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Ex-nursery worker admits further child sex offences
Vincent Chan, 45, pleads guilty to dozens more sexual offence charges at court on Thursday.

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Boss Mitchell extends England contract as Scarratt joins coaching staff
John Mitchell will continue as Red Roses head coach through to the next Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2029 and Emily Scarratt joins the coaching staff.
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South Africans Abroad: Mihlali stays in Cyprus amid Chiefs rumour
Mihlali Mayambela dumped Aris Limassol on Thursday, and he has now decided on his new football chapter for the next two-and-a-half years.

South Africa
Schools in Kariega in EC left stranded after local stadium vandalised
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says the stadium has been subjected to vandalism over the years.

South Africa
Eskom warns N West communities about prepaid meter scammers
The new smart prepaid split meter roll-out started last year.

South Africa
MEC calls for murder charges for both drivers, owners in Isipingo crash
The crash claimed the lives of 11 people, including a 13-year-old learner.

South Africa
SASSA warns beneficiaries under review to comply or face suspension
Reviews are conducted to determine whether identified beneficiaries meet the eligibility criteria
World
News24 | Gunfire rocks Niger capital Niamey, residents report sound of loud explosions
A burst of heavy gunfire and explosions erupted near the international airport in Niger’s capital Niamey before halting within hours, residents told AFP.

World
US Senator Amy Klobuchar announces bid for Minnesota governor
She fills the void for Democrats after current Governor Tim Walz ended his re-election campaign early.

World
Ukraine receives 1,000 bodies in latest soldier swap with Russia
Russia received 38 soldiers’ bodies in exchange as part of an agreement between the warring countries.
World
News24 | Judge blocks ICE ‘fear and chaos’, orders refugees in Minnesota released
A US federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration on Wednesday from detaining refugees in Minnesota awaiting permanent resident status and ordered the release of those in detention.

Africa
Melania Trump documentary not showing in South African cinemas
No reason has been given but the decision follows a huge fall-out between South Africa and the US.

Africa
Flights to northern Ethiopia cancelled as fears mount of renewed conflict
Passengers received a text message about the cancellation of flights, citing “unforeseen circumstances”.

Africa
Ex-Nigerian minister in bribery trial went on spending sprees, court hears
Prosecutors allege Diezani Alison-Madueke was given “a life of luxury” in the UK by people interested in Nigerian government contracts.

Africa
US YouTube star IShowSpeed to get Ghanaian passport as Africa tour ends
Ghana’s foreign minister says the influencer is a “worthy ambassador”, but some Ghanaians criticised the move.

Business
Most expensive province to buy groceries in South Africa at the start of 2026
This is the most expensive major city in South Africa to buy food in as of January 2026.

Business
Major South African CEO’s warning about plans to double one of the country’s taxes
Plans to potentially double import duties could hurt car prices, consumer affordability, and even local manufacturers in South Africa.

Business
An asset for every strategy on the Broll Auctions and Sales’ February auction block
Broll Auctions and Sales’ first auction of 2026 in February features a national line-up of assets for all investor types, illustrating the resilience and diversity of South Africa’s property market.
Business

Politics
Joburg Council passes recommendation for Deputy Mayor position
Thirty seven abstained, 87 voted no and 107 voted in favour of the recommendation.
Politics
News24 | Morero survives another day as no-confidence vote deferred
Johannesburg executive mayor, Dada Morero, has survived another day after the motion of no confidence in him was deferred.

Politics
Senona’s choice of storage facility in Port Shepstone to store seized drugs questioned
In November 2021, drugs were stolen at the storage facility.

Politics
Morero says service delivery in Joburg improved under his leadership
Joburg Mayor Dada Morero says there are signs of improved service delivery under his leadership

Sport
‘Livewire’ Mato joins Hearts on loan before summer deal
Hearts confirm a loan deal until the end of the season for Vardar forward Rogers Mato, who will join the club permanently in the summer.

Sport
‘Lifting for Scotland at Glasgow 2026 a dream come true’
Para Powerlifter Finlay Davidson says he will be inspired by lifting in front of a home crowd when he competes for the first medal of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Sport
Donald Ramphadi beaten with victory in sight at Australian Open
SA’s Donald Ramphadi and his Australian partner Jin Woodman suffered a devastating Australian Open Quad Wheelchair semi-final defeat.

