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Historic 134-year-old South African museum abandoned and completely empty
The former site of the Nature and Culture History Museum in Pretoria, once a key national cultural and historical institution, now stands abandoned.
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The former site of the Nature and Culture History Museum in Pretoria, once a key national cultural and historical institution, now stands abandoned.

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It’s been four months since Qhawekazi Mazaleni was crowned Miss SA, and she’s proving that authenticity and character are what truly ground you in life especially in every room you step into.

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Lord Mandelson has been released pending further investigation, the Metropolitan Police says, hours after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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The Gauteng health department was ordered by the Johannesburg high court to pay R1.6m in damages for failing to provide necessary medical care and devices to a child with cerebral palsy

South Africa
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi delivered his State of the Province Address at Nasrec on Monday
South Africa
Acclaimed businessman Mark Barnes and senior editor Tim Cohen discuss the biggest news items of the week.
South Africa
Schreiber today briefed the media on the probe into claims of maladministration at Home Affairs.
South Africa
The second accused in Marikana mass shooting appeared in court on Monday.

World
The minister says Charles Kushner, father of Trump’s son-in-law Jared, had failed to explain US comments about violence in France.

World
A major snowstorm walloped the US north-east, causing disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations.

World
In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, as government troops and militia allies battle Rwanda-backed M23 rebels for control of mineral-rich land, civilians pay the price in a brutal war.

World
Mexico braced for more violence following an eruption of clashes after the armed killed the leader of a powerful cartel

Africa
A Chadian government spokesperson says the decision is aimed at protecting citizens.

Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.

Africa
Dr Carrie Ruxton was surprised when a Kenyan cyclist got in touch asking if the bike could help her country’s paracycling team.

Africa
Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

Business
When tools multiply, critical signals slip by unnoticed until decisions slow.

Business
The tower will be built on Queensland’s Gold Coast and be 335 metres high, taller than the Shard in London.

Business
The recent US Supreme Court ruling that President Trump overstepped his powers when he imposed global tariffs paved the way for companies to seek a refund.

Business
Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

Politics
The warrant was for the arrest of controversial blogger Musa Khawula.

Politics
Mogotsi is a key figure in allegations of corruption, political interference, leaks of police info.

Politics
The written questions relate to the extent of President’s knowledge of the disbandment of PKTT

Politics
Lesufi has indicated that Gauteng continues to attract foreign direct investment.

Sport
As Snoop Dogg attends his first Swansea City game, BBC Sport Wales looks at how the sport-loving American rapper became an investor in the Welsh club.

Sport
Any future SA F1 GP prospects took a nosedive this weekend, when the sport’s CEO Stefano Domenicali had this to say …
Sport
We’re edging ever closer to the 2026 Nedbank Cup final. The Premier Soccer has confirmed the quarterfinals round draw.

Sport
The first Soweto derby of the season is on Saturday, 28 February. Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Thuso Phala has opened up about the its social weight impact.
Education
[Dabanga] Dongola — Omar, a 21-year-old student, was carrying his pen, a blank notebook and exam papers when the war led to a five-year prison sentence. His only crime was belonging to a region whose inhabitants are viewed with suspicion by the Sudanese army amid the ongoing three-year conflict.
Education
We want to hear from high school teachers and college professors who assign writing.
Education
Across the five boroughs, New Yorkers sledded and frolicked, but the best moments were when the city stood still.

Education
Bridget Phillipson and her team are making sure MPs and the public grasp the need to overhaul the special educational needs system
In her first week as a cabinet minister Bridget Phillipson held a meeting for new Labour MPs with one subject – special educational needs. Almost 100 MPs came to that first meeting.
There were new MPs for whom the issue was personal to their own families – Jen...

Lifestyle
Did Rachel Kolisi just reveal that she’s ready to move on after her heartbreaking divorce from Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi?

Lifestyle
The son of movie director Rob Reiner pleaded not guilty to the fatal stabbing of his parents when he appeared in a Los Angeles court.

Lifestyle
A custom Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted in South Africa – who is behind the multi-million rand purchase?

Lifestyle
Disgraced Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday, will he be removed from the line of succession or left eighth in line to take the throne?

Entertainment
The overall low conviction rate for both murder and rape contributes to a building culture of impunity.

Entertainment
Dogs, cats and a parrot film world-first commercial using pet cameras inside South African store.

Entertainment
The Proteas men’s team are on song in all departments at the T20 World Cup and will take confidence into their next games.

Entertainment
Suné Luus is hopeful that she can become one of the Proteas frontline spinners again and be a genuine allrounder once again.

Science/Tech
Usaasa has published a draft manual for how South Africa’s Universal Service Fund should be administered and spent.
Science/Tech
If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled.

Science/Tech
IBM shares plunged 13% – their worst day in 25 years – after Anthropic said Claude Code could modernise Cobol systems.

Science/Tech
Australia — Lion Blue Pty Ltd, an Australian financial services firm specialising in private equity investments, is taking a bold step into one of the fastest-growing sectors in the global economy: commercial space exploration. As investor demand intensifies for exposure to next-generation aerospace ventures, the firm has secured a strategic position in a highly recognisable […]

Motoring
Toyota plans to release at least 8 new cars in South Africa, ranging from a GR supercar to a “baby Prado” Adventure SUV.
Motoring
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Motoring
The South African National Taxi Council plans to overhaul the industry with a new payment system and regular compliance checks on drivers and vehicles.
Health
Ms. Stavenhagen started a group intended to counter the notion that A.L.S. was an “older white man’s disease.”
Health
Dr. Ralph Abraham, the agency’s principal deputy director, has called the Covid vaccines “dangerous.” Other skeptics have recently left federal health roles.
Health
Horses, with their high-pitched whinnies, seemed to buck the trend of larger animals producing lower sounds, but a new study explains the mechanics behind the noises a horse makes.

Health
Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a “gaping wound”.