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EMPOWERMENT REBOOT: How Stella Ndabeni and the mining industry are getting the SME groove back
There’s a recalibration happening in the mining sector. It’s not a revival, or a revolution. More of a rethink to help build up the edge cases to open new routes to riches and empowerment. And it begins with small businesses.
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Top Stories
CENTRE STAGE: Tackling the big challenges to revive historic Central Gqeberha
The challenges are many, but the desire to revive the historic heart of Gqeberha is strong. The Central SRA is taking the driver’s seat in efforts to increase tourism, investment and general interest in the area.

South Africa
Mbalula honours Bishop Dr John Bolana
Mbalula described Bolana as a devoted spiritual leader who played a significant role.

South Africa
Massive crime blitz in Northern Cape leads to over 500 arrests
The suspects were apprehended during Operation Shanela across five districts.

South Africa
‘SASSA would have saved R500m for 70k people suspended from payment’
SASSA is urging all beneficiaries not to hide any information or defraud the government.

South Africa
KZN sets six-month target to vaccinate 2.4 million cattle population
The outbreak in the province is critical, with a prevalence of 70 to 80%.

World
Hundreds of thousands join Iran protests around the world
Munich, Los Angeles, and Toronto saw the largest crowds, with smaller rallies also taking place in Tel Aviv and Libson.

World
Brazil’s Pinheiro Braathen wins gold, and South America’s first Winter Olympics medal
Once a racer for Norway, Pinheiro Braathen switched to Brazil, his mother’s home country. In winning the Olympic giant slalom on Saturday, he earned South America’s first medal at a Winter Games.

World
Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, rescuers say
The Palestinian Red Crescent say a strike on a tent encampment in northern Gaza killed at least six people.

World
Russian ‘pick-up artist’ accused of secretly filming women in Ghana
Ghana has called on Russia to extradite the man, who is accused of recording sexual encounters without consent.

Africa
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 set for June-July slot
Afcon 2027 will be held in June and July next year and reports the finals could be delayed are “totally unfounded”, says African football boss Patrice Motsepe.

Africa
South Africa to deploy troops to tackle crime gangs
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the army will work with the police to fight organised crime and illegal mining.

Africa
Brilliant Muzarabani helps Zimbabwe stun Australia
Blessing Muzarabani claims a superb 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a thrilling 23-run win in the T20 World Cup.

Africa
Kenya’s border with Somalia set to re-open after almost 15 years
Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

Business
Hijackers are targeting 2 discontinued cars in South Africa in 2026
This highly popular and discontinued sedan is climbing the list of the cars hijackers are after in South Africa.
Business
Business

Business
Gender pay gap won’t close for another 30 years, warns union
The average woman employee “effectively works for 47 days of the year for free,” according to the Trades Union Congress.

Politics
Local polls ‘a crucial referendum’ on the ANC’s renewal: Jeff Radebe
Radebe warned that voters will punish them in underperforming municipalities by not voting.

Politics
President Ramaphosa’s SONA exposed government failures: Analyst
Naidu says without decisive action, the country will keep repeating promises without implementation.

Politics
Water infrastructure tops agenda at ANC Gauteng lekgotla: Papo
ANC Gauteng Task Team is set to meet in Fourways to discuss local government and coalition

Politics
North West premier testifies of alleged plot against him
Mokgosi appeared before the North West Ad Hoc committee on Saturday to conclude his testimony.

Sport
Kishan scores quickfire 77 for India
Ishan Kishan gets the India innings off to a swift start with a rapid 77 in their T20 World Cup match against Pakistan.

Sport
USA keep hopes alive with win over Namibia
Sanjay Krishnamurthi stars with the bat as the United States skip past Namibia by 31 runs to stay in the hunt for a Super 8s spot after claiming their second group-stage victory.

Sport
Jansen’s mystery ball and Markram’s mastery silence the Black Caps at T20 World Cup
Marco Jansen’s deceptive slower ball and Aiden Markram’s unbeaten 86 power South Africa to a commanding T20 World Cup win over New Zealand.

Sport
Agha removes Abhishek for a duck in the first over
Pakistan captain Salman Agha removes India’s Abhishek Sharma for a duck in the first over of their T20 World Cup group stage match.