Sport
Six of the most memorable goalkeeper goals
After Anatoliy Trubin’s dramatic winner for Benfica against Real Madrid, BBC Sport looks at the most memorable goals by goalkeepers.
Education
Ghana: Visual Arts Can Promote Education, Alleviate Poverty
[Ghanaian Times] Award-winning Ghanaian visual artist, Mr Anthony Jefferson Hanson, has described the arts as a life-changing profession and urged Ghanaians to place greater value on it.
Education
Ghana: Glomef Donates Learning Materials to Pupils in Ahafo Ano North Municipality
[Ghanaian Times] The Global Media Foundation (GLOMEF) Ghana has distributed learning materials to vulnerable pupils in selected basic schools in the Ahafo Ano North Municipality of the Ashanti Region to enhance teaching and learning while easing the financial burden on parents in cocoa-growing communities.
Education
Ghana: Make GA, Dangme Languages Compulsory in Schools – GA Traditional Council
[Ghanaian Times] The GA Traditional Council has called on the Ministry of Education to make the teaching of Ga and Dangme languages compulsory in basic schools across the Greater Accra Region, to reflect the linguistic and cultural identity of the indigenous people of the capital.
Education
Ghana: Nandom Midwifery Training College to Introduce RGN Programme
[Ghanaian Times] The Nandom Midwifery Training College is set to begin a Registered General Nursing (RGN) programme in the 2026/2027 academic year, a move expected to expand health training opportunities in the Nandom Municipality and the Upper West Region at large.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Woolworths warn public about discounted meat box scam
Woolworths has warned the public against falling prey to multiple Facebook scams about a fake meat box promotion…

Entertainment
Tshwane coalition slammed for ‘taking city backwards’ after Auditor-General’s report
Criticism comes after the Auditor-General’s report on the state of the City of Tshwane’s finances.

Entertainment
SA U19s close out dismal U19 World Cup with Sri Lanka loss
The SA U19s produced a poor showing at the U19 World Cup, losing four games while winning just one.

Entertainment
Warning that food insecurity in SA is worsening and children are most affected
Imagine your food cupboards are empty and your children are hungry. This is the reality of about 18 million people in South Africa every day.

Entertainment
WATCH: Students voice frustrations as registration deadlines approach
We visited the University of the Witwatersrand and colleges across Gauteng to see what students are experiencing with registration and late registration.

Science/Tech
Cloud adoption the weak link in SA’s digital government push: Microsoft
Cloud inertia in government could stall digital reform and leave South Africa behind in the AI era, Microsoft has said.
Science/Tech
How the A.I. Boom Could Push Up the Price of Your Next PC
A.I. companies are buying up memory chips, causing the prices of those components — which are also used in laptops and smartphones — to soar.
Science/Tech
Amazon and Google Eat Into Nvidia’s A.I. Chip Supremacy
The rivals made billions of dollars in the business over the past year, showing other companies that Nvidia isn’t the only game in town.
Science/Tech
Windows 11 Has Reached 1 Billion Users Faster Than Windows 10
An anonymous reader shares a report: Windows 11 now has one billion users. Microsoft hit the milestone during the recent holiday quarter, meaning Windows 11 has managed to reach one billion users faster than Windows 10 did nearly six years ago. “Windows reached a big milestone, 1 billion Windows 11 users,” said Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on the company’s fiscal Q2, 2026 earnings call. “Up over...

Motoring
R4-billion Blue Light Brigade bill for South Africans
Police Minister Firoz Cachalia revealed that the government plans to spend over R4 billion on VIP protection services for politicians.

Motoring
The perfect budget for a used car in South Africa right now
More and more South Africans are opting to buy pre-owned vehicles as household budgets are stretched thin.

Motoring
2 new Chinese car brands launching in South Africa very soon
Lepas and iCaur have revealed the list of cars they are bringing to South Africa this year, and when we can expect to see them.
Motoring

Health
‘Hospital’s neglect in my son’s death has ripped our hearts out’
Peter Dervin says he warned Broomfield Hospital staff not to leave his son alone before fatal fall.

Health
‘I needed a coil to ease the bleeding but I just sat on a waiting list’
Elaine Gracey was in a lot of pain but says she was expected to just put up with her menopausal symptoms.
Health
Angella Ferguson, a Leader in Sickle Cell Anemia Research, Dies at 100
A Black female doctor when that was rare, she developed a diagnostic test for the disease that is still a standard tool, as well as treatment guidelines.
Health
Texas Sues Delaware Nurse Practitioner for Mailing Abortion Pills to the State
The case is the latest action taken by a state with an abortion ban against providers in states that support abortion rights.