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South Africa’s property market set to soar
The South African property market is poised for strong growth in 2026, driven by easing interest rates and renewed investor confidence.
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Top Stories
The story behind an iconic South African cinema chain
Nu Metro Cinemas have survived against all odds for 93 years, despite the COVID-19 Pandemic, ownership changes and the advent of streaming platforms.

South Africa
Higher Education warns Class of 2025 against bogus colleges
Higher Education Department says some are using fake promises and unaccredited courses.

South Africa
More flood-related drowning cases reported in Giyani, Phalaborwa
The searches for people presumed to have drown in the Phalaborwa area are also continuing.

South Africa
Limpopo flood victims receive relief in form of food, shelter
Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba says the relief marks the first phase of interventions.

South Africa
Police probe extortion link at mass Cape Flats shooting
The deceased include a woman who is the owner of the shebeen where the incident took place

World
Uganda’s longtime leader declared winner in disputed vote
Museveni claims victory in Uganda’s contested election as opposition leader Bobi Wine goes into hiding amid chaos, violence and accusations of fraud.

World
The latest on what’s happening in Ukraine
Many residents in Kyiv are suffering through freezing temperatures with no heat or electricity after Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.

World
A protester from Iran shares her experience
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with A., an Iranian who recently left the country after participating in several days of protests.

World
What a visit to a French clown school reveals about clowning
A visit to the Gaulier clown school – home to alumni including Sacha Baron Cohen and Emma Thompson – reveals that clowning is all about the art of failure.

Africa
Ugandan leader to extend 40-year rule after being declared winner of contested poll
President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.

Africa
Museveni in commanding lead ahead of election announcement
President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

Africa
Nigerian imam honoured for saving Christian lives dies aged 90
Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.

Africa
South African national park closed due to floods
Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.

Business
Most enviable South African suburbs to live in – with homes selling for up to R47 million
New data shows South Africa’s most desirable areas where buyers are spending up to R47 million for a home—and there are some surprises.
Business

Business
Warning for South Africans living in estates and sectional titles
VDM Incorporated’s Johlene Wasserman said that South Africans living in complexes cannot use yesterday’s rules in disputes.

Business
The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy
Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune, writes Faisal Islam.

Politics
Mbeki urges MK Veterans’ to advise ANC on counter-revolutionaries
He was speaking at the Veterans’ inaugural conference in Bloemfontein.

Politics
Ramaphosa calls for citizen-led National Dialogue
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the National Dialogue must be inclusive

Politics
PAC threatens to pull out of the GNU with ANC in Gauteng
PAC threatens to pull out of the GNU and in all its working arrangements with the ANC in Gauteng.

Politics
Zuma, Mbeki lawyers call for Khampepe to step aside over bias claims
The TRC cases inquiry was established in May last year.

Sport
Monnapule Saleng’s first words as a Sundowns player
The dust has settled. Monnapule Saleng has joined Mamelodi Sundowns from Betway Premiership rivals Orlando Pirates.

Sport
Yorath a ‘massive, massive loss to football’
Former Leeds United teammate Paul Reaney and former Bradford City manager John Herdie pay their own tributes to the late Terry Yorath.

Sport
Spurs’ Davies an injury concern for Wales
Wales captain Ben Davies is a major doubt for the World Cup play-offs after leaving the field on a stretcher with a seemingly serious leg injury for Spurs.

Sport
Man Utd players ‘really care’ – Carrick on derby heroics
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick praises the attitude his players have shown since taking over, following his side’s 2-0 derby victory against Manchester City in the Premier League.
Education
A.I. Is Coming to Class. These Professors Want to Ease Your Worries.
Even as some instructors remain fervently opposed to chatbots, other writing and English professors are trying to improve them.
Education
Deported Student Hopes to Return After U.S. Acknowledges Error
A federal prosecutor apologized this week, saying an ICE officer made a “mistake” in deporting Any Lucia López Belloza, a college freshman in Massachusetts, to Honduras.
Education
Trump Administration Delays Forced Collections on Student Loan Defaults
The Education Department has temporarily paused a plan to seize tax refunds and begin garnishing the wages of borrowers who have defaulted on their student loans.
Education
Some U.Va. Board Members Asked to Resign as a Democratic Governor Takes Power
After months of upheaval at the state’s flagship university, a new Democratic governor appeared ready to shake up the school’s leadership.

