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WATCH | Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of Robert Mugabe, appears in court on attempted murder charges
Bellarmine Mugabe, son of former Zimbabwe resident Robert Mugabe, and Tobias Mugabe face charges of attempted murder, defeating the ends of justice, and firearm possession. Police are continuing their investigations.

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South Africa’s new electricity crisis
While President Cyril Ramaphosa celebrates the end of loadshedding, the plan to fix a new electricity crisis, load reduction, is falling behind schedule and proving more difficult.

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Unlicensed betting firms face ban on sponsoring British sports teams
Gambling firms not licensed in the UK could be banned from sponsoring British sports teams – including Premier League clubs – as part of a government crackdown.

South Africa
Five killed during shootout with police in Eastern Cape
Five suspects have been killed during a shootout with the police’s Technical Response Team

South Africa
Mugabe, Matonhodze face two more charges over shooting case
Two additional charges have been added to Bellarmine Mugabe and his co-accused Tobias Matonhodze.

South Africa
SA immigration system corrupt marketplace sold to highest bidder: SIU
The SIU has uncovered widespread corruption within the Department of Home Affairs.
South Africa
R16m upgrade revitalises Kelvin Jones wastewater treatment plant
R16m upgrade revitalises Kelvin Jones wastewater treatment plant
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s commitment to improving water and sanitation infrastructure is bearing fruit with the R16 million refurbishment of the Kelvin Jones Wastewater Treatment Plant in Kariega.
The upgraded facility plays a critical role in supporting major industries within the metro, including...

World
In the shadow of the Olympics, migrants search for a welcome in Milan
As Italy cracks down on migration, Milan takes a different path — offering shelter and integration to asylum seekers even as the central government tightens borders and funds deterrence abroad.

World
What’s at stake as ICC judges hear charges against ex-Philippine president Duterte?
Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity during a long and bloody war on drugs in which thousands were killed.

World
Rob Jetten becomes Netherlands’ youngest and first gay PM
The 38-year-old is sworn in as premier after clinching a narrow victory in October’s election.

World
Trump to raise global tariffs. And, most say the state of the union is weak, poll says
President Trump says he is raising global tariffs to 15%. And ahead of the president’s address tomorrow, most Americans say the state of the union is not strong, according to an NPR poll.

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
‘Affront to humanity’: Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF paramilitary boss
Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

Africa
Deportation of Chagos Islanders blocked by judge
A court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory.

Africa
Lawyers condemn ‘mild’ sentences for Cameroon soldiers who killed 21 civilians
In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.

Business
When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 3 March.

Business
Criminal mafias selling South Africa for as little as R500
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has uncovered grand corruption within the Department of Home Affairs, where criminal syndicates formed among officials, selling visas and permits from as little as R500.
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Politics
Gauteng residents await Lesufi’s plan to tackle unemployment, water
Some Johannesburg residents are hoping to hear how Lesufi intends to deal with unemployment, water

Politics
Businessman Brown Mogotsi to appear before Ad Hoc Committee
Mogotsi had initially preferred to appear virtually, citing safety concerns.

Politics
Ad Hoc Committee draws up 122 questions for President Ramaphosa
Ad Hoc Committee draws up 122 questions for President Cyril Ramaphosa

Politics
Shadrack Sibiya denies receiving impalas from Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala
Evidence before the commission shows that Sibiya sent images of distressed impalas to Senthumule.

Sport
England & South Africa postpone T20 series in 2027
England and South Africa postpone a T20 international series against each other which was originally planned for next winter.

Sport
Police investigate ‘abhorrent’ racist abuse of players
Police confirm they are investigating after four Premier League players were targeted by online racial abuse at the weekend.

Sport
Three countries, 25,000 miles – England’s daunting summer itinerary
England will take to the skies for their summer fixtures against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina, posing difficult decisions for the team.

Sport
Updated World Rugby rankings after Six Nations Round 3
The 2026 Six Nations continues to deliver some enthralling entertainment, with the latest results shaking up the World Rugby rankings.

Education
The key changes being made to special educational needs – at a glance
The government has set out broad changes it will make to the SEND system in England in the coming years.

