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These were SA’s best selling cars as January continues strong momentum
Domestic sales recorded 50,073 units, a gain of 7.5% compared to January 2025

Top Stories
Discovering the best views in South Africa: From canyons to coasts
From the misty heights of the Blyde River Canyon to the Wild Coast, we explore the best views in South Africa for every homesick expat.

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Paris prosecutors raid France offices of Elon Musk’s X
The Paris prosecutor says its cyber-crime unit is conducting a search of X’s offices.

South Africa
Bester to challenge his transfer from Kgosi Mampuru prison
Bester was moved to eBhongweni Super Maximum Correctional Facility in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal.

South Africa
Madlanga Comm rules on admission of Wtness F’s WhatsApp evidence
Witness F was granted a postponement last week as his legal counsel needed more time.

South Africa
Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta Bans Use of AI Tools Like ChatGPT for Interpreting the Quran
Cairo-based Dar al-Ifta al-Misriyyah, Egypt’s official Islamic advisory and judicial authority, has issued a fatwa prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence applications, including ChatGPT, for interpreting the Holy Quran. The ruling, published on the institution’s website last month, states that relying independently or entirely on AI-generated interpretations is impermissible in...

South Africa
Mpumalanga man to appear in court for allegedly stabbing niece
The man is accused of stabbing the toddler and drinking her blood at Phola Park in KwaMhlanga.

World
Iranians seeking to punish ruling elite go after the next best thing — their kids
Iranians in the diaspora are tracking down the sons and daughters of Iran’s ruling elite, many of whom work and live lavishly abroad, demanding they be deported.

World
Gaza’s Rafah border crossing reopens, but few have been allowed to cross
Gaza’s main border crossing reopened Monday after being closed for most of the war, but few people have been allowed to cross.

World
U.S. and Iran to meet for negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program
The U.S. and Iran will meet later this week in Turkey to discuss Iran’s nuclear program. The negotiations come after President Trump weighed military strikes on Iran.

World
What to know to know ahead of the negotiations between U.S. and Iran
NPR’s Michel Martin asks Suzanne Maloney, vice president and director of the foreign policy program at the Brookings Institution, about U.S. negotiations with Iran.

Africa
Banknote bouquets could land you in jail, Kenya’s central bank warns
Those defacing the currency could face seven years in jail, the central bank says ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Africa
Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent
Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality.

Africa
Eighty kidnapped Nigerians return home after escape
They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.

Africa
McKenzie clarifies claim South Africa will host Wafcon 2026
South Africa’s sports minister Gayton McKenzie says “no formal decision” has been taken to relocate the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations away from Morocco.
Business

Business
The benefits of health insurance in tough economic times
Why healthcare benefits matter more than ever – and how they boost the health of your business.

Business
SARS is coming after bank accounts in South Africa, hunting for R520 billion
SARS has identified R523 billion in undisputed debt on its books, which experts say will be aggressively pursued by the taxman in 2026.
Business

Politics
LIVE: Presidential Summit on Innovative Building Technologies
The Summit aims to showcase innovative, sustainable, climate-resilient and construction solutions.

Politics
Former State Security Agency chair to testify at Ad Hoc Committee
The committee is probing allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption in the justice system

Politics
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Day | 03 February 2026
A new witness is expected to testify at the Madlanga Commission.

Politics
New witness to take the stand in Madlanga Commission
Justice Madlanga has ruled that the new witness cannot be named.

Sport
Betway Premiership: Orlando Pirates to go three points clear?
Orlando Pirates have a chance to go top of the Betway Premiership when they face AmaZulu in Durban on Tuesday night.

Sport
Springbok star goes in for surgery
A Springbok star has undergone a surgical procedure and is set for several weeks on the sidelines. Here are the details to note.

Sport
In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.

