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Forest agree Ortega deal and target Inter’s Frattesi
Nottingham Forest agree a deal for Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega worth up to £500,000.

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Important South African industry going from zero to hero
South Africa’s coal exports are recovering strongly due to improved leadership and performance at Transnet, but will require major rail investment to fully recover to peak levels.

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Zack Polanski is having fun. But can the Green leader become a serious player?
The Greens’ new leader has generated a lot of excitement. Can he translate the buzz into electoral success?

South Africa
Local film gives Kimberley recovering addict new hope
Buffel hopes his story will motivate and bring positivity to those who have given up on life

South Africa
OR Tambo Airport reports no injuries, casualties after flooding
The rains caused floods in some on the airport’s terminals.

South Africa
McKenzie pays tribute to late poet and author Diana Ferrus
Ferrus died in Cape Town at the age of 72 on Friday after suffering a stroke a few weeks ago.

South Africa
Mengo’s lawyers welcome misconduct findings against Judge Mbenenge
Mengo’s legal team state that their client retains the right to consider further legal recourse

World
More than 200 killed in mine collapse in DR Congo
The mine gave way after heavy rains on Wednesday, a local rebel spokesman says.

World
Israeli strikes kill 23 Palestinians as Gaza ceasefire inches forward
Hospitals in Gaza said Israeli strikes killed at least 23 Palestinians Saturday, one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire aimed at stopping the fighting.
World
News24 | Iran president says Trump, Netanyahu, Europe stirred tensions in protests
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that US, Israeli and European leaders had exploited Iran’s economic problems, incited unrest and provided people with the means to “tear the nation apart” in recent protests.

World
With decades-long restrictions lifted, a Pakistani brewery has started exporting beer
Drinking is illegal for Pakistan’s Muslim majority, but Murree Brewery’s beer has long been available to non-Muslims and foreigners there. Now it’s being exported to the U.K., Japan and Portugal. Is the U.S. next?

Africa
This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus
The president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

Africa
Mali lawmaker jailed in Ivory Coast for insulting president
Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a “tyrant” and “an enemy of Mali”.

Africa
South Africa expels Israeli envoy over ‘violations of diplomatic norms’
Ariel Siedman has been given 72 hours to leave South Africa, the foreign affairs ministry says.

Africa
Burkina Faso junta announces ban on all political parties
The multiparty system had been “promoting division among citizens”, the country’s interior minister said.

Business
This is how much sugar is packed into South Africa’s favourite cereals
A recent analysis of South Africa’s popular cereals reveals 13 out of 37 cereals contain 25 or more grams of sugar (per 100g).

Business
Legal warning about shopping malls in South Africa
Personal injury claims linked to shopping centres and supermarkets are increasing, with courts placing greater responsibility on property owners.

Business
The Cape Town public school that beats most private schools in South Africa
Westerford’s class of 2025 achieved over 3 distinctions per candidate on average, making it better than the vast majority of private schools.
Business

Politics
DA in the Free State promises voters improved service delivery
The Democratic Alliance is holding its Provincial Congress in Bloemfontein today.

Politics
SAPS, alleged ANC reps entered Lulu White’s house unlawfully: EMCA
EMCA says SAPS and alleged ANC representatives unlawfully entered Lulu White’s house.

Politics
EFF calls for arrest of KZN Hawks head Lesetja Senona
The EFF has called for Senona’s immediate removal from office, his arrest and investigation.

Politics
Steve Biko inquest returns to Gqeberha High Court in February
This inquest is part of a drive to revisit apartheid-era deaths in the search for justice.

Sport
Why Djokovic needs Melbourne win more than Alcaraz with history on the line
Whoever wins the Australian Open men’s singles final will create history – but it feels like Novak Djokovic needs victory more than Carlos Alcaraz.

Sport
Rybakina beats Sabalenka in thrilling Australian Open final
Watch Elena Rybakina inflict further Grand Slam final heartbreak on world number one Aryna Sabalenka with a dramatic third-set fightback to win her first Australian Open title.

Sport
Six Nations blow for Italy as teenage Saints wing Todaro tears cruciate
Northampton Saints wing Edoardo Todaro is facing a long lay-off after suffering a serious knee injury at a training camp with Italy.

