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Madlanga inquiry considers summoning doctors who give witnesses dubious sick notes
Medical doctors who have provided questionable sick notes to witnesses subpoenaed by the Madlanga inquiry could get into trouble with the commission.
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Medical doctors who have provided questionable sick notes to witnesses subpoenaed by the Madlanga inquiry could get into trouble with the commission.
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U.S. President Donald Trump briefly laid out his case for a possible attack on Iran in his State of the Union speech to Congress on Tuesday, saying he would not allow the world’s biggest sponsor of terrorism to have a nuclear weapon.
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Switzerland votes next month on a proposal to slash funding for its state broadcaster SRG, a step supporters say will save Swiss households money, but opponents say reflects pressure globally on public media corporations from the political right.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday he did not take his security for granted, after he was evacuated from his residence for several hours following a bomb threat sent to a Chinese dance group.

South Africa
Taxi Violence Investigation Unit is probing the double murder at the Witsand taxi rank in Atlantis.
South Africa
Land reform central to social and economic development- Nyhontso
Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso has maintained that there will never be any compromise on the question of land, describing it as central to the ongoing struggle for genuine social and economic development, and the restoration of dignity to millions of people.Addressing delegates at the...
South Africa
Suspect linked to rhino poaching to appear in court today
A 52-year-old suspect linked to rhino poaching will today appear before the Bellville Magistrate Court.
The suspect, who was about to board a flight to Singapore with his family, was arrested by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) Western Cape, which assisted in executing the arrest warrant, as issued by...
South Africa
Police, the Hawks and multiple units raided a plush home in Chatsworth, arresting five suspects after uncovering what authorities believe is part of a major drug distribution network.

World
Americans visiting a Mexican resort city share what they’re seeing and experiencing following the killing of a powerful cartel leader.
World
Seventeen international aid groups said they have petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court to allow them to keep working in the Gaza Strip and other areas in the occupied Palestinian territory, where the Israeli government is set to halt their life-saving work.
World
Iran is close to a deal with China to purchase anti‑ship cruise missiles, according to six people with knowledge of the negotiations, just as the US deploys a vast naval force near the Iranian coast ahead of possible strikes on the Islamic Republic.

World
China on Tuesday restricted exports to 40 Japanese entities it says are contributing to Japan’s “remilitarization,” in the latest escalation of tensions with Tokyo.

Africa
Uganda has some of the strictest anti-homosexual laws in the world.

Africa
The bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as “acts against nature”.

Africa
Senegal’s prime minister says it is “regrettable” that 18 of its football fans have been handed prison sentences related to disturbances at the 2025 Afcon final.

Africa
Diezani Alison-Madueke denies five counts of accepting bribes and a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery.

Business
Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.

Business
Eskom has warned that it may have to recover over R380 billion more through price hikes in South Africa.

Business
Niall Kramer is the National Spokesperson for the Offshore Petroleum Association of South Africa and has worked in the energy sector for nearly four decades.

Business
In increasingly competitive and technology-led markets, insurers must rethink how they operationalise care, accuracy and efficiency at scale.

Politics
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to table National Budget to MPs.

Politics
The ANC in Mpumalanga held a two-day provincial Lekgotla in Mbombela.

Politics
Brown Mogotsi says Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala claimed an IPID insider could erase criminal cases

Politics
General Sibiya has been linked to Motsumi through alleged middleman Sergeant Fannie Nkosi.

Sport
Two of the 11 uncapped players invited into the Springbok camp are 18-year-olds, who lit up schools rugby last year.

Sport
Wales are not giving up hope of fly-half Sam Costelow playing again in the Six Nations but flanker Taine Plumtree is ruled out of the tournament.

Sport
It’s been a long wait between drinks for Kaizer Chiefs fans when it comes to celebrating top-dog status in the Premier Soccer League.

Sport
The Springbok coaches will undoubtedly be looking for a step up from the frontline players currently competing for the No 10 jersey.
Education
[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia — The President of the University of Liberia, Dr. Layli Maparyan, has formally declared Ms. Izetta Jones Howe the legitimate Valedictorian (Dux) of the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law, following an internal investigation sparked by public allegations questioning her academic standing.
Education
[Leadership] Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, has flagged off the distribution of 12,779 furniture to secondary schools.
Education
A fifth-grade teacher and his principal wife hid in their bedroom as dozens of people who believed he might be a kidnapper appeared on their suburban street.
Education
In some schools, Yondr, a pouch marketed to keep kids off devices, has proved no match for actual children.

Lifestyle
If you’re looking for your dream vehicle among pre-owned cars, there are several things to keep in mind and costly mistakes to avoid.

Lifestyle
Ahead of today’s Budget Speech, traditional leaders have been handed a sizeable pay rise by President Ramaphosa. Here’s by how much …

Lifestyle
Amanda Jingela sports a new short haircut in celebration of her late mother’s legacy, who passed away ten years ago.
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Entertainment
Proposal aims to curb road damage and push cargo back to rail as Transnet steps up recovery drive

Entertainment
New bakkie features sharper exterior looks and interior out of Land Cruiser Prado playbook.

Entertainment
It has all gone a bit February flop for Amakhosi.

Entertainment
Craig Zackey’s mystery mount could snatch the Grade 1 spoils.

Science/Tech
JSE-listed Mustek has reported a massive jump in headline earnings, even with revenue under pressure.
Science/Tech
The podcasts in the streamer’s debut crop, including “The Pete Davidson Show,” have revived metaphysical questions about the definition of the medium.
Science/Tech
Artificial intelligence detectors are increasingly used to check the veracity of content online. We ran more than 1,000 tests and found several strengths and plenty of weaknesses.

Science/Tech
February is globally regarded as the month of love. It is a time when relationships are celebrated and a connection with someone feels especially present. Today, that connection increasingly begins online. Dating platforms, social media and messaging apps have reshaped how people meet and build relationships across the world. In South Africa, the steady growth […]

Motoring
The directors who oversaw the collapse and liquidation of a state-owned South African airline are facing renewed pressure.

Motoring
Auto&General has been a leader in the South African insurance industry for many years and is known for its total commitment to its customers.

Motoring
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced that the R120-billion plan to expand the Gautrain network will kick off this year.

Motoring
A university in Gauteng is running programs to assist with the transition to electric cars.
Health
In an era of overt sexism in the sciences, she made two major discoveries, including identifying a neuropeptide later linked to chronic pain syndromes and migraines.
Health
Federal health officials have pared back the number of shots recommended for children. The states, led by Democrats, say the changes were not based on science.

Health
New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.
Health
Ms. Stavenhagen started a group intended to counter the notion that A.L.S. was an “older white man’s disease.”