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Henry Zeffman: Dark mood among Labour MPs as PM tries to contain Mandelson scandal
The chaos of the parliamentary debate about the former Labour minister is just one sign of how quickly the mood in the party has soured this week.
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The chaos of the parliamentary debate about the former Labour minister is just one sign of how quickly the mood in the party has soured this week.

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The National Consumer Commission announced a recall of 1,393 Renault Kwid vehicles in South Africa, following a notice from Motus Vehicle Distributor

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The City of Joburg issued a cease notice to a luxury boutique hotel allegedly owned by Mayibuye Afrika Movement’s treasurer-general, Tshepo Mahanuke.

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One councillor hopes this is an opportunity for supermarkets to support Cornish more directly.
South Africa
Durban positions itself as a transport and logistics hub
eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba has reaffirmed the city’s commitment to working closely with the national Department of Transport and its entities to upgrade transport infrastructure and strengthen it’s position as a vibrant transport and logistics hub.
The commitment follows a two-day oversight visit by...

South Africa
Judge Chili said he was not convinced that another court would differ from his holistic approach.

South Africa
Judge Chili said he was not convinced that another court would differ from his holistic approach.

South Africa
Judge Olivier adjourned court to tomorrow after arguments; Matthews guilty of Mandy Bailey murder.

World
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

World
Greek officials were quick to blame smugglers, but experience tells us to be wary of instant and unequivocal explanations.
World
Thousands of backers of Venezuela’s former leader Nicolas Maduro, who was ousted in a deadly US military operation, marched in Caracas to demand his freedom.

World
Peter Mandelson, the United Kingdom’s former ambassador to Washington, is being investigated over claims he leaked sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein.

Africa
Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.

Africa
The surprise move that may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.

Africa
The appointment of a dead opposition politician to a presidential panel caused embarrassment.

Africa
Abiy Ahmed admitted for the first time in parliament that Eritrean troops had killed people in Aksum.
Business

Business
The FSCA confirmed that recent data indicates that there is around R90 billion in unclaimed assests owed to South Africans.
Business

Business
Trouble is brewing for teachers and schools in Gauteng as funding cuts could hit around 400 schools across the province.

Politics
That’s the testimony of three members of SAPS before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Malema says the party will prioritise delivering basic services to residents if elected to govern.

Politics
Booysen and Cato Manor police were accused of running a death squad.

Politics
Gungxe was shot and killed by two unknown assailants on the Cape Flats yesterday afternoon.

Sport
Flanker Josh Macleod says he feels a unity in the Wales camp that he has never experienced before and they are ready to stand together against England.

Sport
India will play England in the final of the Under-19 World Cup after a record-breaking run-chase against Afghanistan in Harare.

Sport
It’s the halfway point and Pirates lead the way.

Sport
Today’s news wrap.
Education
[Daily Trust] The Kogi State Government has ordered the temporary closure of schools across the state for two weeks as part of efforts to safeguard lives and property.
Education
School communities are central to organizing against federal harassment.
Education
[Daily Maverick] In what has become a grimly familiar start to the academic year, Cape Peninsula University of Technology continues to struggle to place students in accommodation. Many have slept outside the District Six campus, while others are being moved into temporary housing. Their spokesperson says while they are ‘compassionate to those who apply and don’t get accepted’, their priority is...
Education
[Daily Maverick] Without an urgent pivot toward Grade R-3 literacy and parental empowerment, the South African educational system remains a ‘certificate factory’ rather than a centre of human capital development.

Lifestyle
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay out its March 2026 social grants on the following dates.

Lifestyle
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay out its March 2026 social grants on the following dates.

Lifestyle
The War Veteran’s Grant is a special type of financial support provided by SASSA to help former soldiers who served their country in specific wars and now need financial assistance.

Lifestyle
Here’s how much you are legally obligated to pay your domestic worker in 2026, according to the new minimum wage increase…

Entertainment
The gripping drama ‘Landman’ arrives on kykNET this February, bringing high-stakes Texas oil intrigue to local viewers in their mother tongue.

Entertainment
Committee warns of structural collapse risks, non-compliance and staff shortages, saying the hospital should not operate in its current state

Entertainment
Although the US president did not delete any names of countries before he signed Agoa, het can still do it, an economist says.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 5 February 2026.

Science/Tech
Recent data shows that major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have experienced sharp declines, significantly undermining overall market confidence. Panic has replaced optimism, and many investors have once again fallen into a vicious cycle: constantly monitoring the market, waiting for the “perfect moment,” or selling hastily under pressure. However, a growing number […]

Science/Tech
Samsung’s much-loved Blue Tag Sale is entering its final stretch, offering its customers an opportunity to secure exceptional savings on select mid and high-tier Galaxy smartphones, tablets and wearables.

Science/Tech
“Too many GPUs makes you lazy,” says the French startup’s vice president of science operations, as the company carves out a different path than the major US AI companies.
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Science/Tech
Whether you’re biking to the office or schlepping a camera to a shoot, a laptop bag is your constant companion. These WIRED-reviewed packs do the job.

Motoring
While most people will probably pay a moving company to move across the country, I thought it best to do so myself.

Motoring
The new LDV Terron 9 is one of the most powerful bakkies in South Africa.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
The legislation will impose new restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers, giant companies like CVS Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts that oversee prescription drug benefits.

Health
A leaked review uncovers “bullying and harassment” and “violent behaviour” at Wales’ largest hospital.

Health
Hospices caring for people at the end of their lives are at risk because funding is “unsustainable”.
Health
The organization’s latest guidance is a departure from the prevailing views of several other major medical organizations.