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MK Party takes no responsibility for South Africans lured to Russia-Ukraine war
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has not attempted to help return 17 South Africans deceived into fighting in Ukraine, despite MK Party paying for their Russia travel tickets.

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Crime Intelligence funds allegedly used for Mogotsi’s R22.7m house
Crime Intelligence funds were allegedly used to buy a luxury property valued at R22.7m which self-proclaimed businessman Brown Mogotsi lives in.

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FIFA World Cup: Bafana Bafana’s opener vs Mexico under threat?
The killing of notorious cartel leader El Mencho has raised security concerns for the FIFA World Cup opener between Bafana Bafana and Mexico.
South Africa
President welcomes return of South African men from Russian frontlines
President welcomes return of South African men from Russian frontlines
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the return home of the South African men who were lured into the battle lines between Russia and Ukraine by South African elements that remain under investigation.
The South African government working closely with the Russian government secured the safe return of the men...

South Africa
Vanderbijpark residents without power after substation explosion
Residents say they are heavily affected and had to discard food from their fridges as it was rotten.

South Africa
Westbury councillor says she can’t act when it comes to lack of water
Ward 69 councillor in Joburg says she is unable to act, when it comes to the lack of water supply
South Africa
Government to host sixth Investment Conference in Johannesburg
Government to host sixth Investment Conference in Johannesburg
Government will host the sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) in Johannesburg on 31 March 2026, as government intensifies efforts to attract R2 trillion in new investment commitments over the next five years.
The upcoming summit builds on the success of the previous five-year investment cycle, which concluded...

World
DOJ hides Trump-related Epstein files. And, what to know for the State of the Union
An NPR investigation found that the DOJ withheld some Epstein files related to abuse allegations against Trump. And, what you need to know ahead of the president’s State of the Union address tonight.
World
News24 | Furious France to block US envoy Charles Kushner after comments about far-right activist
France moved to block US envoy Charles Kushner from having access to government ministers, after he failed to show up to explain comments about a killed far-right activist.

World
Celebrity doctor Peter Attia steps down from CBS over Epstein links
The health influencer’s spokesman says he wants to avoid his association with the late sex offender becoming “a distraction”.

World
What you need to know as Russia’s full-scale war on Ukraine enters its 5th year
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago, and the fighting continues. Here’s a look at where the war stands today.

Africa
Ghana drops coup leader’s name from main airport on putsch anniversary
Supporters of the move said the Kotoka name contradicted the country’s democratic values.

Africa
Chad shuts border with Sudan in bid to stop conflict spreading
A Chadian government spokesperson says the decision is aimed at protecting citizens.

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
‘I put my bike up for sale – it went from Fife to Kenya’
Dr Carrie Ruxton was surprised when a Kenyan cyclist got in touch asking if the bike could help her country’s paracycling team.

Business
Liquidated South African airline being sold for R150,000
SA Express’ liquidators are two steps away from fully winding up the company, awaiting the sale of its name and brand identity—valued at R150,000.

Business
Chinese and Indian car brands taking over dealerships across South Africa
Super Group is increasingly targeting Chinese and Indian car brands, with new-car sales from these regions doubling in its latest financial results.

Business
Flights suspended as fire breaks out at Cape Town International Airport
A fire at Cape Town International Airport has caused international flights to be suspended.
Business

Politics
Gauteng water crisis in the forefront as political parties challenge Lesufi’s Sopa promises
Gauteng’s prolonged water crisis and Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s recent comments — for which he later apologised — about using hotel facilities during outages returned to the forefront as political parties responded to his State of the Province address. The speech did not provide sufficient detail on how the province would end the chronic water shortages, […]

Politics
Madlanga Commission pokes holes at Sibiya’s contradictions
Sibiya has denied being aware of the presence of Matlala at his son’s party in September 2024.

Politics
Mogotsi maintains that he was a Crime Intelligence Agent
North West businessman Brown Mogotsi is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee.

Politics
Sibiya questioned about possible conflict of interest with Matlala
Sibiya is being cross-examined at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.

Sport
Healy starts final series with Australia win
Alyssa Healy begins her final series before retirement with a half-century as Australia ease to victory over India in the one-day series opener.

Sport
Portugal want England U18 forward Mane
Wolves forward Mateus Mane is at the centre of a tug of war between England and Portugal.

