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Dad-to-be Dlamini hopes new year brings him joy
Lerato Dlamini has overcome what he termed the deeply distressing period the former IBF Africa and Youth featherweight champion went through a day after welcoming 2026.
THURSDAY, 15 JANUARY 2026, 11:47

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Lerato Dlamini has overcome what he termed the deeply distressing period the former IBF Africa and Youth featherweight champion went through a day after welcoming 2026.

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After blazing a trail from the British amateur game to the NFL, Aden Durde is two wins from the Super Bowl and could become Britain’s first head coach.

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Many political analysts said the ANC is dying as it is not serving the people and is beset with incompetence and corruption.

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Five years ago, Graham Dickason’s then-wife – Lauren – murdered their three children in New Zealand.

South Africa
The road safety report released by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy.
South Africa
W Cape to ensure school placements for all children in 2026
MEC for Education in the Western Cape, David Maynier, says the province will continue working tirelessly to place all children who are still seeking school placements as the country begins the 2026 academic year.
“This is a challenging task, as hundreds of new applications are arriving each week,” he said on Wednesday,...

South Africa
Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.
South Africa
National Dialogue steering committee induction this weekend
The induction of the National Dialogue’s new steering committee will be held this weekend at the University of South Africa’s (Unisa) Muckleneuk’s main campus in Pretoria.
The National Dialogue was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa last year and is aimed at addressing challenges facing South Africa.
In December the...

World
Australia’s Great Ocean Road closed on Thursday after flash floods hit the state of Victoria.
World
US President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East has announced the launch of the second phase of a US-brokered plan to end Israel’s war against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

World
Singh’s case stands out as one of the only criminal convictions against a sitting opposition lawmaker.

World
Spanish prosecutors are studying allegations that Grammy-winning singer Julio Iglesias sexually assaulted two former employees at his residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.

Africa
The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.

Africa
The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.

Africa
Burkina Faso sack coach Brama Traore after their last-16 exit at Afcon 2025, while 10 high-ranking members of Mali’s football federation resign.

Africa
This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.
Business

Business
Johann Rupert-controlled Richemont has seen a double-digit rise in sales in the final months of 2025.
Business

Business
January is when leaders talk about vision. In reality, January is when standards either reset or quietly drop.
Politics
All eyes will be on Dumisani Khumalo when he comes before Parliament’s ad hoc committee, an appearance expected to test both his account of events and the committee’s appetite for accountability.

Politics
Phahlane is testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Phahlane was speaking at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee hearings in Cape Town.

Politics
Mbalula says that the ANC in the province is working hard to address the future of the GPU.

Sport
A rising Kaizer Chiefs star has been sent out on loan where he’ll link up with a player from rivals Orlando Pirates.

Sport
Dan Malesela says Flavio Da Silva is not the perfect player to lead Kaizer Chiefs upfront. He feels a new top striker is needed.

Sport
Skukuza Golf Club, situated within the Kruger Park, has been closed as heavy rainfall and flooding continue to affect the area.

Sport
This gameweek’s FPL team of the week is stacked with Liverpool and Manchester City attacking assets, with Antoine Semenyo picked after an explosive start to life at Etihad Stadium.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has encouraged learners across the country to approach the 2026 school year with renewed focus, discipline and a commitment to academic excellence.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has urged learners to take responsibility for their education and actively shape their future.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, on Wednesday undertook a back-to-school oversight visit to schools in Lethlabile, in the North West, as part of the Department of Basic Education’s Back to School programme.
Education
[Daily Maverick] The first five years of life lay the foundations for learning, behaviour and health. Yet the latest Thrive by Five Index reveals a deep and worrying truth: in 2024, only 42% of South African children were developmentally on track in early learning. More than half of our children are starting school already behind. In an already stretched education system under severe pressure,...

Lifestyle
Heading to South Africa? You can now use an AI-powered travel planner to help you plan your trip accordingly. Let’s meet Siyanda…

Lifestyle
TV presenter Nicole Hellinger-Bosman’s Franschhoek family guest farm tragically burned down in the wildfires last week…

Lifestyle
Fans react to Will Smith replacing YouTuber Salah Brooks sky diving equipment, which she says was worth around R164k. Take a look…
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Entertainment
While the police vehicle was hit by a bullet, no officers were harmed.

Entertainment
Coach John Dobson said he was thrilled with the player’s decision to stay in the Cape.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Parliament’s ad hoc committee requested Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo to appear after he said he had evidence of corruption.

Science/Tech
Through Axiz, Cohesity brings enterprise-grade cyber resilience solutions to organisations across South Africa.

Science/Tech
Banks applying 20th-century operating models to AI risk missing the scale of opportunity, iqbusiness warns.

Science/Tech
South Africa is facing one of its biggest agricultural crises in recent history, but you wouldn’t know it from government’s complete lack of urgency or attention to detail.

Science/Tech
The cryptocurrency market has been strong this past week, as some investors have been rotating their portfolios into digital currencies with clear use cases and high adoption rates. During this time, some of the digital currencies gaining popularity include Ondo and Monero. Early investors are now looking for tokens that show steady growth, strong security, […]

Motoring
The Department of Transport has received backlash over a proposal to hike driver’s licence renewal fees to generate additional revenue.

Motoring
Mercedes-Benz is falling behind BMW in the electric car race.

Motoring
South African motorists looking for affordable SUVs have a variety of options.
Motoring

Health
West Yorkshire Trading Standards says it receives a “high number of allergen complaints”.

Health
Lucy Buckle says she was told by NHS 111 to attend A&E and says the hospital was “very chaotic”.

Health
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust says online videos falsely show clinicians promoting weight loss patches.
Health
Hospital administrators and union officials appear to be digging in for an extended battle over staffing levels and pay.