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Soweto Derby at Ellis Park Stadium postponed!
Kaizer Chiefs legends and Orlando Pirates legends were scheduled to face off in a Soweto Derby at Ellis Park Stadium on 7 February.
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Kaizer Chiefs legends and Orlando Pirates legends were scheduled to face off in a Soweto Derby at Ellis Park Stadium on 7 February.

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Williams team principal James Vowles says he is “not concerned at all” about missing the first pre-season test last week.

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Astron Energy is investing billions to upgrade its Cape Town refinery as part of Glencore’s broader expansion in South Africa, strengthening local fuel production, jobs, and private-sector investment.

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Pressure is mounting on President Cyril Ramaphosa to provide direct testimony before the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee, but ANC Chief Whip Mdumiseni Ntuli said that a sitting president should not be treated like “any other witness.”

South Africa
Financial investigator testifies in Modimolle court, Limpopo, on ongoing Phala Phala theft trial

South Africa
The GDE says it’s aware of the challenges affecting the Scholar Transport Programme.
South Africa
South Africa targets tourism growth through investment, connectivity and visa reforms
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says South Africa is strengthening its tourism growth strategy through investment promotion, improved air connectivity and visa reforms, as the country deepens engagement with key Asian markets.
De Lille was speaking in Singapore this week during a visit that...

South Africa
January stop-and-search targeted Joburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane public and scholar transport routes.

World
NPR analyzes the latest Jeffrey Epstein files. And, Arizona authorities launched an urgent search for Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, Nancyafter a suspected home abduction.
World
The headlines read that Israel has finally reopened the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt, allowing injured Palestinians desperate for medical aid to leave.

World
President Trump says that he has agreed to a trade deal with India — which will lower tariffs on the country to 18%.

World
Iranians in the diaspora are tracking down the sons and daughters of Iran’s ruling elite, many of whom work and live lavishly abroad, demanding they be deported.

Africa
Hodan Mohamud Diiriye faced a firing squad after being found guilty of beating Saabirin Saylaan to death.

Africa
The correspondence describes arrangements for a meal and there is no indication of wrongdoing by Zuma.

Africa
Those defacing the currency could face seven years in jail, the central bank says ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Africa
Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality.

Business
The media giant chooses the head of its amusement park business to replace longtime boss Bob Iger.

Business
South Africa’s 2026 Budget could be near, or even below, the projections set in the medium-term budget policy statement last year, possibly breaking the norm of fiscal slippage.

Business
In several South African metros, rampant vandalism and cable theft have forced municipalities to replace traffic lights with stop signs.
Business

Politics
ANCYL President Collen Malatji says it might be a step in the right direction.

Politics
WhatsApp messages at the Commission show chats between Witness F and a number linked to late Mabuza.

Politics
He is expected make the announcement at a media briefing in Durban on Wednesday.

Politics
The City of Tshwane has begun implementing measures to stabilise its electricity infrastructure

Sport
World Rugby has announced the Rugby World Cup 2027 schedule which will include matches at eight different venues across Australia.

Sport
The range of ticket prices have been revealed for the Springboks’ three home Tests against the All Blacks later this year.

Sport
Speaking at her first Olympic Games as IOC president, Kirsty Coventry reveals “change is coming” to the Olympic program, adding the organisation “have to be honest” about what works to evolve and strengthen both the IOC and the Olympic Games.

Sport
Fenerbahce claim Al-Ittihad are to blame for their signing of France midfielder N’Golo Kante falling through.
Education
[Daily Trust] The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has distributed 900 laptops to beneficiaries of its scholarship scheme studying in Nigerian universities, marking the third batch of the exercise conducted within the country.
Education
[ANGOP] Luanda — At least 27 Angolan scholarship recipients will attend short-, medium-, and long-term training programs in Brazil as part of the Human Resources for Health Training Project (PFRHS), which is financed by the World Bank.

Education
Magdalen College School says the move will “enrich” its community for “generations to come”.
Education
[Nile Post] Child rights organisation High Sound for Children has welcomed concerns raised by the Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, over the declining completion rates of boys in Uganda’s primary education cycle, calling for urgent, evidence-based action to address emerging gender gaps in education.

Lifestyle
Eating processed meats is a health risk as they contain high amounts of salt, sugar and fat.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Context matters – or not? An old tweet by Trevor Noah about minors and molesters has resurfaced amid his tiff with US President Donald Trump.

Entertainment
Low attendance hit some Gauteng schools after scholar transport operators halted services.

Entertainment
Kasi Kombuis offers South African comfort food inspired by local culture and heritage.

Entertainment
‘The league position doesn’t lie,’ said the Stellenbosch head coach.

Entertainment
Premhid rejected characterisations of his client as someone evading accountability, urging the court to focus on the legal merits.

Science/Tech
GIG Ventures is building a new generation of open-access fibre infrastructure to support South Africa’s growing connectivity demands.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: By now, the Forbes 30 Under 30 list has become more than a little notorious for the amount of entrants who go on to be charged with fraud.[…] Gokce Guven, a 26-year-old Turkish national and the founder and CEO of fintech startup Kalder, was charged last week with alleged securities fraud, wire fraud, visa fraud, and aggravated identity theft. The New...

Science/Tech
This $100 accessory adds a little bit of that Nintendo quirkiness to the otherwise no-nonsense Switch 2.

Science/Tech
Since rolling out in September 2021, Vox Weather has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers across social media platforms and has entered partnerships with major publications and sports events.

Motoring
Several domestic and international factors have a direct impact on how much South Africans pay for petrol.

Motoring
Six of South Africa’s best-selling cars come from a single brand.
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa is not yet ready to host a Formula One Grand Prix.

Health
The TikToker tells You, Me and the Big C podcast about her cancer journey.
Health
A long-term study of 292 families linked fathers’ parenting style to their children’s heart health years later. To researchers’ surprise, no such link was found with mothers.
Health
Experts are using high-res scanners and 3-D printers to illuminate ancient ailments and injuries.

Health
Three coffee mornings are being held in Wolverhampton as part of a national mental health event.