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Why does Trump want Greenland and what could it mean for Nato and the EU?
The US president’s repeated demands to control Greenland could threaten the Nato military alliance.

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Eskom tackling new crisis worse than load-shedding
Eskom has begun tackling load reduction, launching a nationwide programme to eliminate it by 2027, though infrastructure failures, illegal connections, and weak municipal investment remain major obstacles.

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‘Modelled on a jellyfish’ – Osaka backs up ‘spectacular’ outfit with win
How Naomi Osaka’s jellyfish-inspired outfit stole the show in her hard-fought Australian Open first-round win over Antonia Ruzic.
South Africa
News24 | PODCAST | One year after Trump: The day HIV funding changed forever – and what came next
Exactly a year ago, on 20 January, Donald Trump was inaugurated as US president – and overnight, US policies on HIV funding for countries like South Africa changed. So, where are we a year later? How are countries funding their HIV work now, and how has international aid changed?

South Africa
Milnerton High School assault case postponed to March
The case follows a video last year showing learners allegedly assaulting a grade 10 pupil.

South Africa
City Power assures city’s stability amid outages in several suburbs
Residents report multi-day power outages disrupting daily life in several Joburg communities.

South Africa
LIVE: Lesufi briefs media on scholar transport accident
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi briefs the media on the tragic scholar transport incident.

World
Trump leaks world leaders’ messages. And, Indiana wins its first national title
President Trump explains why he wants to acquire Greenland in private messages with world leaders. And, Indiana caps off a perfect football season with a national championship win over Miami.

World
China’s birth rate fell to a record low last year despite attempts to boost it
Despite government efforts to boost fertility, China’s birth rate fell to a record low in 2025.

World
China demands Taliban protect its citizens after deadly Kabul blast
The Islamic State group says they were behind the blast in Kabul, but police say they are still investigating the cause.

World
Trump’s Board of Peace has several invited leaders trying to figure out how it’ll work
It’s unclear how many leaders have been asked to join the board, and the large number of invitations being sent out, including to countries that don’t get along, has raised questions about the board’s mandate and decision-making processes.

Africa
Nigerian homicide police investigate death of singer Destiny Boy at 22
Ogun state police say they have made one arrest as they look into the death of the Afrofuji artist.

Africa
Anthony Joshua’s driver appears in court after crash that killed two
The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members.

Africa
Bobi Wine tells the BBC from hiding he will not contest Uganda election results in court
The losing presidential candidate calls for “peaceful change”, saying Uganda’s judiciary is not independent.

Africa
Nigeria remembers master wood carver
Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.
Business
Business

Business
Netflix updates Warner Bros bid to all-cash offer
It is the latest skirmish in the bidding war over Warner Bros Discovery, which is also being pursued by Paramount Skydance.

Business
Iconic South African industry goes from best to one of the worst in the world
South Africa’s mining sector, once one of the strongest in the world, has steadily declined to become a global underperformer.

Politics
McBride accuses Mkhwanazi of trying to interfere with IPID probes
His utterances angered several Members of Parliament (MPs).

Politics
McBride withholds current employment details at Ad Hoc Committee
McBride’s remarks angered MPs, while he admitted submitting an outdated CV he couldn’t update.

Politics
Heated exchange ensues over Malema’s Ad Hoc Committee absence
The EFF says Julius Malema is consulting lawyers over a case involving AfriForum.

Politics
LIVE | Robert McBride appears before the Ad Hoc Committee
Former IPID Head Robert McBride is appearing before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Sport
Osaka steals show with ‘jellyfish’ walk-on outfit at Australian Open
Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka begins her campaign wearing a spectacular walk-on outfit.

Sport
‘There’s going to be anger’ – Tandy on WRU proposals
Wales head coach Steve Tandy refuses to be drawn on speculation surrounding the future of his former side Ospreys.

Sport
Sundowns first-team player signs new contract, agent confirms
Mamelodi Sundowns FC have reportedly taken a major decision on the future of one of their first-team left-backs.

