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‘Finally got him to go today’: Mandelson’s emails to Epstein on Gordon Brown
Emails released by the US appear to shed new light on the dying days of Gordon Brown’s government.
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VIDEO: Watch – Falsified CV, no charges: The quiet resignation of a 22-year-old ministerial Chief of Staff
Last year, we exposed the fact that a completely unqualified 22 year old had been appointed as the Chief of Staff to the Minister of Social Development. She’s been suspended on full pay for three months – and has now quietly resigned, apparently without facing any disciplinary charges – despite the fact that the department has claimed that she was appointed because a falsified CV was submitted.

South Africa
Higher Education urged to plan admission of rural matriculants to institutions
Contralesa president says many rural matric students are still waiting for university admission

South Africa
Portfolio Committee raises concern over delays in Mpumalanga hospital
The hospital was scheduled to be completed last June.

South Africa
Accused in Phala Phala theft case bought R1m house, court hears
The court also heard that David received funds amounting to R9 million between the 3rd and the 31st

South Africa
Commission to probe incidents in Western Cape prisons: Groenewald
Also last year, a remand detainee managed to escape undetected by officials from the same facility.

World
Bus carrying pilgrims overturns in Brazil killing 15 on board
Three children are among those who died in the accident, which happened on the return leg of their journey.

World
Two arrested over attempted sabotage of German naval vessels
Two port workers are accused of trying to damage military ships, including by dumping gravel into an engine.

World
Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation into child abuse images
The prosecutors raided the offices of X as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations including spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes. They also summoned owner Elon Musk for questioning.

World
Takeaways from the latest Epstein files. And, police search for Savannah Guthrie’s mom
NPR analyzes the latest Jeffrey Epstein files. And, Arizona authorities launched an urgent search for Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, Nancyafter a suspected home abduction.

Africa
Ethiopia PM hits out at Eritrea over atrocities in Tigray
Abiy Ahmed admitted for the first time in parliament that Eritrean troops had killed people in Aksum.

Africa
Somali woman executed for murdering a child in a case that sparked outrage
Hodan Mohamud Diiriye faced a firing squad after being found guilty of beating Saabirin Saylaan to death.

Africa
South Africa’s ex-President Zuma mentioned in Epstein emails over London dinner plan
The correspondence describes arrangements for a meal and there is no indication of wrongdoing by Zuma.

Africa
Banknote bouquets could land you in jail, Kenya’s central bank warns
Those defacing the currency could face seven years in jail, the central bank says ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Business
How much you must pay your domestic worker in 2026
The Department of Employment and Labour has published the latest adjustments to the National Minimum Wage, increasing the bare minimum that workers, including domestic workers, can be paid.

Business
Another new mafia is thriving in South Africa
Mafia-style criminal groups have a new target in South Africa, and it’s worth more than rhino horn.

Business
Iconic Sandton properties selling for R1.1 billion
Southern Sun and its partner, Pareto, have moved to acquire several Sandton properties for a total consideration of R1.1 billion.

Business
Disney names Josh D’Amaro as new chief executive
The media giant chooses the head of its amusement park business to replace longtime boss Bob Iger.

Politics
Madlanga Commission hears that Witness F leaked police information to a civilian
Witness F shared a photo of his fingerprint evidence application with civilian Steve Motsumi.

Politics
ANCYL supports EFF’s electoral reform proposal
ANCYL President Collen Malatji says it might be a step in the right direction.

Politics
Witness F denies WhatsApp arms deal messages were with Mabuza
WhatsApp messages at the Commission show chats between Witness F and a number linked to late Mabuza.

Politics
SABC reliably learns that Steenhuisen not standing for re-election as DA leader
He is expected make the announcement at a media briefing in Durban on Wednesday.

Sport
The game needs a competitive Wales – O’Gara
The ex-Ireland fly-half reflects on the current state of Welsh rugby and explains why he distanced himself from the Wales job.

Sport
‘What an innings’ – Rew hits ‘wonderful’ century
England captain Thomas Rew helps his side to a 27-run win against Australia scoring a massive 110 runs in the Under-19s Cricket World Cup.

Sport
‘Things happened quickly’ – Bartley on Livi job
New Livingston manager Marvin Bartley only found out on Sunday morning he would be replacing David Martindale, hours before the club announced the change.

