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Australian Open announces record prize pool
AUSTRALIAN
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January 07, 2026
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Early grade repetition can boost academic performance
A NEW study by Stellenbosch University has found that repeating early school grades can lead to significant and lasting academic improvements for pupils who struggle to meet promotion requirements, particularly in language literacy.
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January 07, 2026
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Bafana’s AFCON exit offers early relief for local and overseas clubs
MIHLALI BALEKA
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January 07, 2026
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Why SA must act while it can
STABILITY 1S NOT ENOUGH
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January 07, 2026
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African penguin hops onto paddler's kayak
WHAT began as a routine ocean outing turned into an extraordinary wildlife rescue after a young African penguin climbed onto a kayak and into the arms of a paddler off the Cape coast.
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January 07, 2026
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Raw memoir of isolation and maternal complexity
WHEN the novelist Stefan Merrill Block moved from Indianapolis to Plano, Texas, at age 8, he struggled to fit in.
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January 07, 2026
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Mom fights for justice after son’s tragic murder
A HANOVER Park mother says nothing will stop her from fighting for justice for her murdered son.
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January 07, 2026
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Nuclear plant 'megaquake' risk examined
A JAPANESE nuclear plant operator said it may have presented data underestimating earthquake risks to regulators, as Japan moves to revive nuclear power nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster.
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January 07, 2026
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US auto giant announces dip in electric vehicle sales
GENERAL Motors has reported a dip in fourth-quarter US auto sales, reflecting a sharp decline in electric vehicle transactions amid a slowing car market.
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January 07, 2026
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Baartman omission ‘strange’ and ‘weird’ - Steyn
FORMER Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn described is as “weird” and “strange” that fast bowler Ottneil Baartman did not make the ICC T20 World Cup squad, despite being the leading wicket-taker in the SA20.
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January 07, 2026
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Why prosecutors need lifestyle audits now
THE call from Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi for mandatory lifestyle audits for all prosecutors comes at a pivotal moment for the country’s judiciary.
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January 07, 2026
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Former suspect in Clare Swartz murder, killed in drive-by shooting
ONE of the former suspects in the murder of Clare Swartz from Mitchells Plain has been killed.
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January 07, 2026
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Sharks seek redemption in Manchester after URC heartbreak against Lions
THE Sharks are eager to channel the pain of last weekend’s United Rugby Championship heartbreak into a statement performance in Manchester where they will face Sale Sharks in Saturday's Investec Champions Cup clash (7.30pm kickoff).
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January 07, 2026
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WESLEY NEUMANN Heathfield principal reinstated
VINDICATED principal Wesley Neumann has thanked the public for their overwhelming support after the Labour Court judgment replaced his dismissal from Heathfield High School with a final written warning. Political parties are now questioning the expenditure of the five-year case, which is believed to exceed R4 million.
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January 07, 2026
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UK battles obesity in kids with ad ban
NEW regulations come into force yesterday in Britain banning daytime TV and online adverts for so-called junk foods, in what the government calls a “world-leading action” to tackle childhood obesity.
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January 06, 2026
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Mother City grooves at Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade
THOUSANDS, young and old, oohed and aahed as they watched the minstrels jig through the Mother City yesterday.
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January 06, 2026
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With World Cup looming, Bafana’s logistics woes raise concerns
THE South African Football Association's (SAFA) dedication to adequately support its national team, Bafana Bafana, has come under intense scrutiny.
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January 06, 2026
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Two games, one goal: Bulls go all-in to ignite Ackermann era
THE Bulls’ first season under Johan Ackermann has reached a defining moment, and the next two weeks will reveal far more than whether they can still sneak into the Champions Cup knockout stages.
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January 06, 2026
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Festive season tourism statistics 'a letdown'
THE tourism industry association, Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (Fedhasa), has expressed disappointment over the sector's performance during the festive season.
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January 06, 2026
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No arrests yet in Bitou deputy mayor gun case
POLICE said that they are still investigating the case of the Bitou Deputy Executive Mayor, Nokuzola Kolwapi, who found herself in trouble after a video emerged appearing to show her discharging a firearm just before Christmas.
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January 06, 2026
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Betway Premiership title race intensifies
WHILE the Africa Cup of Nations gathers momentum with Africa’s finest going head-to-head for continental supremacy, the start of the new year has also brought the Betway Premiership tantalisingly close to resumption, especially with Bafana Bafana getting knocked out in the Last 16 on Sunday.
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January 06, 2026
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Malaysia moves to limit prime minister’s term to 10 years
MALAYSIAN prime minister Anwar Ibrahim said yesterday that he would introduce legislation this year to limit the prime minister’s term to a maximum of 10 years, fulfilling one of his campaign promises.
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January 06, 2026
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A glimmer of hope for students
THE news from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) that it has processed all funding applications for the 2026 academic year is a huge relief for many students and their families across South Africa.
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January 06, 2026
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BLAZE FORCES FAMILIES TO SLEEP IN CARS
Hundreds of people homeless
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January 06, 2026
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Chinese resist birth rate boost
TWENTY-five-year-old Grace and her husband are set on staying child-free, resisting pressure from their parents and society to produce offspring, even as China strives to boost its flagging birth rate.
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January 06, 2026
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Lawyers body backs lifestyle audits for prosecutors
THE Black Lawyers Association (BLA) has backed the call from the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCD), Mmamoloko Kubayi, who has suggested mandatory lifestyle audits for all prosecutors to safeguard the integrity of the country's justice system.
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January 06, 2026
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Legality of Venezuela raid questioned
THE seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in a daring raid by US forces throws open questions about the operation's legality, according to experts and top Democrats who say laws were broken in the process.
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January 06, 2026
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Girl, 14, gang-raped at neighbour's house
TWO suspects, aged 17 and 21, have been arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl in Pfananani village, Limpopo.
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January 06, 2026
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The punishment should match the crime
THE murder of AFASA chairperson Mr Mbongeni Skhakhane,(KZN) and the death of a motorist on the N17 (Gauteng)as a result of a brick incident, depicts in 3D life in a crime-ridden country.
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January 06, 2026
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Pirates cannot afford to let Mabasa slip away
LETTING experienced striker Tshegofatso Mabasa leave would be a costly self-inflicted setback for Orlando Pirates, potentially derailing their pursuit of silverware in the seasons ahead.
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