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Starmer appoints Romeo as head of UK civil service
Dame Antonia will be the first woman to hold the post and replaces Sir Chris Wormald as the UK’s top civil servant.
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RSF actions in Sudan’s al-Fashir points to genocide, UN probe says
Mass killings of non‑Arab communities when the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group captured the Sudanese city of al‑Fashir bears hallmarks that point to genocide, an independent UN probe said in a new report on Thursday.

South Africa
Limpopo traders cash in as Armed Forces Day brings influx of visitors
Local businesses in Limpopo are experiencing a steady rise in customers ahead of Armed Forces Day

South Africa
LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 19 February 2026
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
South Africa
Condolences for Clem Sunter
Condolences for Clem Sunter
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sadness at the passing of renowned futures strategist, Clem Sunter who passed away at the age of 81.Sunter was a business leader having held the position of Chief Executive at Anglo American and also helped develop a future scenario for South Africa as pressure on the Apartheid government began to ramp up in the...
South Africa
Condolences on passing of Leila Shahid
Condolences on passing of Leila Shahid
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences on the passing of Palestine’s first female Ambassador and activist Leila Shahid.Shahid passed away at the age of 76 in France.The President described Shahid’s passing as a “moment of sadness that ripples from the ruins of a brutalised Palestine to places all over the world where we...

World
Iran and the U.S. lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance
Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy Thursday, with Tehran holding drills with Russia and the Americans bringing another aircraft carrier closer to the Mideast.

World
Former South Korean President Yoon receives life sentence for imposing martial law
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison for his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.
World
News24 | Scientific study finds higher ‘violent deaths’ toll in Gaza than health ministry reports
The true human cost of Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip has far exceeded previous official estimates, with independent research published in the world’s leading medical journals verifying more than 75 000 “violent deaths” by early 2025.

World
José María Balcázar becomes Peru’s eighth president in a decade
José María Balcázar has become Peru’s new interim president, replacing another interim leader who was removed over corruption allegations just four months into his term.

Africa
UN says Sudan atrocities are ‘hallmarks of genocide’
A UN Fact Finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces.

Africa
Turkey’s president rejects Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.

Africa
Social media suspended in Gabon ‘until further notice’
The media regulator cites the spread of false information and cyber-bullying as among the reasons.

Africa
Gold fever hits South Africa after lucky find in cattle pen
“This is the only hustle we know,” miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

Business
UK mining company officially sells South African businesses for R1.5 billion
Jubilee Metals has completed the sale of its chrome and PGM operations in South Africa, but could still benefit from any upsides as per the deal with One Chrome.
Business

Business
Warmer winter hits profits at British Gas owner
Savvy bill payers shopping around for fixed-tariff energy deals also dented British Gas earnings.

Business
Final warning for South Africans who want to pay less tax
South Africans are being warned to take advantage of all the avenues to reduce their tax bill before the tax year closes.

Politics
LIVE: Gigaba co-accused back at Specialised Commercial Crimes Court
Former Minister Malusi Gigaba, co-accused back at the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court

Politics
Hosi Phylia N’wamitwa II receives official provincial funeral
President has accorded Hosi Phylia N’wamitwa II a category two official provincial funeral

Politics
Malusi Gigaba and former Transnet bosses due in Joburg court
Gigaba’s lawyer Nicholas Kourie says today’s appearance forms part of the pre-trial hearings.

Politics
Lt-Gen Sibiya to resume testimony at Madlanga Commission
Molefe and Matlala allegedly gave Sibiya money in exchange for protection.

Sport
Three key areas Orlando Pirates lost the game against Sundowns
Orlando Pirates had opportunities to take control, but three decisive factors handed Mamelodi Sundowns all three points in Soweto.

Sport
Captain Palmer or Joao Pedro? FPL team of the week
With Chelsea facing leaky Burnley at Stamford Bridge this week, FPL managers have a tough choice of captain between Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro.

