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Is ‘unstoppable’ Palmer in the World Cup picture?
By scoring a first-half hat-trick against Wolves on Saturday, Cole Palmer provided a timely reminder of his talent, putting himself firmly in the England conversation.
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By scoring a first-half hat-trick against Wolves on Saturday, Cole Palmer provided a timely reminder of his talent, putting himself firmly in the England conversation.
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Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) MD Martina Biene used the annual VW Indaba event to kick off the company’s official 75th anniversary celebrations, but also to sound a warning bell to South Africans that all is not well.

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Beating the heat, dirt and tough tackles on the field, we learn how the rugby star keeps his winning glow
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Bitcoin could drop further after wiping out all its price gains since the election of US President Donald Trump, as liquidity is expected to remain thin for the near future

South Africa
The Eastern Cape is investigating the deaths of two children.

South Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation during a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament

South Africa
Oupa Mthombeni says tax increase may drive illegal alcohol

South Africa
CPUT says it has reached its student accommodation capacity.

World
The four are suspected of facilitating a suicide bombing that killed more than 30 people, Pakistan’s interior minister said.

World
The socialist grandee and his daughter are being investigated for suspected “laundering of tax-fraud proceeds”.

World
Police say they are investigating three incidents targeting rail infrastructure that caused travel delays.

World
Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev was shot several times inside his apartment block on Friday morning.

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

Business
South Africa’s long-running semigration trend is slowing—with more households returning to inland provinces.

Business
South Africa’s long-running semigration trend is slowing—with more households returning to inland provinces.

Business
Despite being packed with fat, carbs and high levels of salt, South Africans can’t get enough of fast food, with the segment growing significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns.

Politics
Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul has called on the ANC to unite ahead of elections.

Politics
ANC Chairperson Nono Maloyi says improving service delivery and creating jobs will be a priority
Politics
The DA has announced political analyst and academic Professor Theo Venter as its mayoral candidate for the JB Marks Municipality in the North West.

Politics
Former Ekurhuleni MMC died when the vehicle he was traveling was swept away by floodwater.

Sport
Watch Japan’s Kira Kimura win gold in the men’s big air snowboarding final, as his last jump scores highest to beat compatriot Ryoma Kimata.

Sport
Usman Nurmagomedov outclasses Alfie Davis before submitting the Briton in the third round to retain his PFL lightweight title in Dubai.

Sport
Steve Borthwick has the pleasure of nit-picking through fine details after his England side swat aside Wales in their Six Nations opener.

Sport
Leeds Rhinos, Castleford Tigers, York City Knights and Leigh Leopards reach the fourth round of the Challenge Cup with wins over Championship opposition.
Education
He caused an uproar by challenging the heroic status of Robert Falcon Scott, the Briton who led a doomed quest to the South Pole in 1912.
Education
What if the valedictorians in our schools were the cool kids?
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
Mr. Hegseth’s order appeared to target his alma mater, Harvard’s Kennedy School for public policy.

Lifestyle
Actress Charlize Theron recited Nelson Mandela’s words in a special appearance at the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Lifestyle
EFF leader Julius Malema has urged South Africans to boycott the FIFA World Cup, citing safety concerns for sports fans…

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…

Entertainment
Henry Arundell scores hat-trick as Steve Borthwick’s side run in seven tries to extend winning streak to 12 Tests.

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 7 February 2026.

Entertainment
A total of R41 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 7 February 2026.

Entertainment
Four others are in a stable condition while one children was intubated at Frere Hospital in East London.
Science/Tech
Waymo surprised U.S. lawmakers Wednesday during a hearing on autonomous vehicles and their safety and oversight. Newsweek reports:During questioning, Sen. Ed Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat, asked what happens when a Waymo vehicle encounters a driving situation it cannot independently resolve. “The Waymo phones a human friend for help,” Markey explained, adding that the vehicle communicates...
Science/Tech
Despite urgent pleas to Americans to save the honeybees, “it was all based on a fallacy,” writes Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank. “Honeybees were never in existential trouble. And well-meaning efforts to boost their numbers have accelerated the decline of native bees that actually are.” “Suppose I were to say to you, ‘I’m really worried about bird decline, so I’ve decided to take up...
Science/Tech
Last Sunday, Bitcoin had dropped 13% in three days, to $76,790. By Thursday it had dropped another 21%, to $60,062. This morning it’s at $69,549 — up from Thursday, down from Sunday, but 44% lower than its all-time high in October of $123,742. In short, Bitcoin “is down almost 30% this week alone,” reports CNBC:”This steady selling in our view signals that traditional investors are losing...
Science/Tech
The Mozilla executive in charge of Firefox says that while some people just want AI tools that are genuinely useful, “We’ve heard from many who want nothing to do with AI…” “Listening to our community, alongside our ongoing commitment to offer choice, led us to build AI controls.”Starting with Firefox 148, which rolls out on Feb. 24, you’ll find a new AI controls section within the desktop...
Motoring

Motoring
Navigating intersections in South Africa is not always as simple as it seems.

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.
Health
Dr. Christopher M. Palmer said in an interview that the keto diet, while promising, did not “cure” schizophrenia as the health secretary had claimed.

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”.