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Orbit shift focus to survival after cup exit
Makhoye reckons elimination could be ‘blessing in disguise’

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The N2 wall near Cape Town airport: What’s planned for 2027
A controversial safety wall planned along the N2 near Cape Town International Airport.

South Africa
LIVE: Thabo Bester challenges transfer in urgent High Court bid
Thabo Bester takes his urgent application to be moved from Ebongweni to High Court.

South Africa
LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 10 February 2026
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

South Africa
Residents protest over collapse of scholar transport services
Residents say the shutdown is jeopardising children’s education.

South Africa
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 10 February 2026
The Madlanga Commission continues to hear witness testimony.

World
The taekwondo teacher tasked with healing India’s troubled state
Opinion is divided on whether Manipur’s new chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh can bring calm to the state.
World
News24 | Epstein accomplice Maxwell invokes ‘right to silence’, will talk in exchange for clemency
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell refused on Monday to answer questions from US lawmakers, but her attorney said she was prepared to speak if granted clemency by US President Donald Trump.

World
Australian author’s erotic novel is child sex abuse material, judge finds
The author’s erotic novel featured an 18-year-old protagonist who role-played as a toddler.

World
Philippine top court says same-sex couples can co-own property
The landmark decision said “legitimate intimate relationships” must not be “legally invisible”.

Africa
Free education becomes Zambia’s election battleground
Since 2022, Zambia has rolled out free education from primary through secondary school, boosting enrolment by over 2.3 million learners. As Hakainde Hichilema’s government seeks to entrench the policy in law, the opposition warns of overcrowded classrooms and strains on education quality

Africa
New video game sees Africans fantasise about taking back looted treasures
Imagine it is 2099 and a historic treaty to return African artefacts is falling apart.

Africa
Senegal arrests 14 members of alleged paedophile gang linked to France
Police say the “transnational” criminal group has been in operation since 2017.

Africa
‘Power is the backbone’: Leaders gather in Lusaka to energise Africa’s future
Africa is pursuing a single electricity market to overcome the limitations of fragmented national power grids that constrain economic growth and energy access

Business
Major development coming for R30 billion ‘city’ in South Africa
Century City in Cape Town is getting a new office development, with the key node seeing strong demand for office space.

Business
BP profits fall after oil prices drop
The oil giant also says it is suspending its share buyback programme ahead of the arrival of its new boss.

Business
R490 million loss for Pick n Pay
Pick n Pay has seen its headline loss rise to around R490 million amid lower-than-expected turnover.

Business
South Africa shrugs off Trump tariffs with record exports
South African agricultural exports hit an annual record of $15.1 billion in 2025, even as sales to the US slumped in the second half.

Politics
Ramaphosa set to engage with Khayelitsha youth ahead of SONA
Ramaphosa will engage with the youth on their perspectives, challenges and ideas

Politics
Paul O’Sullivan takes stand, vows to ‘set record straight’
O’Sullivan says he will use his testimony to set the record straight and present facts

Politics
MK Party questions security plans for O’Sullivan’s testimony
Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan to appear at Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee on Tuesday.

Politics
Behari under fire for his handling of Julius Mkhwanazi case
Behari will continue his testimony before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday.

Sport
Will this popular star bid farewell to Springboks in 2026?
One of the most universally popular Springbok players is expected to feature in his final season for the national team this year.

Sport
Sundowns v MC Alger: Rulani to have the last laugh?
MC Alger head coach Rulani Mokwena could decide Mamelodi Sundowns’ fate in the CAF Champions League this weekend.

Sport
Lyon loan helping ‘explosive’ Endrick’s World Cup ‘dream’ with Brazil
Real Madrid striker Endrick’s impact on loan at Lyon has been immediate, and is fuelling the teenager’s “dream” of playing for Brazil at the World Cup.

Sport
‘It kind of spiralled’ – four ejected after mass brawl
Four players are ejected after a mass brawl as the Detroit Pistons beat the Charlotte Hornets 110-104 in a bad-tempered NBA fixture.

Education
Rethinking Economics, the movement changing how the subject is taught
Born of student disquiet after the 2008 crash, the group says it reshaping economists’ education
As the fallout from the 2008 global financial crash reverberated around the world, a group of students at Harvard University in the US walked out of their introductory economics class complaining it was teaching a “specific and limited view” that perpetuated “a problematic and inefficient...

