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D-Day coming for South African taxpayers
A case that is currently before the Supreme Court of Appeal could significantly affect taxpayers’ rights.

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Tiny car, big trouble: New recall hits 1 393 vehicles in South Africa over safety flaw
This urgent software recall highlights ongoing safety concerns for South Africa’s most affordable tiny hatchback.

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Foot-and-mouth crisis reveals dangerous gaps in veterinary services
State vets face difficult resource and support challenges

South Africa
Free State launches survey to monitor learner transport operators
Principals to submit reports on punctuality, vehicle compliance, permits, and transport safety.
South Africa
News24 | Rights organisations criticise proposed refugee law
In December, the Department of Home Affairs published the Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection. Opportunity to comment on the paper has been extended to 15 February.

South Africa
Suburbs in north west of Joburg raise concerns over garbage piling up
Residents of suburbs north west of Johannesburg raise concern over garbage piling up due to strike
South Africa
News24 | Mpumalanga man hands himself over to police for murder of 2-year-old niece
A 24-year-old man has handed himself over to police in connection with the brutal murder of his 2-year-old niece in Phola Park, Kwamhlanga, in Mpumalanga.
World
News24 | Israel allows 5 out of 22 000 to leave Gaza through Rafah for medical treatment
The headlines read that Israel has finally reopened the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt, allowing injured Palestinians desperate for medical aid to leave.

World
Trump says he will lower tariffs on India to 18%
President Trump says that he has agreed to a trade deal with India — which will lower tariffs on the country to 18%.

World
Iranians seeking to punish ruling elite go after the next best thing — their kids
Iranians in the diaspora are tracking down the sons and daughters of Iran’s ruling elite, many of whom work and live lavishly abroad, demanding they be deported.

World
Gaza’s Rafah border crossing reopens, but few have been allowed to cross
Gaza’s main border crossing reopened Monday after being closed for most of the war, but few people have been allowed to cross.

Africa
Banknote bouquets could land you in jail, Kenya’s central bank warns
Those defacing the currency could face seven years in jail, the central bank says ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Africa
Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent
Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality.

Africa
Eighty kidnapped Nigerians return home after escape
They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.

Africa
McKenzie clarifies claim South Africa will host Wafcon 2026
South Africa’s sports minister Gayton McKenzie says “no formal decision” has been taken to relocate the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations away from Morocco.

Business
R320 billion Eskom mega-project coming to South Africa
Nedbank reveals 27 new mega-projects worth R705.6 billion – including Eskom’s new project valued at R320 billion.
Business

Business
End of the road for John Steenhuisen
The leader of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance, a key member of the ruling coalition, plans to step down at internal elections in two months, after facing criticism over his leadership, Bloomberg sources say.

Business
One million people missed HMRC tax return deadline
The UK’s tax authority says 27,456 people filed in the final hour before the cut-off at the end of Saturday.

Politics
SABC reliably learns that Steenhuisen not standing for re-election as DA leader
He is expected make the announcement at a media briefing in Durban on Wednesday.

Politics
Tshwane to implement measures to stabilise electricity infrastructure
The City of Tshwane has begun implementing measures to stabilise its electricity infrastructure

Politics
Witness F denies introducing Sibiya to Matlala
The Madlanga Commission is exhibiting chats between Witness F and “Cat” Matlala.

Politics
LIVE: Parliament Ad Hoc Committee on Mkhwanazi allegations
The Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations scheduled to hear from four witnesses.

Sport
Rohl delight at Rangers’ signings – and departures
Danny Rohl believes Rangers have “increased the quality in the squad”, even though they have reduced their head count.

Sport
Six Nations quiz: Unscramble our player anagrams
To help get you in the Six Nations mood, solve these anagrams to reveal twelve players hoping to make an impact over the next six weeks.

Sport
Tonali ‘very happy’ at Newcastle amid Arsenal links
Manager Eddie Howe says Sandro Tonali is “very happy” at Newcastle United after the midfielder was linked with a move to Arsenal.

