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BMW recalls hundreds of thousands of cars globally over fire risk
BMW is recalling hundreds of thousands of cars due to a potential fire hazard, the German premium carmaker said on Wednesday.
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Hamilton says another engineer change would be ‘detrimental’
Lewis Hamilton will have a second change of race engineer early in the Formula One season and said on Wednesday it will be detrimental to his second year at Ferrari.
South Africa
SONA 2026: President Ramaphosa charts the way
SONA 2026: President Ramaphosa charts the way
The Cape Town City Hall stage is set, the final preparations are underway and the parliamentary gears are turning with one moment in sight: President Cyril Ramaphosa stepping up to the podium to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) tonight.
The agenda-setting address will be held from 7pm tonight.
The event is held in terms of...

South Africa
R400 billion needed to fix water infrastructure in SA: Majodina
Water shortages in parts of Gauteng are persisting have been persisting.

South Africa
“No child should suffer in silence”
Founding Director of STʘPS Teresa Mordoh launched the NPO in honour of her late son.

South Africa
Heatwave drives up water usage in Durban as reservoirs under strain
Mayor Cyril Xaba says there’s no crisis but has urged residents to use water sparingly.

World
Three issues that matter to voters in the Bangladesh election
It’s the first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that toppled Bangladesh’s long-serving prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

World
US House votes to overturn Trump’s tariffs on Canada
Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to back a resolution that seeks to end the tariffs Trump imposed on Canada last year.

World
U.S. ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates win Olympic silver, in a stunning upset
This is the fourth Winter Olympics for the married U.S. ice dancing pair Madison Chock and Evan Bates, and likely their last, best shot at a medal. They have two as part of the team competition, but not on their own.

World
Police identify 18-year-old as suspect in Tumbler Ridge shooting
Six people were killed and at least 25 others were injured at a school, and two others were found dead at a nearby home.

Africa
Powerful cyclone kills at least 20 as it tears through Madagascar port
Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

Africa
A simple guide to the crisis in South Sudan
The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Africa
Ghana declares Wednesday ‘Fugu Day’ to promote traditional outfit after online mockery
The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.

Africa
This woman fought back when jihadists killed her sons
Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.

Business
SARS freezing bank accounts of one group of taxpayers
South Africans who choose to live or work abroad are being entangled by complex bureaucratic processes, and one of the major problems is that their bank accounts are being frozen.
Business

Business
Scrap proposed England holiday tax, hospitality bosses urge
Critics say the proposed tax could force families to shorten trips or spend their money overseas.

Business
The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

Politics
Parties call on Ramaphosa to address bread and butter issues
Ramaphosa will deliver this year’s State of the Nation Address in Cape Town on Thursday evening

Politics
Judge President Selby Mbenenge remains on special leave: OCJ
The JSC is set to convene a sitting for consideration of the Tribunal’s report, on 5 March 2026.

Politics
O’Sullivan doesn’t agree with AfriForum’s genocide claims in SA
Paul O’ Sullivan is expected to appear before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee at a future date.

Politics
Malema questions O’Sullivan’s qualifications for ACSA security post
O’Sullivan has refused to answer questions about his tertiary qualifications.

Sport
The overlooked qualities of Kaizer Chiefs star Mduduzi Shabalala
Kaizer Chiefs legend Itumeleng Khune has defended Mduduzi Shabalala, urging supporters to stay patient as the young midfielder continues to grow.

Sport
CAF Confederation Cup: Kaizer Chiefs announce 23 players to Egypt
Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs are on the brink of the CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals. The confirmed squad to face Zamalek in out.

Sport
Confirmed Nedbank Cup final 16 fixtures
The Premier Soccer League has announced this season’s Nedbank Cup final 16 showdowns, with three amatuer sides still in the mix.

Sport
De Jong’s first Pirates start was more than just a goal
Benedict Vilakazi, formerly an Orlando Pirates superstar, has delivered his verdict on Andre De Jong following the striker’s first start for the Buccaneers.
Education
South Africa: Unregistered Private Schools Leave Learners and Parents in Limbo
[GroundUp] School owners in Limpopo say registration process is slow and opaque

Education
NUS urges ‘loan shark’ Reeves to reverse changes to student debt repayment
Policy announced in autumn budget freezes threshold at which students start repaying university loans
Protesters dressed as sharks and in Rachel Reeves face masks gathered outside the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday to express their anger over changes to their student loans and their ballooning debt.
The demonstration by members of the National Union of Students (NUS) characterised the...
Education
Uganda: Luweero Headteachers Warn Parents Against Late School Reporting
[Nile Post] School administrators in Luweero District, particularly in government-aided schools, have urged parents to send pupils back to school promptly, warning that delayed reporting is hurting learners academically now that classes have resumed.
Education
Uganda: Low Learner Turnout Marks School Reopening in Tororo
[Nile Post] Several schools in Tororo District registered low learner turnout on the first day of reopening for the 2026 academic year, raising concern among education administrators over potential disruptions to learning.

