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READER LETTER | Without physical liberation, rights are hollow
European colonisers used theology to justify racial segregation, presenting oppression as divinely sanctioned.
FRIDAY, 30 JANUARY 2026, 11:15

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European colonisers used theology to justify racial segregation, presenting oppression as divinely sanctioned.

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Leader of the VF+, Corné Mulder, says the party is attracting a more diverse voter base because he believes the majority of South Africans are conservative at heart.

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South Africa is experiencing its longest growth streak since 2018, supported by consumer spending, easing inflation, and early reform gains, though the recovery remains fragile.

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Legendary marathons in South Africa await! From the Comrades to the Big Five, discover the top races to add to your 2026 running calendar.
South Africa
Thabo Bester transferred to eBongweni Correctional Centre
Convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, has been transferred to the super maximum eBongweni Correctional Centre in Kokstad.
Bester was being held at the Kgoši Mampuru II Correctional Centre (C-Max) in Pretoria.
“It has to be emphasised that offender transfers are a routine practice, guided by established security risk...
South Africa
Centurion Home Affairs office relocated to Centurion Mall
The Department of Home Affairs will from today relocate its Centurion office to Centurion Mall, with the new office opening to the public on Monday.
The current Centurion office will close on Friday, 30 January 2026.
“During this brief closure period, mobile units will be stationed at the existing site to assist clients...
South Africa
Condolences after 11 die in Isipingo crash
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has conveyed its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the 11 passengers who lost their lives in a road crash in Isipingo, Durban.
At approximately 08:30 on Thursday morning, a Toyota minibus taxi and an interlink truck crashed on Wanda Cele Drive.
“The RTMC acknowledges the...
South Africa
Nkabinde Inquiry extension granted
President Cyril Ramaphosa has granted an extension for the completion date for the Nkabinde Inquiry.
The inquiry – formally known as the Enquiry into the Fitness to Hold Office of Advocate Andrew Chauke – was established in September last year to investigate and determine the fitness to hold office of Advocate Andrew Chauke, the Director of...
World
Iranian authorities have signalled that they are ready to defend their country as the United States continues to threaten a military attack, amid regional diplomatic efforts to avoid a new conflict.
World
Donald Trump’s “border czar” said that some federal agents could be withdrawn from Minneapolis, the US city that has become the flashpoint for the president’s immigration crackdown.

World
The lawsuit seeks $10bn (£7.25bn) in damages after tax information from Trump and his family was leaked to the media.

World
The unidentified man dressed as Batman addressed Santa Clara city officials to condemn the city’s position on cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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

Africa
Nearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique

Africa
No reason has been given but the decision follows a huge fall-out between South Africa and the US.

Africa
Passengers received a text message about the cancellation of flights, citing “unforeseen circumstances”.

Business
Laurium Capital’s Limpopo Africa Equity Fund is a long-only equity strategy designed to provide investors with focused exposure to listed African equity markets outside South Africa.

Business
Keir Starmer’s visit signals a UK–China trade reset but can British firms turn opportunities into real growth?

Business
A sharp rise in global oil prices has been offset by a rand rally, keeping South African motorists on track for a sizeable cut in petrol and diesel prices next week.

Business
While the South African Reserve Bank has not cut interest rates, FNB CEO Harry Kellan is optimistic about the nation’s prospects.

Politics
Former Minister Malusi Gigaba appears in court on corruption charges.

Politics
Sisi Khampepe will continue to chair the TRC Inquiry

Politics
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is continuing with hearings.

Politics
This week the commission heard from KZN police boss Anthony Gopaul, Witness E and Hawks head Lesetja

Sport
St Johnstone against Partick Thistle on Friday night – live on the BBC – will go some way to deciding the Scottish Championship title.

Sport
BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains how the Champions League knockout phase play-offs work and when the draw is taking place.

Sport
Armagh boss Kieran McGeeney is expecting Galway to visit the Athletic Grounds looking to “lay down a marker” in Saturday’s Division One clash between the 2024 All-Ireland finalists.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed their first departure of the January transfer window after they a sent a fringe goalkeeper out on loan.

Education
The countries that invest in youth now will be the ones that define global innovation in the coming years
Monica Geingos is founder of Leadership Lab Yetu and former first lady of Namibia
For the first time in our history, more than 70% of Africans are under the age of 30. This, along with entrenched inequalities, poverty, unemployment and socioeconomic fault lines, is reshaping how our...
Education
[The Conversation Africa] Students’ well-being in higher education has been a growing concern globally since the coronavirus pandemic, which disrupted learning and lives generally.
Education
An appellate court ruled that the firing of the former assistant principal of an elementary school in Mississippi in 2022 had been “arbitrary and capricious.”
Education
Harvard University has been trying to cut back how many A grades professors give. Now, 53 percent of grades are A’s, down from 60 percent.

Lifestyle
Superstars Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga are primed to make history on Sunday in Los Angeles at the 68th Grammy Awards.

Lifestyle
Moral of the story?

Lifestyle
Social media scams are spiking, leaving several residents of Carletonville out of pocket. Police urges caution against these schemes.

Lifestyle
The dramatic weight loss is a stark contrast to the fuller-figured Kelly Osbourne who grew up in the public eye.

Entertainment
The Bulls have made sweeping changes for their return derby vs the Lions, changing four in the backline and bringing two Springboks into the forward pack.

Entertainment
Several current F1 drivers including seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton have called for the sport to return to South Africa.

Entertainment
Bester escaped from the G4S-run Mangaung Correctional Centre in Bloemfontein in May 2022.

Entertainment
Comeback King bids for his first win in the big race.

Science/Tech
The partnership aims to use the scale of the SABC Plus platform to expand the reach of Microsoft’s AI training programmes.

Science/Tech
A franchisee alleges the failed rollout triggered major supply chain disruptions, resulting in empty shelves, lost customers and millions of rand in damages.

Science/Tech
Today’s most dangerous phishing e-mails look legit, pass authentication checks and arrive from trusted accounts.

Science/Tech
Frogfoot has expanded its footprint in KwaZulu-Natal through the acquisition of fibre assets from Mitsol.
Motoring

Motoring
The Supreme Court of Appeal has set aside an attempt to raise levies on fuel and products sold at service stations in South Africa.

Motoring
The global launch of China’s newest SUV offering will take place in Cape Town this week.

Motoring
Hijackers in South Africa are using a variety of tactics to steal cars.

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.
Health
A new study suggests that those with long-lived families probably have the best prospects of making it to a very old age.