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Significant petrol price increase expected NEXT WEEK

Employers advised to consider context before implementing disciplinary actions

The number of SANDF soldiers killed by M23 in DRC increases

World

Sea of belongings strewn aside as worshippers flee India crush

US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s freeze on federal grants and loans

The Long Walk Home to Northern Gaza

Africa

News24 | African Union urges M23 to ‘lay down arms’ in eastern DRC

News24 | Embassies in Kinshasa attacked over Rwanda as conflict rages in DRC’s Goma

Nigerian extradited to US for alleged sextortion

Business

South Africa’s Q4 GDP to rebound after business cycle indicator rises for third consecutive month

Zimbabwe’s retail crisis deepens as more companies close amid economic turmoil

What’s the plan for a third runway at Heathrow Airport?

Politics

Zuma-Sambudla to appear in court for the July 2021 unrest

ANC to promote safe sexual practices and health literacy: Mbalula

Expropriation Act to enable government to attain land without compensation — but no reason to ‘cry wolf’

Sport

Orlando Pirates bank on Mr. Reliable against Kaizer Chiefs

Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs: Soweto Derby date, kickoff time, latest team news

Kaizer Chief sign exciting playmaker ‘Zizo’

Education

Uganda: Katakwi Confirms Monkeypox Outbreak, Steps Up Precautions in Schools

American Children’s Reading Skills Reach New Lows

South Africa: Gauteng MEC Threatens Schoolgirls’ Bodily Autonomy With Compulsory Implant

Lifestyle

Princess Anne reveals whether she will retire, while in SA

What will happen to SASSA beneficiaries with frozen bank accounts?

Ticket for unclaimed Lotto jackpot expires Wednesday – Is it yours?

Entertainment

‘I was misunderstood’ — Bonni Bee opens up after ‘Big Brother Mzansi’ eviction

Nota Baloyi’s rape case postponed to Valentine’s Day, he says he doesn’t mind waiting

Khosi Twala: How fan support shaped her success story

Science/Tech

South Africans should say goodbye to swipe payments

Microsoft probing whether DeepSeek-linked group took OpenAI data

Great news about smart ID bank branches in South Africa

Motoring

EU and Europe’s automakers to meet over emissions and China

Volkswagen’s struggling German plants could end up sharing space with Chinese brands

Three Chinese brands considering vehicle production in South Africa, Naamsa CEO says

Health

State Department Permits Distribution of H.I.V. Medications to Resume — for Now

A Nutrition Program for Low-Income Americans Seeks Clarity on Funding Pause

Hawaii Governor, a Doctor, Blames Kennedy for Measles Deaths in Samoa

Nature

News24 Business | OPINION | Climate action still voluntary for SA’s private sector

News24 Business | Hackers target SA Weather service – twice – hitting critical web and email systems

News24 Business | Nick Hedley | Why Trump can’t stop the global energy transition