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Reports mount that John Steenhuisen is on his way out as DA leader
Reports are mounting that Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen will not seek re-election in the party’s upcoming federal congress.
TUESDAY, 03 FEBRUARY 2026, 14:03

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Reports are mounting that Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen will not seek re-election in the party’s upcoming federal congress.
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Environmental advocacy group Greenpeace has called on Winter Olympics organisers to end their partnership with Italian oil major Eni ENI.MI, warning that the group’s fossil fuel operations undermine efforts to protect snow‑dependent sports as the climate warms.
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Hungary’s centre-right Tisza party leads Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s governing Fidesz party before an April 12 election, and the far-right Our Homeland party is on course to enter parliament, according to an opinion poll published on Tuesday.
South Africa
In December, the Department of Home Affairs published the Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection. Opportunity to comment on the paper has been extended to 15 February.

South Africa
Residents of suburbs north west of Johannesburg raise concern over garbage piling up due to strike
South Africa
A 24-year-old man has handed himself over to police in connection with the brutal murder of his 2-year-old niece in Phola Park, Kwamhlanga, in Mpumalanga.

South Africa
Bester was moved to eBhongweni Super Maximum Correctional Facility in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal.

World
President Trump says that he has agreed to a trade deal with India — which will lower tariffs on the country to 18%.

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

World
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.

Africa
Those defacing the currency could face seven years in jail, the central bank says ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Africa
Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality.

Africa
They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.

Africa
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
Nedbank reveals 27 new mega-projects worth R705.6 billion – including Eskom’s new project valued at R320 billion.
Business

Business
The leader of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance, a key member of the ruling coalition, plans to step down at internal elections in two months, after facing criticism over his leadership, Bloomberg sources say.

Business
The UK’s tax authority says 27,456 people filed in the final hour before the cut-off at the end of Saturday.

Politics
He is expected make the announcement at a media briefing in Durban on Wednesday.

Politics
The City of Tshwane has begun implementing measures to stabilise its electricity infrastructure

Politics
The Madlanga Commission is exhibiting chats between Witness F and “Cat” Matlala.

Politics
The Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations scheduled to hear from four witnesses.

Sport
Danny Rohl believes Rangers have “increased the quality in the squad”, even though they have reduced their head count.

Sport
To help get you in the Six Nations mood, solve these anagrams to reveal twelve players hoping to make an impact over the next six weeks.

Sport
Manager Eddie Howe says Sandro Tonali is “very happy” at Newcastle United after the midfielder was linked with a move to Arsenal.

Sport
Orlando Pirates have a chance to go top of the Betway Premiership when they face AmaZulu in Durban on Tuesday night.
Education
[ANGOP] Luanda — At least 27 Angolan scholarship recipients will attend short-, medium-, and long-term training programs in Brazil as part of the Human Resources for Health Training Project (PFRHS), which is financed by the World Bank.
Education
[Nile Post] Child rights organisation High Sound for Children has welcomed concerns raised by the Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, over the declining completion rates of boys in Uganda’s primary education cycle, calling for urgent, evidence-based action to address emerging gender gaps in education.
Education
[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
[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.

Lifestyle
Context matters – or not? An old tweet by Trevor Noah about minors and molesters has resurfaced amid his tiff with US President Donald Trump.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The City of Johannesburg has dismissed claims that municipal payments are failing to reflect on customer accounts.

Lifestyle
The EFF and the DA have come under fire for their political posters congratulating Grammy Award winning artist, Tyla …
Entertainment

Entertainment
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann said Handré Pollard showed that class is permanent, but they must still be patient as he finds his stride.

Entertainment
Mahlobo warns communities about the dangers associated with building homes, businesses, or infrastructure on floodplains.

Entertainment
The DA is set to hold its hotly contested national federal congress in April.

Science/Tech
The individual registered funeral policies using data from the National Population Register and then falsely declared them deceased to get the payout.

Science/Tech
Samsung is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Blue Tag Sale Offers, bringing customers a new season of great value and exclusive rewards.
Science/Tech
The original Switch is officially Nintendo’s best-selling console of all time after surpassing the DS handheld in lifetime sales. From a report: In its latest earnings release, Nintendo reports that the Nintendo Switch has, as of December 31, 2025, sold 155.37 million units since its launch in 2017, compared to 154.02 million units for the 2004 Nintendo DS. In November, Nintendo reported that...

Science/Tech
What a three-time Olympic medalist packs for the Milano Cortina Winter Games.

Motoring
Six of South Africa’s best-selling cars come from a single brand.
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa is not yet ready to host a Formula One Grand Prix.

Motoring
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.
Health
Experts are using high-res scanners and 3-D printers to illuminate ancient ailments and injuries.

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

Health
The Denise Coates Foundation has donated £12m towards robotic surgery capabilities at the hospital.

Health
It is a rare condition where something as simple as a gust of wind can cause excruciating pain.