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MP expected to step down potentially paving way for Burnham’s return
The Greater Manchester MP was suspended from Labour after reports he sent offensive messages in a WhatsApp Group
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The Greater Manchester MP was suspended from Labour after reports he sent offensive messages in a WhatsApp Group

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If you are braaing in Gauteng, you are paying the highest meat tax in South Africa, with inflation in the province hitting 15.2%.

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A prominent South African fund manager has appealed to the JSE, and now the Financial Services Tribunal, to protect shareholder interests amid Mr Price’s controversial plan to acquire German-based NKD Group.

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The actress is one of seven high-profile claimants that allege the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday committed “grave breaches of privacy”, which the publisher denies.

South Africa
The alleged perpetrator is still at the scene but it is not clear if he is dead or alive.
South Africa
SIU granted order to interdict pension payout of ex-NLC official
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been granted a preservation order by the Special Tribunal to interdict the R500 000 pension payout to former National Lotteries Commission (NLC) official, Sibonelo Vilakazi.
Vilakazi was the former Client Liaison Officer of the NLC in the KwaZulu-Natal branch.
The preservation...
South Africa
eThekwini accelerates digital HR transformation to boost service delivery
The eThekwini Municipality is accelerating the digitisation of its Human Resources (HR) systems, a strategic shift aimed at improving accountability, enhancing workforce performance and enabling faster and more reliable services for residents.
This was highlighted during an oversight visit by the Governance...
South Africa
The couple’s new romance made headlines earlier this month.

World
European leaders hold an emergency summit on a possible U.S.-Greenland deal. And, the Supreme Court weighs whether the president can fire Fed governors.

World
European leaders will gather in Brussels Thursday night for an emergency meeting on tensions with the U.S. over Greenland and President Trump’s tariff threats.

World
NPR’s A Martinez speaks with Alan Leventhal, a former U.S. ambassador to Denmark, about developments following President Trump’s speech in Davos.

World
Rafael Tudares was arrested after his father-in-law, Edmundo González, ran against Nicolás Maduro in the election.

Africa
Regional powers Ecowas had previously warned junta head Horta N’Tam against such a long wait for elections.

Africa
Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.

Africa
The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income – or entertainment.

Africa
Kizza Besigye’s party says his condition is critical, but authorities say he was taken to hospital for a routine check-up.
Business

Business
About 46,000 customers lost thousands of pounds when Safe Hands Plans Ltd collapsed in 2022.

Business
South Africa’s Constitutional Court has handed down a landmark judgment that clarifies how property rights operate when couples move from a customary marriage to a civil marriage.

Business
South African meat lovers can expect prices to continue to rocket for at least the next three months, as the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease continues to wreak havoc in the country’s feedlots.

Politics
WC Premier says they’ve submitted two requests to CoGTA for provincial disaster declaration

Politics
Malema supporters expected to attend the court proceedings on Friday.

Politics
Patriotic Alliance has won both wards that were being contested in by-elections in George in WC

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Advocate Dinkie Dube as Deputy Public Protector

Sport
Luke Wright will step down as national selector in the latest change to the England backroom following the dismal Ashes campaign.

Sport
England’s secondary cup competition will adopt a format like the Champions League from next season – and will “probably not” be called the League Cup.

Sport
Bafana Bafana find themselves in a very familiar position after FIFA released latest rankings on Tuesday afternoon.

Sport
Naomi Osaka receives a frosty handshake from Sorana Cirstea after she beat the Romanian to reach the third round of the Australian Open.
Education
[Capital FM] Kisii — Kisii Governor Simba Arati has announced an initiative to provide free milk to Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) learners in public schools across all 45 wards of the county.
Education
[This Day] Heirs Insurance Group (HIG), has called for applications for the maiden edition of the Heirs Insurance Hackathon, a technology-driven innovation programme designed to empower young students shape the future of insurance through Artificial Intelligence and digital solutions.

Education
I thought my articles and radio shows made an impact on people. A notice in the staffroom suggested otherwise
I recently spent a day at a secondary school in Birmingham. I agreed to do it because I like being in Birmingham and I like going to schools, and also because the teacher asked nicely. It was only the day before that I read the invitation properly and saw, to my horror, that I was...
Education
Two different nursing school programs in Ohio offer a glimpse into what may happen when federal student borrowing has limits.

Lifestyle
Constitutional Court ruling: Here’s why experts are warning couples to sign antenuptial contracts BEFORE lobola takes place…
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
A Cape Town high school’s bold decision to keep its classrooms and hallways smartphone-free has attracted media attention from abroad.

Entertainment
Nedbank has given multiple reasons why it considers the Kenyan market a good fit.

Entertainment
While the Limpopo floods cause havoc, this is a stern warning, don’t just go with the flow with mother nature, when in doubt, don’t take a chance.

Entertainment
The leave to appeal application was dismissed with costs.

Entertainment
“Our system is under pressure, but it is not in crisis. Multiple pathways are not a compromise,” Manamela said.

Science/Tech
Astronomers have solved a cosmic mystery surrounding one of the most extreme stars ever observed.

Science/Tech
Upgrade your locks with fingerprint-scanning or a keypad, whether it’s at the front door or a sliding glass entryway.

Science/Tech
The studio, known for Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance, is also delaying seven titles in a restructure.

Science/Tech
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today released its annual Retail Spend Monitor from Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA), providing a detailed view of South Africa’s 2025/26 holiday retail performance. Preliminary findings show that total holiday retail spend across all payment methods, including cash — grew 7.9% year‑on‑year. This year’s edition features expanded insights, […]
Motoring

Motoring
Mercedes-Benz has slashed the price of one of its most popular SUVs by up to R140,000 in South Africa.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
One person who contracted it died. The fungus is commonly found in soil in the Ohio River and Mississippi River valleys, and the illness is not contagious.

Health
Chloe booked an abortion because her sickness was so severe she could not look after herself.
Health
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rallied supporters at the Pennsylvania State Capitol, where he promoted his new dietary guidelines.

Health
Dr Jo Blodgett from UCL explains an approach that considers how much you move – and don’t move – across the day.