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Police admit overstating Maccabi fan ban evidence
West Midlands Police also says it would have cost more than £5m to police the match without the ban.

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Teenagers charged with murder of 15-year-old
A 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy have been charged after the teenager died in Guildford.
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South Africa
Phala Phala theft case adjourned at Modimolle court to next month
Trial adjourned to next month as defense lawyer Koena Matlala wraps cross-exam of cellphone analyst.

South Africa
Lenient Malema sentence would undermine rule of law: Analyst
The case has been adjourned to the 15th and 16th of April.

South Africa
Mossel Bay promises year-long water supply despite low rainfall
Despite drought across the Garden Route and Karoo, Mossel Bay expects a year of water based on usage

South Africa
Health Dept assures public of uninterrupted HIV medicine supply
The department emphasised that it would not allow the country to run out of ARVs.

World
An Israeli tech investor reflects on the war in Gaza
Many Palestinians are skeptical of President Trump’s peacemaking efforts as they try to emerge from Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza. But Israeli business leaders like what they hear.

World
At Davos, U.S. allies question a fraying world order
It was a volatile week for trans-Atlantic relations, marked by President Trump statements that unsettled global markets and strained ties with U.S. allies — on topics ranging from Greenland to Gaza.

World
Danish PM in Greenland for ‘show of support’ after Trump threats
Mette Frederiksen visits the territory after weeks of tension over the US president’s warnings that he could take control of it.

World
Not only Americans risked life and limb to serve in Afghanistan
Brits, Canadians and Danes were among those who saw the toughest fighting, writes the BBC’s Frank Gardner.

Africa
South Sudan army chief gives soldiers seven days to crush rebellion
Reinforcements are sent to the town of Bor, a strategic staging post on the way to the capital, Juba.

Africa
South African court clears path for sale of Mandela’s personal items
The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country’s heritage.

Africa
NBA star Bane eyes Nigeria switch ahead of 2028 Olympics
Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane says he would be keen on representing Nigeria ahead of the 2028 Olympics and suggests other NBA players could do the same.

Africa
Is holding Afcon every four years ‘totally wrong’ or ‘good call’?
The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

Business
Post Office and Fujitsu accused of delaying £4m legal claim
Lee Castleton is taking legal action against his former employer over the Horizon IT scandal.
Business

Business
1975: Could you do your food shop just once a year?
Grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly.
Business

Politics
NPA will argue for a prison sentence to be imposed against Malema
Malema, however, says he remains even more committed to fight this case.

Politics
Malema firearm case pre-sentencing hearing postponed to April
Thembeka Ngcukaitobi is representing Julius Malema.

Politics
Malema firearm case postponed to April for closing arguments
Thembeka Ngcukaitobi is representing Julius Malema.

Politics
Asbestos trial is a chance for the truth to emerge: Moroadi Cholota
Cholota says that the state humiliated her during her extradition.

Sport
St Pauli-Hamburg derby ends in frustrating goalless draw
Relegation and city rivals St Pauli and Hamburger SV frustrate each other in a goalless draw that lifts the home side out of the mandatory relegation spots.

Sport
Bulls come from 12 points down to beat Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s United Rugby Championship play-off hopes are dented as Bulls come from 12 points down to win in the Scottish capital.

Sport
Ospreys draw with Lions after traumatic week
Ospreys finish a traumatic week to share the spoils with Lions in the United Rugby Championship (URC).

Sport
No Real exit for Alexander-Arnold – Saturday’s gossip
Real Madrid right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has not been told to find a new club this summer, Arsenal eye summer move for Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez, while Liverpool are set to battle Bayern Munich for RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande.
Education
Couple Receive $200,000 Settlement After ‘Pungent’ Indian Food Complaint
The University of Colorado, Boulder, denied liability in the civil rights lawsuit, which the couple filed after a comment about a dish that one of them was heating in an office microwave.
Education
Nigeria: Benue Gov Distributes Learning Materials to Schools
[Daily Trust] Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has flagged off the distribution of Teaching and Learning Materials (TLMs) donated by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to public basic education schools across the state.
Education
Defending His Absence in House, Hunt Celebrates Casting a Vote
House leaders were forced to rush Representative Wesley Hunt, Republican of Texas, to the Capitol with a police escort to avoid an embarrassing defeat on the floor.
Education
Nigeria: Lagos Schools Shut Over Explosion Threat, Police Rule Out Danger
[Daily Trust] Avi-Cenna International School and Grange School, both located in Lagos, have temporarily suspended physical academic activities following threats of a possible explosion.

