News24 | No chairs or desks at home, but these Cape Town matrics rise above with 100% pass rate

Silikamva High School has made history with a 100% matric pass rate, the first to be achieved since the school was established in 2013. However, the matric results are more than just numbers – each pass represents a child who has the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty. Source

News24 | Coalition crisis in KZN: DA seeks urgent audience with NFP

The DA in KwaZulu-Natal has requested an audience with the National Freedom Party following its departure from the provincial unity government. Source

News24 | DA takes McKenzie to Public Protector over his withdrawal of SA’s Biennale submission

The DA has taken Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie to Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka after he withdrew a pro-Gaza art submission to the 61st Venice Biennale. Source

News24 | Apartheid victims received R30 000 one-off payments and millions for education, says Kubayi

Victims of apartheid displacement, torture and violence have received a one-off grant of R30 000, as well as medical benefits and social assistance. Source

News24 | Western Cape govt wants provincial state of disaster amid fires, water crisis

The Western Cape government wants a provincial state of disaster to be declared as escalating wildfires and a deepening water crisis put mounting pressure on municipalities. Source

News24 | KZN rolls out controversial circumcision device amid safety concerns

About 96 000 circumcision devices procured under a controversial National Treasury tender are about to be rolled out to clinics in KwaZulu-Natal. Source

Adobe, IBM team up on marketing software for banking industry

Adobe and IBM said they are teaming up to make marketing software easier to use for banks that face controls on how customer data must be handled. Source

Major Pierneef Landscape heads Strauss & Co July flagship auction

The cover lot of Strauss & Co’s winter Live Virtual auction, due to be held over three days from 26 to 28 July, is a monumental bushveld scene by JH Pierneef. Source

SA stocks set to snap back from 2020 losses

South Africa’s benchmark equities index is set to erase its 2020 drop, staging a spectacular snap-back. Source

Nigeria: Atiku Slams Tinubu Govt, Condemns Arrest of AAU Students Over Ekpoma Protest

[Vanguard] Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the arrest and arraignment of students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, following a violent protest in the Edo State town, describing the action as an intolerant and heavy-handed response by the Federal Government. Source

Liberia: IMF, Liberia Discuss $1.4 Billion Climate Financing Deal

[Liberian Observer] Liberia has entered intensive negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over climate-linked financing estimated at $1.4 billion, as the Fund's Third Review Mission convened high-level discussions with the country's economic managers and key sector stakeholders on Monday, January 12, 2026. Source

Uganda: Uganda Suspends Internet Services Indefinitely Ahead of Thursday Elections

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has ordered a nationwide suspension of internet services until further notice, ahead of Thursday elections. Source

Eddie Jones remains respectful of depleted France

England coach Eddie Jones is braced for a gruelling encounter when his side go in search of Autumn Nations Cup glory at Twickenham even though they will arguably be up against something less than a France 2nd XV. Source

New Zealand win toss and bowl in 3rd West Indies T20

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl as they chase a series clean-sweep against the West Indies in the third Twenty20 international at Mount Maunganui on Monday. Source

Bulls' 14-man triumph: Jake White draws comparisons to Crusaders upset in 2014

Bulls mentor Jake White has compared their win over WP to when he coached the Sharks to an upset win over the Crusaders in 2014. Source

News24 Business | Facing a broken economy, Ghana's tech-savvy teens turn to fraud

In the dusty alleys of Nima, a shanty town in the heart of Ghana's capital, a 17-year-old called Ghost reclines on a faded plastic chair inside a dimly lit internet cafe. Source

News24 Business | Meta threatens to cut off Facebook, Instagram in Nigeria

Meta on Saturday vowed to fight Nigerian fines for various consumer data violations as the US tech giant reportedly threatened to cut off Facebook and Instagram in Africa's most populous country. Source

News24 Business | EU slaps big fines on Apple and Meta, risking Trump fury

The EU on Wednesday slapped Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines for breaking digital competition rules, risking the wrath of US President Donald Trump. Source

Trump administration moves to end deportation protection for Somalis

As the US cracks down on illegal immigration in Minneapolis, home to a large Somali community, it will end protections for many in the country legally. Source

BTS stand to make $1bn as they announce mammoth comeback tour

It's the K-pop band's first tour since completing compulsory military service in South Korea. Source

We choose Denmark over US, Greenland's PM says

It is the strongest statement by a leader of the Danish territory since US President Donald Trump renewed plans to annex it. Source

WATCH | How the Kia Seltos managed to cover more than 1100km on a single tank of diesel

Tumelo Maketekete drove the Kia Seltos from Gauteng to the Western Cape. Here's what went into that epic drive. Source

WATCH | How the Kia Seltos managed to cover more than 1100km on a single tank of diesel

Tumelo Maketekete drove the Kia Seltos from Gauteng to the Western Cape. Here's what went into that epic drive. Source

Ferrari's 488 GT Modificata is a track day weapon

Ferrari will sell a handful of customers what is essentially a GT3 car. It's powered by a 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 engine and Ferrari claims it has 1000kg of downforce at 230km/h. Source

How to spot illicit cigarettes

Morning Live's Marc Cananur finds out more about the health risks around illegal cigarettes. Source

Critical incident declared at city hospital trust

The hospital trust says patients are experiencing "unacceptable delays" across services. Source

NHS funds football pitch to help boost island health

Carloway Football Club in Lewis has received a grant of £22,000. Source