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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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Bafana exit AFCON, Broos defends squad
IN A tense post-match press conference, Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos addressed the wave of criticism surrounding his team’s early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
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January 06, 2026
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Festive tourism season ‘disappoints’, says Fedhasa
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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NFP's disciplinary hearing for 'defiant' MEC set
THE NFP is forging ahead with plans to remove its sole member of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Mbali Shinga with her disciplinary hearing expected to get under way from tomorrow.
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January 06, 2026
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Two suspects killed in police shootout in Margate
IN THE early hours yesterday, a dramatic confrontation unfolded in the Uvongo area of Margate, leaving two suspects dead following an intense shootout with police.
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January 06, 2026
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Trump reiterates his claim that US should take over Greenland
PRESIDENT Donald Trump doubled down at the weekend on his claim that Greenland should become part of the US, despite calls by Denmark’s prime minister to stop “threatening” the territory.
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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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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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Flights back on schedule at OR Tambo after storm delays
NORMAL operations resumed at O.R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) yesterday following flight delays and diversions caused by severe weather on Sunday, the Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has confirmed.
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January 06, 2026
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Smith ready to take his chance with both hands
JASON
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January 06, 2026
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Pirates move early as Sundowns plot big and City reinforce
THE January transfer window has begun to shape the narrative of the second half of the South African season, with Orlando Pirates striking early, Mamelodi Sundowns plotting a major move and Cape Town City reinforcing their bid to return to the top flight.
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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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CRACKDOWN CALL: AUDIT ALL PROSECUTORS
BLA backs Justice Minister's push for mandatory lifestyle audits to root out corruption in the NPA
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January 06, 2026
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SAI HLE bottle joy, sisterhood in new single ‘UBUMNND’
“UBUMNND is a piece of our heart,” said Amahle and Siphosethu Koom, the sisters behind SAI HLE.
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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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Pick 6 pool worth the King's penny
THE L'Ormarins King's Plate meeting is one of ithe iconic meetings of the South African turf and features the country's oldest race, which has been run annually since 1861.
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January 06, 2026
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'Free our president,' Maduro supporters demand
AROUND 2000 supporters of ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro demonstrated on Sunday in Caracas to demand that he and his wife, who were nabbed by US forces and taken to a New York jail, be released.
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January 06, 2026
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Has Pead done enough to earn more Lions game time?
JUNIOR Springbok scrumhalf star Haashim Pead’s match-winning cameo for the Lions in Saturday's United Rugby Championship derby against the Sharks in Durban will only serve to fuel calls for more playing minutes for the World Junior Player of the Year.
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January 06, 2026
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Sharks must cure European travel sickness if they are to progress to knockout rounds
IF THE Sharks can find a cure for their recent European travel sickness in Manchester on Saturday, they can strengthen their chances of advancing to the Investec Champions Cup playoffs.
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January 06, 2026
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How Amorim's reign turned sour
RUBEN Amorim arrived at Manchester United as one of Europe’s brightest young coaching talents, but just 14 months on he leaves the club as the latest man unable to revive the fortunes of the fallen English giants.
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January 06, 2026
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Orlando 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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January 06, 2026
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Williams blunt after AFCON exit
RONWEN Williams stood as the embodiment of Bafana Bafana's pain after their Africa Cup of Nations journey ended in the round of 16, the captain conceding that fine margins and fading defensive standards ultimately proved costly against Cameroon.
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January 06, 2026
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Investigation launched after couple's New Year's Day murder
SOUTH COAST
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January 06, 2026
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Root equals Ponting's record after magnificent 41st Test ton
ENGLAND'S batting mainstay Joe Root once again underlined his mastery of the Ashes as he went level with Ricky Ponting in equal-third in the all-time men’s Test century list, bringing up his 41st hundred on day two of the Sydney Test.
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January 06, 2026
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Border queues ease at Beitbridge
THE situation at the Beitbridge Border Post between South Africa and Zimbabwe was calmer yesterday morning after the Border Management Authority (BMA) processed thousands of travellers who congested the border over the weekend.
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January 06, 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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Modest food price drop offers little relief
DESPITE a modest decline in food prices in December, millions of low-income households remain under severe financial strain, civil society groups have warned, saying the relief reflected in the latest Household Affordability Index does not translate into meaningful food security.
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January 06, 2026
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South Africa's last-16 loss to Cameroon sparks reflection
WHAT was meant to be a defining year for South African football has instead begun with doubt, as Bafana Bafana's last-16 exit at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) raised uncomfortable questions about their readiness for the challenges still to come.
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January 06, 2026
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SASSA'S grant payment dates
THE South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced the payment schedule for social grants in January 2026, while reiterating the importance of beneficiary biometric verification as a key safeguard against fraud.
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January 06, 2026
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LOYISO calls out excessive artist riders, warns of long-term career damage
LOYISO Bala has cautioned musicians about the impact of excessive hospitality riders, warning that short-term demands can quietly damage careers over time.
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