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A pod of seven killer whales was spotted in Algoa Bay, marking a rare local sighting. Experts confirm the group is a known pod that frequents South Africa’s south coast, highlighting both the region’s marine biodiversity and the value of ongoing research into these apex predators.
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Top Stories
The global lender said controlling the public sector wage bill would be critical and commended the government’s plans to address inefficiencies and provide incentives for early retirement
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Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya, a suspended top police official, is undergoing cross-examination regarding his testimony before the Madlanga commission of inquiry.
South Africa
Proceedings were suspended due to inclement weather causing noise in the court room.
South Africa
The latest batch comes a week after the province received 1,400 vaccine doses
South Africa
Indaba places fire risk crisis under the spotlight
South Africa faces a complex and worsening fire risk environment, driven by rapid urbanisation, the rapid growth of informal settlements, expansion of the wildland–urban interface, climate variability, and uneven municipal capacity.
According to the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) fire incidents...
South Africa
President welcomes return of South African men from Russian frontlines
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the return home of the South African men who were lured into the battle lines between Russia and Ukraine by South African elements that remain under investigation.
The South African government working closely with the Russian government secured the safe return of the men...
World
The prisoners escaped from a jail in Puerto Vallarte after armed men rammed one of the gates.
World
An NPR investigation found that the DOJ withheld some Epstein files related to abuse allegations against Trump. And, what you need to know ahead of the president’s State of the Union address tonight.
World
France moved to block US envoy Charles Kushner from having access to government ministers, after he failed to show up to explain comments about a killed far-right activist.
World
The health influencer’s spokesman says he wants to avoid his association with the late sex offender becoming “a distraction”.
Africa
The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line.
Africa
Supporters of the move said the Kotoka name contradicted the country’s democratic values.
Africa
A Chadian government spokesperson says the decision is aimed at protecting citizens.
Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.
Business
Business
South Africa’s hijacking capital truly lives up to its name, accounting for 58% of all reported carjackings in the country.
Business
Business
BBC News NI having been looking at they key aspects of the new guidelines.
Politics
Brown Mogotsi refuted claims that Matlala helped him financially.
Politics
General Sibiya was being questioned by evidence leader Adila Hassim.
Politics
Gauteng’s prolonged water crisis and Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s recent comments — for which he later apologised — about using hotel facilities during outages returned to the forefront as political parties responded to his State of the Province address. The speech did not provide sufficient detail on how the province would end the chronic water shortages, […]
Politics
Sibiya has denied being aware of the presence of Matlala at his son’s party in September 2024.
Sport
BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains the number of fashion trends that have taken place in football.
Sport
Cardiff coach Corniel van Zyl holds talks with Benetton about taking over as boss of the United Rugby Championship club next season.
Sport
Pakistan get off to a “perfect start” as England opener Phil Salt is out first ball caught by Usman Khan off the bowling of Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Sport
Team GB’s silver medal-winning curling team could go for gold at the 2030 Winter Olympics in France but will “sit down in the summer” before making a decision.
Education
A new study from the Pew Research Center finds teens think chatbot-assisted cheating has become “a regular feature of student life.”
Education
Unite Group cuts rents at some universities and raises cash by selling London site to joint venture for £186m
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A drop in the number of international students coming to the UK has hit the student housing provider Unite Group, which lowered its profit outlook for the third time in four months as weaker demand prompted it to cut rents in some cities.
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Education
[GroundUp] Judge finds no “exceptional circumstances” to justify Wesley Neumann’s immediate return to Heathfield High
Education
What is behind the growing anger over plan 2 student loans and what could reforms mean for graduates?
Pressure is building on the government to reform the student loans system, with politicians and campaigners piling in, and a minister conceding there are “problems” with the current set-up.
Yesterday the consumer champion Martin Lewis – who last month locked horns with Rachel Reeves –...
Lifestyle
A South African massage therapist has been named in fresh international reports linked to former British royal Prince Andrew.
Lifestyle
Summer heat can be dangerous for pets. Discover the summer pet care tips to prevent heatstroke, protect paws and keep your dog or cat safe.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Entertainment
King of Rock and Roll Bryan Adams is heading back to Mzansi for a series of shows. He shared some thoughts with us.
Entertainment
Award-winning British R&B star confirms two South African performances this April.
Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 25 February 2026.
Entertainment
Many of the legal challenges against the NHI are related to the public participation process.
Science/Tech
Microsoft has spent more than $76 billion acquiring game studios and publishers over the past few years in an attempt to turn Xbox into a Netflix-like subscription platform, and the result is that nobody — possibly not even Microsoft — can clearly articulate what Xbox actually is anymore, The Verge writes. The brand started as a powerful video game console, but Game Pass and cloud gaming pushed...
Science/Tech
For more than two decades, the convicted sex offender developed a network at the tech giant, making him privy to succession discussions and other business.
Science/Tech
Discord is attempting to distance itself from the age verification provider Persona following a steady stream of user backlash. From a report: In an emailed statement to The Verge, Discord’s head of product policy, Savannah Badalich, confirms the company “ran a limited test of Persona in the UK where age assurance had previously launched and that test has since concluded.” After Discord...
Science/Tech
Russia has opened an investigation into Telegram founder Pavel Durov for “abetting terrorist activities,” [non-paywalled source] in the latest sign that his uneasy relationship with the Kremlin has broken down. From a report: Two Russian newspapers, including the state-run Rossiiskaya Gazeta and Kremlin-friendly tabloid Komsomolskaya Pravda, alleged on Tuesday that the messaging app had become...
Motoring
Motoring
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has ordered Sanral to find a way to secure the N1.
Motoring
Motoring
Flights have been cancelled after a fire broke out at Cape Town International Airport.
Health
New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.
Health
Ms. Stavenhagen started a group intended to counter the notion that A.L.S. was an “older white man’s disease.”
Health
Dr. Ralph Abraham, the agency’s principal deputy director, has called the Covid vaccines “dangerous.” Other skeptics have recently left federal health roles.
Health
Horses, with their high-pitched whinnies, seemed to buck the trend of larger animals producing lower sounds, but a new study explains the mechanics behind the noises a horse makes.