Sport
Mako opens up on ‘tough’ move from Pirates to Chiefs
Diminutive defender Paseka Mako has opened up on his ‘tough’ move from Orlando Pirates to arch rivals Kaizer Chiefs.
Education
South Africa: Gauteng Government Provides Psychosocial Support After Learner Transport Tragedy
[SAnews.gov.za] Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona says they are providing psychosocial support to the schools and parents who lost loved ones in the accident that claimed the lives of 12 learners in the Vaal area on Monday morning.

Education
Teacher banned for inflating pupils’ grades
Sunjit Kang who was head of ICT at Stockton’s Grangefield Academy, is banned from teaching.

Education
SEND overspend could hit £136m – councillor
This predicted figure includes the £70m deficit from the 2025-26 budget period.

Education
‘Just not monetizable’: humanities programs face existential crisis at US universities
Fears over the future of humanities spread amid layoffs and restructurings at scores of public and private universities
Last month, students at Montclair State University in New Jersey held a mock funeral outside the university’s college of humanities and social sciences building. Carrying bouquets of flowers, they stood by a tombstone inscribed with the names of the school’s 15...

Lifestyle
‘Not yet’: Amor Vittone on marrying new partner
Amor Vittone has hinted that she may be a bride again after going public with her new partner, restauranteur Marius van Biljon…
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Remax property ad outrage: Can landlords favour a certain race?
Remax real estate has come under fire after a leaked conversation between an agent and a prospective tenant…

Entertainment
How business class upgrades really work at airline
A ton of social media hacks to score airline business class upgrades can’t be wrong? Or can they?

Entertainment
Five reasons to tune in to brand-new season of ‘Een Keer om die Son’ [WATCH]
Here are five reasons to get excited about the second season of the kykNET drama ‘Een Keer om die Son’.

Entertainment
Treasury asks for comment on Bill that aims to prevent financial crimes
The new bill for preventing money laundering and terrorism financing follows on the Financial Action Task Force taking South Africa off the greylist recently

Entertainment
WATCH: ‘I’m bringing her to the reunion!’ — Chrystall Kay spills on buying a voodoo doll named Lisa in Rio
‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Rio’ star Chrystall Kay addresses the voodoo doll rumours first-hand.
Science/Tech
Energy Costs Will Decide Which Countries Win the AI Race, Microsoft’s Nadella Says
Energy costs will be key to deciding which country wins the AI race, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said. CNBC: As countries race to build AI infrastructure to capitalize on the technology’s promise of huge efficiency gains, Nadella told the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Tuesday that “GDP growth in any place will be directly correlated” to the cost of energy in using AI. He pointed to a new...

Science/Tech
Important ruling for motorists caught driving too fast in South Africa
The Western Cape High Court has delivered a precedent-setting ruling about motorists caught speeding in South Africa.
Science/Tech
Amazon CEO Jassy Says Tariffs Have Started To ‘Creep’ Into Prices
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are starting to be reflected in the price of some items, as sellers weigh how to absorb the shock of the added costs. From a report: Amazon and many of its third-party merchants pre-purchased inventory to try to get ahead of the tariffs and keep prices low for customers, but most of that supply ran out last fall, Jassy said in...

Science/Tech
OPPO Reno15 Series Launches In South Africa
PPO is launching the Reno15 Series in South Africa this month, bringing refined design and next-gen imaging to a range built for everyday creativity. The latest Reno line-up continues OPPO’s momentum in the local market, with innovation, design, and camera performance at its core, supporting how users live, work, and create every day. Building on […]

Motoring
Hyundai responds to concerns about Grand i10 safety in South Africa
Hyundai has reaffirmed its commitment to safety in South Africa, following the AA’s report on the Grand i10’s crash test.

Motoring
South Africa’s car industry has lost its crown
South Africa is no longer the biggest car producer in Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
New Suzuki SUV coming to South Africa
Suzuki’s new flagship SUV is en route to South Africa.

Health
Gastric sleeve surgery was ‘life-changing’
Steph Hoy dropped from 25 stone to eight stone after surgery.
Health
Will ‘Psychiatry’s Bible’ Add a Postpartum Psychosis Diagnosis?
Leaders of the D.S.M., the world’s most influential psychiatric manual, have been split for more than five years over whether to recognize postpartum psychosis as a distinct disorder.

Health
Why ‘Blue Monday’ isn’t real
How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.

Health
NHS trust used charity funds for ‘leaving event’
Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.