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A new year, a fresh start - Turning bottles to blessings
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January 13, 2026 at 10:25 AM
SPONSORED CONTENT: South Africans are turning "bottles into blessings" by recycling glass to fund school uniforms and stationery. With over 4,000 glass banks nationwide.
#TGRC #GlassRecycling #BackToSchool
#TGRC #GlassRecycling #BackToSchool
Cooking srambled eggs in an air fryer oven requires only a small adaptation from the traditional cooking method.
Lekker Brekker Monday: Scrambled eggs, air fryer style
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January 13, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Cooking srambled eggs in an air fryer oven requires only a small adaptation from the traditional cooking method.
Approaching your year with intention can help make it a meaningful one.
The work of moving forward
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January 13, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Approaching your year with intention can help make it a meaningful one.
By Christian MartinezThe House approved the extension for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), first enacted in 2000 to provide duty-free access to the U.S. market for eligible Sub
US House approves Africa trade program extension, sends bill to Senate
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January 13, 2026 at 6:50 AM
By Christian MartinezThe House approved the extension for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), first enacted in 2000 to provide duty-free access to the U.S. market for eligible Sub
By Kirsty NeedhamLouise Adler, the Jewish daughter of Holocaust survivors, said on Tuesday she was quitting her role at Adelaide Writers Week, after 180 international and Australian authors
Australian writers festival in turmoil over decision to bar Palestinian author
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January 13, 2026 at 5:03 AM
By Kirsty NeedhamLouise Adler, the Jewish daughter of Holocaust survivors, said on Tuesday she was quitting her role at Adelaide Writers Week, after 180 international and Australian authors
Sweden has, like most European countries, invested heavily in defence following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. However, Sweden's vast territory has remained vulnerable to aerial threats.
Sweden to invest $1.6 billion in air defence systems
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January 13, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Sweden has, like most European countries, invested heavily in defence following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. However, Sweden's vast territory has remained vulnerable to aerial threats.
Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube announced a record national pass rate of 88% for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. This figure represents a steady 0.7% increase from 2024
Matric Class of 2025 achieves unprecedented 88% pass rate
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January 12, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube announced a record national pass rate of 88% for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. This figure represents a steady 0.7% increase from 2024
The Council for Medical Schemes plans to investigate the processes that led to an error in Discovery Health Medical Scheme’s administration – resulting in 16,507 members suddenly being told that t
Regulator probe and public uproar spare 16,507 Discovery Health members from a R125m billing error
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January 12, 2026 at 10:23 PM
The Council for Medical Schemes plans to investigate the processes that led to an error in Discovery Health Medical Scheme’s administration – resulting in 16,507 members suddenly being told that t
Durban’s R22-million statues of Mandela and Tambo spark outrage among residents facing service delivery issues. Critics argue the funds should address local infrastructure failures instead of vanity projects, while city officials defend the statues as symbols of heritage and tourism.
Wrapped in controversy — eThekwini mayor defends R22m statues amid service delivery crisis
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January 12, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Durban’s R22-million statues of Mandela and Tambo spark outrage among residents facing service delivery issues. Critics argue the funds should address local infrastructure failures instead of vanity projects, while city officials defend the statues as symbols of heritage and tourism.
Mohamed Salah leads Egypt in pursuit of their eighth Africa Cup of Nations title, aiming to finally win after reaching the semifinals against Senegal, while facing criticism regarding his national level performance compared to club achievements with Liverpool.
Mohamed Salah edges closer to breaking his Afcon duck as Egypt set up Senegal semifinal
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January 12, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Mohamed Salah leads Egypt in pursuit of their eighth Africa Cup of Nations title, aiming to finally win after reaching the semifinals against Senegal, while facing criticism regarding his national level performance compared to club achievements with Liverpool.
CES 2026 showcased a shift toward human-centric technology, emphasising practical innovations over excessive AI, highlighted by Dell's retreat from AI-first products and Lego's engaging Smart Play system, prioritising user experience and creativity.
CES 2026 — a human-centric shift in tech amid AI overload
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January 12, 2026 at 10:03 PM
CES 2026 showcased a shift toward human-centric technology, emphasising practical innovations over excessive AI, highlighted by Dell's retreat from AI-first products and Lego's engaging Smart Play system, prioritising user experience and creativity.
