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South African learners taught in mud brick classrooms built by parents in 1958
More than 2,000 learners at Lwamondo Secondary School in Thohoyandou are being taught in classrooms originally built by parents in 1958 with mud bricks.
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More than 2,000 learners at Lwamondo Secondary School in Thohoyandou are being taught in classrooms originally built by parents in 1958 with mud bricks.

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Controversial businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala’s pre-trial hearing was postponed in the Johannesburg high court on Friday after his defence raised concerns about his continued detention outside the province where his trial will be heard.

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Many Labour insiders say Sir Keir may not be the man to take them to the next election, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
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Joburg’s cultural calendar is officially on fire. If you haven’t booked for Hugh’s Jazz Club on Quicket yet, you’re already late — the new Braamfontein hotspot is selling out nightly.

South Africa
The suspect, a repeat offender of gender-based violence, was released on parole in 2022

South Africa
Midrand residents protested on Tuesday after a six-day water outage.

South Africa
A new task team has been established to probe SAPS members implicated at the Madlanga Commission.

South Africa
South Africa has produced its first locally manufactured foot-and-mouth vaccine in 20 years.

World
The policy change orders the removal of any post made by official State Department accounts on X before President Trump returned to office in 2025.

World
At least 31 people have been killed after a suicide bomber detonated a device at a Shia mosque, according to police.

World
Nearly 200 decaying bodies were discovered at the Return to Nature home after officials investigated a foul smell.

World
Some desperate Iranians want US intervention, but others worry that it would not achieve the peace protesters ultimately want.

Africa
Some Zambians outraged Ghanaians by describing the outfit worn by their president as a “blouse”.

Africa
Health experts fear that as testing and monitoring drops the risk of the further spread of HIV rises.

Africa
Armed jihadists devastate a community that refused to convert to their hard-line interpretation of Islam.

Africa
The colonial police, made up of Nigerians and Europeans, shot dead workers striking for better conditions.

Business
Owners in community schemes must be cautious when it comes to their levy payments.

Business
New data shows what a person needs to earn per month to live a ‘decent’ life in South Africa in 2026.

Business
More than 900 Google employees signed a letter opposing company links to federal immigration actions.

Business
The verdict is expected to influence the outcome of thousands of other cases against the ride hailing firm.

Politics
Advocate Noko also revealed that the operation produced no arrests as the suspects were killed.

Politics
The committee chair also requested time frames for the finalisation of the funding model.

Politics
A number of civic organisations and political parties have raised concerns about his appointment.
Politics
Masemola says the team will start its work next week.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs have collected a long string of 1-0 results without looking like the Soweto giants we all know, Sergio Dos Santos have offered his take.

Sport
Two-time Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen has surgery on his Achilles following a “flare up”.

Sport
Faheem Ashraf hits an unbeaten 29 off 11 balls as Pakistan are given a major scare by the Netherlands in a thrilling opening game at the T20 World Cup.

Sport
Steve Tandy takes charge of his first Six Nations campaign with Wales hunting a first championship win since 2023.
Education
Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to make classes smaller across the largest U.S. school system. Like other parts of his agenda, it’s a costly task.

Education
Move by Pete Hegseth marks latest escalation by Trump administration against the Ivy League school
The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has said the Pentagon is ending all military training, fellowships and certificate programs with Harvard University, marking the Trump administration’s latest escalation against the Ivy League school.
“The @DeptWar is formally ending ALL Professional...
Education
Bard College’s president, Leon Botstein, said his school needed cash. But a rare watch and a Caribbean visit show how his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein sometimes veered into the personal.
Education
A recent report found that a majority of grades given out at Harvard were A’s. Professors will vote on a proposal to limit the number to around 20 percent.

Lifestyle
Nathan Smith was the 27 years old son of rapper Lil Jon.

Lifestyle
Want to show some love and TLC for stray animals in Khayelitsha this Valentine’s Day? Here’s how you can…

Lifestyle
Siya Kolisi opened up about his struggles with Afrikaans as he spoke about his son’s Afrikaans mark which he would have ‘done so much for.’

Lifestyle
SASSA Child Support Grants in March 2026 will go ahead as scheduled, but there’s uncertainty on the way regarding future increases …

Entertainment
Bowlers are on a hiding to nothing bowling on flat pitches in India.

Entertainment
The speaker explained why she did not approve the subpoenas against Mogotsi and O’Sullivan.

Entertainment
There was little between the sides in the opening exchanges.

Entertainment
Joburg Ballet celebrates 25 years this year with ‘Giselle’, the same show that saw the company in at its genesis.
Science/Tech
Large language models struggle to solve research-level math questions. It takes a human to measure just how poorly they perform.
Science/Tech
The billionaire’s decision to merge his A.I. start-up with his rocket company will test investors’ interest in giant combinations of unalike businesses.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: A new bill in the New York state legislature would require news organizations to label AI-generated material and mandate that humans review any such content before publication. On Monday, Senator Patricia Fahy (D-Albany) and Assemblymember Nily Rozic (D-NYC) introduced the bill, called The New York Fundamental Artificial Intelligence Requirements in News Act...

Science/Tech
The beginning of the year is a great time to take a hard look at your expenses and savings. Take these concrete steps to fix up your finances in about a day.

Motoring
Jaguar Land Rover is reeling from massive losses following a cyberattack that shut down its factories.

Motoring
The cost of owning a car in South Africa goes beyond monthly premiums and fuel spend.
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis.
Health
People may be able to pay less for prescriptions with their insurance rather than via the new government website. The Trump drugstore is meant to help people buy medications using their own money.

Health
John tells Elis and Dave about his mind’s “resentment room”.
Health
The N.F.L. claims Guardian Caps reduce the risk of concussions. The company that makes them says, “It has nothing to do with concussions.”