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Japan votes in snap election as PM Takaichi takes a gamble
Observers say Sanae Takaichi’s personal popularity may boost the ruling party’s showing at the polls.
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Observers say Sanae Takaichi’s personal popularity may boost the ruling party’s showing at the polls.
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South Africa
The Eastern Cape is investigating the deaths of two children.

South Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation during a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament

South Africa
Oupa Mthombeni says tax increase may drive illegal alcohol

South Africa
CPUT says it has reached its student accommodation capacity.

World
An update on the suicide bombing in Pakistan’s capital that killed 31 people.

World
As indirect talks begin between the U.S. and Iran over that country’s nuclear program, Ryan Fayhee, lawyer for journalist Abdolreza Valizadeh, talks about his concern for his client, who is being held in Evin prison in Tehran.

World
Danish veterans of the war in Iraq want an apology from Trump over Greenland stance.

World
After decades working in the private tech industry, Julia Inman Grant now finds herself on the other side.

Africa
Some Zambians outraged Ghanaians by describing the outfit worn by their president as a “blouse”.

Africa
Health experts fear that as testing and monitoring drops the risk of the further spread of HIV rises.

Africa
Armed jihadists devastate a community that refused to convert to their hard-line interpretation of Islam.

Africa
The colonial police, made up of Nigerians and Europeans, shot dead workers striking for better conditions.
Business

Business
South Africa’s long-running semigration trend is slowing—with more households returning to inland provinces.

Business
South Africa’s long-running semigration trend is slowing—with more households returning to inland provinces.

Business
Despite being packed with fat, carbs and high levels of salt, South Africans can’t get enough of fast food, with the segment growing significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns.

Politics
Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul has called on the ANC to unite ahead of elections.

Politics
ANC Chairperson Nono Maloyi says improving service delivery and creating jobs will be a priority
Politics
The DA has announced political analyst and academic Professor Theo Venter as its mayoral candidate for the JB Marks Municipality in the North West.

Politics
Former Ekurhuleni MMC died when the vehicle he was traveling was swept away by floodwater.

Sport
Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer explains how West Ham were able to “play on the front foot” and pressurise Burnley’s defence, thanks to the 4-4-2 formation implemented by manager Nuno Espirito Santo in his side’s 2-0 win away at Turf Moor in the Premier League.

Sport
Watch highlights as a hat-trick from Henry Arundell helps England dominate a disappointing Wales side in their opening Six Nations match.

Sport
England’s Henry Arundell runs in a first-half hat-trick as England open their Six Nations campaign with a thumping win over Wales at Twickenham.

Sport
Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy breaks down how Michael Carrick has set up Manchester United to get the most out of their potent attacking players.
Education
He caused an uproar by challenging the heroic status of Robert Falcon Scott, the Briton who led a doomed quest to the South Pole in 1912.
Education
What if the valedictorians in our schools were the cool kids?
Education
Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to make classes smaller across the largest U.S. school system. Like other parts of his agenda, it’s a costly task.
Education
Mr. Hegseth’s order appeared to target his alma mater, Harvard’s Kennedy School for public policy.

Lifestyle
Actress Charlize Theron recited Nelson Mandela’s words in a special appearance at the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Lifestyle
EFF leader Julius Malema has urged South Africans to boycott the FIFA World Cup, citing safety concerns for sports fans…

Lifestyle
Nathan Smith was the 27 years old son of rapper Lil Jon.

Lifestyle
Want to show some love and TLC for stray animals in Khayelitsha this Valentine’s Day? Here’s how you can…

Entertainment
Henry Arundell scores hat-trick as Steve Borthwick’s side run in seven tries to extend winning streak to 12 Tests.

Entertainment
A total of R600 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 7 February 2026.

Entertainment
A total of R41 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 7 February 2026.

Entertainment
Four others are in a stable condition while one children was intubated at Frere Hospital in East London.
Science/Tech
Has the rise of hyper-addictive digital technologies really shattered our attention spans and driven books out of our culture? Maybe not, argues social psychologist Adam Mastroianni (author of the Substack Experimental History):As a psychologist, I used to study claims like these for a living, so I know that the mind is primed to believe narratives of decline. We have a much lower standard of...
Science/Tech
Mr. Lewis will be replaced in the interim by Jeff D’Onofrio, formerly the chief financial officer, the company said.
Science/Tech
Waymo surprised U.S. lawmakers Wednesday during a hearing on autonomous vehicles and their safety and oversight. Newsweek reports:During questioning, Sen. Ed Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat, asked what happens when a Waymo vehicle encounters a driving situation it cannot independently resolve. “The Waymo phones a human friend for help,” Markey explained, adding that the vehicle communicates...
Science/Tech
Despite urgent pleas to Americans to save the honeybees, “it was all based on a fallacy,” writes Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank. “Honeybees were never in existential trouble. And well-meaning efforts to boost their numbers have accelerated the decline of native bees that actually are.” “Suppose I were to say to you, ‘I’m really worried about bird decline, so I’ve decided to take up...
Motoring

Motoring
Navigating intersections in South Africa is not always as simple as it seems.

Motoring
Jaguar Land Rover is reeling from massive losses following a cyberattack that shut down its factories.

Motoring
The cost of owning a car in South Africa goes beyond monthly premiums and fuel spend.
Health
Federal officials had warned that the new product from the online provider of weight loss drugs might be illegal.
Health
Dr. Christopher M. Palmer said in an interview that the keto diet, while promising, did not “cure” schizophrenia as the health secretary had claimed.

Health
Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis.
Health
People may be able to pay less for prescriptions with their insurance rather than via the new government website. The Trump drugstore is meant to help people buy medications using their own money.