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Gaza’s key Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopens
Only dozens of Palestinians and no goods will be able to cross in both directions each day.
MONDAY, 02 FEBRUARY 2026, 10:43

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Only dozens of Palestinians and no goods will be able to cross in both directions each day.

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BYD’s vehicle sales fell by 30.1% in January from a year earlier, the fifth straight month of decline, as the Chinese electric vehicle maker navigates external uncertainties and tough competition at home.

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Ford has bolstered its local Transit van line-up with the introduction of a new Extra Long Wheelbase (ELWB) derivative.

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Minister John Steenhuisen said that a court case over the state’s monopoly of the Foot and Mouth Disease vaccines would derail the urgent procurement and rollout of FMD vaccines, a claim dismissed by some agricultural interest groups.

South Africa
The three children aged between seven and fifteen years were hacked to death

South Africa
The 25-year-old Mozambican national faces charges of murder, contravention of the Immigration Act.
South Africa
Cancer preventative HPV vaccination campaign kicks off in schools
The Department of Health will today kick off its 2026 Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination drive.
The drive is aimed at vaccinating girls aged 9 years and older to protect them from developing cervical cancer later in life.
“South Africa continues to record a high number of cases of cervical cancer and related...
South Africa
Let us all work together to create a safe and supportive environment for our learners
By Terence Khala As the first school term of 2026 begins, there is a deeper responsibility that cannot be overlooked which is to deal with the safety and well-being of our children. Children are our future leaders, and they must always be protected, whether on and off the school grounds, be it on...

World
People were seen running away as soon as they came across the venomous snake.
World
US President Donald Trump said he was hopeful of agreeing to a deal with Iran after the country’s supreme leader warned that any US attack on the Islamic republic would trigger a regional war.
World
Former British ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson quit the Labour Party, seeking to avoid causing it “further embarrassment” after newly released US documents revived scrutiny of his connection to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

World
China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, which ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.

Africa
Ifunanya Nwangene, a former contestant in The Voice Nigeria, died after not getting the antivenom she needed.

Africa
The Zulu king was trying to calm anti-migrant feelings but ended up using a highly derogatory phrase.

Africa
The president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

Africa
Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a “tyrant” and “an enemy of Mali”.

Business
Growthpoint Properties has announced the start of a R270 million redevelopment project at Paarl Mall, in the Western Cape’s wealthy winelands region.

Business
Huge areas of Tshwane, and parts of Midrand, have been hit with a widespread water outage following a major power outage over the weekend.

Business
Rawson Developers’ latest development, The Botanist, represents a new category of City Bowl living.

Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Monday, 2 February 2026.

Politics
The commission is probing claims of political Interference, corruption in the justice system.

Politics
The Madlanga Commission has delivered its first interim report to President Ramaphosa.

Politics
Julius Malema assured party officials that his leadership of the EFF is not under threat.

Politics
The IEC has been registering voters in ward 22, in the Abaqulusi Municipality

Sport
Seventeen Scottish athletes, across four different sports, will be part of Team GB’s 53-strong delegation for this month’s Winter Olympics in Italy.

Sport
Ireland begin the 2026 Six Nations away to France in Paris in the championship’s first Thursday fixture since 1948.

Sport
Ireland lock James Ryan feels a quick start away to France in their Six Nations opener is “unbelievably important” for the visitors.

Sport
Chelsea have gone from winning an unbeaten domestic treble to falling 12 points adrift of the WSL leaders – so where has it all gone wrong?
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Higher Education and Training is in the process of conducting a sector-wide workshop on international relations, which is aimed at strengthening coherence and strategic alignment across the higher education and training sector.
Education
[Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education will tomorrow continue with its oversight programme with on-site visit to the Walter Sisulu University to assess the state of readiness of the university for the 2026 academic year.

Education
Government has ‘learned lesson’ of botched welfare overhauls but MPs say they will not back cost-saving measures
Ministers have “learned the lesson” of botched welfare changes and are on a sustained lobbying blitz of Labour MPs over an overhaul of special educational needs, Labour MPs told the Guardian, as they said they would not back measures aimed at saving money.
The changes will raise the...
Education
Across the country, Americans who love K-pop and K-dramas are flocking to Korean language classes.

Lifestyle
‘What are you going to do about it?’ , Trevor Noah asked Nicki Minaj and President Donald Trump over his scathing Grammys monologue…

Lifestyle
Johannesburg-born singer Tyla has made history as she bagged her second Grammy Award on Sunday 1 February in Los Angeles.

Lifestyle
Elon Musk’s daughter Vivian Wilson claims he is in ‘denial’ about his interest in visiting sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s private island…
Lifestyle

Entertainment
‘I hope it continues and he can be part of the Bafana Bafana squad at the World Cup,’ said Ben Youssef.

Entertainment
This marks Tyla’s second Grammy win in the same category.

Entertainment
The SA Sevens team didn’t win a game on day two, following numerous errors in their matches.

Entertainment
‘When they come in numbers we need to give them a good show,’ said the Pirates midfielder.

Science/Tech
Eskom has threatened people who use illegal electricity tokens purchased from ghost vendors with criminal charges.

Science/Tech
Sixty60 continued its expansion in the six months to 28 December 2025, with sales via the platform rising 34.6%.

Science/Tech
Insurers don’t lack data; they lack integrated decision-making needed to manage risk, cost and growth confidently.

Science/Tech
Growthpoint Properties has commenced a major R270 million redevelopment of Paarl Mall in the Western Cape, set to expand its gross lettable area to 44,474m². “Paarl Mall’s extensive upgrade and extension project is the result of a deliberate strategy to optimise its retail mix and elevate the shopper experience,” says Gavin Jones, Growthpoint Properties Head […]

Motoring
The South African government has announced its plans to boost local vehicle manufacturing.

Motoring
Several brands contributed to the incredible sales year experienced by the local motor industry in 2025.

Motoring
Sales momentum has seen Jetour break into the top 10 best-selling vehicle brands in South Africa.
Motoring

Health
After having to halt their first attempt due to an injury, the couple are ready to set off again.
Health
While at the federal agency, he approved the laser device for eye surgery but later warned of its potential to cause harm.
Health
A decades-long study suggested that close relationships with family members during teenage years could lead to a rich network of friendships in adulthood.
Health
How increased responsibilities and a push to be called “physician associates” are raising tensions with doctors.