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Audio allegedly links Mchunu to false testimony coercion
An audio recording allegedly captures suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu coercing a witness, known as Witness E, to submit a false statement to the Madlanga commission.
TUESDAY, 27 JANUARY 2026, 11:46

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An audio recording allegedly captures suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu coercing a witness, known as Witness E, to submit a false statement to the Madlanga commission.

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South Africa has seemingly avoided major US backlash over Iran’s naval exercise participation largely due to Washington’s shifting focus elsewhere, highlighting that the country is relying more on luck than effective diplomacy.

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Mamelodi Sundowns is taking legal action against some supporters following disruptive behaviour after their 2-2 draw with Al-Hilal in the CAF Champions League.

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South Africans are gutted after the J-Bay Open cancelled its 2026 tour spot. Fans must wait for a 2027 comeback at the iconic point break.

South Africa
Authorities have advised residents to take precautionary measures.

South Africa
R372 million has been set aside for the Defence Force Day parade.
South Africa
Agreement to strengthen pharmacy education quality
The Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) have formally entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to strengthen cooperation, coordination and collaboration in the quality assurance, accreditation and promotion of pharmacy education and training in South Africa.
The agreement recognises...
South Africa
SANDF conducts Project OWETHU outreach in Limpopo
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF), through the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS), is conducting Project OWETHU, a humanitarian community outreach programme in Limpopo.
In a statement on Monday, the department explained that Project OWETHU is a Department of Defence supported initiative aimed at providing...

World
Airports in Thailand and Nepal have begun screening passengers from West Bengal.

World
Firefighters in Victoria are battling at least six major fires amid a record-breaking heatwave.

World
The 80-year-old is accused of crimes of humanity over his bloody war on drugs that left thousands killed.
World
Journalists at the Persian-language TV station Iran International in London have been working flat out, vowing to “show the truth” about the protests in Iran, despite threats against them and their families.

Africa
Prosecutors say Paul Mackenzie lured the latest victims to their deaths by writing notes from his prison cell.

Africa
An investigation found that some of the 16 detained last year planned to unseat President Bola Tinubu.

Africa
The UN mission says it is gravely concerned by “inflammatory rhetoric calling for violence against civilians”.

Africa
Barbara Kyagulanyi said she was assaulted when she refused to reveal her husband’s whereabouts.

Business
Families should have parental leave access and single parents should have more help, a report says.

Business
South Africa is enjoying a strong market rally, but there are economic realities and major risks that can’t be ignored.
Business

Business
FutureRent, South Africa’s pioneering vehicle subscription company, today announces the launch of its mobile app for Android and iOS, becoming the first vehicle subscription brand in the country to deliver a fully integrated, app-first driving experience.

Politics
Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee commences with its public participation process.

Politics
The Madlanga Commission is investigating allegations of criminality into justice system.

Politics
The Ad Hoc Committee is probing North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi’s alleged misconduct

Politics
The state is alleged to have suffered losses through Umzinyathi Municipality’s irregular tenders.

Sport
BBC Scotland looks at the national team’s warm-up schedule, Steve Clarke’s injury concerns, and what sort of shape his side’s opponents are in.

Sport
Premier Soccer League champions Mamelodi Sundowns have spoken out after fan unrest, Pitso Mosimane chants, and a heated Loftus Versfeld exit.

Sport
Luka Doncic keeps up his scoring streak with 46 points against the Chicago Bulls to become the quickest Los Angeles Lakers player to reach 2,000 NBA points.

Sport
Both Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns are in action midweek in the Betway Premiership. Which team will be on top of the log?
Education
Jennifer Mnookin forged compromises with protesters and politicians at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Now, she faces her biggest test.
Education
[Daily Maverick] The record matric pass rate does not hide the shortcomings of the education system, but at least we are following the correct path.
Education
[Daily Maverick] Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Mimmy Gondwe is appealing to parents not to fall for bogus colleges that prey on desperate students seeking tertiary education after failing to find a space at public institutions of higher learning.

Education
Mark Billings hopes to inspire his pupils, and even beat Giant in a new challenge on the BBC show.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
EFF leader Julius Malema has issued a strong-worded response to Elon Musk, who criticised the performance of ‘Kill The Boer’ in viral videos.

Lifestyle
Patrice Motsepe, South Africa’s first black billionaire appears to be heir apparent to a highly sought-after presidential role. But it’s not the ANC …

Entertainment
Tensions flared after the final whistle, with supporters voicing their displeasure at the result by chanting the name of former head coach Pitso Mosimane.

Entertainment
It’s been more than eight years since the customer was injured after slipping on a hazardous spill in a store in Cape Town.

Entertainment
“You know the players who came to join us in Orlando Pirates, we don’t choose them like that,” said Ouaddou.

Entertainment
Mbeki claimed the same machinery used to produce the MK party’s results had not been dismantled.

Science/Tech
Operating 24/7, MDR ensures swift and effective action when an incident arises, minimising risk and maintaining business continuity, says Ross Anderson, Sophos BU executive at Duxbury Networking.

Science/Tech
Through PPO, BDO’s Finance Transformation Services PMO has created a reliable, consistent and transparent project management environment.

Science/Tech
The provincial education department dismisses allegations of financial mismanagement relating to its teaching devices tender.

Science/Tech
The warranty offering allows for further mitigation of cyber incident costs with financial assistance.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
You can get behind the wheel of the new Honda Amaze from just R254,900 in 2026, or with instalments starting at only R3,399 per month.

Motoring
South Africa’s largest motoring trade union claims that Chery’s acquisition of Nissan’s factory sets an example for other Chinese manufacturers to follow.
Health
Drawing on his love of fly-fishing, he developed a balloon catheter that removes blood clots from patients’ limbs in a minimally invasive way. It has saved millions of lives.
Health
The term, long considered a slur for those with intellectual disabilities, is seeing a resurgence on social media and across the political right.

Health
In a recent survey, 72% of prison officers say they are frequently stressed at work, 42% say they have been assaulted at least once. So what motivates them – and how do they cope?
Health
Dozens of doctors and therapists said chatbots had led their patients to psychosis, isolation and unhealthy habits.