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THURSDAY, 29 JANUARY 2026, 12:30

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UK’s Starmer signals China reset in talks with Xi, eyes economic wins

Today at 12:27 PM, via Daily Maverick

BEIJING, Jan 29 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday that he wanted to build a “sophisticated relationship” with Beijing to bolster security and the economy, signalling a reset after years of strained ties.

South Africa

President Ramaphosa acts on SAPS and Ekurhuleni officials named in Madlanga interim report

Today at 11:46 AM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa acts on SAPS and Ekurhuleni officials named in Madlanga interim report

At least 14 high-ranking South African Police Service (SAPS) and Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) officials have been referred for investigation after being identified as possible wrongdoers by the Madlanga Commission.

This according to a statement released by the Presidency on the...

South Africa

Team working around the clock to mitigate risk at Senteeko Dam

Today at 11:40 AM, via SAnews

Team working around the clock to mitigate risk at Senteeko Dam

A multi-disciplinary team of government officials is working around the clock at the Senteeko Dam, near Barberton, to reduce the potential impact should the structure fail.

This follows heavy rains that led to the dam’s safety being compromised.

The dam, registered as My Own Dam and located within the Mbombela Local...

Sport

Hewett into singles semis but loses in doubles

Today at 11:35 AM, via BBC News

Alfie Hewett continues his Australian Open singles title defence by beating Gordon Reid – before the British pair lose their doubles semi-final.

Education

School suspension in England only to be for pupils’ most serious misbehaviour

Today at 10:00 AM, via The Guardian

Policy intended to keep more children sanctioned for non-violent bad behaviour in school in ‘internal exclusion’ units

Suspending pupils from school will be reserved for the most serious cases of bad behaviour including violence, according to the latest government guidance to be issued to schools in England.

The Department for Education (DfE) is to announce a consultation on behaviour policy to...

Lifestyle

Why leaving your dog in a car can be deadly

Today at 11:03 AM, via The South African

Leaving your dog in a car carries serious, life-threatening consequences. Find out what you can do to protect these pooches.

Science/Tech

Capitec fraud warning

Today at 12:02 PM, via MyBroadband

Capitec says it has seen an uptick in deposit scams targeting South African consumers.

Science/Tech

FBI Seizes RAMP Cybercrime Forum Used By Ransomware Gangs

Today at 12:00 PM, via Slashdot

joshuark shares a report from BleepingComputer: The FBI has seized the notorious RAMP cybercrime forum, a platform used to advertise a wide range of malware and hacking services, and one of the few remaining forums that openly allowed the promotion of ransomware operations. Both the forum’s Tor site and its clearnet domain, ramp4u[.]io, now display a seizure notice stating, “The Federal Bureau...

Science/Tech

Volvo ES90 South Africa Launch: Pricing, Specs & Core, Plus, Ultra Trims

Today at 11:41 AM, via Tech Financials

The Volvo ES90, an electric luxury sedan, arrives in Q1 2026 with Core, Plus, and Ultra specifications, expanding Volvo’s local EV lineup to six models. The wait is nearly over. Volvo’s latest creation, already celebrated globally for its contemporary design and cutting-edge electric powertrains, will debut in South Africa in Q1 2026. The meticulously crafted […]