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Education department blames late applications for unplaced learners

Hundreds of parents queued outside the Western Cape Education Department’s offices in Mitchells (…)

[GroundUp] 16/01/2026

New long-haul international flight coming to South Africa

Air Europa is launching a new flight that connects Johannesburg and Madrid, but local travellers (…)

[BusinessTech] 16/01/2026

Carte Blanche coming up: Death in the Inner City

Carte Blanche probes the murder of DJ Warras in Johannesburg’s CBD, examining organised crime (…)

[The South African] 16/01/2026

Orlando Pirates news: Ndah’s contract and update on Appollis

Orlando Pirates will resume the league next week but there could be without one player who is (…)

[The South African] 16/01/2026

Orlando Pirates news: Saleng bombshell, Mofokeng latest

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[The South African] 16/01/2026

World-class South African facility collapsed despite R500 million funding

Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) went from a world-class facility to a complete disaster (…)

[BusinessTech] 16/01/2026

Limpopo floods: Kruger National Park remains closed to tourists

Persistent rainfall continues to affect large parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, including several (…)

[The South African] 16/01/2026

Kaizer Chiefs news: Dithejane shocker, big exits looming large

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[The South African] 16/01/2026

R1 billion hotel investment deal set to transform Durban beachfront

Durban’s beachfront is set for a massive revival following a R1 billion, 50-year landmark lease (…)

[The South African] 16/01/2026

Durban Celebrates One of Its Best Festive Seasons in Years as 6.8 Million Visitors Flock to the City

[Daily News (IOL)] 16/01/2026

How BusinessTech sponsored articles help South African companies thrive

Sponsored articles on BusinessTech are one of the best options for South African companies to (…)

[BusinessTech] 16/01/2026

SA Rugby unveil annual awards nominees

SA Rugby have unveiled the list of stars who are up for awards, with the Player of the Year (…)

[The South African] 16/01/2026

Back to School, Back to Balance: Bluegrass Digital supports Smartphone Free Childhood South Africa

As learners across South Africa return to classrooms this week, many families are reflecting on (…)

[The South African] 16/01/2026

Julio Iglesias calls abuse allegations ‘absolutely false’

Spain's veteran singer and cultural icon Julio Iglesias has rejected allegations of abuse lodged (…)

[The South African] 16/01/2026

South Africa’s five best-selling used cars of 2025 – and what they cost

South Africa’s used car market wrapped up 2025 on a high, with strong demand for practical, (…)

[The South African] 16/01/2026

Letters sound alarm on hollow democracy, deepening hardship and deceitful politics ahead of 2026 elections

[Daily News (IOL)] 16/01/2026

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Nigeria, South Africa, and Four Others Exit EU Financial Watchlist

In a significant endorsement of African financial reforms, the European Union (EU) has officially removed Nigeria, South...

[USAfricaonline] 16/01/2026

South Africa: Student Teachers in South Africa Choose Comfort Over Challenge in Practical Placements - but There's a Hidden Cost

[The Conversation Africa] South Africa's schools still carry the imprint of apartheid, where resources, language and...