Sport
Littler into semi-finals after Van Gerwen withdrawal
World champion Luke Littler is through to the semi-finals of the Premier League event in Glasgow on Thursday following the withdrawal of Michael van Gerwen.

Sport
Wales give wing Hamer-Webb first cap against Scotland
Uncapped Leicester wing Gabriel Hamer-Webb will make his Wales debut in the Six Nations game against Scotland in Cardiff on Saturday.
Education
Kenya: Concern As Early School Pickups Spark Debate Over Children’s Welfare in Kenya
[Capital FM] Nairobi — A growing trend of schools picking up learners in the early hours of the morning has sparked concern among parents and the public, after a Kenyan man confronted a school driver for collecting children at 4 a.m.
Education
Nigeria: Zamfara Govt Seeks Collaboration to Address Out-of-School Children Crisis
[Premium Times] As of 2025, Zamfara State had approximately 455,947 out-of-school children, according to Zamfara SUBEB and UNICEF data
Education
A Child Misses 3 Weeks of School. Should Protective Services Step In?
A growing number of states are debating whether to alter their policies on summoning child protection officials if a student has excessive absences.
Education
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
All hail Mr and Miss Cape Town Pride 2026
The Mr and Miss Cape Town Pride pageant saw Adrian Oktober and Larissa Gordon being crowned King and Queen. Long may they reign!

Lifestyle
WATCH | Jub Jub shows off his dance moves
‘Uyajola 9/9’ presenter is still light on his feet.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
When schools become sites of sorrow: A mother’s plea for our children in Gauteng
Parents grow anxious, hyper-alert; we fear the worst when the school’s number flashes on our phones.

Entertainment
Bulls field Springboks galore in friendly against Boland
Johan Ackermann’s team return to URC action next weekend with a clash against the Sharks.

Entertainment
R297 million budget, R1 billion price tag: Kimberley Mental Hospital accused to face High Court in April
All ten accused remain on bail following their court appearances.

Entertainment
Mashaba defends ActionSA’s Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate amid challenges with the law
Mashaba says the public has lost faith in the police and is now taking matters into their own hands.

Science/Tech
Bitcoin to Bread: How Crypto Spending is Changing South Africa
On a busy afternoon in Cape Town, a customer taps her crypto card at a café counter. The transaction clears in seconds. The barista hands over the receipt and moves on to the next order. What makes the exchange different is not visible to anyone in the queue. The payment was made using crypto. Until […]

Science/Tech
South Africa’s cybersecurity challenge is not a tool problem
Rapid7 and Trinexia empower South African organisations to turn cybersecurity visibility into decisive action.

Science/Tech
UJ centre advances practical EV innovation
The university’s Centre for Automotive and Electric Vehicle Innovation turns academic research into road‑ready electric mobility solutions.

Science/Tech
How AI is rewriting the rules of consulting
AI is reshaping consulting’s business models, pricing structures and hiring practices – and South Africa is no exception.
Motoring

Motoring
New limited-edition Range Rover for South Africa – Pricing and features
JLR has unveiled an ultra limited-edition Range Rover, exclusive to South Africa.

Motoring
New Toyota Land Cruiser 300 hybrid coming to South Africa
Toyota South Africa has announced that the Land Cruiser 300 SUV will receive a powerful new hybrid engine in the near future.

Motoring
Lifeline for important car factory supplier in South Africa
Plans are underway to rescue a South African supplier crucial to the automotive and mining industries.
Health
N.I.H. Director Will Temporarily Run C.D.C. in Leadership Shake-Up
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will serve as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention until President Trump appoints a permanent director.
Health
How Microbes Got Their Crawl
In the oceans and on land, scientists are discovering rare, transitional organisms that bridge the gap between Earth’s simplest cells and today’s complex ones.

Health
NHS joint ops disrupted amid bone cement supply problems
Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.

Health
NHS must pay injured children higher compensation, court rules
The decision, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.