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‘I never left your side’: Emails reveal more about Mandelson’s Epstein friendship
Emails between Lord Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein appear to show their friendship was closer than suspected.
WEDNESDAY, 04 FEBRUARY 2026, 23:51

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Emails between Lord Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein appear to show their friendship was closer than suspected.
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South Africa’s response to the US reviving Agoa for a year is muted due to existing tariffs limiting its benefits. Analysts highlight the need for long-term reform rather than temporary relief.
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Former prosecutor Moipone Noko testified at the Nkabinde Inquiry, defending Andrew Chauke against allegations of misconduct while highlighting her own battles within the NPA.

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The artist who painted the cherub has admitted it was Giorgia Meloni’s face, as the Rome church sees a steady flow of curious visitors.

South Africa
The families expressed concerns that the remains of their loved ones have not been retrieved.

South Africa
South Africa continues to face a national student housing shortage

South Africa
Sithole took to the stand and requested the court release him on bail.

South Africa
Nel questioned a document Mr X says proves his intent to cooperate with authorities.
World
US President Donald Trump has attacked key pillars of his country’s democracy, Human Rights Watch warned on Wednesday in its annual report, citing the Republican president’s immigration crackdown, threats to voting rights and other policies.
World
The Washington Post, owned by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced major job cuts Wednesday, saying that “painful” restructuring was needed at the storied newspaper.

World
NPR reporters visited the Milan Olympic Village in the days before the opening ceremony to investigate the dining hall dessert situation and other pressing questions.

World
The project would have built on the ruins of the defence ministry bombed by Nato back in 1999.

Africa
Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

Africa
Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

Africa
Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.

Africa
The surprise move that may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.

Business
A former editor describes the massive cuts as one of the “darkest days” in the history of the storied newspaper.
Business

Business
Bar owner Jobe Ferguson says he is devastated to close TNQ in the Northern Quarter after 22 years.

Business
Staff and clients say they are desperate for answers following the sudden closure of PM Law.

Politics
Malatjie says their call includes protection from victimisation from their bosses.

Politics
Captain Ramalepe says he tried to contact Masemola’s office on several occasions to no avail.
Politics
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.

Politics
That’s the testimony of three members of SAPS before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Sport
Matt Richardson becomes the first British man to win the sprint title at the European Track Cycling Championships in Turkey.

Sport
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry says it must “be better” on climate change after receiving a petition signed by more than 21,000 people who want to stop fossil fuel companies from sponsoring winter sports.

Sport
Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt returned to haunt his former club when he guided Stellenbosch FC to victory in the Nedbank Cup Round of 32 clash.

Sport
Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora strike a friendly tone at the launch news conference for their heavyweight fight in April.
Education
[This Day] Abuja — The National Examinations Council (NECO) has said the total amount owed the examination body by the 36 states of the federation for exam registration is close to N2 billion.
Education
[This Day] Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo Tuesday, warned that Nigeria is paying a heavy price for the neglect of its education system, saying that many of the nation’s schools are broken and underfunded.

Education
Campaigners say they appreciate attempt to use Cornish but mistake points to need for more access to language
Shoppers in Cornwall could have been forgiven for feeling bemused after a supermarket put up bilingual signs – in Welsh.
A branch of Tesco in Helston – about 200 miles from south Wales by road – pointed shoppers towards pysgod, which is Welsh, not Cornish, for fish. It also labelled...
Education
The lawsuit is challenging a Trump administration policy allowing federal agents near locations such as schools, churches and hospitals.
Lifestyle
Rapper Nicki Minaj as attempted to ‘out’ Trevor Noah as a clapback to his Grammy jokes. Here’s a look at who he has dated…

Lifestyle
Rapper Nicki Minaj as attempted to ‘out’ Trevor Noah as a clapback to his Grammy jokes. Here’s a look at who he has dated…

Lifestyle
The search for reality TV personality Mariana Kotze has ended, but questions surrounding her disappearance continue to mount.

Lifestyle
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay out its March 2026 social grants on the following dates.

Entertainment
‘From the first minute we were not decisive,’ Kaze told SuperSport TV.

Entertainment
Amakhosi are stunned 2-1 at the Cape Town Stadium.

Entertainment
Goals from Peter Shalulile and Thapelo Morena were enough to see the Betway Premiership champions progress to the last 16.

Entertainment
A total of R37 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 4 February 2026.

Science/Tech
In the ongoing measles outbreak in South Carolina that has infected more than 800 people, some children have developed a rare but serious complication called encephalitis.
Science/Tech
European security officials believe two Russian space vehicles have intercepted the communications of at least a dozen key satellites over the continent. From a report: Officials believe that the likely interceptions, which have not previously been reported, risk not only compromising sensitive information transmitted by the satellites but could also allow Moscow to manipulate their...

Science/Tech
Suspected Chinese state-backed hackers hijacked the Notepadd++ update infrastructure to deliver backdoored version of the popular free source code editor and note-taking app for Windows.

Science/Tech
Axiom says its AI found solutions to several long-standing math problems, a sign of the technology’s steadily advancing reasoning capabilities.

Motoring
Municipalities across South Africa are replacing traffic lights with stop signs as a result of constant cable theft and vandalism.

Motoring
While most people will probably pay a moving company to move across the country, I thought it best to do so myself.

Motoring
The new LDV Terron 9 is one of the most powerful bakkies in South Africa.
Motoring
Health
The announcement followed a similar recommendation from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. But other medical groups argued for a more personalized approach.
Health
The Trump administration announced that the company, a pharmacy benefit manager, had agreed to make significant changes to its practices.
Health
Sex therapists say a character’s struggle to reach her “pinnacle” could help viewers better understand women’s sexuality.
Health
The legislation will impose new restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers, giant companies like CVS Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts that oversee prescription drug benefits.