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Will Seahawks stop Patriots’ record bid? Lowdown on Super Bowl 2026
The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will meet on Sunday to decide the NFL champions – here’s all you need to know about Super Bowl 60.
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The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will meet on Sunday to decide the NFL champions – here’s all you need to know about Super Bowl 60.

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South Africa’s highest-denomination banknote is the R200 note, which has not changed since 1992.

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Only dozens of Palestinians and no goods will be able to cross in both directions each day.

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BYD’s vehicle sales fell by 30.1% in January from a year earlier, the fifth straight month of decline, as the Chinese electric vehicle maker navigates external uncertainties and tough competition at home.

South Africa
The three children aged between seven and fifteen years were hacked to death

South Africa
The 25-year-old Mozambican national faces charges of murder, contravention of the Immigration Act.
South Africa
Cancer preventative HPV vaccination campaign kicks off in schools
The Department of Health will today kick off its 2026 Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination drive.
The drive is aimed at vaccinating girls aged 9 years and older to protect them from developing cervical cancer later in life.
“South Africa continues to record a high number of cases of cervical cancer and related...
South Africa
Let us all work together to create a safe and supportive environment for our learners
By Terence Khala As the first school term of 2026 begins, there is a deeper responsibility that cannot be overlooked which is to deal with the safety and well-being of our children. Children are our future leaders, and they must always be protected, whether on and off the school grounds, be it on...

World
Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened on Monday for limited traffic, a key step as the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire moves ahead, according to Egyptian and Israeli security officials.

World
People were seen running away as soon as they came across the venomous snake.
World
US President Donald Trump said he was hopeful of agreeing to a deal with Iran after the country’s supreme leader warned that any US attack on the Islamic republic would trigger a regional war.
World
Former British ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson quit the Labour Party, seeking to avoid causing it “further embarrassment” after newly released US documents revived scrutiny of his connection to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Africa
Ifunanya Nwangene, a former contestant in The Voice Nigeria, died after not getting the antivenom she needed.

Africa
The Zulu king was trying to calm anti-migrant feelings but ended up using a highly derogatory phrase.

Africa
England level their three-game series with South Africa at 1-1 with a 61-49 win in front of a sellout crowd in Johannesburg.

Africa
The president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

Business
Shoprite has opened hundreds of new stores across South Africa in the last 12 months, with over 50 of its new standalone branded stores launching as early as 2023.

Business
When Mpho Phakedi walks into a room, he brings with him the weight of history, not just his own, but that of an entire movement that dared to dream beyond the dust and danger of the mines.
Business

Business
A York Students’ Union survey claims some have to choose between eating or doing their laundry.

Politics
It was announced that the Gauteng Crime Prevention Wardens will be reclassified as peace officers.

Politics
The commission is probing claims of political Interference, corruption in the justice system.

Politics
The Madlanga Commission has delivered its first interim report to President Ramaphosa.

Politics
Julius Malema assured party officials that his leadership of the EFF is not under threat.

Sport
Here is a reminder of all the Proteas’ fixtures in the T20 World Cup as South Africa go in search of a historic title.

Sport
With confidence restored after recent success, Dewald Brevis could hold the key to the Proteas’ T20 World Cup ambitions.

Sport
Seventeen Scottish athletes, across four different sports, will be part of Team GB’s 53-strong delegation for this month’s Winter Olympics in Italy.

Sport
Ireland begin the 2026 Six Nations away to France in Paris in the championship’s first Thursday fixture since 1948.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Higher Education and Training is in the process of conducting a sector-wide workshop on international relations, which is aimed at strengthening coherence and strategic alignment across the higher education and training sector.
Education
[Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education will tomorrow continue with its oversight programme with on-site visit to the Walter Sisulu University to assess the state of readiness of the university for the 2026 academic year.

Education
Government has ‘learned lesson’ of botched welfare overhauls but MPs say they will not back cost-saving measures
Ministers have “learned the lesson” of botched welfare changes and are on a sustained lobbying blitz of Labour MPs over an overhaul of special educational needs, Labour MPs told the Guardian, as they said they would not back measures aimed at saving money.
The changes will raise the...
Education
Across the country, Americans who love K-pop and K-dramas are flocking to Korean language classes.

Lifestyle
Love is in bloom this February. Discover the perfect flowers to give that special someone on Valentine’s Day!
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
A zero-tolerance drunk driving law in South Africa, many point out, will have a potentially devastating impact on the hospitality industry …

Lifestyle
‘What are you going to do about it?’ , Trevor Noah asked Nicki Minaj and President Donald Trump over his scathing Grammys monologue…

Entertainment
‘Any further announcements will be made only once all required processes have been concluded and formal decisions taken,’ said McKenzie.
Entertainment

Entertainment
South Africa dominated the series decider to earn a 2-1 victory in the Spar Challenge.

Entertainment
‘I hope it continues and he can be part of the Bafana Bafana squad at the World Cup,’ said Ben Youssef.

Science/Tech
Multi-sensor panoramic cameras integrate multiple imagers into a single device to deliver wide-area coverage with minimal blind spots and rich detail, says Leandro da Cunha, surveillance BU executive at Duxbury Networking.

Science/Tech
Home Affairs has remained silent on an issue plaguing naturalised citizens in South Africa and undermining the Home Affairs @ Home vision.

Science/Tech
Absolute Hosting has introduced a new on-demand renewal feature for its hosting services, giving customers full control.

Science/Tech
The company repurchases an additional 2 183 365 shares under its ongoing share buyback programme.

Motoring
South Africa’s new and pre-owned car markets reported sales not seen since before the pandemic.

Motoring
Ford has launched an extra long wheelbase version of the popular Transit in South Africa.

Motoring
The South African government has announced its plans to boost local vehicle manufacturing.

Motoring
Several brands contributed to the incredible sales year experienced by the local motor industry in 2025.

Health
After having to halt their first attempt due to an injury, the couple are ready to set off again.
Health
While at the federal agency, he approved the laser device for eye surgery but later warned of its potential to cause harm.
Health
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
How increased responsibilities and a push to be called “physician associates” are raising tensions with doctors.