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Ukraine’s Heraskevych says he will compete in banned helmet, defying IOC
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO/MILAN, Italy, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych said on Tuesday he will defy an International Olympic Committee ban and compete in his “helmet of remembrance” honouring those killed in the war with Russia.

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Call to change law after BBC finds women were covertly filmed on nights out
A private members’ bill asks for a change to voyeurism legislation to stop videos being posted online for profit.

Top Stories
WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy downpours and HAIL expected in SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 11 February 2026.

South Africa
‘Completely unqualified’ – Paul O’Sullivan on his qualifications
Members of Parliament asked him to clarify what his formal qualifications were.

South Africa
GP education reaches agreement with scholar transport operators
The department says a payment plan will ensure that the education of learners is not disrupted.

South Africa
Mashatile confident govt programmes will double youth employment
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he is optimistic government programmes will create jobs.

South Africa
Qualifying residents to benefit from Princess Plot housing project
The department says they have also finalised the necessary planning and technical work for Phase 2.

World
FBI releases images of masked man in hunt for Savannah Guthrie’s mother
The mother of the news anchor Savannah disappeared in the middle of night from her Tucson, Arizona, home and was last seen on 31 January.

World
Reporter’s notebook: A Dutch speedskater and a U.S. influencer walk into a bar …
NPR’s Rachel Treisman took a pause from watching figure skaters break records to see speed skaters break records. Plus, the surreal experience of watching backflip artist Ilia Malinin.

World
In Beirut, Lebanon’s cats of war find peace on university campus
The American University of Beirut has long been a haven for cats abandoned in times if war or crisis, but in recent years the feline population has grown dramatically.

World
Venezuelan opposition politician under house arrest after kidnap, son says
Juan Pablo Guanipa was recaptured by Venezuela’s security forces on Sunday, hours after he and other political prisoners were freed.

Africa
Son of Zambia’s ex-President Lungu ordered to surrender 79 cars, petrol station and ‘luxury’ flats
The High Court judgement says Dalitso Lungu, 39, failed to show they were acquired lawfully.

Africa
Pilot praised after landing faulty Somali passenger plane on seashore
The Civil Aviation Authority say it overshot the tarmac after failing to stop on the runway.

Africa
M23 rebels welcome SANDF departure from Monusco
M23 president Bertrand Bisimwa accused the UN Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo of failing the people of eastern DRC

Africa
Kenya to confront Russia over ‘unacceptable’ use of its nationals in combat
Nairobi says it has shut down illegal recruiters and will urge Moscow to sign a deal banning conscription.

Business
US consumer spending slowed in December – Is it a warning for the economy?
Retail sales were unexpectedly flat in December as consumers pulled back, raising questions about a broader economic slowdown.

Business
Wrapped helps Spotify add users despite artists’ criticism over fees
The Swedish music giant saw record users despite artists saying they aren’t paid enough to put their music on the platform.
Business

Business
Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win?
What to know about the two firms’ blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

Politics
Former Numsa leader accuses Irvin Jim of perjury and abuse of power
Ruth Mamolaba Ntlokotse says Jim filed a false affidavit in court and suppressed internal dissent, raising questions about governance and accountability

Politics
O’Sullivan’s conditional testimony sparks uproar in ad hoc committee
The remarks drew a sharp response from MPs, who expressed dissatisfaction

Politics
O’Sullivan takes stand, denies spy allegations before committee
O’Sullivan has taken the stand before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee

Politics
LIVE: Paul O’Sullivan appears before Ad Hoc Committee | 10 Feb 2026
Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan appears before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee.

Sport
Mouat & Dodds miss out on curling bronze
Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat suffer Winter Olympic heartbreak in the mixed doubles curling for the second time in four years after losing out on bronze to hosts Italy.

Sport
Snoop Dogg to attend Swansea game for first time
Snoop Dogg will attend a Swansea City game for the first time since becoming a co-owner of the Championship club when they face Preston North End later this month.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs could be ‘forced’ to buy R20 million flop
Kaizer Chiefs might end up signing Khanyiso Mayo on a permanent deal if their other strikers don’t fire in the coming matches.

Sport
USA’s Maxim Naumov skates in memory of his parents
Maxim Naumov’s emotional skate dedicated to his world champion figure skating parents, Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, who died in a plane crash in January 2025.
Education
Gabor Boritt, Refugee Who Became Expert on Lincoln, Dies at 86
He survived the Holocaust and Communist rule in Hungary, arrived penniless in New York and made himself into a pre-eminent Civil War scholar.
Education
Epstein’s Cash and Influence Helped Women Attend Columbia and N.Y.U.
Federal records show that Jeffrey Epstein used donations and connections as he sought to gain college admission for young women in his orbit.

