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Many people in Venezuela were jailed for taking part in protests over the country's 2024 elections, in which Nicolas Maduro was declared the victor despite widespread allegations of vote-rigging

US official says Venezuela freeing Americans in 'important step'

14 January 2026

The LA28 Olympic cauldron is lit after a ceremonial lighting at the Memorial Coliseum ahead of the opening of registration for tickets to the Games

LA28 organisers promise 'affordable' Olympics tickets

14 January 2026

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has advocated for selling some advanced chips in China, arguing global AI systems should be built on US technology

US allows Nvidia to send advanced AI chips to China with restrictions

14 January 2026

An empty wallet and calculator, budget. GettyImages/photobyphotoboy

South Africans optimistic while tightening belts

14 January 2026

A minibus carrying 33 minors, aged 4 to 15, was stopped on Tuesday afternoon. Photo supplied

33 undocumented minors intercepted at border

14 January 2026

File: A university graduation cap and degree. KTS/Science Photo Library via AFP

University admission letters to reach students this week

14 January 2026

Parents queueing for school placements. eNCA/Hloni Mtimkulu

Long queues and long waits for school spots

14 January 2026

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SA Morning Soapbox | What should govt do to address placement inadequacies?

14 January 2026

File: A flash of lightning. GettyImages/picture alliance

19 dead in Mpumalanga, Limpopo storms since December

14 January 2026

File: School bags inside a classroom. Annabelle Planche/Hans Lucas via AFP

Nerves and excitement as 2026 academic year begins

14 January 2026

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