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Key Johannesburg suburb without water for three weeks
Volunteers work shifts to provide 50 litres of water per person per day.
MONDAY, 09 FEBRUARY 2026, 15:37

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Volunteers work shifts to provide 50 litres of water per person per day.

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Nathan Bennett’s case has been described as “every parent’s nightmare”.
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It comes after files suggest the former prince shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein from his official work as trade envoy.
South Africa
Deputy Minister hands over title deeds to beneficiaries in Bethlehem
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli says the handover of title deeds to residents of Bethlehem in the Free State, presents an opportunity to correct injustices of the past.“It represents security. It represents opportunity. And it represents a decisive step toward correcting the injustices of our...
South Africa
Under South African law, no one may practise medicine unless they have the proper training and are officially registered. Bogus medical practitioners threaten the health of patients and undermine trust in doctors. The problem might be growing, but so is the fight against it.
South Africa
The Philippi community is mourning the tragic deaths of two young boys, aged 9 and 12, whose bodies were recovered from a dam in Jim se Bos informal settlement, Olieboom Road, on Sunday afternoon.

South Africa
Behari is accused of shielding suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi

World
Japan’s first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, brought the ruling Liberal Democratic Party its biggest-ever electoral victory, fueling her ambitions to pursue to a political agenda which she says could “split public opinion.”

World
Japan’s ruling party scored its biggest electoral win in its seven-decade history Sunday, due mostly to the popularity of its first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi.
World
Namibia’s energy ministry said the government wasn’t notified of the planned acquisition by TotalEnergies and Petroleo Brasileiro of stakes in an offshore exploration licence in the southern African country.

World
Lai’s supporters say this amounts to a death sentence, but authorities say it demonstrates the rule of law.

Africa
Police say the “transnational” criminal group has been in operation since 2017.

Africa
Africa is pursuing a single electricity market to overcome the limitations of fragmented national power grids that constrain economic growth and energy access

Africa
Insurgents have carried out a wave of drone strikes on military positions in the region.

Africa
Eritrea has previously denied accusations that its soldiers are in Ethiopia supporting rebels.

Business
Making an impact in the South African insurance industry isn’t only about faster claims or smarter platforms.

Business
Bidvest Bank’s sale to Access Bank will not take place, with the broader group now looking for a new buyer as it moves away from financial services.

Business
The cosmetics and nail varnish line was one of the last family-owned make-up firms in the UK.
Business

Politics
The Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee latest deadline is the 20th of February 2026.

Politics
Wiandre Pretorius’s death follows allegations of his involvement in the Emmanuel Mbense murder case.
Politics
Controversial forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan will appear before the parliamentary ad hoc committee investigating the infiltration of the criminal justice system.

Politics
The Enquiry investigates Adv. Andrew Chauke’s fitness to lead South Gauteng’s prosecution services.

Sport
Freestyle skier Kirsty Muir misses out on Great Britain’s first medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics with a fourth-place finish in the women’s slopestyle.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs co-head coach Khalil Ben Youssef has questioned the PSL’s scheduling, suggesting Pirates have benefited from a lighter schedule.

Sport
Zimbabwe open their T20 World Cup campaign with a comfortable eight-wicket win over Oman in Colombo thanks to an unbeaten 48 from Brian Bennett.

Sport
CJ Fulton is set to make his first Ireland appearance in over two years after being named in a 13-man squad for the upcoming FIBA EuroBasket 2029 pre-qualifiers.

Education
Georgia Gould reassures parents that no child will be asked to leave school or have levels of assistance removed
Children with special needs will not lose their places at special schools or current levels of assistance, an education minister has told parents anxious that the government would strip away their child’s support.
Facing questions at an online forum, part of the Department for...
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Plenary of the House of Representatives on the 5th day of the 1st quarter of the 3rd session of the 55th Legislature on Thursday, February 5, 2026 unanimously voted to cite the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Education to provide comprehensive accounts on the numbers and status of Liberian students in foreign land.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Ministry of Education (MoE) has condemned a recent musical performance on the campus of St. Teresa Convent High School, describing it as inappropriate for grade-school students and promising corrective action against all would-be violators.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The President of the University of Liberia (UL), Dr. Layli Maparyan, has awarded student Jao Malata for emerging as the winner of the University’s 75th Anniversary (Founder’s Day) logo design competition.

Lifestyle
Roedean – One of SA’s top-performing and most expensive private schools – has disputed claims of learners practising antisemitism.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
This Valentine’s Day, impress your partner by digging deep and sharing your feelings with them in a love letter.
Lifestyle
Entertainment

Entertainment
Sejobe was hit by a vehicle while cycling to work on Friday, 30 January.

Entertainment
The Sharks have won the second-most scrum penalties in the competition (32) and boast a 95% win percentage.
Entertainment

Science/Tech
Deputy minister Mondli Gungubele has said he was not consulted on Solly Malatsi’s decision to end the Post Office monopoly.

Science/Tech
LiBConnect Africa, a regional Internet service provider in South Africa’s second-oldest town, has deployed a solar-powered Wi-Fi hotspot at an important taxi rank for the nearby communities.
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Science/Tech
We got a peek at the interior of Ferrari’s new Luce electric car, which was dreamed up by famed ex-Apple designer and his firm, LoveFrom. It looks and feels a whole lot like an Apple product.

Science/Tech
Digital Parks Africa enabled Ultimate Linux Solutions to scale critical infrastructure at speed as demand for Buffalo & Livestock Analytics surged due to the foot and mouth disease outbreak.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
O.R. Tambo International Airport is spending billions on upgrades.

Motoring
One in five cars sold in South Africa last month was one of these affordable hatchbacks.

Health
The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations.

Health
Rebecca Combellack says she found out she had breast cancer after losing weight and finding a lump.
Health
State health officials discouraged foraging this year, saying that toxic mushrooms can easily be confused with safe ones to eat.
Health
Federal officials had warned that the new product from the online provider of weight loss drugs might be illegal.