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Top government figures to hand over private messages with Mandelson
The government collects communications over Mandelson’s ambassador appointment as some of Sir Keir Starmer’s own MPs call on him to stand down.

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DJ Oskido reflects on meeting DJ Mgiftana and their musical journey ahead of Vinyl Bromance session
DJ Oskido reflects on meeting DJ Mgiftana and their musical journey ahead of Vinyl Bromance session

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After 3 years, The River star Lunga Mofokeng finds a new TV role
Lunga Mofokeng, who became a household name playing Andile Dikana in The River, has been open about staying afloat in a period of financial instability after the show ended in 2024.

South Africa
Brigadier Matjeng back on witness stand at Madlanga Commission
Matjeng is being probed for her alleged involvement with Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala

South Africa
Suspects in fatal Meyerton taxi attack to appear in Veeriniging Court
Three suspects in a Nissan Juke crashed into the taxi and opened fire causing it to overturn

South Africa
Cat Matlala’s pre-trial hearing to resume in a Johannesburg court
Matlala, co-accused’s hearing will resume this Friday morning at the High Court in Johannesburg.

South Africa
Mashatile sends condolences following Bishop John Bolana’s passing
Fifth Bantu Church of Christ Bishop John Bolana dies at 82 in Gqeberha after short illness.

World
Trump endorses Japan’s Takaichi ahead of snap election
It is rare for US presidents to publicly back candidates in foreign elections.

World
Three African countries agree to UK migrant returns after visa penalty threat
The Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia and Angola have said they will cooperate on migrant returns.

World
US healthcare needs fixing, but there’s no agreement on how to do it
Is there the political will to fix it the US’ health horror stories?

World
US and Iran talks to begin as fears of direct conflict continue
The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran’s violent crackdown on protests.

Africa
Muslims killed ‘over rejection of extremist ideology’ in Nigeria, says governor
At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it’s feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

Africa
Aid workers missing after airstrikes hit South Sudan hospital
MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.

Africa
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe latest former African leader to be mentioned in Epstein files
Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

Africa
Gunmen reportedly kill dozens in Nigeria as US military deployment confirmed
Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

Business
Warning about petrol prices in South Africa
While lower petrol prices in South Africa are great news for motorists, the impact on inflation is limited because half the price goes to tax—and another tax hike may be coming.

Business
Can robots ever be graceful?
Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.

Business
Canada unveils auto industry plan in latest pivot away from US
The steps to bolster Canada’s auto industry come as Trump’s tariffs strain the sector and threaten jobs.

Business
Amazon joins Big Tech AI spending spree
Shares in the tech giant fell in after hours trade as investors appeared wary of the sector’s big spending plans.

Politics
Mkhwanazi took it personally when I reported him: Kohler-Barnard
Kohler-Barnard says she ended up reporting him to the Public Protector.

Politics
SAPS has become a breeding ground for corruption: Kohler-Barnard
Kohler-Barnard testified before the Ad Hoc Committee on Thursday.

Politics
Matjeng admits assisting Matlala with SAPS contract
Brigadier Matjeng’s testimony at Madlanga Commission will resume on Friday.

Politics
Kohler-Barnard warns against labelling entire judiciary problematic
Kohler-Barnard, who is a member of Parliament, is testifying before the Ad Hoc committee.

Sport
Ireland must ‘stop rot’ after Paris humbling
Ireland’s heavy defeat by France to open the Six Nations will only further press questions raised by a lacklustre autumn.

Sport
Ireland have a lot of work to do – Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admits his side have a lot of work to do following their 36-14 defeat against France in the opening match of 2026 Six Nations.

Sport
France comfortably beat Ireland in Six Nations opener
Ruthless France inflict more pain on Ireland as the Six Nations holders open their title defence with a bonus-point victory at a buoyant Stade de France.