Lifestyle
Dreamy! Former Miss SA shares glimpse of engagement ring
Miss SA 2024 Mia le Roux shared a sneak peek of her custom, second engagement ring, which she co-designed with fiancé Luke Tenoever.

Lifestyle
Moving on? Bobby van Jaarsveld sparks romance rumours
Fans of Afrikaans singer Bobby van Jaarsveld were left speculating over this particular social media post about Valentine’s Day…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Is Cruz Beckham softening on brother Brooklyn with childhood throwback picture amid family feud?
Cruz Beckham is in a nostalgic mood as he pulls a picture from the family archives.

Entertainment
Child among seven killed in car crash in Eastern Cape
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash are underway.

Entertainment
Lesufi apologises for ‘bath at a hotel’ remark amid Joburg water crisis – [VIDEO]
Some residents have been without water for nearly 25 days.

Entertainment
FlySafair sale threatens competition and cheap flights
Harith’s acquisition, funded by the PIC, signals fewer price wars, nervous crews and a vertically integrated aviation market going forward.

Entertainment
Winning a tight game is a big positive, says Proteas captain Markram
A tight win will be good for the Proteas heading into bigger games later in the T20 World Cup, according to captain Markram.
Science/Tech
Anthropic Safety Researcher Quits, Warning ‘World is in Peril’
An anonymous reader shares a report: An Anthropic safety researcher quit, saying the “world is in peril” in part over AI advances. Mrinank Sharma said the safety team “constantly [faces] pressures to set aside what matters most,” citing concerns about bioterrorism and other risks. Anthropic was founded with the explicit goal of creating safe AI; its CEO Dario Amodei said at Davos that AI...
Science/Tech
With Ring, American Consumers Built a Surveillance Dragnet
Ring’s Super Bowl ad on Sunday promoted “Search Party,” a feature that lets a user post a photo of a missing dog in the Ring app and triggers outdoor Ring cameras across the neighborhood to use AI to scan for a match. 404 Media argues the cheerful premise obscures what the Amazon-owned company has become: a massive, consumer-deployed surveillance network. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff, who left...
Science/Tech
Is Linux Mint Burning Out? Developers Consider Longer Release Cycle
BrianFagioli writes: The Linux Mint developers say they are considering adopting a longer development cycle, arguing that the project’s current six month cadence plus LMDE releases leaves too little room for deeper work. In a recent update, the team reflected on its incremental philosophy, independence from upstream decisions like Snap, and heavy investment in Cinnamon and XApp. While the...

Science/Tech
Study of Buddhist Monks Finds Meditation Alters Brain Activity
Meditation isn’t thinking about nothing. New research reinforces that it’s a mind-altering, dynamic state that promotes focus, learning, and well-being.

Motoring
The one area where Chinese car brands are struggling in South Africa
Chinese brands have a long way to go in one of South Africa’s top segments.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
The salary you need to afford South Africa’s cheapest 7-seater SUV
The cheapest 7-seater family SUV in South Africa still clocks in at close to R400,000.
Health
Four States Sue Administration Over Loss of Public Health Funds
The states, all led by Democrats, claim the cuts were intended as retribution and will harm efforts to control H.I.V. and other sexually transmitted infections.
Health
Mexico May Be on Brink of Losing Its Measles-Free Status
The country’s confirmed cases have topped 9,000 since last year, raising fears that a high-stakes evaluation in April could lead to its status being revoked.
Health
U.S. Health Officials Defend Rejection of Moderna’s Flu Vaccine
The F.D.A.’s refusal to examine the company’s mRNA shot drew widespread criticism from doctors and was divisive within the agency.

Health
UK first as cutting-edge therapy used for ‘debilitating’ heart condition
A new treatment being trialled at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital allows more patients to be treated and quicker recovery.