Top Stories
Top Stories
Germany’s ruling party backs social media curbs for children
A growing number of countries, including Spain, Greece, France and Britain, are looking at similar social media bans or restrictions on accessing platforms like TikTok or Instagram.
Top Stories

Top Stories
South Africa’s property market going from bust to boom
South Africa’s housing market is entering a new cycle in 2026, with improving affordability, stronger household balance sheets, and supportive macroeconomic conditions driving a gradual recovery.

South Africa
UFS study finds 16 sanitary pad brands contain hormone-disrupting chemicals
The research has sparked debate, the university says it’s also looking to develop safe sanitary pads

South Africa
Analyst urges Zulu King’s rivals to accept ConCourt ruling
The apex court dismissed an application for leave to appeal by a faction of the Zulu royal family.

South Africa
Steenhuisen receives first batch of foot and mouth vaccines
The vaccines will from Biogenesis Bago will be used to vaccinate 14 million plus cattle herd.

South Africa
COSATU welcomes cut to Armed Forces Day parade budget
COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator Matthew Parks says the planned budget was distasteful

World
Katseye’s Manon to take ‘temporary hiatus’ to focus on health
The six-person girl group say the decision was made following “open and thoughtful conversations together”.

World
Recent updates on the arrest of former Prince Andrew
British police arrested the former Prince Andrew on suspicion of “misconduct in public office.” NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to royal expert Jennie Bond about the latest developments.

World
Quebec renews historic trails for future generations
Backwoods ski trails Quebec residents used to get from village to village a century ago are luring outdoor enthusiasts and boosting winter tourism.

World
‘Given a gun and sent to die’: Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Kenya’s intelligence service warns that over 1,000 citizens may have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, many under false pretenses.

Africa
Lawyers condemn ‘mild’ sentences for Cameroon soldiers who killed 21 civilians
In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.

Africa
‘Emotional’ Mourinho should apologise – McCarthy
Benni McCarthy says Jose Mourinho should admit his “mistake” following the Benfica manager’s post-match comments after Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr claimed he was racially abused.

Africa
Tunisian MP jailed for eight months over posts mocking president
The MP was arrested this month after mocking the president’s handling of the recent floods in the country.

Africa
Lobito Corridor: A new line for trade and investment
The corridor is strategically significant given that Zambia, Angola and the DRC are home to some of the world’s most significant deposits of critical minerals

Business
The man who worked for SPAR for 30 years, then became CEO of another major retailer in South Africa
Eugene Ronné stepped away from his role in Retail Operations and Sales for SPAR in Switzerland and returned to South Africa to become CEO for PNA.

Business
These are the critical skills South Africa desperately needs in 2026
Although South Africa’s unemployment rate decreased by 0.5 percentage points in the last quarter of 2025, the country still has 7.8 million unemployed people and faces a significant skills shortage.

Business
Middle-class flocking to these suburbs in South Africa’s richest city
Several areas of Johannesburg South and Alberton remain popular amongst buyers and investors.

Business
Mashaba vs Zille showdown in South Africa’s richest city
Action SA has announced that its party leader, Herman Mashaba, will stand as its mayoral candidate in Joburg for the coming local elections.

Politics
Former mayor Mashaba throws his hat into Joburg’s mayoral race
ActionSA leader joins the likes of DA’s Helen Zille to claim city’s top post

Politics
NEC visit to KZN is to assess rebuilding efforts: ANC
The NEC, led by Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, is meeting with 11 provincial branches.

Politics
Mashaba launches campaign to take JHB back
Herman Mashaba has unveiled what he called a clear recovery plan for the city of Johannesburg.

Politics
ActionSA names Herman Mashaba as Johannesburg mayoral candidate
The announcement was made at the Orlando Communal Hall in Soweto

Sport
FOUR changes confirmed: Pirates starting 11 vs Casric
Orlando Pirates take on Casric Stars in the Nedbank Cup round of 16, with coach Abdeslam Ouaddou making four selection changes.

Sport
Italian duo take gold and silver in men’s ski cross final
Simone Deromedis takes the men’s ski cross title to win Italy’s 10th gold medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics, while his compatriot Federico Tomasoni takes the silver medal after a photo finish with Alex Fiva of Switzerland.

Sport
Milner breaks Premier League appearance record
Brighton’s James Milner starts against Brentford to break the all-time Premier League appearance record of 653.

