WEDNESDAY, 04 FEBRUARY 2026, 20:51
Top Stories
John Steenhuisen’s exit from the DA leadership race signals a shift towards a new generation, with front-runners like Geordin Hill-Lewis and Solly Msimanga emerging.
Top Stories
In a trial that lasted more than a decade, ex-Crime Intelligence officer Paul Scheepers has been convicted of fraud, money laundering and contravening surveillance and private security legislation. His name previously surfaced in political spy claims involving the ANC and the DA’s Helen Zille.
Top Stories
Prosecutors claimed that Routh, 59, remained ‘totally unrepentant’ for the incident in Florida.
Top Stories
The sport of kings is betting on expanding access as the quickest route to sustainability in the face of online gambling, which is starting to run away with the market.
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
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.
World
Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norway’s future queen, is on trial for 38 crimes; he admitted to “a lot of sex, drugs, and alcohol” but denied a 2018 rape.
World
Supporters have questioned whether the 25-year-old, who identifies as non-binary, could receive a fair trial in Hungary.
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.
Africa
The appointment of a dead opposition politician to a presidential panel caused embarrassment.
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.
Business
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.
Politics
Malema says the party will prioritise delivering basic services to residents if elected to govern.
Sport
Reigning world champion Luke Littler says Phil Taylor is the greatest darts player of all-time after being branded the best ever by Luke Humphries.
Sport
Briton Lone’er Kavanagh steps in at less than a month’s notice to fight Brandon Moreno in Mexico on 28 February.
Sport
The local authority where Ospreys play have started legal action against Cardiff owners the WRU and Y11, who currently own Ospreys.
Sport
Scotland players tell BBC Sport their mental health suffered after they were told their contracts would end following the World Cup.
Education
In New York City, health officials have moved to shut down one center where workers were charged with child abuse. Records show that problems extend across the network.
Education
[Namibian] Windhoek mayor reacts to minister’s calls for councillors to be ‘learned’
Education
Bard College’s president, Leon Botstein, agreed to help Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn’s daughter after Jeffrey Epstein connected them, emails released by the Justice Department show.
Education
In a federal lawsuit, the lecturer, Melissa McCoul, accused the university of violating the First Amendment.
Lifestyle
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay out its March 2026 social grants on the following dates.
Lifestyle
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay out its March 2026 social grants on the following dates.
Lifestyle
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay out its March 2026 social grants on the following dates.
Lifestyle
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay out its March 2026 social grants on the following dates.
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.
Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Wednesday, 4 February 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Entertainment
A total of R600 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 4 February 2026.
Entertainment
A former mechanical engineer at Anglo American appeared before the committee on Wednesday.
Science/Tech
The French investigation into Elon Musk’s X illustrated a fundamental divide between European and American leaders about how to regulate social media — or whether to restrict it at all.
Science/Tech
While the Pixel 9a isn’t the fanciest offering, it is the best value, and it gets even better with a discount.
Science/Tech
Investors were assessing on Wednesday whether a selloff in global software stocks this week had gone too far, as they weighed if businesses could survive an existential threat posed by AI. The answer: It’s unclear and will lead to volatility. From a report: After a broad selloff on Tuesday that saw the S&P 500 software and services index fall nearly 4%, the sector slipped another 1% on...
Science/Tech
London, United Kingdom — February 2026 – UK Financial Ltd today confirmed the successful execution of its full ERC-3643 regulatory infrastructure deployment, formally upgrading the legacy MPRA token structure into SMPRA (Maya Preferred PRA – Preferred Class Regulated Security Token) under a fully deployed, verified, and operational compliance architecture. The upgrade transitions...
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
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.
Health
A leaked review uncovers “bullying and harassment” and “violent behaviour” at Wales’ largest hospital.
Health
Hospices caring for people at the end of their lives are at risk because funding is “unsustainable”.