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TUESDAY, 13 JANUARY 2026, 11:37

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Trump’s surprising gift to South Africa

Today at 11:16 AM, via Daily Investor

The United States’ aggressive trade policies in 2025 proved to be an unexpected boon for South Africa and global trade patterns.

Top Stories

French farmers stage new Paris protest in bid to halt Mercosur deal

Today at 11:04 AM, via Daily Maverick

French farmers drove tractors into Paris on Tuesday for the second time in a week to protest against an EU-Mercosur trade deal they say threatens local agriculture by creating unfair competition with cheaper South American imports.

South Africa

Class of 2025 commended for increase in pass rate

Today at 09:39 AM, via SAnews

Class of 2025 commended for increase in pass rate

The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has welcomed the marginal increase in the pass rate achieved by the 2025 Grade 12 cohort, attributing the steady year-on-year improvement to the solid foundation laid by previous administrations. 

While the 88% is commendable, the committee highlighted the need for a concerted effort to...

South Africa

Eskom at its strongest in five years

Today at 09:31 AM, via SAnews

Eskom at its strongest in five years

Eskom has announced that it has entered the New Year with a “structurally stronger system” than it has in five years.

The power utility said this was the result of the implementation of the Generation Recovery Plan which commenced in April 2023.

Eskom comes into 2026 with an additional 4400 MW of capacity available than it did last year.

“The...

Africa

Mbeumo ‘sad’ over Cameroon Afcon exit

Saturday at 15:00 PM, via BBC News

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

Sport

NHL ‘pleased’ with test event for Winter Games

Today at 10:17 AM, via BBC News

The NHL will continue to monitor the situation regarding Winter Olympic hockey venue in Milan but says it is pleased with a test event held at the Santagiulia Arena.

Education

South Africa: Significant Strides Made in Matric Performance Despite Challenges

Today at 09:35 AM, via AllAfrica

[SAnews.gov.za] 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.

Science/Tech

Strengthen Enterprise Resilience with Cohesity’s Advanced AI-powered Data Security Platform

Today at 11:07 AM, via Tech Financials

Enterprise organisations face increasing data volumes, advanced cyber threats, and higher demands for availability and recovery. Leaders are questioning whether current data resilience strategies can ensure security, governance, and scalability without adding unnecessary operational risk or cost. A unified approach to data protection A significant change has transformed the enterprise data...

Motoring

Big win for South Africa’s car factories

Today at 09:07 AM, via TopAuto

South Africa’s car manufacturers are finally receiving government support to upgrade their facilities to build hybrid and electric vehicles.