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The real cost of high food prices in South Africa
The scenario is grim for the man on the street right now, and has been for far too long.
FRIDAY, 23 JANUARY 2026, 10:11

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The scenario is grim for the man on the street right now, and has been for far too long.

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Kopo’s philosophy gains traction among players.

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Mr Price is charging ahead with its acquisition of German retailer NKD Group amid shareholder backlash.

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Mkhwanazi denies conflict of interest in relationship with Matlala

South Africa
Parents have expressed frustration and anger over the closure of Lenasia Model Primary School

South Africa
Firefighters are still battling the blaze that ignited almost a week ago in mountains above town.

South Africa
Limpopo police divers confirm the recovery of two bodies of persons who drowned in Limpopo floods

South Africa
A candlelight ceremony was held in honour of learners who died in Vaal crash on Thursday.

World
TikTok has finalised a deal to allow its American business to continue, by creating a new US entity separate from its global operations. The BBC’s Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari breaks down what this could mean.

World
Venezuela’s legislature advanced a bill on Thursday to loosen state control over the country’s vast oil sector, the first major overhaul since parts of the industry were nationalized in 2007.

World
Some 160 people are believed to be missing after attackers raided three churches in a Nigerian village on Sunday.

World
Olivia Rodrigo, Arctic Monkeys and Pulp are among the artists who recorded new songs for War Child.

Africa
The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

Africa
The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.

Africa
Regional powers Ecowas had previously warned junta head Horta N’Tam against such a long wait for elections.

Africa
Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.

Business
The South African rand has blasted through the R16.30 per dollar roadblock it hit in the past week of trade, and is marching towards its fairer value of R16/$.

Business
Mr Price is making progress on its deal to buy European retailer NKD amid widespread shareholder disapproval.

Business
The Ollerod will close its kitchen from March, blaming rising costs for food, staff and utilities.

Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 23 January 2026.

Politics
EFF leader Julius Malema is appearing before the East London Magistrate’s Court.

Politics
Malema’s pre-sentencing proceedings starts following his conviction of discharging a firearm.

Politics
Mkhwanazi agreed the payments were inappropriate and says he regrets receiving the money.

Politics
Malema was conviction for discharging a firearm during the EFF’s fifth anniversary celebrations.

Sport
Former Donegal star Brendan Devenney takes a look ahead to the 2026 National Football League

Sport
British top seeds Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool suffer a shock second-round loss to wildcards James McCabe and Li Tu in the Australian Open men’s doubles.

Sport
Orlando Pirates have offloaded a total of eight players to date during the ongoing transfer window – and they may not be done.

Sport
Britain’s Paddy Pimblett says he expects to finish Justin Gaethje early in their interim UFC lightweight title, while his opponent described him as “overconfident”.
Education
[Health-e] Several government schools in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria, have become breeding grounds for health hazards, due to delayed waste collection and illegal dumping. During a recent visit to Soshanguve Block R, Health-e News saw waste dumped at three separate schools.
Education
[Capital FM] Mwea — Central Region Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha has issued a tough warning to parents, criminals, and law enforcement officers as the government steps up efforts to protect lives, enforce the law, and secure the future of children across the region.

Education
Millions of graduates are trapped by ballooning debts, as their repayments are dwarfed by the interest added
Helen Lambert borrowed £57,000 to go to university and began repaying her student loan in 2021 after starting work as an NHS nurse.
Since then she has repaid more than £5,000, typically having about £145 a month taken from her pay packet. But everything she hands over is dwarfed by the...
Education
Documents unsealed by a federal judge on Thursday include dossiers that investigators prepared on pro-Palestinian student activists before they were targeted for deportation.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
A US digital nomad has responded to Cape Town residents who have complained about how overseas visitors have impacted their lives…

Lifestyle
Construction has ramped up at Cape Town’s Muizenberg beachfront, according to the City of Cape Town. Following a break over the festive season, builders have returned to resume upgrading the beachfront. This upgrade will see several improvements for the benefit of locals and visitors alike. MUIZENBERG BEACHFRONT UPGRADE MOVES INTO ‘SIXTH GEAR’ The project, underway […]

Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi, estranged wife of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, expressed her excitement for the year ahead as she turned 36.

Entertainment
The country’s digital infrastructure and telecommunications industry could ignite the catalytic growth.

Entertainment
Casemiro said in a club statement that he would “carry Manchester United with me throughout my entire life”.

Entertainment
Released in January, the soulful project captures grief, surrender and spiritual rebirth through intimate storytelling.

Entertainment
Summit set to be hosted in either Johannesburg or Cape Town.

Science/Tech
Jabra delivers professional audio, video and device management for flexible, secure and productive hybrid work.

Science/Tech
Intel has warned it can’t meet AI data centre demand, forecasting weaker results and sending shares sharply lower.

Science/Tech
After many years of avoiding an e-tag due to the controversial e-toll system, one MyBroadband staff member wanted to get the device to bypass long queues at toll gates during the holiday. It was not to be.
Science/Tech
Ancient Slashdot reader erice shares the findings from a recent study showing that while AI helped researchers publish more often and boosted their careers, the resulting papers were, on average, less useful. “You have this conflict between individual incentives and science as a whole,” says James Evans, a sociologist at the University of Chicago who led the study. From a recent IEEE Spectrum...

Motoring
The Honda FIT is the ultimate urban hatchback for South Africans looking to upgrade their travel experience.

Motoring
The National Consumer Commission has issued a safety recall for a Chinese car sold in South Africa.

Motoring
The Retail Motor Industry Organisation is encouraging 2025 matriculants to join South Africa’s automotive industry.

Motoring
Volvo has finally revealed the new EX60, a midsize electric SUV with a range of 810km.
Health
At two congressional hearings, lawmakers slammed executives of major companies, saying they were failing to rein in the cost of medical care for consumers.
Health
A planned U.S.-funded study of a hepatitis B vaccine drew widespread condemnation from researchers. Now the host country says it cannot proceed.
Health
The prohibition halts support for projects both inside and outside the N.I.H. President Biden had restored funding after an earlier ban by President Trump during his first term.
Health
Narcissism has become a catchall label for a range of frustrating behaviors. Here are some misconceptions about what it means.