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South Africa heading for serious financial trouble
South Africa’s recent fiscal improvement is largely driven by short-term factors, and without sustained economic growth of around 3%, the country’s debt burden is likely to keep rising despite consolidation efforts.
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South Africa
Ngcukaitobi to continue cross-examination at Nkabinde Enquiry
The Enquiry is examining Advocate Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

South Africa
Brigadier Matjeng back on witness stand at Madlanga Commission
Matjeng is being probed for her alleged involvement with Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala

South Africa
Suspects in fatal Meyerton taxi attack to appear in Veeriniging Court
Three suspects in a Nissan Juke crashed into the taxi and opened fire causing it to overturn

South Africa
Cat Matlala’s pre-trial hearing to resume in a Johannesburg court
Matlala, co-accused’s hearing will resume this Friday morning at the High Court in Johannesburg.
World
News24 | Strike on ‘narco-trafficking’ boat kills two in Pacific, says US military
The US military said it killed two alleged drug traffickers in a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific, bringing the death toll from Washington’s campaign to at least 128.

World
Trump endorses Japan’s Takaichi ahead of snap election
It is rare for US presidents to publicly back candidates in foreign elections.

World
Three African countries agree to UK migrant returns after visa penalty threat
The Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia and Angola have said they will cooperate on migrant returns.

World
US healthcare needs fixing, but there’s no agreement on how to do it
Is there the political will to fix it the US’ health horror stories?

Africa
Muslims killed ‘over rejection of extremist ideology’ in Nigeria, says governor
At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it’s feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

Africa
Aid workers missing after airstrikes hit South Sudan hospital
MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.

Africa
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe latest former African leader to be mentioned in Epstein files
Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

Africa
Gunmen reportedly kill dozens in Nigeria as US military deployment confirmed
Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

Business
Warning about petrol prices in South Africa
While lower petrol prices in South Africa are great news for motorists, the impact on inflation is limited because half the price goes to tax—and another tax hike may be coming.

Business
Can robots ever be graceful?
Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.

Business
Canada unveils auto industry plan in latest pivot away from US
The steps to bolster Canada’s auto industry come as Trump’s tariffs strain the sector and threaten jobs.

Business
Amazon joins Big Tech AI spending spree
Shares in the tech giant fell in after hours trade as investors appeared wary of the sector’s big spending plans.

Politics
Carrim rises to infamy after name surfaces at Madlanga Commission
NW Businessman Suliman Carrim rises to infamy after being mentioned at the Madlanga Commission

Politics
Mkhwanazi took it personally when I reported him: Kohler-Barnard
Kohler-Barnard says she ended up reporting him to the Public Protector.

Politics
SAPS has become a breeding ground for corruption: Kohler-Barnard
Kohler-Barnard testified before the Ad Hoc Committee on Thursday.

Politics
Matjeng admits assisting Matlala with SAPS contract
Brigadier Matjeng’s testimony at Madlanga Commission will resume on Friday.

Sport
Updated World Rugby rankings after France thrash Ireland
France started their Six Nations title defence with a dominant win over Ireland, and have moved up in the World Rugby rankings as a result.

Sport
Ireland must ‘stop rot’ after Paris humbling
Ireland’s heavy defeat by France to open the Six Nations will only further press questions raised by a lacklustre autumn.

Sport
Ireland have a lot of work to do – Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admits his side have a lot of work to do following their 36-14 defeat against France in the opening match of 2026 Six Nations.

Sport
France comfortably beat Ireland in Six Nations opener
Ruthless France inflict more pain on Ireland as the Six Nations holders open their title defence with a bonus-point victory at a buoyant Stade de France.
Education
Nigeria: Ex-Diplomat Tasks Govts, Stakeholders On Education Without Geographical Location
[This Day] Ibadan — A retired diplomat, Ambassador Akinremi Bolaji, has made a compelling case for prioritising education without geographical location as a fundamental pillar for the development of society.
Education
Kenya: Online Learning Uptake in Kenyan Schools Remains Low – Report
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The uptake of online learning in Kenyan primary and secondary schools remains low, despite high awareness among parents, a new report shows.
Education
An Indian Film Embraces a Taj Majal Conspiracy Theory
The internet and a new film have breathed life into old conspiracy theories about one of the world’s most famous landmarks.
Education
Sudan: Countries Need Higher Education to Rebuild After Conflict – Study Finds Foreign Aid Isn’t Going Where It’s Needed
[The Conversation Africa] Higher education institutions are frequent casualties in violent conflicts. In Palestine, Ukraine and Sudan, to mention only a few recent examples, university campuses have been bombed. Academics, staff and students have been killed, injured or displaced. Teaching, learning and research have been undermined or come to a halt.

