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The highest-paying jobs in South Africa – with one paying R125,000 per month
A new report revealed which job roles in South Africa are the highest- and lowest-paying.
FRIDAY, 06 FEBRUARY 2026, 11:40

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A new report revealed which job roles in South Africa are the highest- and lowest-paying.

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A Mpumalanga teenager accused of murder has detailed how he saw an injured Lusanda Mathabela, 19, lying and bleeding from stab wounds after an altercation with her ex-boyfriend at her house in November last year.

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A Pollsmoor Correctional Centre inmate managed to escape — with officials only realising the mistake nine days later.
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Jacob Zuma’s second attempt to force the removal of his corruption prosecutor, Billy Downer – who he contended was unlikely to conduct a fair trial against him after being subjected to his abusive private prosecution attempt – has been dismissed by the Supreme Court of Appeal.

South Africa
The pre-trial hearing of controversial businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala commences this morning

South Africa
Sithole and Katlego Mokoena allegedly stabbed Mathabela to death at her home in Mattafin

South Africa
The province has already allocated R800 million from its budget to start with the repairs
South Africa
IEC announces national Online Voter Registration Campaign
The Electoral Commission (IEC) on Thursday announced its countrywide Online Voter Registration Campaign, marking a key milestone in preparations for the upcoming 2026 local government elections and expanding access to voter registration for millions of South Africans.
The campaign went live this week across media platforms,...

World
The Puerto Rican rapper, who won a Grammy for album of the year, will be the first artist to perform the half time show entirely in Spanish.

World
Iran and the United States could hold negotiations in Oman after a chaotic week that initially saw plans for regional countries to participate in talks held in Turkey

World
It was planned before Trump said he wanted the Arctic island but Canada says the move is a show of solidarity with Greenlanders.
World
Iran and the United States were preparing for talks in Oman, with Washington looking to see if there was any prospect of diplomatic progress on the Iranian nuclear programme and other issues while refusing to rule out military action.

Africa
At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it’s feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

Africa
MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.

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.

Business
Pnet has published its 2026 Job Market Trends Report, which includes salary guides and ranges for more than 100 jobs across 11 sectors in the country.
Business

Business
The jeweller says it wants to reduce its exposure to silver after the price of the metal soars.

Business
Discovery has acquired its own Head Office in Sandton, noting that the switch from rent to debt repayments will actually result in a profit boost.

Politics
The portal has recorded over 26 000 newly registered voters according to the IEC.

Politics
His lawyers earlier sought a postponement of his appearance scheduled for Friday.

Politics
Madlanga Commission has ruled that Witness F to return to the Inquiry on the 16-17 February

Politics
This after EFF’s Malema accused Didiza of political protection over her refusal to subpoena the two.

Sport
Here are all the kick off times to note for the Blitzboks as they head into an all-important tournament at the Perth Sevens.

Sport
With a desirable set of fixtures, it is time to put three Arsenal players into your Fantasy Premier League team.

Sport
Ireland face one of the most difficult periods of soul-searching under Andy Farrell after falling to a vastly superior France in Thursday’s Six Nations opener.

Sport
BBC Sport reporter Emma Sanders takes fans’ questions on the Women’s Super League, the transfer window and the future of Alexia Putellas.
Education
[Daily Maverick] The shared-facility model separates physical infrastructure from institutional identity. Multiple fully fledged schools, each with its own language of instruction, leadership, governance and pedagogical culture, can operate from the same physical site. They share facilities, not identity. Space, not soul.
Education
[This Day] Ibadan — A retired diplomat, Ambassador Akinremi Bolaji, has made a compelling case for prioritising education without geographical location as a fundamental pillar for the development of society.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The uptake of online learning in Kenyan primary and secondary schools remains low, despite high awareness among parents, a new report shows.
Education
The internet and a new film have breathed life into old conspiracy theories about one of the world’s most famous landmarks.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham married in April 2022, exposing a wedge between the couple and the Beckhams.

Lifestyle
Need some inspiration for Valentine’s Day? These six traditions from around the world will give you the leg up on the Day of Love.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The evening brought together fashion insiders, media personalities and style-savvy guests, all there to celebrate African design at its most refined.

Entertainment
President Cyril Ramaphosa toured Sars’ head office in Pretoria where he praised the entity as a ‘creation of our democracy’.

Entertainment
Analysts think the country is fundamentally in a ‘better’ position than two to four years ago.

Entertainment
Residents reported hearing a loud bang around 2am and seeing a large blaze.

Science/Tech
There is no legal way to watch the Winter Olympics in South Africa, which leaves local fans no option but to do without, or engage in stream piracy.

Science/Tech
No matter if you’re in the same room or an ocean away, these sex toys will help you stay connected to your partner.

Science/Tech
CambriLearn tackles South Africa’s thinking gap by developing problem solvers who employers struggle to find.

Science/Tech
Lesaka Technologies is involved in a corporate shake-up, including an internal rationalisation of its operating portfolio.

Motoring
Ford is looking at Chinese partners to share manufacturing output.

Motoring
VW has taken the covers off the new T-Roc, which is coming to South Africa.

Motoring
Expanding brand diversification is putting pressure on automotive repairers.

Motoring
Auto sector faces collapse as VW flags policy failure, export risks and investor fears amid plant closures and layoffs nationwide.

Health
A father-of-two reveals how a tumour in his tongue was caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).
Health
TrumpRx is aimed at helping patients use their own money to buy medicines. But researchers who study drug pricing warned that many patients could pay too much if they use the site.
Health
The heart devices do not track location, nor do they transmit across large distances.
Health
The government website is meant to connect Americans with drug companies to buy prescriptions directly with their own money. It is not clear how many patients will save money.