Education
I fear that Labour’s special needs revolution will instead be a catastrophic letdown | John Harris
Refocusing provision into schools is, apparently, all about ‘inclusion’. It doesn’t take much to see the real reasons – and the impact on children and parents
Where is this government heading, and who is now in charge? Keir Starmer looks even weaker than he did a week ago, uncoupled from the aides who wrote his scripts and picked his fights, and only still in his job because the cabinet and...
Education
Islamist Party’s Rise Overshadows Student Revolution in Bangladesh
The party is dedicated to running the country under Islamic law, but ran on a more moderate platform. It gained far more seats in last week’s election than it ever had before.
Education
Texas Students Protest ICE Despite Gov. Greg Abbott’s Threats
In dozens of states, students have staged walkouts over immigration enforcement. In Texas, they’re doing so despite threats from Gov. Greg Abbott.

Education
Shattered dreams: How the battle for Sunderland’s glass centre turned into a political flashpoint
Custodian University of Sunderland says renovation costs of £45m are too high and building must be pulled down. Not without a fight, say locals, who believe they’re being taken for fools
The “little pieces of Sunderland” produced by the city’s glassmaking factory for more than a century can be traced back to an even older story that began in the seventh century, when English glassmaking...
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
‘Told you so’ – Critics on news of ‘struggling’ Afrikaner refugees
News that some Afrikaner refugees are living in dire conditions in the US has been met with little surprise by these prominent critics…

Lifestyle
‘Dearest Isabella’: Inside Handre and Marise Pollard baby’s baptism
Springboks fly-half Handre Pollard and wife Marise celebrated their daughter Isabella’s baptism. Take a look…

Lifestyle
SA to Amsterdam: Siya Kolisi and Rachel John still together?
When Rachel John returned to Amsterdam, many were speculating whether she and Siya Kolisi are still together. Here’s what we know…

Entertainment
‘I didn’t even have shoes’: Lwa Ndlunkulu on running from home and finding success with Inkabi Records
The singer recently launched a restaurant, Amaciko Foods, in Maboneng.

Entertainment
Teacher allegedly conned into quitting job, loses pension in R1.27m ‘ancestral investment’ scam
The accused’s next court appearance for a bail application is scheduled for 26 February.

Entertainment
A glimpse into Toyota’s future: The bZ4X
It was no surprise to see Toyota’s first Battery-Electric Vehicle, the bZ4X, standing on the stage right next to the new RAV4 and Land Cruiser FJ.

Entertainment
Rob Walter opens up about leaving Proteas white-ball coaching job
The former SA cricket coach is now in charge of the New Zealand side.

Science/Tech
Next Crypto to Break $1: Analysts Compare Cardano (ADA) and This $0.04 Altcoin
The search for the next cryptocurrency to cross the $1 mark has led many investors to look past the top ten rankings. While large assets like Cardano (ADA) have long dominated the conversation, their massive market caps often limit short-term growth potential. Many traders are now turning their attention toward cheap altcoins that offer higher […]

Science/Tech
Could This DeFi Crypto Outpace Ethereum (ETH) With 15x Potential by 2026?
Ethereum (ETH) remains one of the strongest pillars of the crypto market, but as its market capitalization grows, the question many investors are asking is simple: where can the next outsized returns come from? While ETH continues to evolve and expand its ecosystem, smaller DeFi projects with active development and early-stage pricing are increasingly being […]

Science/Tech
Crypto News Today: While Bitcoin (BTC) Drops, This New Crypto Attracts Whale Inflows
Bitcoin (BTC) is under pressure again, and as market sentiment cools, attention is shifting to smaller projects that are still building and still in early-stage pricing. One of the names drawing headlines during the dip is Mutuum Finance (MUTM), after notable whale inflows hit its presale while the broader market stayed shaky. Bitcoin (BTC) Drop: […]
Science/Tech
Vim 9.2 Released
“More than two years after the last major 9.1 release, the Vim project has announced Vim 9.2,” reports the blog Linuxiac:A big part of this update focuses on improving Vim9 Script as Vim 9.2 adds support for enums, generic functions, and tuple types. On top of that, you can now use built-in functions as methods, and class handling includes features like protected constructors with _new(). The...

Motoring
The 5 cheapest panel vans in South Africa
Affordable panel vans could be the logistics solution South Africa’s small business owners need.
Motoring

Motoring
German giant in trouble again
VW is facing the law more than a decade after its emissions scandal.

Motoring
New concern over Gautrain expansion in South Africa
A prominent logistics expert has warned that the R120-billion Gautrain expansion won’t serve the areas that need it the most.

Health
Critical incident declared at Nottingham hospitals
A high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff.
Health
RFK Jr. Allies Target States to Overturn Vaccine Mandates for Schools
Proponents of vaccines warn that the efforts will further dismantle the immunization infrastructure and lead to more outbreaks of disease.

Health
‘My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques’ – drug side effects tearing families apart
Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.

Health
Vaping in cars with children could be banned under new plans
The plans are subject to a 12-week public consultation which starts on Friday.