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‘U-turn on Mandelson files’ and ‘Starmer in grave peril’
Starmer’s handling of Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to Washington leads Thursday’s papers.
THURSDAY, 05 FEBRUARY 2026, 04:25

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Starmer’s handling of Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to Washington leads Thursday’s papers.

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Looking for signs of the cancer in a more convenient way could help women access the test and prevent the disease occurring, researchers say.

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Delays to the Access to Work scheme have increased significantly, leaving some disabled people without support.

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Eve’s husband asked for a divorce after 6 months. Here’s how to spot the signs and fix a failing relationship.

South Africa
The families expressed concerns that the remains of their loved ones have not been retrieved.

South Africa
South Africa continues to face a national student housing shortage

South Africa
Sithole took to the stand and requested the court release him on bail.

South Africa
Nel questioned a document Mr X says proves his intent to cooperate with authorities.

World
“Your children will not rest until we are together again,” says the NBC host in her message to 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.

World
Wednesday’s call comes in the wake of a flurry of visits by Western leaders to China in recent months.

World
Some Indian states have said they are examining Australia’s law curbing social media for children.

World
A student uprising promised a new dawn in Bangladesh but old parties are tipped to win a landmark election.

Africa
Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

Africa
Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

Africa
Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.

Africa
The surprise move that may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.

Business
An event was attended by representatives of at least 50 countries, the White House said.

Business
Interest rates were cut to 3.75% in December and analysts expect at least one further reduction this year.

Business
Court documents allege the sportswear company treated white employees less favourably.

Business
A former editor describes the massive cuts as one of the “darkest days” in the history of the storied newspaper.

Politics
Malatjie says their call includes protection from victimisation from their bosses.

Politics
Captain Ramalepe says he tried to contact Masemola’s office on several occasions to no avail.
Politics
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.

Politics
That’s the testimony of three members of SAPS before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Sport
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif says she would take a sex test if it allowed her to compete at the 2028 Olympic Games.

Sport
Cristiano Ronaldo might ask to leave Al-Nassr, Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson tops Manchester United’s list of midfield targets, Atletico Madrid want Tottenham’s Cristian Romero, plus more.

Sport
Matt Richardson becomes the first British man to win the sprint title at the European Track Cycling Championships in Turkey.

Sport
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry says it must “be better” on climate change after receiving a petition signed by more than 21,000 people who want to stop fossil fuel companies from sponsoring winter sports.
Education
[Liberian Observer] In a major boost to the University of Liberia’s revitalization efforts, the National Port Authority (NPA) has kicked off a US $1 million fundraising campaign aimed at improving learning conditions across the University’s four campuses.
Education
[Liberian Observer] The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, has reaffirmed its enduring commitment to education, leadership, and national renewal, declaring that investment in learning remains Liberia’s most reliable pathway to dignity, prosperity, and stability.
Education
The president, Beong-Soo Kim, had served on an interim basis and already faced pressure from the Trump administration to join a higher education compact to follow a set of conservative ideas. He refused.
Education
[Namibian] The Capricorn Foundation has committed N$1.6 million to three education initiatives to provide learning materials and improve infrastructure for early childhood development centres.
Lifestyle
Rapper Nicki Minaj as attempted to ‘out’ Trevor Noah as a clapback to his Grammy jokes. Here’s a look at who he has dated…

Lifestyle
Rapper Nicki Minaj as attempted to ‘out’ Trevor Noah as a clapback to his Grammy jokes. Here’s a look at who he has dated…

Lifestyle
The search for reality TV personality Mariana Kotze has ended, but questions surrounding her disappearance continue to mount.

Lifestyle
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay out its March 2026 social grants on the following dates.

Entertainment
‘From the first minute we were not decisive,’ Kaze told SuperSport TV.

Entertainment
Amakhosi are stunned 2-1 at the Cape Town Stadium.

Entertainment
Goals from Peter Shalulile and Thapelo Morena were enough to see the Betway Premiership champions progress to the last 16.

Entertainment
A total of R37 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 4 February 2026.
Science/Tech
BMW may have retreated from its controversial plan to charge monthly fees for heated seats, but the German automaker is pressing ahead with subscription-based vehicle features through its ConnectedDrive platform. A company spokesperson told The Drive that BMW “remains fully committed” to ConnectedDrive as part of its global aftersales strategy. Features requiring data connectivity will likely...

Science/Tech
During a hearing at the US Senate, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the company is working with the US government on guardrails against more price hikes.
Science/Tech
Microsoft has finally delivered on its promise to integrate Sysmon — the long-standing system monitoring tool from its Sysinternals suite — directly into Windows, a move that should make life considerably easier for enterprise administrators who have struggled with deploying and managing the utility across thousands of endpoints. The functionality landed this week in Windows Insider builds...

Science/Tech
Upgrade your viewing setup before inviting your friends over to watch the big game.

Motoring
Municipalities across South Africa are replacing traffic lights with stop signs as a result of constant cable theft and vandalism.

Motoring
While most people will probably pay a moving company to move across the country, I thought it best to do so myself.

Motoring
The new LDV Terron 9 is one of the most powerful bakkies in South Africa.
Motoring
Health
The company’s data will be essential for many states to comply with new work requirements for the health insurance program that take effect next year.
Health
The announcement followed a similar recommendation from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. But other medical groups argued for a more personalized approach.
Health
The Trump administration announced that the company, a pharmacy benefit manager, had agreed to make significant changes to its practices.
Health
Sex therapists say a character’s struggle to reach her “pinnacle” could help viewers better understand women’s sexuality.