Sport
Tonali is top target for Juve – Friday’s gossip
Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is a target for Juventus, Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has a release clause in his Al-Nassr contract, Napoli are set to hold talks to extend Scott McTominay’s contract, plus more.
Education
Sudan: Countries Need Higher Education to Rebuild After Conflict – Study Finds Foreign Aid Isn’t Going Where It’s Needed
[The Conversation Africa] Higher education institutions are frequent casualties in violent conflicts. In Palestine, Ukraine and Sudan, to mention only a few recent examples, university campuses have been bombed. Academics, staff and students have been killed, injured or displaced. Teaching, learning and research have been undermined or come to a halt.
Education
12 Columbia Professors and Students Are Arrested at Anti-ICE Protest
Demonstrators, who were demanding that the university provide more protection for international students, blocked Broadway.
Education
Ted Berger, Indefatigable Patron of Artists and Schools, Dies at 85
As head of the New York Foundation for the Arts, he oversaw almost $23 million in grants and helped bring arts education to struggling schools.

Education
Rising Send costs will ‘bankrupt’ eight in 10 English local authorities, leaders say
Councils call on ministers to write off special educational needs and disability deficits that are predicted to reach £14bn in 2028
Eight in 10 English local authorities will be in effect bankrupted by rising special educational needs spending unless the government introduces significant reforms to the system, council leaders have said.
Councils have called on ministers to write off special...
Lifestyle
Mayor to president? Geordin Hill-Lewis on potential bid to helm SA
Is SA’s future blue? Cape Town mayor – and potential new DA leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis has responded to questions of a presidential bid.

Lifestyle
SA’s minimum wage: How does it compare to countries where expats live?
Is the grass greener on the other side? Here’s a comparison of the minimum wage in South Africa vs countries where most expats live…
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Lifestyle
Kylie Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian embody Jayne Mansfield and Sophia Loren for photoshoot
The youngest and oldest Kardashian-Jenner sisters mimic the iconic picture of Hollywood stars from yesteryear.

Entertainment
Joy for De Klerk, despair for Wolvaardt, Kapp and Lee as RCB win WPL final
Rising Proteas star Nadine de Klerk picked up her second WPL title with RCB, but played a major role this time as one of her team’s best players.

Entertainment
Motus pushes back against retrenchment claims
Labour Court hears dispute as Motus defends SA Retail realignment plan, denying salary cuts, coercion and unilateral action claims made.

Entertainment
Sidelined motor industry union to submit recommendations to parliament
The motor industry’s biggest retail union says key policy decisions are being made without consulting workers at dealerships and service centres.

Entertainment
Bielle-Biarrey sparkles as France beat Ireland in Six Nations opener
It was a dominant performance by the defending champions.
Science/Tech
The European Commission Is Testing an Open Source Alternative To Microsoft Teams
The European Commission is preparing to trial a communications platform built on Matrix, the open source messaging protocol already used by the French government, German healthcare providers and European armed forces, as a sovereign backup to Microsoft Teams. Signal currently serves as the backup tool but has proven too inflexible for an organization the Commission’s size, it said. The...

Science/Tech
Two Titanic Structures Hidden Deep Within the Earth Have Altered the Magnetic Field for Millions of Years
A team of geologists found for the first time evidence linking regions of low seismic velocity and the shape of the Earth’s magnetic field.
Science/Tech
Court Rules That Ripping YouTube Clips Can Violate the DMCA
A federal court in California has ruled that YouTube creators who use stream-ripping tools to download clips for reaction and commentary videos may face liability under the DMCA’s anti-circumvention provisions — a decision that could reshape how one of the platform’s most popular content genres operates. U.S. Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi of the Northern District of California denied a...
Science/Tech
Amazon Plans to Spend $200 Billion on A.I. and Other Projects This Year
The company reported a strong holiday quarter on Thursday. But its big spending on things like artificial intelligence and satellites is starting to make investors nervous.

Motoring
New practical VW Polo Vivo launched in South Africa – Pricing and features
Volkswagen’s once-popular city van, the Vivo Xpress, is returning to our roads.
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Health
TrumpRx, the President’s Online Drugstore, Opens for Business
TrumpRx is aimed at helping patients use their own money to buy medicines. But researchers who study drug pricing warned that many patients could pay too much if they use the site.
Health
Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Shows Limits of Tracking Pacemakers in Police Work
The heart devices do not track location, nor do they transmit across large distances.
Health
TrumpRx Is Set to Go Live on Thursday
The government website is meant to connect Americans with drug companies to buy prescriptions directly with their own money. It is not clear how many patients will save money.
Health
What Does It Mean to Be Touch-Starved?
Research says that our health can suffer when we don’t experience enough physical contact. Here’s how to get more.