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Major international bank backs South Africa to go from zero to hero
South Africa’s fiscal reforms are paying off, with the country on track to receive another credit rating upgrade this year.

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DA leader performance: John Steenhuisen, Mmusi Maimane, Helen Zille, and Tony Leon
DA leader John Steenhuisen will not stand for a third team, claiming he is leaving the party in the strongest position it has ever been in. Here are the facts.

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Cargo ship captain jailed for six years over deadly North Sea tanker crash
Vladimir Motin is sentenced after a crew member died in the crash between a cargo ship and tanker.

South Africa
City of Joburg concerned about Joshco tenants’ debt
Tenants operating from the Joshco-owned commercial spaces owe the city millions.

South Africa
Isipingo crash victims’ families want truck owner be held accountable
Preliminary reports suggest the truck had worn out tyres.

South Africa
All legal channels to be explored to retrieve Lily Mine workers: Mashaba
ActionSA led an event in remembrance of the trio outside the mine in Louws Creek in Mpumalanga.
South Africa
President Ramaphosa hails SARS as “engine room of the state”
President Ramaphosa hails SARS as “engine room of the state”
President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised the South African Revenue Service (SARS) as a cornerstone of the country’s democratic and economic development, describing the institution as “the engine room of the South African state”.
The President was speaking on Thursday during an oversight visit to the SARS National Command...

World
The Winter Olympics gets 8 new events, including its first new sport in decades
Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut this year, the first winter sport to do so since 2002. Skeleton, luge, ski jumping and moguls are also getting new events.

World
More than 160 people killed by suspected Islamist militants in Nigeria
As Nigeria battles multiple security crises, a single attack in the west left more than 160 people dead and raises new questions about who’s really in control.
World
News24 | Government censorship a ‘cat-and-mouse game’ with internet VPN users
As countries step up their use of internet shutdowns to muzzle dissent, some are also taking advantage of the blackouts to increase censorship firewalls, internet privacy company Proton warned in an interview with AFP.

World
As Trump reshapes foreign policy, China moves to limit risks, reap gains
President Trump’s focus overseas may spare China for now, but Beijing still worries that his “America First” rhetoric hasn’t softened what it calls U.S. “military adventurism.”

Africa
Aid workers missing after airstrikes hit South Sudan hospital
MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.

Africa
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe latest former African leader to be mentioned in Epstein files
Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

Africa
Gunmen reportedly kill dozens in Nigeria as US military deployment confirmed
Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

Africa
Libyan prosecutors launch probe into killing of Gaddafi’s son
The 53-year-old, once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed by “our unknown gunmen”.

Business
Are UK interest rates expected to fall soon?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Business
‘My bills are lower and I’m warmer in energy efficient home’
179,000 households meet the Department for Communities’ fuel poverty criteria, spending at least 10% of their income to cover domestic energy bills.

Business
Sale of four popular shopping malls in South Africa gets the green light
The sale of four properties in Hatfield have been given the go-ahead by the Competition Commission.

Business
Airport queue warning under new border control system
Airport organisation says queues could last up to six hours over the summer holidays

Politics
Madlanga Commission welcomes court order compelling Carrim to testify
Carrim must appear before the commission tomorrow after Judge Fisher struck his case off with costs.

Politics
Malema questions why Mduli hasn’t testified at Ad Hoc Committee
EFF leader Julius Malema to request for the Ad Hoc Committee to be extended.

Politics
Matjeng admits she had an ‘on’ and ‘off’ relationship with Matlala
Rachel Matjeng is responsible for Criminal Record , Crime Scene Management at the SAPS Forensic dept

Politics
LIVE: Ramaphosa visits SARS head office
President Cyril Ramaphosa is visiting the SARS Head Office in Pretoria.

Sport
World Rugby rankings: Six Nations teams hunting Springboks
Here are the permutations for the World Rugby rankings in the first round of the Six Nations as rival sides hunt the Springboks.

Sport
The ‘incredible story’ of the British coach at Super Bowl
Aden Durde’s journey to Sunday’s Super Bowl is not just unusual, it’s unique. The Briton’s love of the NFL began with a 1986 video cassette – now he is coaching in sport’s biggest game.

Sport
Horneland a leading candidate for Aberdeen job
Eirik Horneland has emerged as a leading candidate for the manager’s job at Aberdeen.

Sport
Rees-Zammit at full-back for Wales against England
Wales name Louis Rees-Zammit at full-back for the Six Nations opener against England at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.
Education
Liberia: Liberia’s Judiciary Revives Judicial Education With Peer-to-Peer Training
[New Dawn] Buchanan, Grand Bassa County -February 5, 2026: In a quiet coastal city far from the bustle of Monrovia, Liberia’s judges gathered for something that had not happened in more than a decade: a week-long judicial training designed to strengthen competence, accountability, and access to justice.
Education
Ghana: President Directs Probe Into Cash-for-Scholarship Claims
[Ghanaian Times] PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has directed the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) to conduct a full-scale probe into allegations of improper practices in the award of government overseas scholarship.
Education
How Trump Brought the Fight Over American History to Philadelphia
The administration took a crowbar to a site that focused on George Washington and slavery. But can the contradictions of the Founding Era be erased?
Education
South Africa: Private School Misleads Parents About Matric Accreditation
[GroundUp] Parents say they were not consulted before 75 learners were transferred from Elshaddai Learning Academy to Lee Rand High School

Lifestyle
WATCH | Craig David’s attempt to save flying fish ends in disaster
Craig David is in the Maldives, taking time to write new music and enjoy the Indian Ocean.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Seismic event, possible earthquake reported in Johannesburg. Did you feel it?
A seismic event, possibly an earthquake, was reported in parts of Johannesburg on Wednesday evening. Here’s what we know so far…

Entertainment
439 roads damaged, R151 ‘riddled with potholes’: Limpopo’s flood repair bill keeps rising
Provincial government says recovery could cost close to R10 billion, with 27 lives lost and more than 3 000 houses affected.

Entertainment
Why does Malema want Ndlozi back in the EFF?
Ndlozi is currently a radio presenter on Power FM.

Entertainment
BlackCoffee builds homes for flood victims in Mthatha,Eastern Cape
Black Coffee is using his success to help flood-hit families rebuild their lives back home.

Entertainment
‘Humble, respectful and romantic’ – Saps Brigadier on her relationship with Matlala
Commission chair Mbuyiseli Madlanga disputed the claim of a romantic relationship between Matjeng and Matlala.

Science/Tech
ChatGPT boss ridiculed for online ‘tantrum’ over rival’s Super Bowl ad
Commenters said Altman’s lengthy post shows “a nerve was well and truly hit” by Anthropic’s advert.
Science/Tech
Kalshi Claims ‘Extortion,’ Then Recants in Feud Over User Losses
Kalshi, the largest U.S. prediction market, accused a small data startup called Juice Reel of “extortion” after a stock analyst used the company’s transaction-level data to argue that prediction market users lose money faster than gamblers on traditional betting apps — then walked the allegation back hours later. The equity research analyst Jordan Bender at Citizens found that the bottom...

Science/Tech
Government department says it can save South Africa R2 trillion
South Africa has ambitions to develop and launch its own communications satellite system, which the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation says will save taxpayers billions every year.

Science/Tech
UK’s £8bn research fund faces ‘hard decisions’ as it pauses new grants
UKRI boss Ian Chapman said it had been told by the government to “focus and do fewer things better”.
Motoring

Motoring
New international flight for South Africa
South Africans can enjoy a new international travel destination thanks to Airlink.

Motoring
New car showroom launching in Ballito – An unmissable opportunity for dealerships in South Africa
Bramfield Developments is set to launch a new showroom in Ballito this year, offering dealerships an excellent chance to expand their networks.

Motoring
New Omoda C5 hybrid coming to South Africa very soon
Omoda is bringing its most affordable hybrid crossover to South Africa.

Health
Dad starts wargaming club for men’s mental health
Joe founded Dad’s War Room to support men struggling with mental health through tabletop gaming.
Health
Senators Accuse Equifax of ‘Price-Gouging’ Medicaid Programs
The company’s data will be essential for many states to comply with new work requirements for the health insurance program that take effect next year.
Health
A.M.A. Endorses Restrictions on Gender-Related Surgery for Minors
The announcement followed a similar recommendation from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. But other medical groups argued for a more personalized approach.
Health
F.T.C. Settles With Express Scripts Over High Insulin Prices
The Trump administration announced that the company, a pharmacy benefit manager, had agreed to make significant changes to its practices.