Education
Spanish is clearly now the world’s coolest language. So why do we push British children to learn French? | Gary Nunn
As Bad Bunny showed at the Super Bowl, español is the coming thing. No wonder it’s now the top GCSE language choice
“Now, Gary, repeat after me: Quiero una margarita, por favor,” my Spanish tutor instructs. I cringe at the butchered Spanglish my estuary accent produces. Like Del Boy Trotter ordering a cocktail: “Key – yeah – row oon margari’a, pour far four.”
It’s 2023, I’m 41, living in...
Education
Nigeria: ASUU – Govt Says Implementation of Agreements On Salary Increase Consolidated Tools Allowance Has Commenced
[This Day] Abuja — The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has announced the federal government has fulfilled its obligation to implement 40 per cent increase in the Consolidated Academic Allowance (CAA) for ASUU members, with effect from 1st January 2026, in line with the agreement reached with the union.
Education
Ghana: MP for Karaga Hands Over 300-Bed Dormitory to Ambariyya Islamic School
[Ghanaian Times] Former Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, on Sunday handed over a newly constructed 300-bed dormitory facility to the Ambariyya Islamic School in Tamale, the regional capital of the Northern Region.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Watch | Six-year-old boy can’t contain his laughter as he’s tickled by his pedicure
The six-year-old boy’s contagious laugh was caught on camera by his amused mother.

Lifestyle
Ex Miss SA Claudia Henkel distances herself from ex’s R3m debt
Former Miss South Africa Claudia Henkel has set the record straight on being named in a lawsuit against her ex-husband, Orin Roesstorff.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Thabo Bester takes DCS to court over eBongweni move
Bester is seeking an order compelling the Correctional Services department to immediately transfer him to a correctional facility in Gauteng.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Madlanga Commission: DJ Sbu refutes claims he benefitted from grants
The broadcaster and businessman refuted all claims made against him at the Madlanga Commission.

Entertainment
Durban City confirm Badela’s surprise exit
“This decision is not a reflection of match results,” read a statement from City.

Science/Tech
Betting.za.com Publishes its 2026 Guide to Online Betting in South Africa
Betting.za.com, South Africa’s leading source for legal online betting information, has released its 2026 update aimed at helping local punters find licensed online betting options, compare reputable bookmakers, and understand what South African online gambling law does (and doesn’t) allow. With South Africa’s betting market continuing to grow, players face more choice than ever — […]

Science/Tech
Ster-Kinekor R50 movie tickets winning in South Africa
Throwback Cinema is part of broader efforts to revitalise Ster-Kinekor’s business, which has struggled with declining attendance due to the rising popularity of on-demand video streaming services.

Science/Tech
How mobile platforms are transforming online trading
Mobile-first platforms are reshaping online trading by aligning real-time markets with South Africans’ always-connected lifestyles.

Science/Tech
iCAUR V27: The Range-Extender SUV Designed For Practicality And Adventure
The V27 offers a flexible, spacious cabin with up to 1,818 litres of cargo space,49 storage compartments (including a hidden 40-litre compartment under the boot floor), and class-leading second-row legroom. Advanced technology includes a 15.4-inch 3K central display and seven one-touch driving modes for various scenarios. Comfort features like a dual panoramic sunroof, premium 15-speaker […]
Motoring

Motoring
Chinese cars pose potential security risk
Chinese cars are in the spotlight for their expansive data collection.

Motoring
Why South African drivers don’t need to worry about new driving rules
Municipalities have less than six months to ready themselves for the rollout of the AARTO Act.

Motoring
The luxury automaker building 216 cars per day in South Africa
BMW’s factory in South Africa has been producing cars for over 50 years.
Health
Trump Administration to Cut $600 Million in Health Funding From Four States
The states, all led by Democrats, used the grants to support a wide variety of functions, including H.I.V. prevention and surveillance.
Health
How Are Health Care Costs Affecting You?
We want to hear from readers who are trying to manage their medical bills and their health insurance costs.
Health
2 to 3 Cups of Coffee a Day May Reduce Dementia Risk. But Not if It’s Decaf.
One to two cups of caffeinated tea per day helps too, researchers found after following nearly 132,000 people for 40 years.

Health
Why are fewer people donating their organs?
The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations.