country in southern Africa
Lufhereng pupils defy odds with 98.4% bachelor’s pass rate: For years, pupils at Lufhereng Secondary School wrote their final exams in containers – a reality ...
news24.com/southafrica/education/matricresults/lufhereng-pupils-defy-odds-with-984-bachelors-pass-rate-20260113-1023
Paid articlePaywall
Mpumalanga’s top achiever, Ndlozi Luyanda, has been rewarded with a brand-new car and R66 000 cash among the prizes for her matric results.
Siyanda Nkuna from Mpumalanga is a maths genius. He scored 100% in Mathematics, '300/300' he says. His secret? Praying before studying and writing.
Key FactsIran Withdraws from Multinational Naval Drills Amid Tensions
1 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
- Iran chose not to participate in the joint naval exercise Will for Peace 2026 despite deploying three warships to False Bay.
- The BRICS+ exercise, involving ten countries, sees limited engagement with mostly shore activities completed so far.
- South Africa reportedly urged Iran’s withdrawal to avoid US diplomatic friction amid Iran’s domestic unrest and upcoming US trade talks on Agoa.
- Officials confirmed the decision for Iran’s pullout preceded both the protests in Iran and the US congressional discussions on Agoa renewal.
BusinessTech 1h
R17 billion boost for South African-born billionaire since the start of 2026: Former Glencore CEO Ivan Glasenberg has seen his net worth shoot up by $1 billion ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business/847852/r17-billion-boost-for-south-african-born-billionaire-since-the-start-of-2026/
BusinessTech 6h
Store cheaper than Checkers and Pick n Pay launches nationwide delivery: Best Before, which is disrupting the South African retail market with lower prices than ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business/847771/store-cheaper-than-checkers-and-pick-n-pay-launches-nationwide-delivery/
BusinessTech Jan 13
US sends another tariff threat to South Africa: The United States has issued a new tariff threat to countries that do business with Iran ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/847785/another-tariff-shock-coming-for-south-africa/
BusinessTech 4h
Tax disaster for one of South Africa’s major employers: South Africa’s sugar industry, one of the country’s largest agricultural employers ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business/847819/tax-disaster-for-one-of-south-africas-major-employers/
#Entertainment From Cape Town to Hollywood, South African actor Greg Kriek has been one of the country’s most enduring exports in the international television and film ... Show more
forbesafrica.com
forbesafrica.com
It’s official! Calabash South Africa cancelled after Muse upset: The Calabash music festival, which was set to take place in February, has been cancelled.
news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/music/its-official-calabash-south-africa-cancelled-after-muse-upset-20260114-0368
BusinessTech 2h
Europe gives South Africa the green light: South Africa has received another win after its removal from the Financial Action Task Force's grey list.
businesstech.co.za/news/government/847833/europe-gives-south-africa-the-green-light/
OpinionLUCKY MATHEBULA | The conjoined triplets face separation: The separation of the conjoined triplets is inevitable, and one will not make it beyond the surgery ...
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2026-01-14-lucky-mathebula-the-conjoined-triplets-face-separation/
The Citizen 3h
ANC’s Masuku vs Phasha: Bitter legal action far from over: The legal battle between Loyiso Masuku, and political analyst and podcast host Phapano Phasha is ...
citizen.co.za/news/ancs-masuku-vs-phasha-bitter-legal-action-far-from-over/
Meet the teacher who has secured a 100% pass rate in science for 9 years in a row
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-01-14-meet-the-teacher-who-has-secured-a-100-pass-rate-in-science-for-9-years-in-a-row/
The Citizen 37m
Gauteng education blames school placement backlog on parental errors | The Citizen
citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/education/gauteng-education-blames-school-placement-backlog-on-parental-errors/
Fresh cuts, fresh starts: Cape Flats hairstylists give 400 free back-to-school haircuts
news24.com/southafrica/news/fresh-cuts-fresh-starts-cape-flats-hairstylists-give-400-free-back-to-school-haircuts-20260114-0501
In the past 18 months, 973 children under five have died of severe acute malnutrition in South Africa’s state hospitals. Activist Mark Heywood estimates the ... Show more
The Citizen 1h
Why Calabash South Africa 2026 was cancelled – and what fans need to know: Calabash SA has been cancelled after headliner Muse withdrew. Here’s what went wrong ...
citizen.co.za/lifestyle/entertainment/calabash-south-africa-muse-simple-plan-cancelled-refund/
[WATCH] A frustrated parent says he stays in Thembisa but the Gauteng Department of Basic Education has placed his child in a school in Daveyton ... Show more
The Citizen 2h
#BackToSchool2026 Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School principal Kobus France marches with pupils from the old building to their new school in Sedibeng East ... Show more
BusinessTech 20h
South Africa’s top-performing private school with 4.3 distinctions per matriculant
businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/847690/south-africas-top-performing-private-school-with-4-3-distinctions-per-matriculant/
The Citizen 8h
ActionSA warns against granting bail in DJ Warras murder case: ActionSA says granting bail in the DJ Warras murder case would send a dangerous message amid ...
citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/courts/actionsa-warns-against-granting-bail-in-dj-warras-murder-case/
BusinessTech 5h
South Africans must still use Post Office for parcels under 1kg, and SAPS in deep trouble
businesstech.co.za/news/5-things/847823/south-africans-must-still-use-post-office-for-parcels-under-1kg-and-saps-in-deep-trouble/
BusinessTech 21h
AGOA hope for South Africa: The US House of Representatives has supported a renewal of AGOA, but South Africa may not be on the list.
businesstech.co.za/news/government/847807/agoa-hope-for-south-africa/
Stumbling blocks and learning curves: the matric struggle, in numbers: As the class of 2025 celebrates a milestone, numerous obstacles are still glaring
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-01-14-stumbling-blocks-and-learning-curves-the-matric-struggle-in-numbers/
BusinessTech 22h
25-year-old foreigners are retiring in South Africa: Home Affairs is looking to change the nation's immigration laws and highlighted the abuse of its retirement ...
businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/847779/25-year-old-foreigners-are-retiring-in-south-africa/
National top achiever Abigail Kok plans to study data science at Stellenbosch University.
Gauteng Infrastructure Development MEC Jacob Mamabolo speaks about the new infrastructure technology that will help with the delivery of infrastructure.
DA takes McKenzie to Public Protector over his withdrawal of SA’s Biennale submission
news24.com/politics/da-takes-mckenzie-to-public-protector-over-his-withdrawal-of-sas-biennale-submission-20260113-0717
Key FactsDave Matthews Condemns Trump Officials and ICE Actions
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- Dave Matthews sharply criticized the Trump administration following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an immigration officer.
- He condemned masked ICE agents terrorizing communities and breaking up families in his birthday video message.
- Matthews refuted claims that Good posed a threat with her vehicle, calling her killing a cold-blooded murder.
- He expressed profound shame over government conduct and labeled key officials as dishonest and cowardly.
Fuck ICE. Yeah. If that language offends you ... Come on. We all heard it before. I hope you know where my heart is.— Dave Matthews expresses his disdain for ICE and the current government.
The Citizen 3h
Five arrested after two women’s bodies found dumped near Orange Farm: The victims were reported missing on 31 December 2025 and after a ransom demand was made to ...
citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/crime/five-arrested-two-women-bodies-dumped-orange-farm/
[WATCH] Some community members have gathered outside Addington Primary School in Durban to protect the children of foreign nationals against groups that want ... Show more
BusinessTech Jan 13
Important deadline for employers in South Africa coming this week: Employers have until Thursday to submit their EE reports, which will be the first to follow ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/847658/important-deadline-for-employers-in-south-africa-coming-this-week/
Reserve Bank’s Kganyago joins world’s central bankers in support of Fed chair: SA Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago is one of the 14 signatories of a ...
news24.com/business/economy/reserve-banks-kganyago-joins-worlds-central-bankers-in-support-of-fed-chair-20260114-0475
ANC, DA seek urgent talks with NFP amid KZN crisis: The NFP’s exit from KZN coalition threatens the stability of the government of provincial unity
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-01-14-anc-da-seek-urgent-talks-with-nfp-amid-kzn-crisis/
Did Motshekga defy Ramaphosa on Iran’s role in BRICS naval drill?: Days after a presidential order that Iran be asked to withdraw from a BRICS naval exercise off ...
news24.com/politics/did-motshekga-defy-ramaphosa-on-irans-role-in-brics-naval-drill-20260113-1121
Paid articlePaywall The Citizen 6h
With ongoing heavy rains leaving a trail of destruction across the Lowveld in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, affecting several schools, bridges and roads ... Show more
eNCA 7h
[VIEWER QUESTION] What's the hardest thing about going back to school for your family? #DStv403 #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv194 #QuestionThinkAct
Cape Town no-fee school lifts matric pass rate from 40.4% to 100%: Common Good partnership drives school to remarkable 100% pass rate
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-01-14-cape-town-no-fee-school-lifts-matric-pass-rate-from-404-to-100/
OpinionANC at 114: From Morogoro to Moruleng: The Morogoro Consultative Conference, convened under the quiet but resolute leadership of Oliver Reginald Tambo ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2026-01-09-anc-at-114-from-morogoro-to-moruleng/
eNCA 5h
Anchors @BraDanTMoyane brings you the latest headlines and more on the final hour on #DStv403 #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DSt194 #QuestionThinkAct
OpinionGolden Acre entering her next era: There is something fitting about the multilevel shopping centre and office block entering another phase of reinvention
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2026-01-11-golden-acre-entering-her-next-era/
The Citizen Jan 13
Cape Town braces for load reduction this week: Eskom areas experiencing morning and evening load reduction include communities across two main blocks.
citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/cape-town-braces-for-load-reduction-this-week/
MAPS | All the countries South Africans can visit without visas in 2026: Many of the top tourist destinations remain unchanged, but the good news is that more ...
news24.com/life/travel/maps-all-the-countries-south-africans-can-visit-without-visas-in-2026-20260113-0996
Paid articlePaywall
EWN 12m
Two Cape Town officers to appear in court for allegedly soliciting a bribe from a drunk driver
ewn.co.za/2026/01/14/two-cape-town-officers-to-appear-in-court-for-allegedly-soliciting-a-bribe-from-a-drunk-driver
BusinessTech Jan 13
Billionaire Motsepe’s companies seek protection from US firm, and problems for Temu orders in South Africa
businesstech.co.za/news/5-things/847757/billionaire-motsepes-companies-seek-protection-from-us-firm-and-problems-for-temu-orders-in-south-africa/
The Citizen 13h
Gauteng education MEC #MatomeChiloane issued a stern warning to underperforming #schools , saying the provincial department would no longer tolerate institutions achieving ... Show more
The Citizen 16h
Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Tuesday, 13 January 2026: A total of R600 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto ...
citizen.co.za/lotto/daily-lotto-and-daily-lotto-plus-results-tuesday-13-january-2026/
EWN 5h
Steenhusien declares 'war' on foot-and-mouth disease ravaging livestock : He’s told Parliament that steps are underway to improve the country’s ability to ...
ewn.co.za/2026/01/14/steenhusien-declares-war-on-foot-and-mouth-disease-ravaging-livestock
BusinessTech Jan 13
2025 matric results: Top-performing private schools in South Africa: These are the top-performing independent schools across South Africa.
businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/847575/2025-matric-results-top-performing-private-schools-in-south-africa/
sabcnews.com 5h
WATCH | Every day, children from Lesotho cross the Maseru border to attend school in Ladybrand, South Africa. Even Grade R learners make the journey ... Show more
Mpofu sues LPC over ‘sexist, racist’ misconduct charges against him: Advocate Dali Mpofu claims the four professional misconduct charges the Legal Practice ...
news24.com/southafrica/crime-and-courts/mpofu-sues-lpc-over-sexist-racist-misconduct-charges-against-him-20260113-1154
Paid articlePaywall
Nelson Mandela Bay climbs onto podium in district rankings : NMB sees 0.7% rise in pass rates
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-01-13-nelson-mandela-bay-climbs-onto-podium-in-district-rankings/
A whopping R156 million Powerball jackpot is up for grabs on Tuesday night.#Powerball #TuesdayPoweball #jackpot Read on Powerball jackpot soars to R156m after 22 rollovers
EWN Jan 13
Elon Musk is a 'malignant political threat', says Songezo Zibi: Zibi of Rise Mzansi and Chairperson of Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts is the ...
ewn.co.za/2026/01/13/elon-musk-is-a-malignant-political-threat-says-songezo-zibi
The Citizen 13h
The #PaarlRoyals climbed to second place in the #SA20 standings on Tuesday night, positioning themselves comfortably in the race for the playoffs ... Show more
Books over bullets: How Crestway High pupils succeeded amid violent gang battles: Many matric pupils at Crestway High School in Cape Town did not study at desks ...
news24.com/southafrica/education/matricresults/books-over-bullets-how-crestway-high-pupils-succeeded-amid-violent-gang-battles-20260114-0465
Paid articlePaywall EWN Jan 13
South Africans must end myth that 30% is a pass rate, says Gwarube: Delivering the outcome of the 2025 matric exams on Monday night, Gwarube said slogans and ...
ewn.co.za/2026/01/13/south-africans-must-end-myth-that-30-is-a-pass-rate-says-gwarube
Super Kings’ De Villiers goes big with SA20 ‘balls box’ quote: The promising all-rounder has a strong leg-side game and can bat, bowl and ‘keep ...
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/sport/2026-01-14-super-kings-de-villiers-goes-big-with-sa20-balls-box-quote/
