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WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Rental Family — finding connection in a disconnected world
In a world dominated by digital interactions, Rental Family offers a heart-warming exploration of genuine human connection.
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In a world dominated by digital interactions, Rental Family offers a heart-warming exploration of genuine human connection.
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With scant resources and the growing influence and power of organised crime syndicates, the South African Police Service is fighting an uphill battle, and the acting police minister believes law enforcement will have to evolve to counter the scourge of violent gangs.

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The scholar transport driver, 22-year-old Ayanda Dludla, appeared at the Vanderbijlpark magistrate’s court on Thursday morning.

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Discover how people recharge after work and why these routines are key to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

South Africa
Zikalala says it’s important to seek legal advice before engaging in lobolo negotiations.
South Africa
Two more learners die following Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash
Two more learners have succumbed to injuries in hospital in the early hours of Thursday following the tragic scholar transport accident in Vanderbijlpark on Monday.
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) confirmed the additional deaths this morning, bringing the total number of learners who lost their lives...
South Africa
Latest developments at Kruger National Park
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has provided an update on the current developments at Kruger National Park following the floods that have caused extensive damage to the infrastructure.
Last week’s persistent heavy rainfall across Limpopo and Mpumalanga caused river levels to rise significantly,...
South Africa
Government establishes SANParks’ Kruger Recovery Fund
Government has established the South African National Parks (SANParks) Kruger Recovery Fund to expedite recovery and restoration efforts at the park following the damage that was caused by recent floods.
According to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, substantial financing is required to...

World
The president has backed off his threat to take Greenland by force. But his highly inflammatory remarks in Switzerland rattled U.S. allies and threatened to tear down the pillars of the world order.

World
Weeks into an internet blackout in Iran, NPR speaks to a protester who is still online and a U.S.-based activist who is trying to get more Starlink terminals into the country to get more people online.

World
President Trump says he won’t take Greenland by force, but he delivered provocative statements that have threatened to tear down the pillars of the world order constructed by the U.S. 80 years ago.

World
The U.S.’s break from the World Health Organization is almost finalized. But the details of the breakup are complicated – as are the post-divorce dynamics.

Africa
Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.

Africa
The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income – or entertainment.

Africa
Kizza Besigye’s party says his condition is critical, but authorities say he was taken to hospital for a routine check-up.

Africa
Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.

Business
Rising demand, tight supply and shifting geopolitics are reshaping the investment case for rare earths in 2026, writes Handré, a portfolio manager at Novare Holdings.

Business
Hoërskool Menlopark has been named South Africa’s top co-ed Afrikaans high school, with an average of 74% and 2.9 distinctions per matric candidate.
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Business
South African electricity users are on a countdown to see just how much more they will be paying for electricity in 2026, with a potential 10.5% price hike on the cards.

Politics
Patriotic Alliance has won both wards that were being contested in by-elections in George in WC

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Advocate Dinkie Dube as Deputy Public Protector

Politics
Witness testimonies at the Ad Hoc Committee kicked off four months ago.

Politics
McBride was probed over evidence suggesting he was in constant communication with Trent.

Sport
Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng opened up about fatherhood, his mother’s sacrifices, and the journey that shaped him.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs face four high-stakes CAF Confederation Cup matches worth up to R8.9 million. Even more important will be pride, history and prestige.

Sport
Everton forward Kelly Gago “is free to go” if another club offers the release clause fee in her contract, says manager Brian Sorensen.

Sport
The CAF Technical Study Group has unveiled the Team of the Tournament for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco.
Education
Two different nursing school programs in Ohio offer a glimpse into what may happen when federal student borrowing has limits.

Education
In the UK, 98% of two-year-olds watch screens on a typical day, on average for more than two hours – and almost 40% of three- to five-year-olds use social media. Could this lead to alarming outcomes?
At Stoke primary school in Coventry, there are many four-year-olds among those starting in reception class who can’t sit still, hold a pencil or speak more than a four-word sentence. Lucy Fox,...
Education
[New Dawn] Pleebo, Maryland County — Several schoolchildren and residents of Quiloken Town, Gborlobo Clan, are facing a worsening humanitarian and public health crisis due to the persistent lack of access to safe drinking water.
Education
[Leadership] Kelvin Danlami, a 300L student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU) Lapai, Niger State, has committed suicide on Tuesday.

Lifestyle
A Cape Town high school’s bold decision to keep its classrooms and hallways smartphone-free has attracted media attention from abroad.

Lifestyle
US rapper Nicki Minaj is at the end of her grace period to come up with $503,000 to settle a lawsuit.

Lifestyle
Remax has dismissed a contractor after his leaked racially-discriminative conversation with a prospective black tenant went viral.
Lifestyle
South Africa is celebrating 367 years of wine excellence in February. Here’s how you can make a toast to the special occasion.

Entertainment
Northern Cape is the only province in the country that has not reported a case.

Entertainment
Wednesday’s winner joins the PowerBall player who won R178.9 million in Tuesday’s draw.

Entertainment
15 camps are currently closed, some of them completely inaccessible due to destroyed roads and bridges.

Entertainment
The New Zealander has been linked to a move to the All Blacks, following the departure of Scott Robertson.

Science/Tech
Shiba Inu continues to attract attention as traders look for ways to move value beyond exchanges and into everyday financial systems. As the market matures, utility is becoming just as important as price movement, especially for holders who want direct access to fiat without friction. This shift has placed services like Remittix’s PayFi solution into […]

Science/Tech
These natural, organic mattresses are eco-friendly alternatives to conventional models and just as comfortable.

Science/Tech
Watch our livestream on China’s dominance, influence, and how it is rewriting the future.

Science/Tech
As Bitcoin and XRP remain locked in extended consolidation ranges, a growing number of crypto investors are quietly questioning a long-held assumption: that holding and waiting is the most effective way to engage with digital assets. For many, market volatility has become less of an opportunity and more of a distraction. Sharp price swings, regulatory […]

Motoring
Mercedes-Benz has slashed the price of one of its most popular SUVs by up to R140,000 in South Africa.
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Motoring
The government wants to reduce South Africa’s legal drink driving limit to zero and impose a permanent ban on motorists caught driving under the influence.
Health
One person who contracted it died. The fungus is commonly found in soil in the Ohio River and Mississippi River valleys, and the illness is not contagious.

Health
Chloe booked an abortion because her sickness was so severe she could not look after herself.
Health
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rallied supporters at the Pennsylvania State Capitol, where he promoted his new dietary guidelines.

Health
Dr Jo Blodgett from UCL explains an approach that considers how much you move – and don’t move – across the day.