Sport
Will EFL Cup final affect Premier League title race?
Mark Chapman, Theo Walcott and Chris Sutton discuss the potential impact of the Carabao Cup final on the Premier League title race.

Sport
‘A piece of snooker history’ – Chang hits four centuries in a row
Chang Bingyu hits four centuries in a row in an “utterly extraordinary” display against Shaun Murphy at the Welsh Open.

Education
UK’s biggest student housing provider hit by fall in international enrolment
Unite Group cuts rents at some universities and raises cash by selling London site to joint venture for £186m
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A drop in the number of international students coming to the UK has hit the student housing provider Unite Group, which lowered its profit outlook for the third time in four months as weaker demand prompted it to cut rents in some cities.
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Education
South Africa: Labour Court Refuses to Enforce School Principal’s Reinstatement
[GroundUp] Judge finds no “exceptional circumstances” to justify Wesley Neumann’s immediate return to Heathfield High

Education
Why the student loans row is escalating and what it means for graduates
What is behind the growing anger over plan 2 student loans and what could reforms mean for graduates?
Pressure is building on the government to reform the student loans system, with politicians and campaigners piling in, and a minister conceding there are “problems” with the current set-up.
Yesterday the consumer champion Martin Lewis – who last month locked horns with Rachel Reeves –...
Education
Book Review: ‘Red Dawn Over China,’ by Frank Dikötter
In “Red Dawn Over China,” the historian Frank Dikötter shows that Communism’s rise in China was an unlikely, violent event with a lot of outside help.

Lifestyle
Ramaphosa welcomes return of SA ‘mercenaries’ from Russia-Ukraine war
However, President Cyril Ramaphosa says two of the men allegedly lured to flight in the Russia-Ukraine war remain in Russia for now

Lifestyle
Major SA chicken chain expands into Zimbabwe with 10 stores
A beloved SA flame-grilled chicken franchise is entering Zimbabwe with new outlets, jobs and a focus on locally-sourced ingredients…
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Sundowns must forget TS Galaxy defeat, says Ndamane
“The coach has told us to forget about what happened and focus on this game,” he said

Entertainment
Inside Lebo M’s three-part docuseries and reality show [VIDEO]
Grammy-winning composer charts ambitious future beyond The Lion King success.

Entertainment
‘We are in two different worlds’: Brown Mogotsi on his undercover life
Oupa Brown Mogotsi clashed with ad hoc committee members over details of his time as an agent and informant for crime intelligence.

Entertainment
Shimza claims AI stole his unreleased song
Shimza took to X to vent his frustration, claiming that snippets he had shared online were scraped and transformed into a full track

Science/Tech
Fellow Series 1 Espresso Machine Review (2026): Excellent, but a Work in Progress
Fellow’s new espresso machine offers capabilities previously seen only in commercial machines. Some of those are still being fleshed out.

Science/Tech
Salsa Wanderosa Electric Bike Review: Full-Suspension Drop-Bar Gravel Ride
It’s a drop-bar electric mountain bike! It’s a full-suspension electric gravel bike! It’s everything at once, and it’s awesome.

Science/Tech
Fire at Cape Town International Airport hits IT services
The fire, which has been extinguished, affected network and IT services, including airport WiFi and other essential systems.

Science/Tech
Malatsi throws weight behind Dell’s EEIP application
The communications minister recommends approval of Dell Technologies’ equity equivalent investment programme application.

Motoring
You can be arrested for fixing potholes in South Africa
Frustrated road users are taking pothole repairs into their own hands, but they can be arrested for doing so.
Motoring

Motoring
Call to eliminate taxes on electric cars in South Africa
One of South Africa’s largest charging companies is calling on the government to scrap taxes on electric cars.
Motoring
Health
Leah Stavenhagen, Advocate for Young Women With A.L.S., Dies at 33
Ms. Stavenhagen started a group intended to counter the notion that A.L.S. was an “older white man’s disease.”
Health
Another C.D.C. Vaccine Skeptic Steps Down
Dr. Ralph Abraham, the agency’s principal deputy director, has called the Covid vaccines “dangerous.” Other skeptics have recently left federal health roles.
Health
How a Horse Whinnies: With a Whistle and a Song
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
Woman’s regret over botched Brazilian butt lift
Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a “gaping wound”.