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DRUG ADDICTION: The never-ending hustle and despair of a Soweto nyaope addict
Some young people, who should be the pulse of township life, are languishing in drug addiction. Here’s one nyaope addict’s story.
THURSDAY, 05 FEBRUARY 2026, 21:15
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Some young people, who should be the pulse of township life, are languishing in drug addiction. Here’s one nyaope addict’s story.
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Three weeks have passed since regions in Limpopo and Mpumalanga were struck by extreme flooding. On a visit to Limpopo villages affected by the disaster, Daily Maverick witnessed not only the destruction wrought by the storms, but the resilience of communities looking out for their own.
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Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Babalwa Lobishe must explain to the ANC’s Integrity Commission why a municipal transformer was leased to a private company for R250,000 monthly without a council resolution.
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In crime-hit Bloemendal, Gqeberha, a youth-led grassroots movement is cleaning streets, creating opportunities and challenging gang dominance in a community where many feel neglected by the municipality.

South Africa
Fifth Bantu Church of Christ Bishop John Bolana dies at 82 in Gqeberha after short illness.

South Africa
The two have requested to testify virtually citing serious security concerns.

South Africa
The operation aims to re-establish regulation and professionalism in the scholar transport sector.

South Africa
The devastated victims, including the elderly, say they depend on donations from locals for food.

World
Between war, protests and government crackdowns, the filmmakers raced to finish and smuggle their portrait of Tehran’s underground arts scene to the prestigious film festival.

World
Bezalel Zini, an Israeli military reservist on active duty, is accused of smuggling 14 cartons of cigarettes in exchange for $117,000.

World
Israel declines to comment on the allegation its planes sprayed glyphosate over an area with extensive farmland.

World
Julia Loktev’s documentary My Undesirable Friends follows young independent journalists covering Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

Africa
At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it’s feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

Africa
MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.

Africa
Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

Africa
Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

Business
Seventy workers at the Staffordshire site were put on temporary leave last year due to slow demand.

Business
Some 109 jobs will be cut at the company’s headquarters and distribution centre in Scotland.

Business
An international giant has broken ground on a R2 billion investment in South Africa, a new malting facility in the best-run municipality in Gauteng.

Business
The steel structure was lowered into place at the new reservoir in a 72-hour continuous operation.

Politics
Kohler-Barnard testified before the Ad Hoc Committee on Thursday.

Politics
Brigadier Matjeng’s testimony at Madlanga Commission will resume on Friday.

Politics
Kohler-Barnard, who is a member of Parliament, is testifying before the Ad Hoc committee.

Politics
Ramaphosa vows tighter security for Madlanga Commission witnesses after Pretorius targeted.

Sport
Jack Draper claims an emphatic victory on his long-awaited return from injury to give Great Britain a 1-0 lead over Norway in Davis Cup qualifying.

Sport
Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor says “key players missing in key positions” is reason why Blues sit 12 points behind WSL leaders Manchester City.

Sport
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is an injury doubt for England’s Six Nations opener against Wales on Saturday after the wing pulls up in training on Thursday.

Sport
Wales are huge underdogs on Saturday against England having not won a Six Nations game since March 2023.

Education
Councils call on ministers to write off special educational needs and disability deficits that are predicted to reach £14bn in 2028
Eight in 10 English local authorities will be in effect bankrupted by rising special educational needs spending unless the government introduces significant reforms to the system, council leaders have said.
Councils have called on ministers to write off special...
Education
This group show is less self-conscious than slicker surveys, but its offerings are just as worthwhile.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] AFRICA stands at a pivotal moment in its education journey. Across Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda and other countries across the continent are working to improve their domestic education systems. However, pressures stretch across the entire system, threatening the very heart of education. UNICEF warns that six million more children may be left out of school over the...

Education
The government is due to publish plans to reform the special educational needs system in early 2026.

Lifestyle
Is the grass greener on the other side? Here’s a comparison of the minimum wage in South Africa vs countries where most expats live…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The youngest and oldest Kardashian-Jenner sisters mimic the iconic picture of Hollywood stars from yesteryear.

Lifestyle
Cape Town may soon get a new appointment-only Home Affairs office in the CBD, offering an alternative to the busy Barrack Street branch.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Thursday, 5 February 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
A total of R600 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 5 February 2026.

Entertainment
Transport yourself to a sun-drenched paradise with the timeless classic margarita cocktail.

Entertainment
The mother pleaded guilty to assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, assault and child neglect.

Science/Tech
A recent report found that carbon emissions caused by the Milano Cortina Olympics could lead to the loss of 5.5 square kilometers of snowpack and millions of metric tons of glacial ice.

Science/Tech
The new book The Wall Dancers explores the uneasy relationship between Chinese internet users and a government that is always watching.

Science/Tech
Upgrade to a full day of battery life and new health features.
Science/Tech
Anthropic on Thursday released Claude Opus 4.6, its most capable model yet, at a moment when the company’s AI tools have already spooked markets over fears that they are disrupting traditional software development and other sectors. The new model improves on Opus 4.5’s coding abilities, the company said — it plans more carefully, sustains longer agentic tasks, handles larger codebases more...

Motoring
Volkswagen’s once-popular city van, the Vivo Xpress, is returning to our roads.
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Health
The government website is meant to connect Americans with drug companies to buy prescriptions directly with their own money. It is not clear how many patients will save money.
Health
Research says that our health can suffer when we don’t experience enough physical contact. Here’s how to get more.
Health
Food makers will now be able to claim that their products have “no artificial colors,” so long as they use dyes that are not petroleum based.
Health
Joseph Yracheta was in charge of a repository that compiled and protected tribal health data. Then its funding was cut.