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WATCH | Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of Robert Mugabe, appears in court on attempted murder charges
Bellarmine Mugabe, son of former Zimbabwe resident Robert Mugabe, and Tobias Mugabe face charges of attempted murder, defeating the ends of justice, and firearm possession. Police are continuing their investigations.

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South Africa’s new electricity crisis
While President Cyril Ramaphosa celebrates the end of loadshedding, the plan to fix a new electricity crisis, load reduction, is falling behind schedule and proving more difficult.

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Unlicensed betting firms face ban on sponsoring British sports teams
Gambling firms not licensed in the UK could be banned from sponsoring British sports teams – including Premier League clubs – as part of a government crackdown.

South Africa
Mugabe, Matonhodze face two more charges over shooting case
Two additional charges have been added to Bellarmine Mugabe and his co-accused Tobias Matonhodze.

South Africa
SA immigration system corrupt marketplace sold to highest bidder: SIU
The SIU has uncovered widespread corruption within the Department of Home Affairs.

South Africa
158 SAPS members convicted of serious crimes rape, murder in 5 years
IPID reports over five years show 158 SAPS members were convicted of crimes including rape.
South Africa
Weather outlook: 23 February 2026 – 01 March 2026
Weather outlook: 23 February 2026 – 01 March 2026
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of severe thunderstorms over the central interior, accompanied by heavy rain on Monday.
A cut-off low is expected to approach the Eastern Cape from the northwestern interior, leading to significant cloud development with a chance for heavy downpours in places.
“As the cut-off...

World
Rob Jetten becomes Netherlands’ youngest and first gay PM
The 38-year-old is sworn in as premier after clinching a narrow victory in October’s election.

World
Trump to raise global tariffs. And, most say the state of the union is weak, poll says
President Trump says he is raising global tariffs to 15%. And ahead of the president’s address tomorrow, most Americans say the state of the union is not strong, according to an NPR poll.
World
News24 | US ambassador walks back comments indicating Israel could take most of the Middle East
Despite explicitly saying he “would be fine” if Israel took most of the Middle East in accordance with his interpretation of the Bible, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee has suggested the remark was selectively edited.

World
Death of Mexican cartel leader sparks widespread violence across Mexico
One of the world’s most wanted drug traffickers — a Mexican cartel boss known as “El Mencho” — was killed by Mexican security forces. After his death, widespread violence erupted across Mexico.

Africa
Robert Mugabe’s son charged with attempted murder in South Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.

Africa
‘Affront to humanity’: Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF paramilitary boss
Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

Africa
Deportation of Chagos Islanders blocked by judge
A court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory.

Africa
Lawyers condemn ‘mild’ sentences for Cameroon soldiers who killed 21 civilians
In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.

Business
Criminal mafias selling South Africa for as little as R500
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has uncovered grand corruption within the Department of Home Affairs, where criminal syndicates formed among officials, selling visas and permits from as little as R500.
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Business
UK set to be among worst hit by Trump’s 15% global tariff
US allies will suffer the biggest hit from the president’s latest announcement, think tank Global Trade Alert says.

Politics
Businessman Brown Mogotsi to appear before Ad Hoc Committee
Mogotsi had initially preferred to appear virtually, citing safety concerns.

Politics
Ad Hoc Committee draws up 122 questions for President Ramaphosa
Ad Hoc Committee draws up 122 questions for President Cyril Ramaphosa

Politics
Shadrack Sibiya denies receiving impalas from Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala
Evidence before the commission shows that Sibiya sent images of distressed impalas to Senthumule.

Politics
Colleen Makhubele resigns as MP and quits MK
Makhubele’s departure follows months of internal leadership changes in Jacob Zuma’s party

Sport
Three countries, 25,000 miles – England’s daunting summer itinerary
England will take to the skies for their summer fixtures against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina, posing difficult decisions for the team.

Sport
Updated World Rugby rankings after Six Nations Round 3
The 2026 Six Nations continues to deliver some enthralling entertainment, with the latest results shaking up the World Rugby rankings.

Sport
Orlando Pirates transfer rumours: Ndlovu, Mofokeng, Dlamini and Shandu
The rumour mill is in overdrive at Mayfair as Orlando Pirates continue to be linked with big moves both in and out of the club.

Sport
WATCH: Proteas star caught in awkward influencer video
A post has been doing the rounds on social media showing a Proteas star having to awkwardly feature in an influencer video.

