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Discovery beats Old Mutual, Sanlam, and OUTsurance
PressPulse’s latest media sentiment report shows that Discovery has achieved much better coverage than Old Mutual, Sanlam, OUTsurance, and Momentum.
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PressPulse’s latest media sentiment report shows that Discovery has achieved much better coverage than Old Mutual, Sanlam, OUTsurance, and Momentum.

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South African business confidence softened in January after reaching its highest annual average in more than a decade last year.
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The Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2026 invites both seasoned collectors and newcomers to explore a diverse array of contemporary art and engage with global artists.
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South Africa
34-year-old man sentenced four life prison terms for killing traditional leader and others in KZN

South Africa
He has been testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.

South Africa
Judge Phillip Loubser delivered the judgment in Cholota’s court bid to avoid prosecution.
South Africa
South Africa to receive one million FMD vaccine
The first consignment of one million high-potency Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses from Biogénesis Bagó in Argentina is expected to arrive in South Africa this weekend, bringing much-needed relief to the most affected provinces and regions.
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen said the shipment marks the first phase of a...

World
It’s a word that evokes national pride and rare talent, and one that has been around for thousands of years.

World
Ali Akbar, a 73-year-old immigrant from Pakistan, has been hawking papers on the streets of Paris for the last 50 years. French President Emmanuel Macron honored him with a knighthood late last month.
World
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify in a landmark trial addressing claims that Instagram and other platforms were designed to foster addiction among young users.

World
The person temporarily banned is among a group of 34 who this week attempted to leave the camp for Australia.

Africa
The media regulator cites the spread of false information and cyber-bullying as among the reasons.

Africa
“This is the only hustle we know,” miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

Africa
It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu’s body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.

Africa
The troops, who landed at an airfield in Bauchi state, will not take part in combat operations, officials say.
Business

Business
The popularity of e-hailing services such as Uber and Bolt has created a new target for criminals in South Africa.
Business

Business
South Africa’s consumer inflation has dipped to 3.5% in January 2026, supporting the SARB’s view that inflation peaked in December, opening the way for interest rate cuts.

Politics
The party has rejected the reshuffle citing lack of consultation.

Politics
The Economic Freedom Fighters said it would take up a position on the council’s opposition benches instead

Politics
ActionSA distances itself from Xhakaza’s statement appointing Xolani Khumalo as MMC in Ekurhuleni

Politics
ANC in Limpopo concludes its PEC Lekgotla, leaders emphasised the need for decisive action

Sport
Orlando Pirates have already made close to R20 million from winning the MTN8 and the Carling Knockout Cup earlier this season.

Sport
Muddled selection and the lack of a plan B – how Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign was derailed in Sri Lanka.

Sport
Zimbabwean forward Thando Ngwenya has become a key figure for AmaZulu this season, scoring crucial goals and shaping the team’s campaign.

Sport
With the addition of their Test against the Wallabies, the Springboks’ fixture list for 2026 has now been bumped up to 11 matches.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The National Labour Commission (NLC) has summoned all four tertiary education unions and their employers to appear before it to address the ongoing strike action in the country’s higher education institutions.
Education
[Nile Post] Early childhood educators and headteachers from Buganda Kingdom schools have received specialized training on effective teaching methods aimed at improving learning outcomes for young children this academic year.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto on Tuesday presided over the inaugural graduation ceremony of the National Intelligence and Research University (NIRU), marking a historic milestone for the institution and Africa’s growing intelligence and security education landscape.
Education
The green card holder from the West Bank had been detained during a citizenship appointment.

Lifestyle
Anele Mdoda has been criticised for her ‘selective outrage’ tweet relating to the murder of Nigerian Bolt driver Isaac Satlat…

Lifestyle
Five things to know about Springboks captain Siya Kolisi’s rumoured girlfriend, following his split from estranged wife, Rachel Kolisi.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The show will premiere in March on Mzansi Magic.

Entertainment
Introduction of the new petrol derivative means entry to SUV range becomes almost 20% more affordable.

Entertainment
A study conducted by the University of the Free State discovered harmful traces of toxic chemicals in menstrual products that disrupt hormones in the body.

Entertainment
Rising meat prices continue to place pressure on South Africans’ wallets

Science/Tech
The warranty is underwritten by an Arctic Wolf partner and covers customers for the duration of their Arctic Wolf service contracts.

Science/Tech
Lego’s next release is a digital brick loaded with sensors that add new layers of interactivity to its play sets. WIRED got exclusive access to the Lego labs where the Smart Brick was born.

Science/Tech
Africa emerges as the global frontrunner in stablecoin adoption, with high usage for income and remittances.

Science/Tech
The integration has created a 13 000-employee company, says SoftwareOne.
Motoring

Motoring
One African nation has banned all new petrol car imports and now has 17 electric vehicle assembly plants.

Motoring
Toyota has pulled the covers off the new, locally-built Corolla Cross flagship SUV.

Motoring
The “baby Toyota Prado” SUV is coming to South Africa very soon.

Health
Some health boards have told people using the painkiller to begin reducing their tablets by one a week.
Health
In the Lost Science series, scientists whose jobs or funding have been cut by the Trump administration tell their stories.
Health
Kathleen Chalfant, Elizabeth Marvel, April Matthis and other actors deliver top-notch performances in a play that leaves questions unanswered.

Health
Farmer Sam Stables walks from Herefordshire to London to raise awareness of mental health.