Sport
Sundowns coach provides important Saleng update
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has provided a major update on the fitness of new signing Monnapule Saleng.
Education
Uganda: NRM’s Todwong Urges Civic Education, Manifesto Scrutiny After Election Victory
[Nile Post] The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General, Richard Todwong, has called for stronger civic education and greater voter focus on issues and manifestos, saying elections should be about addressing societal needs rather than attacking individuals.
Education
Uganda: Missing PLE Scripts for Koboko School Found Locked in Headmaster’s Office
[Nile Post] Exams body, UNEB has said the scripts for learners at Bamure Primary School in Koboko district which had gone missing have been found locked in the headmaster’s office.
Education
Colleges See Major Racial Shifts in Student Enrollment
An analysis finds that flagship state universities, as well as less selective colleges, had major increases in Black and Hispanic students following a ban on race-conscious admissions.
Education
Nigeria: When Education Becomes Transactional, Society Pays the Price
[Daily Trust] We are unconsciously cultivating a hardened citizenry and in doing so, we are co-creating a dangerous future. A society is shaped not only by its laws and leaders, but by the everyday decisions made within its most influential institutions.

Lifestyle
Joburg residents assured: Municipal payments ARE reflecting on accounts
The City of Johannesburg has dismissed claims that municipal payments are failing to reflect on customer accounts.

Lifestyle
DA, EFF slammed for ‘politicising’ Tyla’s Grammy victory
The EFF and the DA have come under fire for their political posters congratulating Grammy Award winning artist, Tyla …
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
More illegal schools popping up in KwaZulu-Natal
The KwaZulu-Natal education department has warned of illegal and bogus schools targeting learners in the province.

Entertainment
Audi admits A4 being dropped for A5 shouldn’t have happened
Revision in its plans to only produce electric vehicles will see the A4 making a comeback as the ‘updated’ A5.

Entertainment
Thabo Bester files another legal challenge against the state
Bester has filed several interlocutory applications in various courts, which his lawyer says are necessary to prepare for his defence in the main trial.

Entertainment
South Africa remains ‘destination of choice’, Ramaphosa says
South Africa welcomed approximately 10.5 million tourists in 2025.

Entertainment
‘We are proud of what we have achieved so far,’ says Stormers captain Sacha FM
The Stormers need to take some time to evaluate their season after a great start has ground to a halt over the past few weeks.
Science/Tech
Chaos in Minneapolis Exposes an Internet at War With Truth
Technological advances and an erosion of trust have transformed the way news unfolds online, distorting shared reality.

Science/Tech
South African free Wi-Fi project mentioned in Epstein Files
Project Isizwe and its founder, Alan Knott-Craig Jr., are mentioned in connection with a trip to Africa that Jeffrey Epstein appeared to be arranging for his assistant.

Science/Tech
Crypto Investors Go Wild On X For Remittix 300% Bonus Offer!
The crypto market is drawing fresh attention as an early‑stage digital asset sparks activity across social platforms. On X, traders and crypto investors are discussing Remittix (RTX), its expanding ecosystem and the 300% bonus available via email that has triggered a surge in interest. Market observers are noting intensified on‑chain activity and growing sentiment around […]

Science/Tech
South African tech start-ups that sold big on the world stage
A look at South African tech start-ups whose global acquisitions delivered big exits for founders and international impact.
Motoring

Motoring
Bad news for F1 fans in South Africa
South Africa is not yet ready to host a Formula One Grand Prix.

Motoring
Mercedes-Benz fights back against Chinese car brands
Mercedes-Benz has taken the covers off the new S-Class, a model meant to reassert the company’s luxury dominance over new Chinese rivals.

Motoring
Official petrol price decreases for February announced
Motorists can look forward to a drop in petrol and diesel prices this week.
Health
What Do You Get When You Put a Mummy Through a CT Scan?
Experts are using high-res scanners and 3-D printers to illuminate ancient ailments and injuries.

Health
Mental health chat encouraged at coffee mornings
Three coffee mornings are being held in Wolverhampton as part of a national mental health event.

Health
Hospital to be UK’s largest robotic surgery centre
The Denise Coates Foundation has donated £12m towards robotic surgery capabilities at the hospital.

Health
Like a screwdriver in my face – Life with ‘the world’s most painful known medical condition’
It is a rare condition where something as simple as a gust of wind can cause excruciating pain.