Sport
‘Don’t sleep on Kaizer Chiefs…they might win the league’ – Ex-Pirates star warns
Former Orlando Pirates winger Lebohang “Cheeseboy” Mokoena believes Kaizer Chiefs could still win the Betway Premiership.
Education
Solutions for the Crisis in Classical Music
Readers discuss ways to rescue the industry.

Education
Eton head apologises after former teacher jailed for sexual assault
Jacob Leland, who taught Russian, jailed for three years for sexually assaulting student on school trip
The headteacher of Eton College has apologised and said he was “appalled” after a former teacher was jailed for sexually assaulting a pupil.
Jacob Leland, who taught Russian, was jailed on Friday for three years and three months for sexually assaulting one of his students during a school...
Education
How Fear of ICE Upended Life in One Minnesota School District
In Fridley, a Minneapolis suburb, school officials are driving nervous teachers and buying families groceries. At dismissal, the superintendent patrols for federal agents.
Education
After Affirmative Action Win, Conservatives Sue to Push Change Everywhere
Lawyers have filed lawsuits against corporations, law firms, health care companies, art groups and nonprofits. And they are mostly winning.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Free cancer screenings to be held for Dunoon residents
On World Cancer Day next week, local non-profit PinkDrive will provide free cancer screenings to the residents of Dunoon in Cape Town.
Lifestyle
Five coffee choices and what they say about you
Coffee is one of the planet’s most popular commodities and is rightly dubbed ‘black gold’ because of the intrinsic value it holds for billions of people every day.

Lifestyle
‘Dreamt of this’: Is THIS Handre and Marise Pollard’s dream home?
Handre Pollard’s wife shared a look inside a home she ‘dreamt of’ for a ”very long time’, is this their new home? Take a look…

Entertainment
URC result: Bulls get revenge with one-sided Lions rout
The Bulls outscored the Lions eight tries to two in a dominant showing at Ellis Park that indicates they are getting back to their best.

Entertainment
Fairytale Met win for Andrew Fortune
Father and son first and second in Cape Town’s biggest race

Entertainment
Concerns still linger about Amapanyaza training after they’re declared peace officers
The Amapanyaza are now allowed to assist the police in their law enforcement operations

Entertainment
Deputy minister steps in to house Mpumalanga woman and grandchildren after floods
According to the department, the family’s house collapsed during heavy rainfall in Acornhoek.

Science/Tech
Cape Town wants high-tech cameras to nail people texting while driving
The City of Cape Town is seeking the National Director of Public Prosecutions’ approval to rollout its AI camera system.

Science/Tech
Cordless Stick Vacuum Throw Down: Bosch, Shark, Dyson (2026)
Bosch’s Unlimited 10 combines key features from Dyson’s and Shark’s stick vacuums and packs some nice extras, but it can’t seem to keep debris inside.

Science/Tech
The 24 Best Movies on Amazon Prime, WIRED’s Picks (February 2025)
Sinners, Wicked, and Die Hard are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.

Science/Tech
Best Mirrorless Cameras (2026): Full-Frame, APS-C, and More
Want the image quality of a DSLR without the bulk? These WIRED picks do more with less.

Motoring
What to do in a head-on collision in South Africa
The chances of surviving a head-on collision may come down to how drivers react in the situation.

Motoring
New luxury sedan launching in South Africa very soon
Volvo’s new high-performance sedan will arrive in South Africa very soon.

Motoring
Think twice before doing this to your car in South Africa
Modifying your car may be putting your life and the lives of others in danger.
Motoring
Health
A Predictor of a Good Social Life? Your Parents.
A decades-long study suggested that close relationships with family members during teenage years could lead to a rich network of friendships in adulthood.
Health
Physician Assistants Want a New Name and More Power. Not Everyone Is Happy.
How increased responsibilities and a push to be called “physician associates” are raising tensions with doctors.
Health
What It’s Like to Live With One of Psychiatry’s Most Misunderstood Diagnoses
Spurred by her past struggles with dissociative identity disorder, she has devoted her professional life to studying it.

Health
Trust’s maternity care ‘exemplary’, say inspectors
Maternity services at Lancaster Royal Infirmary are rated “good”, but improvements must be made in A&E.