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Lib Dem peer suspended again over harassment allegations

Milan-Cortina Games begin with vibrant opening ceremony

Mariah Carey and more curling – guide to Friday’s action

South Africa

Residents of Swartruggens say they relocating due to water challenges

New locally produced vaccine to help tackle foot and mouth disease

Storm leaves trail of destruction at Macosa Village, Eastern Cape

World

They were drawn to Korea with dreams of K-pop stardom – but then let down

Will Sunday’s snap election gamble pay off for Japan’s first female premier?

Watch: Trump has called to nationalise US elections. Is it a big deal?

Business

Google staff call for firm to cut ties with ICE

Uber ordered to pay $8.5m over claim driver raped passenger

Themba Rikhotso resigns as CEO of Land Bank

Politics

Allegations of extrajudicial killings under Booysen’s watch made at Nkabinde Inquiry

Committee satisfied with work done on proposed SABC funding: Diko

Mothibi says not distracted by reports challenging his appointment

Sport

Scottish Cup: St Mirren beat Airdrieonians in extra time

Mariah Carey & Andrea Bocelli feature in sparkling opening ceremony

‘Nowhere near acceptable’ – Dyche bemoans ‘awful’ goals

Education

Bard College President Leon Botstein Was Close With Jeffrey Epstein

Harvard Proposes Capping As at 20 Percent to Curb Grade Inflation

Nigeria: Nigeria’s Student Loans Agency, University of Benin Deny Circular Asking Students to Start Repaying Education Loans

Lifestyle

‘Breathtaking’: US actor Jerry O’Connell on visiting SA – and Spur!

Rachel John leaves SA – Is Siya Kolisi romance over?

Ambrosia from Mimosa

Entertainment

PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Friday, 6 February 2026

Police make over 230 000 arrests in festive season crackdown

In case you missed it: Curro stabbing incident | SA releases FMD vaccine | Duduzane Zuma for MK party deputy president?

Science/Tech

ICE Agent’s ‘Dragging’ Case May Help Expose Evidence in Renee Good Shooting

Memory Prices Have Nearly Doubled Since Last Quarter

RFK Jr. Has Packed an Autism Panel With Cranks and Conspiracy Theorists

Motoring

Speed recognises speed: Why Usain Bolt believes Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari peak is coming

2 new megabridges being built in South Africa, a new luxury sedan, and the official petrol price for February

Major disruptions in Cape Town next week

Health

TrumpRx: What to Know About Insurance Benefits, Pricing and Savings

Intrusive thoughts? John has a room for that

The Questionable Science Behind the Odd-Looking Football Helmets