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Joburg officials raid second Bryanston property allegedly hijacked by same man
- City of Johannesburg officials raided a Bryanston Drive home, suspecting it was hijacked.
- Lawrence Ramalwa, arrested in a previous raid, is believed to have hijacked both properties.
- Officials found dwellings erected in the garden, similar to those at the previously raided mansion.
Want your 2025 matric results? Here’s when and how to check on News24
- Matric candidates are awaiting the release of the 2025 results, which will be available on News24 from Tuesday, 13 January.
- Pupils unsatisfied with their results can apply for remarking or rechecking by 27 January, or rewrite exams in May/June, with registration closing on 6 February.
- Alternative options for those who did not pass include enrolling as a part-time or full-time candidate or considering vocational education and training at an FET college.
Matric 2025: IEB Class of 2025 achieves 98.31% pass rate
- The IEB Class of 2025 achieved a 98.31% overall pass rate, with 89.12% attaining a bachelor’s pass.
- The IEB maintained high standards and consistent performance, despite a growing and more diverse cohort of pupils.
- The IEB ensured exam integrity through monitoring and accommodations for candidates with impairments.
This combination of pictures created on 8 January 2026 shows Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro (L) and US President Donald Trump.
Donald Trump declares himself acting Venezuelan president in viral social media post
- Donald Trump shared a doctored image on Truth Social claiming he is the acting president of Venezuela.
- This claim is false, as the real Wikipedia page does not list him as such, and no international body recognises it.
- The post follows a fictional US military invasion of Venezuela, the capture of Nicolás Maduro, and Maduro’s subsequent arraignment in a New York court on drug charges.
News24 can report that Mamelodi Sundowns have had discussions with coach Pitso Mosimane in a move to lure him back to Chloorkop.
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Mamelodi Sundowns in talks with Pitso Mosimane over sensational return to Chloorkop
- Mamelodi Sundowns have held discussions with coach Pitso Mosimane over what would be a sensational return to the Brazilians.
- News24 understands that the two parties have discussed a possible reunion, while the Brazilians are reportedly working on finalising a settlement for Miguel Cardoso.
- The Portuguese coach, however, moved to show that he was still in charge when he went live on Instagram to show the club’s training at the Ranch in Polokwane.
US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
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Rand gains against dollar amid ‘open warfare’ between Trump, Fed
- Jerome Powell’s claim of threats from the Trump administration regarding Fed independence has weakened the dollar and caused US equity futures to ease.
- Geopolitical tensions, including unrest in Iran, have boosted oil prices and driven gold to a record high, benefiting mining shares on the JSE.
- Despite concerns, Asian stocks rose, and the week ahead includes key US inflation data, Chinese trade figures, and the start of US earnings reports.
(L/R) US film producer Sara Murphy, US actress Teyana Taylor, US filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson and US actress Chase Infiniti, winners of the Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Award for "One Battle After Another", pose in the press room during the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on 11 January 2026.
All the 2026 Golden Globe winners
- “One Battle After Another” was the big winner in film, taking home four awards, including Best Comedy Film and Best Director.
- Key film acting awards went to Wagner Moura (“The Secret Agent”), Jessie Buckley (“Hamnet”), Timothee Chalamet (“Marty Supreme”), Rose Byrne (“If I Had Legs I’d Kick You”), Stellan Skarsgard (“Sentimental Value”), and Teyana Taylor (“One Battle After Another”).
- Top television awards were given to “The Pitt” (Best Drama), “The Studio” (Best Musical or Comedy), and “Adolescence” (Best Limited Series or TV Movie), with acting awards for stars like Noah Wyle, Rhea Seehorn, Seth Rogen, Jean Smart, Stephen Graham, and Michelle Williams.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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