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Precious metals hit record highs in late January as investors flocked to the so-called safe haven assets.

In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why the right deadline day signing can transform your team’s fortunes, but sometimes it is not just about the effect a deal has on the pitch.

The National Press Club has named Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as the newsmaker of 2025, and he is a worthy recipient of this award.

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 2 February 2026.

Police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says Senona still has credentials to enter the HQ building

The suspect, a Mozambican national, was arrested in Germiston on Friday night.

The three accused persons face multiple charges, including housebreaking, theft and money laundering

Police say the search for the persons swept away by flood waters will resume on Monday.

China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, which ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.

The grand opening took place on Sunday, with a variety of boats and floats making their way through the city’s canals.

The move follows several artists cancelling performances at the storied institution after it was recently renamed as the Trump Kennedy Center.

Ifunanya Nwangene, a former contestant in The Voice Nigeria, died after not getting the antivenom she needed.

The Zulu king was trying to calm anti-migrant feelings but ended up using a highly derogatory phrase.

The president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a “tyrant” and “an enemy of Mali”.

Rawson Developers’ latest development, The Botanist, represents a new category of City Bowl living.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Monday, 2 February 2026.

Food pantries are run by schools in North Yorkshire in a bid to help parents, and tackle food waste.

Digicloud Africa, Google Cloud distributor and reseller enablement partner in Africa, expects a ‘stellar’ year ahead, thanks to a surge in positive sentiment around Gemini and Google security solutions across Africa.

The Madlanga Commission has delivered its first interim report to President Ramaphosa.

Julius Malema assured party officials that his leadership of the EFF is not under threat.  

The IEC has been registering voters in ward 22, in the Abaqulusi Municipality

Malema says people cannot demand services from government if they do not participate in elections

When it comes to transfer windows, it’s not all about the numbers – the letters are important too!

Hugo Ekitike’s form gives Liverpool a dilemma when Alexander Isak returns from injury, says ex-Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney.

Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman expressed frustration and disappointment in his team’s fourth-place finish at the HSBC SVNS Singapore.

Here is how the latest URC log looks after the Sharks and Bulls picked up good wins that will keep their playoff hopes alive and well.

Government has ‘learned lesson’ of botched welfare overhauls but MPs say they will not back cost-saving measures

Ministers have “learned the lesson” of botched welfare changes and are on a sustained lobbying blitz of Labour MPs over an overhaul of special educational needs, Labour MPs told the Guardian, as they said they would not back measures aimed at saving money.

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The best in music strutted their stuff on Sunday on the red carpet at the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

Mustadafin Foundation, a Cape Town-based, non-profit organisation, is calling on the public to contribute to their school supply drive.

Handre Pollard’s wife Marise shared another look inside their ‘dream’ home, three months after welcoming their second baby.

Zuma and former president Thabo Mbeki filed separate applications to recuse Khampepe last month.

The squeaky-clean feeling you get after stepping out of the shower may actually be a sign that your skin is under stress.

Eskom’s schedule operates on a seven-day rotation, with different areas affected on different days of the week.

A local municipality in Limpopo has announced a R7-billion smart city project to develop the business district of a small town 50km south of Polowane.

Net Nine Nine recently hosted Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi to discuss South Africa’s digital divide.

iOCO has repurchased a further 2.18 million of its own shares, continuing a buyback programme launched last year.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping cyber security, but what it leaves behind may matter more than what it automates.

The South African government has announced its plans to boost local vehicle manufacturing.

Several brands contributed to the incredible sales year experienced by the local motor industry in 2025.

Sales momentum has seen Jetour break into the top 10 best-selling vehicle brands in South Africa.

After having to halt their first attempt due to an injury, the couple are ready to set off again.