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R1.5m bribe attempt lands SANDF official in hot water

Today at 14:27 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Brig-Gen Johannes Prince Mkhabela appeared in the Pretoria magistrate’s court accused of attempting to bribe a police investigator with R1.5m to dismiss a case against him from January 2026.

Africa

Africa Cup of Nations 2027 set for June-July slot

Friday at 17:18 PM, via BBC News

Afcon 2027 will be held in June and July next year and reports the finals could be delayed are “totally unfounded”, says African football boss Patrice Motsepe.

Business

Here is the expected petrol price for March

Today at 13:00 PM, via BusinessTech

Mid-month data on fuel price recoveries show that it will be a close call for motorists in March, with petrol prices sitting on the cusp—and it could go either way.

Politics

Herman Mashaba in bid to reclaim Joburg mayor’s office

Today at 12:49 PM, via Mail & Guardian

ActionSA has confirmed that its leader is among five shortlisted candidates to lead the party’s 2026 Johannesburg mayoral campaign, with a final decision expected on 21 February

Science/Tech

Where’s The Evidence That AI Increases Productivity?

Today at 14:34 PM, via Slashdot

IT productivity researcher Erik Brynjolfsson writes in the Financial Times that he’s finally found evidence AI is impacting America’s economy. This week America’s Bureau of Labor Statistics showed a 403,000 drop in 2025’s payroll growth — while real GDP “remained robust, including a 3.7% growth rate in the fourth quarter.”This decoupling — maintaining high output with significantly lower...