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Prominent South African investor in hot water with WeBuyCars
A prominent South African investor was sent a legal letter from WeBuyCars, allegedly requesting that he removes statements he made regarding the company from social media.

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Chiefs DDC team offload players as they look to rebuild
Kaizer Chiefs reserves coach Vela Khumalo says they will have a new team in the DStv Diski Challenge (DDC), with eight of their players to be loaned out to Motsepe Foundation Championship (MFC) teams.

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Nemasisi confident Chabatsane will shine at Pirates
Former JDR Stars chairman and coach Nnditsheni Nemasisi has backed his former player Mpho Chabatsane to shine at Orlando Pirates.

South Africa
No proof of money exchange between Cele, ‘Cat’ Matlala: Khumalo
Dumisani Khumalo is testifying at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating criminality in the

South Africa
Defence calls for reopening of entire DJ Warras killing case
Attorney Mabunda seeks case reopening after CCTV shared by media shows Majola absent from footage.

South Africa
The case of Boshoga is being probed: Khumalo
Khumalo highlighted the difficulties in investigating the case.

South Africa
Cat Matlala, IDAC head may have perjured themselves: Khumalo
Vusumuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala claimed that information was deleted from his cellphone.

World
China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi
Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.
World
News24 | Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine under house arrest during vote count
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was under house arrest a day after elections in which early results showed a commanding lead for President Yoweri Museveni as he seeks to extend his 40-year rule.

World
A South Korean court sentences Yoon to 5 years in prison on charges related to martial law decree
A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison, the first verdict in eight criminal trials for allegations that include his 2024 martial law decree.

World
Famed safari park shuts as deadly floods strike South Africa
At least 19 people are now believed to have died in recent weeks in northern South Africa during floods.

Africa
Tragic death of Adichie’s young son highlights poor state of Nigeria’s health sector
Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child’s death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.

Africa
Malawi’s constitutional standoff
President vetoes attempt by lawmakers to amend the constitution to retain control

Africa
Morocco celebrates Afcon win: ‘Today is about couscous not jollof’
Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.

Africa
Ethiopia says seized ammunition sent by Eritrea to rebels as tensions rise
Eritrea denies the claim and accuses Ethiopia of seeking a pretext to attack, amid fears of renewed conflict.

Business
World-class South African facility collapsed despite R500 million funding
Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) went from a world-class facility to a complete disaster despite receiving R500 million to revamp the facility.

Business
How BusinessTech sponsored articles help South African companies thrive
Sponsored articles on BusinessTech are one of the best options for South African companies to promote their best products and services to an influential audience.

Business
Here is the expected petrol price for February
Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that petrol and diesel users in South Africa are lining up for a big cut to pricing in the new year.

Business
End of an era for 135-year-old South African company
Aveng has announced the retirement of its Group CEO, Scott Cummins, with the JSE-listed construction company now looking for a permanent replacement.
Politics
News24 | Motshekga appoints board to find out if order for Iran’s naval drill withdrawal was flouted
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga said on Friday that she had relayed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s instructions regarding Iran’s participation in naval exercises in False Bay and was appointing a board of inquiry to establish if they were ignored.

Politics
ActionSA aims to protect whistleblowers with new bill
ActionSA says whistle blowers have been targeted and even killed for speaking out against corruption

Politics
Khumalo to conclude his testimony before Ad Hoc Committee
Risk analysis had revealed that almost the whole SAPS in Gauteng was working with criminal cartels.

Politics
Lulama Ngcukayitobi raises his hand
The provincial secretary says he will accept nomination for chairperson of the ANC

Sport
Wrexham’s ‘top’ squad determined to deliver
Ben Sheaf says Wrexham’s squad are determined to deliver more success in a bid to ensure the north Wales side remain on an upward trajectory.

Sport
Lennon on ‘huge loss’ of father & meeting Hibs in cup
Neil Lennon reflects on the recent loss of his father before Dunfermline Athletic’s Scottish Cup meeting with Hibernian.

