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97 SAPS officers accused of sexual misconduct
Oversight visits reveal alleged police non-compliance with Domestic Violence Act

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South Africans can get cheap homes – with a catch
Repossessed homes in South Africa can offer a cheaper entry into the property market, but buyers must beware of hidden costs, legal risks, occupation issues, and long-term affordability to avoid making an expensive mistake.

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South Africa must stop offering Mathematical Literacy in schools
Dr Mamokgethi Phakeng said that while introducing Mathematical Literacy was well-intended, it should be done away with in schools.
South Africa
FMD vaccine signals a turning point for SA agriculture
FMD vaccine signals a turning point for SA agriculture
The Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has described the arrival of the first batch of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines as a victory for the country’s agricultural sector and a major step towards reopening global red meat markets.
Steenhuisen officially received the first shipment of one million high-potency FMD...

South Africa
Over 3 000 informal traders apply for permits after high court ruling
The City of Johannesburg says many new traders have come forward to apply for a permit

South Africa
Small-scale fishers await crucial March 5 permit ruling
Indigenous fishers in Hout Bay say big commercial companies are prioritised by the fishing ministry

South Africa
LIVE: Funeral service of Hosi Phylia N’wamitwa II
Hosi Phylia N’wamitwa passed away on the 9th of February at the age of 85.

World
Pakistan launches strikes on Afghanistan, with Taliban saying dozens killed
Pakistan says the strikes were retaliation for recent suicide bombings in the country.
World
News24 | 17 killed as Pakistan strikes Afghanistan in targeting of Pakistani Taliban
Pakistan said it launched multiple air strikes targeting militants in neighbouring Afghanistan, where the government reported children were among dozens of people killed and wounded.

World
More than 1,500 Venezuelan political prisoners apply for amnesty
The announcement by the head of Venezuela’s National Assembly comes amid US pressure following the capture of ex-President Nicolás Maduro.

World
Willie Colón, trombonist who pioneered salsa music, dies aged 75
His career spanned 60 years and dozens of albums and had been named among the most influential Latino artists of all time.

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
South African farmers fear devastation as foot-and-mouth takes hold
The government has begun a vaccination programme but officials have been blamed for a slow response.
Business
Business

Business
Two companies taking over kitchens across South Africa
Sliced bread is an incredibly competitive market in South Africa, with Tiger Brands and Premier set to benefit from their larger scale.

Business
Ramaphosa doubles down on more BEE in South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has doubled down on Black Economic Empowerment in South Africa, saying that instead of loosening the laws or heeding calls to abolish them, the country should lean into taking them further.

Politics
ANC eThekwini councillor Sipho Dlamini shot dead in Umgababa
Dlamini served as an ANC branch convener in ward 67 as a councillor who showed commitment

Politics
SA grappling legacy of injustice dating back to 1900s: Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa today delivered the keynote address at the Armed Forces Day celebrations in Limpopo.

Politics
Former mayor Mashaba throws his hat into Joburg’s mayoral race
ActionSA leader joins the likes of DA’s Helen Zille to claim city’s top post

Politics
NEC visit to KZN is to assess rebuilding efforts: ANC
The NEC, led by Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, is meeting with 11 provincial branches.

Sport
“I bought my mom a house, took my sisters to school” – Thuso Phala
Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Thuso Phala revealed how losing his dad shaped his career, saying his mother kept him grounded and motivated.

Sport
Teen star punishes Sundowns, Cardoso questions line-up
Mamelodi Sundowns’ shock 2-0 Nedbank Cup loss to TS Galaxy has left coach Miguel Cardoso openly criticising costly individual mistakes.

Sport
Ouaddou calls Orlando Pirates’ pain ‘Cup magic’
Orlando Pirates’ 2026 Nedbank Cup dream ended in penalty heartbreak against Casric Stars, with coach Ouaddou admitting: “It’s the magic of the cup.”

Sport
Garcia beats Barrios to claim WBC welterweight title
Ryan Garcia secures his first major title with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Mario Barrios in Las Vegas to become the new WBC welterweight champion.

Education
Ministers lay out plans to reduce gap between poorest and most affluent pupils – UK politics live
The government plans to halve the attainment gap in England
Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics. The education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, will be speaking to the BBC and Sky News shortly and will likely be asked about government plans to halve the attainment gap between the poorest pupils in England and their more affluent peers.
The schools white paper, set to be...

Education
Ministers to set out plans to halve attainment gap in England’s schools
White paper proposes changing criteria under which schools get funding to support the most disadvantaged students
Plans to halve the attainment gap between the poorest pupils in England and their more affluent peers will be set out by the government on Monday.
The schools white paper will detail proposals to change the criteria under which schools receive funding to support the most...
Education
Iran’s Students Hold Anti-Regime Protests as Universities Reopen
Students helped grow initial protests into a national movement crushed by the government. As the new semester began, they chanted and marched again.

Education
Louisiana schools can display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules
Court lifted injunction on law requiring display of religious text in every public school classroom
A federal appeals court cleared the way on Friday for a controversial Louisiana law requiring poster-sized displays of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom, allowing the state to enforce a law that was previously found to be unconstitutional.
The US fifth circuit court of appeals...

Lifestyle
‘Law must take it’s course’: King Charles addresses Andrew’s arrest
Ex-Prince Andrew was reportedly treated as a ‘common criminal’ when he was arrested for 11 hours on his 66th birthday on Thursday.

Lifestyle
Disgraced Andrew treated like ‘common criminal’ in custody
Ex-Prince Andrew was reportedly treated as a ‘common criminal’ when he was arrested for 11 hours on his 66th birthday on Thursday.

Lifestyle
‘Warm weather, warmer people’: Durban on ‘Best place to travel’ list
Do you agree? Durban is one of only two African cities to feature on Time Out Magazine’s ‘Best place to travel’ list this year…

Lifestyle
Did Siya Kolisi propose to ‘new’ Rachel?
Another grand proposal? Did Siya Kolisi pop the question to his new partner, Rachel John, on top of New York’s Empire State Building?

Entertainment
Jaecoo claim 1613 km on a single tank of fuel for their J7 SHS – We think not!
Omoda & Jaecoo are redefining the future of hybrid mobility with their industry-leading SHS (Super Hybrid System) technology.

Entertainment
‘Organised corruption’: Government officials, pastors nabbed by Hawks in R114m education tender fraud raids
It follows an investigation, reportedly started in 2018, into tenders awarded by the Department of Education.

Entertainment
WATCH LIVE: Ramaphosa speaks as Hosi N’wamitwa ll laid to rest
The first female traditional leader among the Vatsonga-Machangana passed away earlier this month, aged 85, after an illness.

Entertainment
Pirates’ Ouaddou – ‘Nothing is lost’
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is confident his side can bounce back from a ‘tough week’ and maintain their…

Science/Tech
Best Electric Toothbrush, Backed by Real-Life Testing (2026)
How to choose a toothbrush that protects your smile and gum health.

Science/Tech
How to View the ‘Blood Moon’ Total Lunar Eclipse on March 3
Next month, the Earth will come between the sun and the moon, causing the moon to take on an eerie reddish hue.
Science/Tech
After 16 Years, ‘Interim’ CTO Finally Eradicating Fujitsu and Horizon From the UK’s Post Office
Besides running tech operations at the UK’s Post Office, their interim CTO is also removing and replacing Fujitsu’s Horizon system, which Computer Weekly describes as “the error-ridden software that a public inquiry linked to 13 people taking their own lives.” After over 16 years of covering the scandal they’d first discovered back in 2009, Computer Weekly now talks to CTO Paul Anastassi about...
Science/Tech
Ask Slashdot: What’s Your Boot Time?
How much time does it take to even begin booting, asks long-time Slashdot reader BrendaEM. Say you want separate Windows and Linux boot processes, and “You have Windows on one SSD/NVMe, and Linux on another. How long do you have to wait for a chance to choose a boot drive?” And more importantly, why is it all taking so long?In a world of 4-5 GHz CPU’s that are thousands of times faster than...

Motoring
The salary you need to afford South Africa’s cheapest automatic car
South Africa’s cheapest automatic car won’t cost you more than R200,000.

Motoring
New Chinese car brands are good for motorists – According to Nissan
Nissan welcomes Chinese automakers’ push into various countries, saying the competition will only make the industry stronger and benefit the car-buying public.

Motoring
How to protect your car against thieves in South Africa
Car theft protection has evolved beyond physical barriers and mechanisms.
Motoring
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.