Sport
Giant-killers strike again: TS Galaxy topple Sundowns
TS Galaxy have advanced to the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals after stunning Mamelodi Sundowns 2-0 at Solomon Mahlangu Stadium.
Education
Judge Blocks Texas Law Banning L.G.B.T.Q. Clubs in Some School Districts
The law was the first in the nation to explicitly ban L.G.B.T.Q. student clubs. The ruling applies only to the Houston, Katy and Plano school districts.
Education
Court Clears Way for Louisiana Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Classrooms
A federal appeals court vacated a temporary block on the 2024 law, tossing a previous decision that called it “plainly unconstitutional.”

Education
Five former education secretaries urge Labour MPs to back government’s Send reforms in open letter
Exclusive: David Blunkett and Estelle Morris among those calling plans a ‘once in a generation chance’ to fix system
Five former education secretaries have made a joint appeal to Labour MPs to back the overhaul of special education provision in English schools, calling it “a once in a generation chance” to fix a failing system.
The open letter is signed by David Blunkett, Estelle Morris,...

Education
Amid Trump crackdown on Chinese students, one US university appears to block them altogether
Purdue says no ban on Chinese students exists, but reportedly rescinded dozens of offers after warnings from legislators
Several universities have scrapped partnerships with Chinese institutions in recent months as a direct result of pressure from US legislators. But no university appears to have gone as far as Purdue University in Indiana.
Students and faculty at the public university say that...

Lifestyle
Cape Town coffee shop makes ‘World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops’ list
Raise a coffee toast to Cape Town’s Espressolab, which snagged a spot on a list ranking the best coffee shops in the world.

Lifestyle
Four of Cape Town’s public swimming pools to close
As Cape Town endures scorching summer temperatures, four public swimming pools are set to close this Monday…

Lifestyle
East Coast Radio’s Carol Ofori and family’s Kenyan adventure
Fresh from a family holiday to Malindi in Kenya, Carol Ofori’s passion for African travel shines brighter before.

Lifestyle
Rachel John in New York: ‘He said he knew a spot’
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and ‘girlfriend’ Rachel John are on the second location of their ‘baecation’ in New York. Take a look…

Entertainment
Sundowns stunned by Galaxy in Nedbank Cup upset
Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso made wholesale changes to his line-up.

Entertainment
Proteas women gear up to face ‘really crafty’ Pakistan in ODI series
The hosts are hoping to add an ODI series win to their T20 series victory.

Entertainment
URC result: Lions overpower Sharks for bonus point win
The Lions bounced back from their disappointing URC loss to the Bulls with an impressive bonus point win over the Sharks at Ellis Park.

Entertainment
Minister Tau moves to save Tongaat Hulett from liquidation
Government believes Tongaat Hulett remains capable of being stabilised and restructured.
Science/Tech
Hazardous Substances Found In All Headphones Tested By ToxFREE Project
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Guardian: You wear them at work, you wear them at play, you wear them to relax. You may even get sweaty in them at the gym. But an investigation into headphones has found every single pair tested contained substances hazardous to human health, including chemicals that can cause cancer, neurodevelopmental problems and the feminization of males. […]...

Science/Tech
6 Best Phones With Headphone Jacks (2026), Tested and Reviewed
Headphone jacks are endangered, but they’re not gone. Here are our favorite smartphones that still let you plug and play.

Science/Tech
Best Budget Monitors: I Found 3 Impressive Screens Under $200 (2026)
You might assume all monitors under $200 are terrible. But after trying some out, I found a few that defy expectations.
Science/Tech
Souvenirs From the 2026 Winter Olympics Are Being Resold for Big Bucks Online
From pins to mascots to Swatch watches, memorabilia from the Milano Cortina Games is showing up on sites like eBay and Vinted.

Motoring
Trouble for the Road Accident Fund
The Road Accident Fund in South Africa has several obstacles to overcome.
Motoring

Motoring
US scrapping 30% tariffs on South Africa
US President Donald Trump’s 30% tariffs on South Africa have been shot down by the nation’s Supreme Court.

Motoring
Major changes on the cards for petrol and diesel in South Africa
South Africa’s fuel industry is set for a major overhaul.
Health
NASA Conducts Successful Launchpad Tests of the Massive Artemis Rocket
The next moon mission, carrying four astronauts, could launch as soon as early March.

Health
Does taking Vitamin C help to stop a cold?
The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis.
Health
A Cancer Detection Test Fails in Major Study
A closely watched clinical trial in Britain that screened blood for early detection of cancer did not show a reduction in later stages of the disease.

Health
Sepsis warning after woman’s quadruple amputation
Manjit Sangha, from Penn, near Wolverhampton, says her life drastically change in one weekend.