Education
‘So shameful’: backlash as US national monuments conform to Trump’s rewrite of history
From Pennsylvania to Montana, the White House’s war on ‘woke’ has targeted US monuments that address topics like racism and Indigenous history
Blank spaces now exist where a series of panels about enslavement once appeared on the walls of the President’s House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The site, which honors the home of George Washington and John Adams, is a major landmark that bore...
Education
Nigeria: Our Investment in Education Is Yielding Results – Governor Namadi
[Premium Times] The governor made this assertion while presiding over a basic education stakeholders roundtable meeting convened to review progress, challenges, and opportunities within the basic education sub-sector, held at the Government House, Dutse, on Sunday.

Lifestyle
UPDATE: Cape Town water supply restored after chronic 55% production drop
Water supply has returned to Cape Town after an interruption from Theewaterskloof Dam reduced the City’s water production by 55%.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
WATCH | ‘When life gives you lemons’: Kristy Scott takes over kitchen duties from ex-husband
Kristy Scott is stretching herself out of her comfort zone to learn how to cook after splitting from chef husband, Desmond Scott.

Lifestyle
Beyoncé loses over 10 million IG followers after Jay Z’s Epstein link
Beyoncé has lost the support of some of her fans after her husband was mentioned in a complaint about Jeffrey Epstein.

Entertainment
Gone in 15 seconds: VW Polo headlight stolen in broad daylight [VIDEO]
CCTV footage posted on social media depicts how quickly VW Polo headlights are stolen in broad daylight in South Africa.

Entertainment
PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Tuesday, 10 February 2026
R49 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 10 February 2026.

Entertainment
‘Good Christian country’: Inside Paul O’Sullivan’s letter ‘pleading’ to move to SA during apartheid
‘People were being killed and you wanted to come and join that kind of lifestyle of killing people.’

Entertainment
In case you missed it: ButtaNutt peanut butter recalled | O’Sullivan testifies | Shebeshxt allegedly caught with prohibited items
Catch up on the biggest stories of Tuesday, 10 February 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Science/Tech
This GoPro and Lens Bundle Is $200 Off
You can grab a fully kitted action camera and all the lenses for $550.
Science/Tech
Microsoft Begins the First-Ever Secure Boot Certificate Swap Across Windows Ecosystem
Microsoft has begun automatically replacing the original Secure Boot security certificates on Windows devices through regular monthly updates, a necessary move given that the 15-year-old certificates first issued in 2011 are set to expire between late June and October 2026. Secure Boot, which verifies that only trusted and digitally signed software runs before Windows loads, became a hardware...

Science/Tech
ZKP Presale Steals Attention With 9,000% Talk as Bitcoin Cash and HYPE Stall
Global equity markets are under pressure, setting off broad liquidations that have pushed the crypto market to hover near the $2 trillion mark. As a result, older assets are struggling to move higher. The Bitcoin Cash price remains stuck below $850, while the Hyperliquid price has dropped around 10% from recent peaks. This slowdown in […]

Science/Tech
Prominent online retailer in South Africa hit by downtime
South African online retailer Loot.co.za is experiencing a prolonged outage, with shoppers reporting on Tuesday that its website has been unavailable since the afternoon.

Motoring
Why petrol isn’t R14 per litre in South Africa
The government claims petrol should cost only R14 per litre, but has made no progress in reducing prices for motorists.
Motoring

Motoring
Major upgrades for South Africa’s biggest transport company
Transnet has invested heavily in upgrades to several ports in South Africa.

Motoring
Step aside VW – the 3rd best-selling car brand in South Africa is Chinese
VW has been knocked out of the top 3 in South Africa by a Chinese car brand.
Health
Drinking Is a ‘Social Lubricant.’ That’s Not Always a Good Thing.
Explaining why officials dropped limits, Dr. Mehmet Oz said alcohol “brings people together.” But social drinking also can lead to health problems, studies show.

Health
Inside Health
Is NHS dentistry on ‘life support’?

Health
Could this spider’s silk help repair nerves?
Scientists are developing nerve repairing surgical devices from the silk of spiders.

Health
Using AI for medical advice ‘dangerous’, study finds
Oxford researchers find that using AI to make medical decisions presents a risk to patients.