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13/01/2026

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Phala Phala returns, matric cheers, AGOA still uncertain, Iran tightens grip

13/01/2026

The Democratic Alliance's Federal Executive has accepted a recommendation to launch a disciplinary inquiry into leader John Steenhuisen and former minister Dion George.

Political analyst Prof Ntsikelelo Breakfast warns that the DA’s escalating internal conflict mirrors patterns long associated with the ANC

13/01/2026

At least 100 children have been killed by Israeli airstrikes and ground forces in Gaza since the start of a tenuous ceasefire three months ago, the United Nations said on Tuesday.

The UN children's agency UNICEF said that at least 60 boys and 40 girls had been killed in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory since early October.

13/01/2026

Personal information belonging to Warrick Stock, commonly known as DJ Warras, was found on the phone of the man arrested in connection with his murder.

According to the Investigating Officer in the case, Abe Montwedi, details and images related to the vehicle Stock was driving were found on Majola’s phone.

13/01/2026

As the class of 2025 celebrates their matric results, South Africa faces a growing challenge: the number of learners qualifying for tertiary education far exceeds available spaces.

Over 345,000 students qualify for admission, while fewer than 200,000 first year spots exist across universities.

13/01/2026

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane said that in cases where it's necessary, makeshift structures will be built in schools that may be full to accommodate learners who are yet to be placed.

This comes as some parents anxiously wait for their children to be placed.

13/01/2026

London has recorded its lowest murder rate in over a decade, with 97 killings reported last year.

Police and local authorities attribute the drop to targeted interventions against gangs and organised crime.

13/01/2026

Victor Majola, a taxi owner from Soweto, has been accused of orchestrating the murder of Warrick Stock popularly known as DJ Warras.

Captain Abe Montwedi of the Gauteng Investigation Unit, told the court that Majola can be seen on CCTV footage with the shooter about 45 minutes...

13/01/2026

Social media harms the mental health of adolescents, particularly girls, France's health watchdog said Tuesday as the country debates banning children under 15 from accessing the immensely popular platforms.

The results of an expert scientific review on the subject were announced after Australia became the first country to prohibit big platforms including Instagram, TikTok and YouTube for under 16s last month, while other nations consider following its lead.

13/01/2026

Children as young as eight are allegedly being recruited by gangs in Manenberg, Cape Town, with some reportedly carrying guns or throwing stones in exchange for money, sparking alarm among residents and police.

A Community Policing Forum spokesperson says he's seen mothers filling their overalls with stones and giving it to their kids.

13/01/2026

The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Education said that some of the best-performing schools in the province were also among the most challenged.

KwaZulu-Natal was named the best-performing province in the 2025 National Senior Certificate results after achieving the top spot nationwide with a...

13/01/2026

Political parties have again revived the burglary at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm, with plans to legally challenge the classification of the investigation report.

ActionSA said that it has already begun preparing legal papers to challenge the decision of the Independent Police Investigating Directorate (IPID)...