Lifestyle
Dua Lipa wines and dines in Cape Town [photos]
British pop star Dua Lipa has spent a week enjoying the beauty of Cape Town. Take a look inside her travel diary…

Lifestyle
Black Coffee breaks silence on ConCourt ruling: ‘This could get me in trouble’
DJ Black Coffee has broken his silence on the Constitutional Court’s landmark ruling and what it means for his divorce judgement appeal…

Lifestyle
‘Hands off Malema’: EFF leader gets support from German activists
A group of German activists showed their support to EFF leader Julius Malema who made his pre-sentencing appearance in court on Friday.

Lifestyle
NEW recycling collection days for Cape Town’s northern suburbs
Residents across Cape Town’s northern suburbs and surrounds will soon see a change to their weekly recycling routine.

Entertainment
URC result: Lions and Ospreys thriller ends in stalemate
The Lions and Ospreys battled out a thrilling URC draw that saw both teams take three points from the match, despite desperately going for the full house.

Entertainment
Sundowns held to frustrating draw by Al-Hilal
The visitors were reduced to 10 men late on when Emmanuel Flomo was shown a straight red card.

Entertainment
Inquest into the deaths of the PEBCO Three postponed
The case marks a renewed attempt to uncover the truth behind one of apartheid’s most notorious disappearances.

Entertainment
Sunrisers coast into SA20 final with crushing win over Royals
The Eastern Cape side will face the Pretoria Capitals in the trophy decider on Sunday.
Science/Tech
PowerShell Architect Retires After Decades At the Prompt
Jeffrey Snover, the driving force behind PowerShell, has retired after a career that reshaped Windows administration. The Register reports: Snover’s retirement comes after a brief sojourn at Google as a Distinguished Engineer, following a lengthy stint at Microsoft, during which he pulled the company back from imposing a graphical user interface (GUI) on administrators who really just wanted a...

Science/Tech
Is China quietly winning the AI race?
The BBC’s Lily Jamali looks into why big US firms and start-ups alike are turning to Chinese tech.

Science/Tech
‘Uncanny Valley’: Donald Trump’s Davos Drama, AI Midterms, and ChatGPT’s Last Resort
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts unpack the news from Davos, where Trump and major AI companies shared the stage at the World Economic Forum.

Science/Tech
US Judge Rules ICE Raids Require Judicial Warrants, Contradicting Secret ICE Memo
The ruling in federal court in Minnesota lands as Immigration and Customs Enforcement faces scrutiny over an internal memo claiming judge-signed warrants aren’t needed to enter homes without consent.

Motoring
Good news for motorists caught speeding, an airline halts flights to a South African airport, and a new Suzuki SUV
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Motoring
Major airport breaks record with 11 million passengers
This South African airport saw a record-breaking 11 million passengers board flights last year.

Motoring
Wake-up call for children’s transport safety in South Africa
Big changes are coming for the scholar transport industry in South Africa.

Motoring
Make TopAuto part of your marketing strategy in 2026
At TopAuto, we offer a full suite of advertising products to meet your 2026 goals.
Health
Vaccine Panel Chair Says Polio and Other Shots Should Be Optional, Rejecting Decades of Science
Dr. Kirk Milhoan, a pediatric cardiologist who leads the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, said a person’s right to refuse a vaccine outweighed concerns about illness or death from infectious diseases.

Health
Abortion at 15 ‘changed my life’, says Senedd candidate
Tessa Marshall has shared the experience to highlight issues such as women’s rights and sex education.
Health
Increased Scrutiny Leads to an Improved Organ Transplant System
A crackdown on problems with fairness and safety is achieving results, including a big drop in the number of sick patients being passed over for transplants.

Health
Maternity services rated inadequate at two hospitals
The CQC finds that only minimal improvements have been made at two NHS hospitals.