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Doctors strike called off as union backs latest pay deal
Medics had been set to go on the first national walkout staged by NHS workers on Tuesday in a dispute over pay.
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Medics had been set to go on the first national walkout staged by NHS workers on Tuesday in a dispute over pay.

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ANC Women’s League president Sisisi Tolashe has declared 2026 as the year in which the league reclaims its throne as the bedrock of the movement, by lobbying for a woman to lead the ANC.

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BBC News Persian profiles the former crown prince who is once again seeking a role in shaping his country’s future.

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England head coach Brendon McCullum says there could be “someone better” to take on the role if he is not allowed to “steer the ship”.

South Africa
The women were reported missing on New Year’s Eve and were last seen in Evaton in the Vaal.

South Africa
Bozell is expected to arrive in South Africa later this month.
South Africa
Lamola once again condemns US military strikes on Venezuela
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has once again condemned the unilateral military strikes carried out by the United States against Venezuela, reaffirming the country’s commitment to multilateralism.
He also denounced the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his spouse, who are facing...
South Africa
Results of alleged 2025 matric exam cheats to be delayed
Some 40 National Senior Certificate (NSC) 2025 candidates, who were implicated in a breach of exam papers, will have to wait to hear their exam results as the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the National Investigative Task Team (NITT) investigating the breach continue their processes.
This according to DBE Minister...

World
Venezuela released a number of imprisoned high-profile opposition figures, activists and journalists, in what the government described as a gesture to “seek peace”.

World
Commissioned by NPR in December in partnership with Ipsos, the share of people who believe the U.S. is a moral leader dropped to 39% from 60% in a similar poll conducted in 2017.

World
President Trump wants U.S. oil companies to help revitalize Venezuela’s struggling oil industry. But with oil prices low and the political future uncertain, oil companies may be reluctant to gamble.

World
President Trump has said the U.S. may be “running” Venezuela for years, raising questions about the administration’s plans for the country and how long they might take.

Africa
The Royal Court found the funds were “more likely than not” proceeds from a corrupt scheme.

Africa
John Bennett, Isaac Fanin and guests look ahead to Mali v Senegal and Cameroon v Morocco.

Africa
Michel Nkuka Mboladinga stood motionless throughout DR Congo’s Afcon matches in tribute to Patrice Lumumba.

Africa
The organisers of a professional women’s tournament which has gone viral because of a wildcard player’s poor performance acknowledge she should not have been allowed to play.

Business
Deputy Defence Minister Bantu Holomisa shrugged off criticism of South Africa hosting naval exercises with BRICS countries, questioning why it is “such a big deal”.

Business
Business Talk is the go-to place to enjoy engaging discussions with South Africa’s foremost business leaders.

Business
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Business
Valterra Platinum is one of Anchor Capital’s stock picks for 2026, with the company expected to outperform is competitors.

Politics
Nzimande says he’s not defending his Cabinet job, insisting he no longer wants to hold office.

Politics
SACP says it remains committed to engagement with the ANC while still an independent party.

Politics
The National Freedom Party (NFP) has reaffirmed its decision to withdraw from the KZN GPU

Politics
ANC Treasurer General Dr Gwen Ramokgopa says party policies are immune from business influence.

Sport
Here are all of the South African team sheets for this weekend’s action-packed and all-important round of the Champions Cup.

Sport
Junior Kpoku, a key part of England Under-20s’ World Cup win in 2024, wants to join Sale and push for a spot in the senior squad.

Sport
Lewis Miley previously came under fire from a minority of social media users but has “showed his class” to silence his critics.

Sport
Lewis Crocker is unlikely to have his IBF welterweight title defence at Windsor Park after he was ordered to make a mandatory defence of his belt against Liam Paro.
Education
[Daba Finance] Egypt-based edtech startup Business For Teens has closed a six-figure pre-seed funding round led by a group of angel investors, as interest grows in early-stage education platforms focused on entrepreneurship and financial literacy.
Education
[Capital FM] Uasin Gishu — President William Ruto was briefed on the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results at Chepisaas Boys High School in Uasin Gishu County ahead of the national release.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Schools, parents and Kenyan at large have expressed concern over technical difficulties preventing access to the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam results, released by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Female candidates once again outperformed their male counterparts in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, sustaining a growing trend of girls excelling academically in national assessments.

Lifestyle
Beachgoers at Llandudno Beach were forced to leave the area earlier this week after a sewage overflow contaminated part of the shoreline.

Lifestyle
South African olympic runner Caster Semenya and her wife Violet Raseboya celebrated nine years of marriage on 7 January.

Lifestyle
If you own a solar panel system, you are at risk of solar panel fires. Take a look at how you can prevent them from occurring.

Lifestyle
The City of Johannesburg has launched an investigation into 17 residential properties in Bryanston, suspected of being hijacked.

Entertainment
Department acts after investigation finds hospital facility was never legally declared surplus.

Entertainment
Police were meant to begin a trial of body cameras for officers in April 2025, but the programme has still not begun.

Entertainment
Damian Willemse will lead the side at London’s Stoop ground.

Entertainment
The man had been sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment, but was released from prison after winning an appeal.

Science/Tech
Capitec co-founder and South African billionaire Michiel le Roux says he could never have foreseen the success the bank has had.

Science/Tech
Physical AI dominated CES this week, yet questions persist over affordability, usefulness and mass market demand.

Science/Tech
MyBroadband found that it was possible to get through to a human customer support agent on all the mobile networks in around 2 minutes.

Science/Tech
The National Consumer Commission has issued a recall for 372 Volvo EX30 vehicles in South Africa due to a potential battery fault. The recall affects certain 2024-2026 EX30 models sold in Gauteng from December 29, 2025. According to Volvo, the high-voltage battery in these cars may, in rare cases, overheat when charged above a certain […]

Motoring
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Motoring
Toyota sold an average of 405 cars per day in South Africa in 2025.

Motoring
Volvo plans to launch a new luxury SUV and sedan in South Africa this year.

Motoring
Global automakers are pressing ahead with aggressive price cuts in early 2026, defying Beijing’s efforts to rein in discounts.

Health
In Birmingham hospitals knives are regularly found, with one produced by a patient ready for an MRI.
Health
After canceling a spacewalk planned for Thursday, the space agency’s administrator said it was erring on the side of caution and bringing a crew of four home in the coming days.
Health
NASA said it canceled a spacewalk planned for Thursday after an astronaut had an undisclosed medical issue on the International Space Station.

Health
Ski Sunday’s Ed Leigh and Chemmy Alcott share advice on how to keep safe and warm.