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Stand-off brewing over liquor tax

Today at 08:40 AM, via SowetanLIVE

National Treasury is considering alcohol excise duty changes that would raise the excise on alcohol to curb excessive consumption in some categories.

Top Stories

Trump calls for one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%

Today at 08:22 AM, via SowetanLIVE

US President Donald Trump has called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10% starting on January 20 but did not provide details on how his plan will come to fruition or how he planned to make companies comply.

World

News24 | New protests erupt in Iran despite internet shutdown

Today at 07:44 AM, via News24

Iranians took to the streets in new protests on Friday to press the biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as authorities sustained an internet blackout as part of a crackdown that has left dozens dead.

Sport

LIVE SCORING: Bulls v Bristol Bears

Today at 06:59 AM, via The South African

Keep track of the live scoring as a Springbok-laden Bulls side takes on the Bristol Bears in the Champions Cup.

Sport

Oxford beat MK Dons in FA Cup penalty shootout

Today at 02:03 AM, via BBC News

New Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield watches on from the stands as his side beat MK Dons on penalties to progress to the FA Cup fourth round.

Education

No, private schools aren’t victims of ‘reverse discrimination’ – and Cambridge should know better | Lee Elliot Major

Today at 08:00 AM, via The Guardian

Trinity Hall’s plan to target elite schools sends the message that privilege equals talent, when the reality is that poorer students are already on the back foot

A Cambridge college’s plan to target students from some of the country’s most elite private schools has struck a nerve. As reported by the Guardian, Trinity Hall justified the move by claiming that a focus only on “greater...

Education

Uganda: Boys Outperform Girls in 2025 a-Level Cambridge Results

Today at 03:21 AM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] Ugandan educationists have renewed calls for continuous review of the national education curriculum to enhance learners’ global competitiveness following the release of the 2025 A-Level Cambridge examination results.

Education

Liberia: Govt Reaffirms Support for Lofa County University Expansion

Today at 02:52 AM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to the expansion and long-term development of Lofa County University (LCU) following a high-level engagement held Wednesday during the county tour of the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan.

Science/Tech

Country diary: Look up! Tonight’s the night to see Jupiter at its brightest | Nigel Brown

Today at 07:30 AM, via The Guardian

Ynys Môn (Anglesey): The wolf moon is spectacular enough, but look east and you’ll see a celestial titan the size of a pinprick

As unmissable as new year’s fireworks, the wolf moon held the heavens for the first few nights of January, casting an unearthly radiance over everything, night almost as bright as day. Now, as that moon wanes, prepare to be wowed by a true planetary A-lister:...