Education
The key changes being made to special educational needs – at a glance
The government has set out broad changes it will make to the SEND system in England in the coming years.

Education
Epstein files cast pall among US faculty and students: ‘I just feel a deep disappointment’
Ties to the disgraced financier run deep through the academic world, documents released by the DoJ show
Major institutions of higher education in the US are reckoning with the latest release of the Epstein files after discovering the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein’s relationships with board members, professors and administrators on campuses across the country.
In some cases, professors...

Education
About 270,000 fewer children in England to get EHCPs under Send overhaul
New special educational needs regime to result in far fewer children being given education, health and care plans
UK politics live – latest updates
Hundreds of thousands fewer children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) will be given education, health and care plans (EHCPs) as a result of long-awaited changes announced by the education secretary on Monday.
Bridget Phillipson...

Education
Martin Lewis ambushes Badenoch on Good Morning Britain over student loans plan
Finance campaigner marches on to set and tells Tory leader her policy to cut interest rates will only help top earners
UK politics live – latest updates
Kemi Badenoch has faced what could be described as the stuff of nightmares for a UK politician being interviewed about a personal finance policy: being ambushed and contradicted live on air by Martin Lewis.
As the Conservative leader was being...

Lifestyle
Bab’ Khumalo vs Musa Mseleku: Who’s the man on MaKhumalo’s gallery wall?
Thoblie MaKhumalo’s fans speculated whether the man in her new gallery wall includes her father or husband, Musa Mseleku.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
‘Shoebox’: R16kpm Cape Town apartment has locals fuming
An exceptionally small Cape Town apartment has gone viral on social media. Take a look inside – and why locals are irate over it…

Lifestyle
New poll: Saffas DON’T want Elon Musk deported to country
A new poll’s findings claimed an overwhelming number of South Africans do not want Elon Musk to be deported to the country.

Entertainment
Nigeria allegedly paid Boko Haram millions to free schoolchildren
Intelligence sources claim millions were secretly flown to a Boko Haram stronghold.

Entertainment
Sibiya denies Witness F and Matlala’s testimonies about impalas
The commission played an audio recording of Matlala telling police officers that he bought about 20 impalas for Sibiya.

Entertainment
Could Colleen Makhubele be preparing for Joburg mayor bid?
Makhubele was the speaker of the Johannesburg metro council before joining the MK party.

Entertainment
Mexico erupts in violence after most-wanted drug cartel leader killed
Coordinated arson attacks and roadblocks paralysed major cities after the cartel leader’s death was confirmed.

Science/Tech
Best Puffer Jacket (2026): Patagonia, Arc’teryx, REI
Our favorite down puffer jackets will keep you warm in the backcountry and around town.
Science/Tech
Is AI Impacting Which Programming Language Projects Use?
“In August 2025, TypeScript surpassed both Python and JavaScript to become the most-used language on GitHub for the first time ever…” writes GitHub’s senior developer advocate. They point to this as proof that “AI isn’t just speeding up coding. It’s reshaping which languages, frameworks, and tools developers choose in the first place.”Eighty percent of new developers on GitHub use Copilot...

Science/Tech
Adobe Acrobat Studio delivers double-digit time savings and up to 400% ROI
Adobe Acrobat Studio unifies document creation, collaboration and AI in one platform.
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Science/Tech
The Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2026
We break down the current iPad lineup to help you figure out which of Apple’s tablets is best for you.

Motoring
PG Glass and Glasfit in hot water in South Africa
South Africa’s largest retail motor industry trade union has criticized PG Glass and Glassfit following allegations that both companies engaged in price fixing for over two decades.
Motoring

Motoring
International airport in South Africa to be rebuilt
An important avenue for tourists in South Africa, the Pilanesberg International Airport, is being rebuilt.

Motoring
The Honda Elevate is a stylish, affordable, and capable SUV perfect for South Africans
The Honda Elevate offers superb performance and comfort at an affordable price – making it a standout choice in the South African SUV market.

Health
Woman’s regret over botched Brazilian butt lift
Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a “gaping wound”.
Health
NASA Conducts Successful Launchpad Tests of the Massive Artemis Rocket
The next moon mission, carrying four astronauts, could launch as soon as early March.

Health
Does taking Vitamin C help to stop a cold?
The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis.
Health
A Cancer Detection Test Fails in Major Study
A closely watched clinical trial in Britain that screened blood for early detection of cancer did not show a reduction in later stages of the disease.