Sport
Betway Premiership: Orlando Pirates to go three points clear?
Orlando Pirates have a chance to go top of the Betway Premiership when they face AmaZulu in Durban on Tuesday night.
Education
Angola: Health Ministry Sends Scholarship Recipients for Training in Brazil
[ANGOP] Luanda — At least 27 Angolan scholarship recipients will attend short-, medium-, and long-term training programs in Brazil as part of the Human Resources for Health Training Project (PFRHS), which is financed by the World Bank.
Education
Uganda: Child Rights Advocates Concerned Over Declining Primary School Completion Rates Among Boys
[Nile Post] Child rights organisation High Sound for Children has welcomed concerns raised by the Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, over the declining completion rates of boys in Uganda’s primary education cycle, calling for urgent, evidence-based action to address emerging gender gaps in education.
Education
Uganda: NRM’s Todwong Urges Civic Education, Manifesto Scrutiny After Election Victory
[Nile Post] The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General, Richard Todwong, has called for stronger civic education and greater voter focus on issues and manifestos, saying elections should be about addressing societal needs rather than attacking individuals.
Education
Uganda: Missing PLE Scripts for Koboko School Found Locked in Headmaster’s Office
[Nile Post] Exams body, UNEB has said the scripts for learners at Bamure Primary School in Koboko district which had gone missing have been found locked in the headmaster’s office.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Trevor Noah’s risky old tweet about minors resurfaces
Context matters – or not? An old tweet by Trevor Noah about minors and molesters has resurfaced amid his tiff with US President Donald Trump.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Joburg residents assured: Municipal payments ARE reflecting on accounts
The City of Johannesburg has dismissed claims that municipal payments are failing to reflect on customer accounts.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Ackers: Pollard showed class against Lions, but Bulls need to be patient
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann said Handré Pollard showed that class is permanent, but they must still be patient as he finds his stride.

Entertainment
Senteeko Dam still at risk nearly two weeks after warning
Mahlobo warns communities about the dangers associated with building homes, businesses, or infrastructure on floodplains.

Entertainment
Is John Steenhuisen about to exit DA leadership race?
The DA is set to hold its hotly contested national federal congress in April.

Science/Tech
Home Affairs employee scams insurance companies out of R334,000
The individual registered funeral policies using data from the National Population Register and then falsely declared them deceased to get the payout.

Science/Tech
Blue Tag Sale offers – Unlock exclusive savings and premium offers
Samsung is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Blue Tag Sale Offers, bringing customers a new season of great value and exclusive rewards.
Science/Tech
The Switch is Now Nintendo’s Best-Selling Console of All Time
The original Switch is officially Nintendo’s best-selling console of all time after surpassing the DS handheld in lifetime sales. From a report: In its latest earnings release, Nintendo reports that the Nintendo Switch has, as of December 31, 2025, sold 155.37 million units since its launch in 2017, compared to 154.02 million units for the 2004 Nintendo DS. In November, Nintendo reported that...

Science/Tech
Nick Goepper’s Starter Pack: Winter Olympics 2026
What a three-time Olympic medalist packs for the Milano Cortina Winter Games.

Motoring
Best-selling cars in South Africa
Six of South Africa’s best-selling cars come from a single brand.
Motoring

Motoring
Bad news for F1 fans in South Africa
South Africa is not yet ready to host a Formula One Grand Prix.

Motoring
Mercedes-Benz fights back against Chinese car brands
Mercedes-Benz has taken the covers off the new S-Class, a model meant to reassert the company’s luxury dominance over new Chinese rivals.
Health
What Do You Get When You Put a Mummy Through a CT Scan?
Experts are using high-res scanners and 3-D printers to illuminate ancient ailments and injuries.

Health
Mental health chat encouraged at coffee mornings
Three coffee mornings are being held in Wolverhampton as part of a national mental health event.

Health
Hospital to be UK’s largest robotic surgery centre
The Denise Coates Foundation has donated £12m towards robotic surgery capabilities at the hospital.

Health
Like a screwdriver in my face – Life with ‘the world’s most painful known medical condition’
It is a rare condition where something as simple as a gust of wind can cause excruciating pain.