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Watch — Why so many South African children are dying of hunger
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January 12, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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At issue, the senators said, was confidence in the Fed, the world's most important central bank, which sets interest rates in the U.S. and is seen by global investors as a critical independent
US Senate Republicans concerned over probe of Powell, impact on Fed
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January 12, 2026 at 9:58 PM
At issue, the senators said, was confidence in the Fed, the world's most important central bank, which sets interest rates in the U.S. and is seen by global investors as a critical independent
By Marianna ParragaFollowing the U.S. announcement last week of a $2 billion deal to export up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil stuck in storage, U.S. president Donald Trump said Chin
Supertankers sailing to pick up Venezuelan oil for China make u-turn, ship data shows
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January 12, 2026 at 9:53 PM
By Marianna ParragaFollowing the U.S. announcement last week of a $2 billion deal to export up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil stuck in storage, U.S. president Donald Trump said Chin
In 1823, America was a nation whose military was inferior to any of the major (or even minor) European powers and that military was focused on indigenes unwilling to be driven from their ancestral
The deep roots of America’s relationship with Latin America
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January 12, 2026 at 9:47 PM
In 1823, America was a nation whose military was inferior to any of the major (or even minor) European powers and that military was focused on indigenes unwilling to be driven from their ancestral
Nedbank CEO Jason Quinn expressed the view that he is “cautiously optimistic about economic prospects for 2026, as well as improving banking sector profitability”.This sentiment is backed by
Chief executives’ 2026 outlook: AI, rate cuts and cautious optimism
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January 12, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Nedbank CEO Jason Quinn expressed the view that he is “cautiously optimistic about economic prospects for 2026, as well as improving banking sector profitability”.This sentiment is backed by
I’m not sure how your first day back at the office was, or whether it was today or last week. But I am almost certain that the vibe in your office right now is better than what’s going on at the to
Discovery Health gives you another reason to hate your medical scheme
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January 12, 2026 at 9:42 PM
I’m not sure how your first day back at the office was, or whether it was today or last week. But I am almost certain that the vibe in your office right now is better than what’s going on at the to
[[image id=3117912]]When it comes to understanding South Africa’s troubled but fascinating fishing industry, few people have as broad a view as Shaheen Moolla. A lawyer by t
Mapping South Africa's fishing industry — a conversation with Shaheen Moolla
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January 12, 2026 at 9:33 PM
[[image id=3117912]]When it comes to understanding South Africa’s troubled but fascinating fishing industry, few people have as broad a view as Shaheen Moolla. A lawyer by t
Driving through Johannesburg, you may have spotted a white van covered from bumper to bumper in bold, unapologetic graffiti and wondered who was behind the wheel. Phrases like “Fire the Mayor!”, “N
Meet the Joburg councillor who turned his car into a tool for accountability
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January 12, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Driving through Johannesburg, you may have spotted a white van covered from bumper to bumper in bold, unapologetic graffiti and wondered who was behind the wheel. Phrases like “Fire the Mayor!”, “N
Driven in part by new sources of demand – notably the surging energy needs of AI – S&P Global warns in a new report that looming copper shortages could undermine electrification, the renewable
S&P sees looming copper shortages posing ‘systemic risk’ to global economy
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January 12, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Driven in part by new sources of demand – notably the surging energy needs of AI – S&P Global warns in a new report that looming copper shortages could undermine electrification, the renewable
[[image id=3117839]]The message, conveyed publicly by Eskom’s leadership on 30 September 2025 and welcomed implicitly by policymakers, was meant to signal restraint, cooperation and a commit
Eskom’s ‘stayed’ court case shows double game duplicity on electricity trading
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January 12, 2026 at 8:59 PM
[[image id=3117839]]The message, conveyed publicly by Eskom’s leadership on 30 September 2025 and welcomed implicitly by policymakers, was meant to signal restraint, cooperation and a commit
[[image id=3117721]]Elections are fundamental to democracy, but their financial implications are escalating. Between now and 2027, many African countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, and Repub
The high cost of politics enables corruption and fiscal indiscipline in Africa
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January 12, 2026 at 8:40 PM
[[image id=3117721]]Elections are fundamental to democracy, but their financial implications are escalating. Between now and 2027, many African countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, and Repub
Iran has withdrawn its warships from a naval exercise with South Africa, Russia, China, and the UAE due to political pressures, as the nations prepare for maritime operations amid rising tensions and concerns over international relations.
Iran pulls out of SA’s joint naval exercise amid political tensions
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January 12, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Iran has withdrawn its warships from a naval exercise with South Africa, Russia, China, and the UAE due to political pressures, as the nations prepare for maritime operations amid rising tensions and concerns over international relations.
A long time ago, I used to attend the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas every year. I was living in LA at the time and was involved with various companies that were producing hardware an
Crossed Wires: Physical AI and the bloodied battlefield of autonomous vehicles
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January 12, 2026 at 6:08 PM
A long time ago, I used to attend the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas every year. I was living in LA at the time and was involved with various companies that were producing hardware an
More than 920,000 candidates are anticipating the release of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results on 13 January.
Live updates — Basic Education Director-General briefs public on 2025 NSC exams
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January 12, 2026 at 4:56 PM
More than 920,000 candidates are anticipating the release of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results on 13 January.