Lifestyle
AB de Villiers caught vaping on camera [watch]
Retired Proteas player AB de Villiers was caught off guard after a camera zoomed in on him vaping at a SA20 match this week…

Lifestyle
2016 throwback: Meghan shares unseen pics with Prince Harry
Meghan Markle shares never-seen-before throwback photos with Prince Harry as she joins the 2016 throwback challenge. Take a look…

Lifestyle
Cape Town’s public swimming pools shift to new weekend opening hours
Cape Town’s public swimming pools are entering a new phase of summer operations following a busy festive season.

Lifestyle
Online shopping stress may not be what you expect
Do you shop online? Online shopping stress is linked to higher stress levels, challenging assumptions about digital habits.

Entertainment
‘It looks like a Star Wars movie’, flood damages to Kruger National Park is substantial, minister says [VIDEOS]
Not one single person or animal died during the devatating floods.

Entertainment
Stormers aiming to sharpen up on attack against Leicester Tigers
The Stormers need to win to secure a place in the Champions Cup playoffs, and also give them a chance of hosting a knockout.

Entertainment
Senegal hope Morocco final will not be Mane’s AFCON goodbye
Mane said after Wednesday’s semi-final against Egypt that he would not play at another Cup of Nations.

Entertainment
Man United dominate Man City in dream start for Carrick
Victory lifts Carrick’s men into the top four.
Science/Tech
As US Officials Showed Off a Self-Driving Robo-Bus – It Got Hit By a Tesla Driver
An anonymous reader shared this report from the Washington Post:The U.S. Department of Transportation brought an automated bus to D.C. this week to showcase its work on self-driving vehicles, taking officials from around the country on a ride between agency headquarters at Navy Yard and Union Station. One of those trips was interrupted Sunday when the bus got rear-ended. The bus, produced by...

Science/Tech
Afrikaans Uber cutting salaries as part of major shake-up
Wanatu has recently made significant changes to its operating model to ensure long-term sustainability, including reducing drivers’ basic salaries while introducing an incentive system with potential extra earnings for good performance.
Science/Tech
Nearly 5 Million Accounts Removed Under Australia’s New Social Media Ban
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: Nearly five million social media accounts belonging to Australian teenagers have been deactivated or removed, a month after a landmark law barring those younger than 16 from using the services took effect, the government said on Thursday. The announcement was the first reported metric reflecting the rollout of the law, which is being...

Science/Tech
Best External Hard Drive (2026): SSD to Store Data, Video & More
Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation.

Motoring
Warning for parents on South Africa’s roads
With back-to-school in full swing, parents have been told to ensure safe commutes.

Motoring
New Chinese car brand launching in South Africa very soon
Chery is gearing up to launch a new car brand in South Africa.

Motoring
3 mistakes drivers make that wear out their tyres in South Africa
Tyre maintenance is a crucial aspect of owning a car that most drivers tend to neglect in South Africa.

Motoring
Major city to auction 800 cars, a driver’s licence renewal fee hike, and a big win for South Africa’s car factories
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.
Health
3 Policy Moves Likely to Change Health Care for Older People
Two regulatory rollbacks, along with a new A.I. experiment in Medicare, raise some worrisome questions.
Health
No Link Between Acetaminophen in Pregnancy and Autism, a New Study Finds
The review looked at more than three dozen studies and found no evidence that acetaminophen increased the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.

Health
Lacking willpower this January? Here’s how to reframe your mind
Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What’s Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower.
Health
For Men, How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?
Federal officials working on the new dietary guidelines had considered limiting men to one drink daily. The final advice was only that everyone should drink less.