Lifestyle
INFLATION trouble for 2026 SASSA grant increases
Record-low inflation last year could spell trouble for meaningful 2026 SASSA grant increases, as the National Treasury readies its budget …
Lifestyle
Mayor to president? Geordin Hill-Lewis on potential bid to helm SA
Is SA’s future blue? Cape Town mayor – and potential new DA leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis has responded to questions of a presidential bid.

Lifestyle
SA’s minimum wage: How does it compare to countries where expats live?
Is the grass greener on the other side? Here’s a comparison of the minimum wage in South Africa vs countries where most expats live…
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Court exposes futility of Anele Mda’s appeal against Mbalula: ‘No sound, rational basis’
Mda’s tweets implicated Mbalula in the murder of tender tycoon Wandile Bozwana.

Entertainment
Gauteng’s culture of non-payment starts at the top
Municipal officials who refuse to pay their own bills face no consequences while debt across Gauteng spirals.

Entertainment
Joy for De Klerk, despair for Wolvaardt, Kapp and Lee as RCB win WPL final
Rising Proteas star Nadine de Klerk picked up her second WPL title with RCB, but played a major role this time as one of her team’s best players.

Entertainment
Motus pushes back against retrenchment claims
Labour Court hears dispute as Motus defends SA Retail realignment plan, denying salary cuts, coercion and unilateral action claims made.

Science/Tech
Africar Group launches BuyNewCar.co.za, South Africa’s first independent new-car price comparison platform
Africar Group, the parent company of AUTO24.africa, today announced the official launch of BuyNewCar.co.za, a new digital platform designed to bring transparency and simplicity to new-car pricing in South Africa.

Science/Tech
First-of-its-kind legal blow for Uber
For the first, a court has found Uber been liable for not preventing an alleged sexual assault of a passenger.

Science/Tech
Chinese online store bigger than Temu, Shein, and Amazon tested in South Africa
MyBroadband recently ordered a product from Chinese e-commerce giant AliExpress and was impressed with the quality of our item, quick delivery turnaround, and frequent order progress updates.
Science/Tech
Google Confirms AirDrop Sharing is Coming To Android Phones Beyond Pixels
Google’s Quick Share-AirDrop interoperability, which has been exclusive to the Pixel 10 series since its surprise launch last year, is headed to a much broader set of Android devices in 2026. Eric Kay, Google’s Vice President of Engineering for the Android platform, confirmed the expansion during a press briefing at the company’s Taipei office, saying Google is “working with our partners to...

Motoring
VW boss warns automotive industry is at breaking point
Auto sector faces collapse as VW flags policy failure, export risks and investor fears amid plant closures and layoffs nationwide.

Motoring
New practical VW Polo Vivo launched in South Africa – Pricing and features
Volkswagen’s once-popular city van, the Vivo Xpress, is returning to our roads.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
TrumpRx, the President’s Online Drugstore, Opens for Business
TrumpRx is aimed at helping patients use their own money to buy medicines. But researchers who study drug pricing warned that many patients could pay too much if they use the site.
Health
Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Shows Limits of Tracking Pacemakers in Police Work
The heart devices do not track location, nor do they transmit across large distances.
Health
TrumpRx Is Set to Go Live on Thursday
The government website is meant to connect Americans with drug companies to buy prescriptions directly with their own money. It is not clear how many patients will save money.
Health
What Does It Mean to Be Touch-Starved?
Research says that our health can suffer when we don’t experience enough physical contact. Here’s how to get more.