Sport
Orlando Pirates news: Ndah’s contract and update on Appollis
Orlando Pirates will resume the league next week but there could be without one player who is still nursing an injury.
Sport
Orlando Pirates news: Saleng bombshell, Mofokeng latest
Today’s roundup.
Education
Liberia: University of Ibadan Postgraduate College Provost Honored in Monrovia for Advancing Fiscal Decentralization in Liberia
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), has formally honored the Provost of the Postgraduate College, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Professor Ayodeji Samson Olatunji Ogunjuyigbe, for his outstanding contributions to advancing fiscal decentralization and strengthening institutional capacity in Liberia.
Education
Kenya: KPC Foundation Launches Nationwide Grade 10 Vetting for Inuka Scholarship Targeting Learners With Disabilities
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The KPC Foundation has launched a nationwide Grade 10 vetting exercise for the Inuka Scholarship for Students with Disabilities, targeting all 47 counties.
Education
South Africa: Matrics Urged to Register for Second Chance Programme By 16 February
[SAnews.gov.za] The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Sipho Hlomuka, has encouraged learners who did not meet the requirements for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations to take advantage of the department’s Second Chance Programme.

Education
Use film-style age ratings to limit teens’ social media, say Lib Dems
The Conservatives want to see ban of all under-16s from social media, but the Lib Dems say that would be a “blunt instrument”.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Julio Iglesias calls abuse allegations ‘absolutely false’
Spain’s veteran singer and cultural icon Julio Iglesias has rejected allegations of abuse lodged against him by two female ex-employees.

Lifestyle
Kruger National Park team rescues rhino amid heavy rainfall
A wandering white rhino got caught in the heavy downpour at Kruger National Park, necessitating a rescue operation.

Lifestyle
Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner’s messages to Chicago West on her 8th birthday
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s daughter Chicago West is turning eight.

Entertainment
SA Rugby Player of the Year awards: All the nominees
Five Bok team-mates are in line for the top award for 2025.

Entertainment
Saps paid R2.8bn in civil claims since 2022, faces R56.7bn in potential liability
Nearly 50 000 cases of unlawful arrest and detention are pending.

Entertainment
JUST IN: Limpopo floods claim nine lives, billions in damages
Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba has described the floods in the province as a ‘dark cloud’ that has devastated the province.

Entertainment
‘Interesting fixture’, Pirates’ Rasebotja reacts to Cup draw
“I think it’s an interesting fixture, considering the nature of the competition,” said Rasebotja.

Science/Tech
RFK Jr. Says He’s Ending the War on Protein. It Doesn’t Exist
There is no war on protein. But pretending there is goes hand-in-hand with the Trump administration’s appeal to traditional masculinity.

Science/Tech
Uber problem in South Africa
Uber South Africa declined to comment about how it incentivises drivers to keep their vehicles well maintained.

Science/Tech
Can Taxpayers Lose By Challenging SARS?
When taxpayers dispute an assessment, the expectation is straightforward: either the taxpayer wins and the assessment is reduced, or the South African Revenue Services (SARS) wins and the assessment remains unchanged. However, recent cases raise a surprising question – could the Tax Court ever order SARS to increase an assessment? This possibility has sparked debate […]

Science/Tech
MyBroadband review videos – Build trust in your brand in South Africa
MyBroadband offers professional article and video reviews to showcase a hands-on experience with your products.
Motoring

Motoring
Mercedes-Benz launches new special-edition GLA in South Africa – Pricing and features
Mercedes-Benz has launched a new special-edition model for the GLA SUV in South Africa.

Motoring
Big changes for minibus taxis in South Africa
The national taxi council has announced that major changes are on the cards for its operators.
Motoring
Health
For Men, How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?
Federal officials working on the new dietary guidelines had considered limiting men to one drink daily. The final advice was only that everyone should drink less.

Health
ADHD diagnosis ‘changed’ Love Island star’s life
Dr Alex George wants better assessment waiting times after paying for expensive private tests.

Health
Babies in Midlands and North ‘more likely to die around birth’
A study found the 10 consistently worst-performing centres were all in the Midlands and North of England.
Health
U.S. Cuts Health Aid and Ties It to Funding Pledges by African Governments
The Trump administration has signed $11 billion in agreements with African nations, in deals tied to foreign policy goals.