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Caster Semenya celebrates 9th wedding anniversary with wife
A DECADE of marriage is an achievement worth shouting from the rooftops.
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January 09, 2026
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Court bid seeks to block appointment of new NDPP boss, Mothibi
THE B Xulu and Partners Incorporated (BXI) has filed an urgent court application to halt the appointment of the next National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), arguing that serious procedural flaws undermined the fairness and transparency of the selection process.
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January 09, 2026
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Ramaphosa vows crackdown on lobbyists urging US action against South Africa
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the government will take action against groups and individuals lobbying the US to take punitive action against South Africa.
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January 09, 2026
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Sesko spark masks Man Utd disappointment for Fletcher
MANCHESTER United caretaker boss Darren Fletcher hopes Benjamin Sesko's double in a 2-2 draw at Burnley proves to be the launching pad for the Slovenian striker after a tough start to life at Old Trafford.Sesko had scored just twice in 17 appearances since his £74 million move from RB Leipzig prior to Wednesday's trip to Turf Moor.
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January 09, 2026
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Safety risk: Urgent recall of NAN Special Pro HА
THE National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a recall of NAN Special Pro HA Infant Formula following Nestles worldwide recall of selected SMA infant and follow-on formula products.
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January 09, 2026
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KZN Premier backs Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for second term as provincial police boss
(KZN) Premier Thami Ntuli has thrown his weight behind provincial police commissioner, Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, endorsing him for a second term.
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January 09, 2026
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President says unemployment keeps him awake at night
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern over the high levels of unemployment in the country, revealing that the issue often keeps him awake at night.
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January 09, 2026
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Zhipu AI’s successful IPO sets the stage for MiniMax's market
LEADING Chinese artificial intelligence startup Zhipu AI soared as it went public in Hong Kong yesterday, a day before rival MiniMax also makes its market debut in a litmus test for the country's rapidly developing sector.
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January 09, 2026
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Shivambu donates 105 pairs of school shoes to Thembisa pupils on 43rd birthday
FORMER EFF deputy president and Afrika Mayibuye Movement leader Floyd Shivambu celebrated his 43rd birthday by giving 105 pairs of school shoes to needy pupils at Winnie Mandela Primary School in Thembisa, Ekurhuleni.
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January 09, 2026
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Who is on the plane for World Cup charge and who may miss the flight
WHEN Bafana Bafana’s AFCON campaign ended on Sunday, their road to redemption at the upcoming FIFA World Cup finals in North America officially began.
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January 09, 2026
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Nkosazana Daughter draws the line over body scrutiny
AMAPIANO star Nkosazana Daughter has spoken out against the continued public scrutiny surrounding her weight, urging fans and critics to shift the conversation away from her body.
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January 09, 2026
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Mamdani's vision for an inclusive New York
NEW York’s newly inaugurated mayor, Zohran Mamdani, used his inaugural address to frame his administration around inclusivity, collective solidarity and a rejection of economic and social division, invoking the legacy of Nelson Mandela and South Africa’s Freedom Charter.
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January 09, 2026
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Gautrain contract up for grabs as court ruling favours Bombela
THE contract to run the higher-speed express commuter rail system, Gautrain, is being put up for grabs this year by the Gauteng Roads and Transport Department.
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January 09, 2026
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Breakthrough stars set to ignite the AFCON quarter-finals
THE Africa Cup of Nations reaches the quarterfinal stage this weekend with a series of mouthwatering ties between the continent's heavyweights.
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January 09, 2026
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See Gunna live and other top events in Johannesburg this weekend
International rap sensation Gunna will headline this vibrant festival in Joburg this weekend, which seeks to fuse music, culture, style and technology.
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January 09, 2026
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Global cooperation adapts under pressure but remains below what the world needs - WEF
GLOBAL cooperation is proving more resilient than expected despite deepening geopolitical tensions, but it is increasingly fragmented and falling short of what is required to address mounting economic, security and environmental risks.
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January 09, 2026
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Football It’s Africa or bust for Chiefs ahead of a make-or-break month
KAIZER Chiefs’ return to continental relevance faces its sternest examination as the CAF Confederation Cup group stage resumes later this month.
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January 09, 2026
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Nestlé recalls NAN Special Pro HA Infant Formula due to contamination concerns
QUALITY ISSUE
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January 09, 2026
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Factory activity ends 2025 in deep contraction as PMI plunges further
S&P Global reports that December saw the strongest downturn in operating conditions
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January 09, 2026
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School space crisis: 9 000 learners yet to be placed for 2026
THE Mpumalanga Department of Education says about 9 000 learners are still awaiting placement for the 2026 academic year, mainly in fast-growing urban centres where demand for school space now exceeds capacity.
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January 09, 2026
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Time to relook school expenses
EVERY year, as the school year kicks off, parents find themselves facing the same daunting challenge: the skyrocketing costs of education.
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January 09, 2026
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Makhadzi’s health update and Tyla’s hairdo goes viral
CELEBRITY drama has kicked off 2026 in full force because celebs are already serving us tea, twists and trends. Explore this week's celebrity gossip:
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January 09, 2026
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Hands off Hugo Broos, fickle Bafana Bafana fans
IF YOU'RE one of the many voices calling for Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos to be fired, you're simply mad.
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January 09, 2026
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Is Hilary Duff in the “Toxic Mom Group”? Matthew Koma sets the record straight
MATTHEW Koma woke up and chose pettiness.
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January 09, 2026
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Broos issues reality check after Bafana’s AFCON exit
IN THE aftermath of Bafana Bafana’s disappointing 2-0 defeat to Cameroon in the Round of 16, the spotlight has fallen on the effectiveness of the national player development programme.
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January 09, 2026
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Ten days of no power: Contractor hired to address outages
THE City of Tshwane has bolstered its energy and electricity teams by hiring a private contractor to augment the internal capacity to fix multiple cable faults and restore power to East Lynne and Jan Niemand Park after a December 26 fire at Koedoespoort Substation left residents in the dark.
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January 09, 2026
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Suspect arrested in R5.1m hijacked property case
A SUSPECT connected to an R5.1 million property in Bryanston that was unlawfully occupied and altered to house several people has been detained by the City of Johannesburg.
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January 09, 2026
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Democracy is failing to deliver in Africa
ALGORITHMS aside, comments in public discourse that democracy is not for Africa increasingly surface on social media.
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January 09, 2026
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Australia heatwave stokes risk of bushfires
FIREFIGHTERS warned millions of Australians of \"catastrophic\" bushfire dangers yesterday as they battled multiple blazes stoked by a heatwave blanketing the country.
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January 09, 2026
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CMS investigates Discovery Health's co-payment recovery claims
THE Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) says it will investigate claims that Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) is seeking to claim co-payments back from its members due to an error at South Africa's biggest medical aid in December.
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