Education
Epstein files cast pall among US faculty and students: ‘I just feel a deep disappointment’
Ties to the disgraced financier run deep through the academic world, documents released by the DoJ show
Major institutions of higher education in the US are reckoning with the latest release of the Epstein files after discovering the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein’s relationships with board members, professors and administrators on campuses across the country.
In some cases, professors...

Education
About 270,000 fewer children in England to get EHCPs under Send overhaul
New special educational needs regime to result in far fewer children being given education, health and care plans
UK politics live – latest updates
Hundreds of thousands fewer children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) will be given education, health and care plans (EHCPs) as a result of long-awaited changes announced by the education secretary on Monday.
Bridget Phillipson...

Education
Martin Lewis ambushes Badenoch on Good Morning Britain over student loans plan
Finance campaigner marches on to set and tells Tory leader her policy to cut interest rates will only help top earners
UK politics live – latest updates
Kemi Badenoch has faced what could be described as the stuff of nightmares for a UK politician being interviewed about a personal finance policy: being ambushed and contradicted live on air by Martin Lewis.
As the Conservative leader was being...

Lifestyle
Bab’ Khumalo vs Musa Mseleku: Who’s the man on MaKhumalo’s gallery wall?
Thoblie MaKhumalo’s fans speculated whether the man in her new gallery wall includes her father or husband, Musa Mseleku.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
‘Shoebox’: R16kpm Cape Town apartment has locals fuming
An exceptionally small Cape Town apartment has gone viral on social media. Take a look inside – and why locals are irate over it…

Lifestyle
New poll: Saffas DON’T want Elon Musk deported to country
A new poll’s findings claimed an overwhelming number of South Africans do not want Elon Musk to be deported to the country.

Entertainment
SIU reveals ‘network of religious figures’ exploited Home Affairs for 20 years; Bushiri, Omotoso, 3GAR named
Syndicates run by foreign nationals and Department of Home Affairs officials profited almost R200 million through fraudulent visas and permits.

Entertainment
Nigeria allegedly paid Boko Haram millions to free schoolchildren
Intelligence sources claim millions were secretly flown to a Boko Haram stronghold.

Entertainment
Sibiya denies Witness F and Matlala’s testimonies about impalas
The commission played an audio recording of Matlala telling police officers that he bought about 20 impalas for Sibiya.

Entertainment
Could Colleen Makhubele be preparing for Joburg mayor bid?
Makhubele was the speaker of the Johannesburg metro council before joining the MK party.

Science/Tech
Best Puffer Jacket (2026): Patagonia, Arc’teryx, REI
Our favorite down puffer jackets will keep you warm in the backcountry and around town.
Science/Tech
Is AI Impacting Which Programming Language Projects Use?
“In August 2025, TypeScript surpassed both Python and JavaScript to become the most-used language on GitHub for the first time ever…” writes GitHub’s senior developer advocate. They point to this as proof that “AI isn’t just speeding up coding. It’s reshaping which languages, frameworks, and tools developers choose in the first place.”Eighty percent of new developers on GitHub use Copilot...

Science/Tech
Adobe Acrobat Studio delivers double-digit time savings and up to 400% ROI
Adobe Acrobat Studio unifies document creation, collaboration and AI in one platform.
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Science/Tech
The Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2026
We break down the current iPad lineup to help you figure out which of Apple’s tablets is best for you.
Motoring

Motoring
PG Glass and Glasfit in hot water in South Africa
South Africa’s largest retail motor industry trade union has criticized PG Glass and Glassfit following allegations that both companies engaged in price fixing for over two decades.
Motoring

Motoring
International airport in South Africa to be rebuilt
An important avenue for tourists in South Africa, the Pilanesberg International Airport, is being rebuilt.

Health
Woman’s regret over botched Brazilian butt lift
Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a “gaping wound”.
Health
NASA Conducts Successful Launchpad Tests of the Massive Artemis Rocket
The next moon mission, carrying four astronauts, could launch as soon as early March.

Health
Does taking Vitamin C help to stop a cold?
The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis.
Health
A Cancer Detection Test Fails in Major Study
A closely watched clinical trial in Britain that screened blood for early detection of cancer did not show a reduction in later stages of the disease.