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Joburg man shot dead during ‘anti-drug operation’ by ‘Sizok’thola’ TV show
ActionSA Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo was present at Sunday’s operation
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ActionSA Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo was present at Sunday’s operation

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The second accused in DJ Warras’s murder might enter a plea deal

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Elderly suspect allegedly shot victim in eye when he attempted to get water from JoJo tank

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Competition Commission needs to clearly show, with data, how its work delivers real economic and social impact
South Africa
Under South African law, no one may practise medicine unless they have the proper training and are officially registered. Bogus medical practitioners threaten the health of patients and undermine trust in doctors. The problem might be growing, but so is the fight against it.
South Africa
The Philippi community is mourning the tragic deaths of two young boys, aged 9 and 12, whose bodies were recovered from a dam in Jim se Bos informal settlement, Olieboom Road, on Sunday afternoon.

South Africa
Behari is accused of shielding suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi

South Africa
SAWS has issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms in the W. Cape, with heavy rain.

World
Japan’s ruling party scored its biggest electoral win in its seven-decade history Sunday, due mostly to the popularity of its first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi.
World
Namibia’s energy ministry said the government wasn’t notified of the planned acquisition by TotalEnergies and Petroleo Brasileiro of stakes in an offshore exploration licence in the southern African country.

World
Lai’s supporters say this amounts to a death sentence, but authorities say it demonstrates the rule of law.

World
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy said the U.S. has set a June deadline for Kyiv and Moscow to end the war, even as Washington and Russia discuss $12 trillion in economic deals that could affect Ukraine.

Africa
Police say the “transnational” criminal group has been in operation since 2017.

Africa
Africa is pursuing a single electricity market to overcome the limitations of fragmented national power grids that constrain economic growth and energy access

Africa
Insurgents have carried out a wave of drone strikes on military positions in the region.

Africa
Eritrea has previously denied accusations that its soldiers are in Ethiopia supporting rebels.

Business
Bidvest Bank’s sale to Access Bank will not take place, with the broader group now looking for a new buyer as it moves away from financial services.

Business
The cosmetics and nail varnish line was one of the last family-owned make-up firms in the UK.
Business
Business

Politics
The Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee latest deadline is the 20th of February 2026.

Politics
Wiandre Pretorius’s death follows allegations of his involvement in the Emmanuel Mbense murder case.
Politics
Controversial forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan will appear before the parliamentary ad hoc committee investigating the infiltration of the criminal justice system.

Politics
The Enquiry investigates Adv. Andrew Chauke’s fitness to lead South Gauteng’s prosecution services.

Sport
CJ Fulton is set to make his first Ireland appearance in over two years after being named in a 13-man squad for the upcoming FIBA EuroBasket 2029 pre-qualifiers.

Sport
With just two (of 16 matches) remaining in the Round of 32, these 14 sides have booked their spots in the Round of 16.

Sport
If you were watching the downhill skiing or luge at Milan-Cortina 2026 over the weekend, you will have noticed the dramatic new camera angles being provided at these Games.

Sport
Inside the Seattle Seahawks locker room after their 29-13 win over the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Plenary of the House of Representatives on the 5th day of the 1st quarter of the 3rd session of the 55th Legislature on Thursday, February 5, 2026 unanimously voted to cite the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Education to provide comprehensive accounts on the numbers and status of Liberian students in foreign land.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Ministry of Education (MoE) has condemned a recent musical performance on the campus of St. Teresa Convent High School, describing it as inappropriate for grade-school students and promising corrective action against all would-be violators.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The President of the University of Liberia (UL), Dr. Layli Maparyan, has awarded student Jao Malata for emerging as the winner of the University’s 75th Anniversary (Founder’s Day) logo design competition.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — More than 900 students graduated on Saturday as Gonet Academy held its 13th graduation ceremony in Sinkor, marking what the government described as a growing national movement for workforce readiness, leadership development, and youth empowerment.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
This Valentine’s Day, impress your partner by digging deep and sharing your feelings with them in a love letter.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
An earthquake has been reported near the former mining town of Stilfontein. Was this tremor mining-related?
Entertainment

Entertainment
Letlhaku’s lack of regular first-team opportunities reportedly led to a transfer request last year.

Entertainment
Department praises RTI team for tracking down and arresting the driver who fled after being caught driving at more than double the speed limit.

Entertainment
Skeem Saam’s unstoppable rise continues as millions tune in and drama intensifies.

Science/Tech
AlphaTON Capital Corp (ATON) has spent the early weeks of 2026 aggressively repositioning itself from a digital asset holding company into a vertically integrated infrastructure powerhouse. By leveraging its strategic ties to the Telegram and TON ecosystems, the company is carving out a niche in the high-stakes world of confidential AI compute. Key Financial Highlights […]

Science/Tech
As the mining industry prepares to gather at Mining Indaba, conversations once again turn to the future of mineral commodities, communities and the people whose labour moves the mining sector. For Rand Mutual Assurance, that future is neither abstract nor distant. It is shaped daily through partnership and the practical work of safeguarding the everyday […]

Science/Tech
A Meta spokesperson said the EU had “no reason” to intervene over it changing the app in January.

Science/Tech
Hylaq, a handle-based internet identity and payments platform, has secured approvals for Coinbase on-ramp and off-ramp services as well as Stripe’s crypto on-ramp, enabling compliant fiat-to-crypto and crypto-to-fiat transactions through its integrated payments layer, Loadit Pay. The platform replaces traditional URLs and wallet addresses with simple, human-readable @handles, allowing users...
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
O.R. Tambo International Airport is spending billions on upgrades.

Motoring
One in five cars sold in South Africa last month was one of these affordable hatchbacks.

Health
The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations.

Health
Rebecca Combellack says she found out she had breast cancer after losing weight and finding a lump.
Health
State health officials discouraged foraging this year, saying that toxic mushrooms can easily be confused with safe ones to eat.
Health
Federal officials had warned that the new product from the online provider of weight loss drugs might be illegal.