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South Africa
Senior SANDF officer faces R1.5m corruption charges
It is alleged that they facilitated and paid half a million rand to an investigating officer

South Africa
Military veteran urges soldiers to defend SA with honour, discipline
A veteran has encouraged members of the South African National Defence Force to remain committed

South Africa
LIVE: South Africa observes Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day is the annual commemoration of the sinking of the SS Mendi on 21 February 1917.

South Africa
Melville, Brixton, Parktown West protest over water outages
The protesters are expected to gather at the corner main and 4th Avenue in Melville, in Johannesburg

World
Italian toddler dies after transplant with heart ‘burned by frostbite’
The heart given to two-year-old Domenico was reportedly severely damaged during its transfer to hospital.

World
Tumbler Ridge suspect’s ChatGPT account banned before shooting
OpenAI said the account’s activity did not meet the threshold to flag it to authorities when it was identified.

World
Family of Palestinian-American man killed in West Bank demand accountability
Nasrallah Abu Siyam was the sixth American citizen killed by Israeli settlers or soldiers in the West Bank in the last two years.

World
At least 10 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon – state media
A senior Hezbollah official was among those reported killed in air strikes on the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon.

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.

Africa
‘Emotional’ Mourinho should apologise – McCarthy
Benni McCarthy says Jose Mourinho should admit his “mistake” following the Benfica manager’s post-match comments after Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr claimed he was racially abused.

Africa
Tunisian MP jailed for eight months over posts mocking president
The MP was arrested this month after mocking the president’s handling of the recent floods in the country.

Africa
Lobito Corridor: A new line for trade and investment
The corridor is strategically significant given that Zambia, Angola and the DRC are home to some of the world’s most significant deposits of critical minerals

Business
Rare-breed horse centre cuts back amid cost woes
The stud continues but a visitor centre and cafe closes as the rare-breed centre takes stock.

Business
Good news for medical aid members in South Africa
South Africans who rely on medical aid are likely to receive a welcome boost in the upcoming national Budget.

Business
Concerns over Ramaphosa using the army to tackle crime in South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa is deploying the army to fight crime, but research shows that these military deployment do not have a long-term effect on crime.

Business
Warning to anyone on neighbourhood WhatsApp groups in South Africa
South Africans part of community WhatsApp groups are being warned that these groups can cause more harm than good.

Politics
Preparations for ActionSA mayoral candidate announcement underway
Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont and Lerato Ngobeni are on the ActionSA shortlist for mayor

Politics
Two NFP councillors resign from Nongoma Municipality
Kaiser Dladla and Mshangane Ndabandaba submitted their letters of resignation yesterday.

Politics
Sibiya accused of implementing own plan regarding PKTT dockets
Shadrack Sibiya is today testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Politics
Free State premier declares year of decisive action to fix municipalities, drive economic growth
MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae said the state of municipalities was not encouraging

Sport
Polish skater has facial surgery after short track crash
Polish short track speed skater Kamila Sellier has undergone surgery after she was struck in the face by a blade in a serious crash at Milan-Cortina 2026.

Sport
Mayweather, 48, out of retirement for fourth time
Former world champion Floyd Mayweather will come out of retirement for a fourth time following his upcoming exhibition bout with Mike Tyson, to take part in his first professional fight for nearly 10 years.

Sport
‘Brilliant’ Park strikes again for Man Utd
Jess Park scores a stunner in Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid, sealing their place in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Champions League.

Sport
McIlroy hunts Genesis leaders Penge and Bridgeman
World number two Rory McIlroy is one shot off leaders Marco Penge and Jacob Bridgeman at the halfway stage of the Genesis Invitational.
Education
Judge Blocks Texas Law Banning L.G.B.T.Q. Clubs in Some School Districts
The law was the first in the nation to explicitly ban L.G.B.T.Q. student clubs. The ruling applies only to the Houston, Katy and Plano school districts.
Education
Court Clears Way for Louisiana Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Classrooms
A federal appeals court vacated a temporary block on the 2024 law, tossing a previous decision that called it “plainly unconstitutional.”

Education
Five former education secretaries urge Labour MPs to back government’s Send reforms in open letter
Exclusive: David Blunkett and Estelle Morris among those calling plans a ‘once in a generation chance’ to fix system
Five former education secretaries have made a joint appeal to Labour MPs to back the overhaul of special education provision in English schools, calling it “a once in a generation chance” to fix a failing system.
The open letter is signed by David Blunkett, Estelle Morris,...

Education
Amid Trump crackdown on Chinese students, one US university appears to block them altogether
Purdue says no ban on Chinese students exists, but reportedly rescinded dozens of offers after warnings from legislators
Several universities have scrapped partnerships with Chinese institutions in recent months as a direct result of pressure from US legislators. But no university appears to have gone as far as Purdue University in Indiana.
Students and faculty at the public university say that...

Lifestyle
Cape Town coffee shop makes ‘World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops’ list
Raise a coffee toast to Cape Town’s Espressolab, which snagged a spot on a list ranking the best coffee shops in the world.

Lifestyle
Four of Cape Town’s public swimming pools to close
As Cape Town endures scorching summer temperatures, four public swimming pools are set to close this Monday…

Lifestyle
East Coast Radio’s Carol Ofori and family’s Kenyan adventure
Fresh from a family holiday to Malindi in Kenya, Carol Ofori’s passion for African travel shines brighter before.

Lifestyle
Rachel John in New York: ‘He said he knew a spot’
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and ‘girlfriend’ Rachel John are on the second location of their ‘baecation’ in New York. Take a look…

Entertainment
It’s official: Mashaba vs Zille
Mashaba will go up against Helen Zille for the Joburg mayor job.

Entertainment
India target Proteas top order, Abhishek to come good, says bowling coach Morkel
“It’s going to be world-class players against each other. It is going to be a mouth-watering thing.”

Entertainment
Do you trust the troops? SANDF chief says public confidence and morale ‘has never been higher’
While an expert warns about morale, SANDF chief believes things have never been better.

Entertainment
‘Brevis will stand up for Proteas when the occasion demands it,’ says Conrad
The big hitter has had a mixed time of it at the T20 World Cup up to now.
Science/Tech
People Loved the Dot-Com Boom. The A.I. Boom, Not So Much.
Tech leaders are beginning to worry about the public’s underwhelming enthusiasm for their plans to remake the world with artificial intelligence. Will that burst the bubble?
Science/Tech
OpenAI’s First ChatGPT Gadget Could Be a Smart Speaker With a Camera
OpenAI is reportedly developing its first consumer hardware product: a $200-$300 smart speaker with a built-in camera capable of recognizing “items on a nearby table or conversations people are having in the vicinity.” It’s also said to feature Face ID-style authentication for purchases. The Verge reports: In addition to the smart speaker, OpenAI is “possibly” working on smart glasses and a...

Science/Tech
‘Narco-Submarine’ Carrying 4 Tons of Cocaine Captured by Mexico’s Navy
Following increased surveillance and patrols of routes used by transnational drug-trafficking networks, Mexican authorities have seized approximately 10 tons of cocaine in the past week alone.
Science/Tech
US Particle Accelerators Turn Nuclear Waste Into Electricity, Cut Radioactive Life By 99.7%
Researchers at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility are advancing Accelerator-Driven Systems (ADS) that use high-energy proton beams to transmute long-lived nuclear waste into shorter-lived isotopes. “The process also generates significant heat, which can be harnessed to produce additional electricity for the grid,” reports Interesting Engineering. The projects are supported by...

Motoring
Trouble for the Road Accident Fund
The Road Accident Fund in South Africa has several obstacles to overcome.
Motoring

Motoring
US scrapping 30% tariffs on South Africa
US President Donald Trump’s 30% tariffs on South Africa have been shot down by the nation’s Supreme Court.

Motoring
Major changes on the cards for petrol and diesel in South Africa
South Africa’s fuel industry is set for a major overhaul.
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.

Health
Sepsis warning after woman’s quadruple amputation
Manjit Sangha, from Penn, near Wolverhampton, says her life drastically change in one weekend.