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Portugal approves restrictions on social media access for children

Roedean School apologises for hurting the Jewish community and principal resigns

Papa Penny shuts down the SONA 2026 Red Carpet … and those shoes!

South Africa

Gauteng scholar transport providers have been paid: Mabona

Kubayi condemns threats against SIU spokesperson Kganyago

NTA cautions against threatening scholars in taxis

World

News24 | Kim Jong Un’s daughter is heir apparent in North Korea, says South Korea lawmaker

How Nigerian musician Fela Kuti used music as a weapon against dictatorship

Norway’s former PM charged with gross corruption over Epstein links

Africa

Kenya’s border with Somalia set to re-open after almost 15 years

At least 21 dead after boat sinks on Sudan’s River Nile

Powerful cyclone kills at least 20 as it tears through Madagascar port

Business

Tesco plans to give under-18s Clubcard access this year

Ramaphosa deploys army to take on mafias in South Africa

New state-owned entity coming to South Africa

Sport

Stylish Rowley keen to give St Helens a licence to thrill

Bompastor keeps reason for Green’s Chelsea exit ‘private’

Recalled Francis relishing chance to help Wales

Education

South Africa: Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy Offers a Second Chance

Nigeria: University of Abuja Dismisses Claims of Nelfund Loans Mismanagement

Uganda: North Kigezi Bishop Calls for Teacher Dedication and Equal Support for Boys

Lifestyle

LOOK: Papa Penny turns heads in navy and gold suit at SONA 2026

Sona 2026 red carpet: South African designers and celebrities shine in bold fashion statements

Joburg, Cape Town pizzerias recognised in World’s 18 Best Pizzas ranking

Entertainment

In case you missed it: Zuma boycotts Sona | Witness D’s warning to Ipid | Looming pork price increase

Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Thursday, 12 February 2026

Best and worst of Sona’s red carpet: Nomvula Mokonyane wins it again!

Science/Tech

Microsoft Plans Smartphone-Style Permission Prompts for Windows 11 Apps

Why Tech Giants Are Accused of Causing Social Media Addiction

Next 100x Coin Alert: One Best Crypto Presale Pump Momentum With 9,736% ROI – BTC and ETH Drift Along

Motoring

Cheapest hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric car in South Africa

Toyota SA urges auto industry to scale up production and accelerate energy transition for survival

This is how much you pay for petrol every month

Health

4 Months Trapped in a Hospital for an Obsolete Way of Treating Their Disease

Senate Questions Health Care Firm for Profiting Off Program Meant for Poor

NHS waiting list at lowest level in three years