South Africa
Meeting assesses impact of Zuikerbosch water plant explosion on supply systems
Government has acknowledged the significant hardship and disruption experienced by households, businesses and communities across Gauteng, following the explosion of a motor connected to one of the pumps at the Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant.
The explosion on Tuesday, 27 January 2027, had a ripple...
South Africa
Fight for rule of law is ‘worth having’ – Batohi bows out of NPA
“The rule of law is not dead”. With that message of defiant hope, Advocate Shamila Batohi took her final bow as National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) at the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) on Friday.
Batohi retires from the NPA after seven years at the helm of the prosecutorial body.
“Despite...

South Africa
DIRCO says Ariel Seidman is required to leave South Africa within 72 hours.

World
Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.

World
The UN said “credible sources” had counted more than 400 strikes in the same period.

World
The deal will see the gradual integration of Kurdish forces and administration into the Syrian state.
World
King Charles has warned that the world is “rapidly going backwards” in curbing climate change and biodiversity loss.

Africa
Ariel Siedman has been given 72 hours to leave South Africa, the foreign affairs ministry says.

Africa
The multiparty system had been “promoting division among citizens”, the country’s interior minister said.

Africa
Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Africa
The government plans to add 1 000MW of solar power to the national grid by 2027, with projects spread across the country

Business
Two schools in Cape Town have partnered with Woolworths Foods at its tuckshops, operated only by Woolworths staff.

Business
South Africa declared the top diplomat at Israel’s embassy persona non grata on Friday and ordered him out within 72 hours, prompting retaliation in kind.

Business
The increase was fuelled by the prices of food, leisure, motoring and household services, Jersey Statistics says.

Business
The Leicester-based family firm of 73 years said it has been hit by “prices going up, but demand going down”.

Politics
The final report will be made public and is expected to contain elements from the interim report.

Politics
Julius Malema, EFF president, is delivering the opening address at the party’s plenum.

Politics
Malusi Gigaba is facing charges of corruption linked to Transnet

Politics
Case postponed to February 3 after witness’s lawyer says late documents could prejudice his client.

Sport
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially received the FIFA World Cup trophy at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

Sport
Underdog Ellie Bouttell says she would not be surprised if she is “booed” by fans in Saturday’s fight against Francesca Hennessy as both women make weight.

Sport
Lindsey Vonn faces a race against time to be fit for the Winter Olympics after being airlifted to hospital following a crash in her final downhill race before the Games.

Sport
Heart of Midlothian manager Derek McInnes says Celtic assistant coach Mark Fotheringham called him to apologise for his behaviour at Tynecastle last weekend.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] Students, including first-time applicants and continuing students, who were rejected by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for funding, have until 31 January to appeal the decision.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Education continues to receive the largest share of government spending among ministries, but critical funding gaps remain, particularly in school capitation and scholarships, Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo has told Members of Parliament.
Education
[Premium Times] The event marked the formal admission of fresh students to the Classes of 2028, 2029, and 2030, as well as the official commencement of the university’s Spring 2026 semester.
Education
After 22 wonderful years, I’ve decided to take the exciting and terrifying step of leaving in order to try to build something new.

Lifestyle
Newly discovered dinosaur tracks suggest that the animals survived far longer in Southern Africa than previously thought.

Lifestyle
Foreign investment is important, but there’s a limit.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi has hinted at her messy marriage split to Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, ahead of her new book and documentary…

Entertainment
The Bulls have made four backline changes, with captain Ruan Nortjé also set to miss out against the Lions at Ellis Park.

Entertainment
Although nearly six years old, the facelift has brought 2 700 new or improved components to the internally named W223 S-Class.

Entertainment
Key executive positions remain vacant at SA Tourism.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 31 January 2026.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: Amazon is in talks to invest up to $50 billion in OpenAI, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be a giant bet on the hot AI startup. The ChatGPT maker is seeking up to $100 billion in new capital from investors, a round that could value it at as much as $830 billion, The Wall Street Journal previously reported. Andy Jassy, Amazon’s...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: Microsoft’s PowerToys team is contemplating building a top menu bar for Windows 11, much like Linux, macOS, or older versions of Windows. The menu bar, or Command Palette Dock as Microsoft calls it, would be a new optional UI that provides quick access to tools, monitoring of system resources, and much more. Microsoft has provided concept images of what it’s...

Science/Tech
WIRED has been testing beard trimmers for six years. Our favorite is compact, reliable, ridiculously adjustable, and offers a five-year warranty.

Science/Tech
Every television deserves a row of speakers to call its own. These are our favorite soundbars from Samsung, Yamaha, Bose, and more.
Motoring

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.
Motoring

Motoring
The Honda Elevate is a compact SUV that offers incredible value, being priced from only R3,899 per month.
Health
Spurred by her past struggles with dissociative identity disorder, she has devoted her professional life to studying it.

Health
Maternity services at Lancaster Royal Infirmary are rated “good”, but improvements must be made in A&E.

Health
Two Tractor Boys join a project that is tackling oral health and healthy diets among children.
Health
The new panel, which advises the government on research and service priorities for people with autism, includes many members who have argued that vaccines cause autism.