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Double Soham murderer Ian Huntley seriously injured in prison attack
The 52-year-old is serving a life sentence after being convicted of murdering schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.
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The 52-year-old is serving a life sentence after being convicted of murdering schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.
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The University of Cape Town ground to a brief standstill on Thursday morning after unions representing Pass staff demanded a wage increase of 7%, better treatment similar to that of the academic staff, and a better promotion framework.
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Featherweight vows to follow in the footsteps of the Malinga greats

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Former star striker ‘Bashin’ Mahlangu says Ouaddou must not ‘chop and change’
South Africa
Public Works senior official placed on precautionary suspension
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has directed Director-General Sifiso Mdakane to implement precautionary suspension and disciplinary proceedings against a senior Construction Project Management (CPM) Director.
The director appeared in court on Tuesday on charges of fraud in relation to a...

South Africa
The department says this will help protect the province’s livestock and dairy industry

South Africa
The fire was ignited by lightning over the weekend, and two fire lines are still burning.
South Africa
Cabinet commends Russia’s assistance in return of recruited South Africans
Cabinet has joined President Cyril Ramaphosa in expressing gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for facilitating the return of 17 South African men, who were recruited to fight on the Russian frontlines in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The South African government, working closely with...

World
Russia’s announcement comes as Ukraine’s top negotiator was meeting US peace envoys in Geneva.

World
U.S. and Iranian officials are set to meet today in Geneva to discuss Tehran’s nuclear program. And, Harvard professor Larry Summers is resigning over ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

World
The soaring cost of living has left people struggling to afford basic items – creating pressures which led to mass protests.

World
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks with John Bolton, a national security advisor in President Trump’s first term, about the prospect and risks of pursuing regime change in Iran.

Africa
The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies.

Africa
Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.

Africa
This is the first time that a pope will visit Algeria, whose population is mostly Muslim.

Africa
The RSF’s capture of the city in October was one of the most brutal chapters of Sudan’s nearly three-year civil war.
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Business
Married couples in South Africa can now transfer twice as much money offshore without needing to get approval from SARS or the SARB.

Business
Wendy Myers is a two-decade veteran of the finance and investment industries and is the Head of Securities at PSG.

Business
In the heart of the West Rand, where mining has shaped communities, livelihoods and Gauteng’s economic story for decades, a new chapter is being written, one that places small businesses, skills development and inclusion at the centre of the province’s mining future.

Politics
The ANC claims that oversight visits to health facilities were being blocked by the DA.

Politics
He told MPs serving in the committee that he needs to catch a flight.

Politics
Action SA says this is to block instability within the metro.

Politics
The Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony.

Sport
Wales international Hannah Cain says the mental health of female players can be affected by “really ugly” social media abuse.

Sport
Richard Collier-Keywood says dropping to three teams is the only way to ensure a sustainable future.

Sport
There is good and bad news pertaining to Relebohile Mofokeng’s future at Orlando Pirates with the 2026 FIFA World Cup around the corner.

Sport
Dennis Taylor pays an emotional tribute to snooker legend John Virgo, who died earlier this month aged 79.
Education
[Nile Post] Kikuube District is struggling with a low transition rate of children from primary to secondary education, currently standing at just 35%, according to District Education Officer Deogratias Byakagaba.
Education
[Daily News] Dodoma — THE Public Procurement Appeals Authority (PPAA) has blocked the award of 43 tenders worth more than 586bn/- after establishing that the bidders lacked the required financial and technical capacity, in a decisive move to safeguard public funds.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Ministry of Education has prohibited Liberian musician Christoph from performing at all school-related activities across the country for the remainder of the current academic year, following an incident that occurred on February 7, 2026 at St. Theresa Convent School IN Monrovia.

Education
Ministers want to tackle the high number of young people not in education, employment or training.

Lifestyle
‘Mzwandile’ is home, and ready to light the Durban ICC stage on fire.
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Entertainment
Gauteng members of the provincial legislature accused Lesufi of repeating the same talking points.

Entertainment
Gxasheka said she learned about the Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala blue light scandal from social media.

Entertainment
These are the economic realities faced by a large portion of the population.

Entertainment
‘Everyone still needs to play each other and of course at the end of the championship, we will see the mathematics,’ he said.

Science/Tech
From weatherproof jackets and pants to puffers, gloves, and socks, WIRED’s winter sports experts have got you covered.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: In its 250th year, is America, land of immigration, becoming a country of emigration? Last year the U.S. experienced something that hasn’t definitively occurred since the Great Depression: More people moved out than moved in. The Trump administration has hailed the exodus — negative net migration — as the fulfillment of its promise to ramp up deportations...

Science/Tech
More people are turning to AI to explore their BDSM fantasies, but some in the community feel it’s a cop-out.

Science/Tech
Meta says it will help parents support their children – but safety campaigners have accused them of “passing the buck”.

Motoring
South Africa had a train that could travel up to 245km/h, 35 years before President Cyril Ramaphosa announced plans to create a bullet train network.
Motoring

Motoring
Gauteng has gone silent on the public rollout of its new number plates, which were supposed to launch in late 2025.

Motoring
Purchasing from national dealer groups like Bidvest McCarthy, with 70+ dealerships nationwide, provides buyers with greater access to vehicle sales, servicing, and parts.
Health
The Trump administration is proposing Obamacare plans that it says will lower health insurance premiums. But critics warn they would make care unaffordable.

Health
Kicking your smoking habit to the curb is easier said than done. By following these six steps, you can unlock a smoke-free future.
Health
Thirty seals, primarily weaned pups, have died since late last week, scientists said.

Health
Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say.