Sport
London City Lionesses set to sign midfielder Marcetto
London City Lionesses are set to sign Denmark midfielder Malou Marcetto on a permanent deal from Madrid CFF.
Education
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Disclaims Approval of Textbook Excluding Igbo History
[Premium Times] The textbook, “Living History”, reportedly excluded the history and culture of the Igbo people, according to several posts on social media.
Education
Nigeria: PAP Donates 900 Laptops to Students
[Daily Trust] The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has distributed 900 laptops to beneficiaries of its scholarship scheme studying in Nigerian universities, marking the third batch of the exercise conducted within the country.
Education
Angola: Health Ministry Sends Scholarship Recipients for Training in Brazil
[ANGOP] Luanda — At least 27 Angolan scholarship recipients will attend short-, medium-, and long-term training programs in Brazil as part of the Human Resources for Health Training Project (PFRHS), which is financed by the World Bank.

Education
School to accept girls for first time in 500-year history
Magdalen College School says the move will “enrich” its community for “generations to come”.

Lifestyle
Find out if you are eligible for a SRD R370 Grant
The SRD R370 grant was introduced in 2020 as a temporary emergency measure in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lifestyle
Five reasons to ditch processed meat
Eating processed meats is a health risk as they contain high amounts of salt, sugar and fat.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
24 hours in pictures, 3 February 2026
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
Township businesses in Gauteng made over R1 billion, thanks to Uber Eats
‘This proves that township economy is a real thing, and can produce tangible results.’

Entertainment
‘I look forward to inspiring young men’: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu becomes Garnier’s first male Sub-Saharan Africa ambassador
Feinberg-Mngomezulu said he is grateful for the opportunity to partner with the brand.

Entertainment
‘They knew what they were doing’: Moroadi Cholota insists state misled US in unlawful extradition
According to the defence, Cholota was extradited despite being ‘never a fugitive to begin with’.
Science/Tech
PayPal’s CEO Change Blindsided HP’s Board
An anonymous reader shares a report: PayPal said on Tuesday it was booting its CEO and replacing him with its board chair Enrique Lores, sparing no ambiguity as to why: “The pace of change and execution was not in line with the Board’s expectations,” it said in a statement. One group that was blindsided was HP, where Lores was until Tuesday serving as CEO, according to people familiar with the...

Science/Tech
One of South Africa’s largest retailers is challenging Takealot
TFG has published its third-quarter and nine-month fiscal year-to-date results, reporting substantial online sales growth in its TFG Africa division.
Science/Tech
Adobe Is Killing A Popular Animation And Game Development Program
Adobe has emailed users of Adobe Animate to let them know the popular animation and game development program will be discontinued on March 1, an abrupt decision that has angered animators and game developers who say the tool remains an industry standard in television and game production. Animate, the successor to the once-popular Flash, is widely used for graphic creation, animation and...

Science/Tech
Best Microsoft Surface Laptop (2026): Which Model to Buy or Avoid
Surface Pro or Surface Laptop? Here’s how to decide which Microsoft device is right for you.

Motoring
Citroën launches new family SUV in South Africa – Pricing and features
Citroën has launched the new Aircross in South Africa, an affordable family SUV with up to seven seats.

Motoring
South Africa’s secret petrol taxes
Several domestic and international factors have a direct impact on how much South Africans pay for petrol.

Motoring
Best-selling cars in South Africa
Six of South Africa’s best-selling cars come from a single brand.
Motoring
Health
‘Biblical Diseases’ Could Resurge in Africa, Health Officials Fear
Parasites and infections that cause blindness and other disabilities were nearly eliminated in some countries, but drug distribution to prevent and treat them was derailed in many places in 2025 after the U.S. cut aid.

Health
Seven million cancers a year are preventable – report
Scientists say there is a powerful opportunity to save lives because nearly 40% of cancers are preventable.

Health
‘You look like a man’: How Shell Rowe discovered she had cancer
The TikToker tells You, Me and the Big C podcast about her cancer journey.
Health
Research Finds Interaction With Father, Not Mother, Affects Child Health
A long-term study of 292 families linked fathers’ parenting style to their children’s heart health years later. To researchers’ surprise, no such link was found with mothers.