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One of outgoing DA leader John Steenhuisen’s staunchest loyalists and confidants has insisted that the agriculture minister was not pushed, nor did he jump, from the party’s leadership race.

John Steenhuisen’s departure as leader of the DA has been a long time coming.

Set against the buzz of the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town’s iconic aquarium offers a calm, captivating escape.

Minaj, a vocal supporter of US president Donald Trump, falsely believes she’s sacrosanct.

The lawyers for Sulliman Carrim say they will move to file for a postponement of his appearance

Ferrus, who passed away last week, is widely known for her poem, “I’ve Come to Take You Home”.

HPCSA Registrar, Dr Magome Masike says action will be taken against both individuals in question.

The Enquiry is examining Advocate Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

The deal slashes hundreds of reciprocal tariffs between the two countries.

It is rare for US presidents to publicly back candidates in foreign elections.

At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it’s feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.

Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

Businesses are being warned that pushing staff back into the office can quickly land companies in legal trouble—even if the initial business decision is lawful.

Halifax describes the figure as a “milestone”, and potentially daunting for first-time buyers.

Rio Tinto has pulled the plug on a deal to acquire Glecnore, with the mining companies unable to agree terms.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 6 February 2026.

This follows John Steenhuisen’s announcement that he will exit DA leadership race.

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

Kohler-Barnard says she ended up reporting him to the Public Protector.

Kohler-Barnard testified before the Ad Hoc Committee on Thursday.

Bafana Bafana will use two home friendlies against Panama to fine-tune their World Cup plans ahead of a historic 2026 return.

Veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford will keep playing for at least one more season after being named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player for the first time.

To coincide with the start of his new podcast series, Gareth Rhys Owen looks at the role Louis Rees-Zammit is playing in the changing face of rugby in Wales.

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.

Agency has identified roughly 500 000 beneficiaries it feels are ineligible and will fail SASSA grant reviews in 2026. Here’s how …

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay out its March 2026 social grants on the following dates.

Bester told the court that he is not a security risk.

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show concluded its 2026 run this week at the Jacob K Javits Convention Center in New York City, bringing days of high-energy tail-wagging to a close.

While it certainly makes headlines, Steenhuisen’s exit from the leadership race was neither a shock nor “ruthless” by Zille, as some have suggested.

Leyds had a great tournament making his Blitzbok debut in Perth in 2024, and is hoping to give his all again this weekend.

Stablecoins are reshaping global finance, but South Africa’s regulatory inaction risks leaving consumers and banks exposed.

Makro has launched a refurbished tech range, betting on growing consumer acceptance of pre-owned devices.

A Tesla Cybertruck has landed in South Africa.

Procurement delays, budget overruns and change management are not the root causes. The root cause is alignment − and it can be fixed.

Expanding brand diversification is putting pressure on automotive repairers.

Auto sector faces collapse as VW flags policy failure, export risks and investor fears amid plant closures and layoffs nationwide.

Volkswagen’s once-popular city van, the Vivo Xpress, is returning to our roads.