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Foreign Office to review Mandelson’s US ambassador pay-off
A pay-off given to Lord Mandelson after he was sacked as ambassador to the US is being reviewed, Foreign Office sources tell the BBC.

Top Stories
Is ‘unstoppable’ Palmer in the World Cup picture?
By scoring a first-half hat-trick against Wolves on Saturday, Cole Palmer provided a timely reminder of his talent, putting himself firmly in the England conversation.

South Africa
EC health authorities probe suspected food poisoning deaths
The Eastern Cape is investigating the deaths of two children.

South Africa
Combating violent crime must be top of the agenda at SONA: Cosatu
Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation during a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament

South Africa
Liquor traders warn tax hike will boost illicit alcohol
Oupa Mthombeni says tax increase may drive illegal alcohol

South Africa
CPUT reaches residence capacity ahead of academic year
CPUT says it has reached its student accommodation capacity.

World
Alleged mastermind among four arrested after Pakistan mosque blast
The four are suspected of facilitating a suicide bombing that killed more than 30 people, Pakistan’s interior minister said.

World
France investigates ex-minister Jack Lang over Epstein links
The socialist grandee and his daughter are being investigated for suspected “laundering of tax-fraud proceeds”.

World
Italy says railways hit by ‘serious sabotage’ as Winter Olympics begin
Police say they are investigating three incidents targeting rail infrastructure that caused travel delays.

World
General shot in Moscow conscious after surgery, Russian media say
Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev was shot several times inside his apartment block on Friday morning.

Africa
Zambian leader backs traditional Ghanaian outfit after online trolling
Some Zambians outraged Ghanaians by describing the outfit worn by their president as a “blouse”.

Africa
As US cash dries up South Africa’s fight to stop Aids gets harder
Health experts fear that as testing and monitoring drops the risk of the further spread of HIV rises.

Africa
‘They sent a letter asking to preach. Then they massacred us’ – Nigerians on jihadist attack
Armed jihadists devastate a community that refused to convert to their hard-line interpretation of Islam.

Africa
Nigerian court orders UK to pay £420m over 1949 killing of miners
The colonial police, made up of Nigerians and Europeans, shot dead workers striking for better conditions.
Business

Business
Goodbye Western Cape – reverse semigration shift gaining momentum
South Africa’s long-running semigration trend is slowing—with more households returning to inland provinces.

Business
Goodbye Cape Town – reverse semigration shift gaining momentum
South Africa’s long-running semigration trend is slowing—with more households returning to inland provinces.

Business
The most fattening fast food meals in South Africa
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
Saul urges ANC unity ahead of local elections
Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul has called on the ANC to unite ahead of elections.

Politics
ANC North West warns municipalities to get their houses in order
ANC Chairperson Nono Maloyi says improving service delivery and creating jobs will be a priority
Politics
News24 | Political analyst, academic Theo Venter is the DA’s mayoral candidate for JB Marks
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
Mbalula hails Ekurhuleni MMC Andile Mngwevu as a brave leader
Former Ekurhuleni MMC died when the vehicle he was traveling was swept away by floodwater.

Sport
Real Madrid step up Rodri interest – Sunday’s gossip
Real Madrid are stepping up interest in Manchester City midfielder Rodri, Arsenal are among clubs keen on Leon Goretzka and Manchester United and Newcastle target Michael Kayode, plus more.

Sport
Japan’s Kimura wins big air snowboarding gold with ‘clutch’ final jump
Watch Japan’s Kira Kimura win gold in the men’s big air snowboarding final, as his last jump scores highest to beat compatriot Ryoma Kimata.

Sport
Rugby Union Weekly
Chris, Matt Dawson, Paul Grayson & Alex Cuthbert react to England thrashing Wales.

Sport
Nurmagomedov submits Briton Davis with unorthodox choke
Usman Nurmagomedov outclasses Alfie Davis before submitting the Briton in the third round to retain his PFL lightweight title in Dubai.
Education
Roland Huntford, Lore-Debunking Historian of Polar Exploration, Dies at 98
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
Lessons for America From Asia
What if the valedictorians in our schools were the cool kids?
Education
Smaller N.Y.C. Classes Will Cost Millions. Can Mamdani Pull It Off?
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
Hegseth Says Defense Department Will Cut Ties With Harvard
Mr. Hegseth’s order appeared to target his alma mater, Harvard’s Kennedy School for public policy.

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

Lifestyle
‘It’s not safe’: Malema tells Saffas to BOYCOTT FIFA World Cup
EFF leader Julius Malema has urged South Africans to boycott the FIFA World Cup, citing safety concerns for sports fans…

Lifestyle
Rapper Lil Jon’s son, Nathan Smith, found dead
Nathan Smith was the 27 years old son of rapper Lil Jon.

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

Entertainment
Arundell hat-trick inspires England thrashing of Wales in Six Nations opener
Henry Arundell scores hat-trick as Steve Borthwick’s side run in seven tries to extend winning streak to 12 Tests.

Entertainment
Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Saturday 7 February 2026
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
Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Saturday, 7 February 2026
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
Two children dead in Eastern Cape in suspected food poisoning incident
Four others are in a stable condition while one children was intubated at Frere Hospital in East London.
Science/Tech
Waymo Reveals Remote Workers In Philippines Sometimes Advise Its Driverless Cars
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
Good News: We Saved the Bees. Bad News: We Saved the Wrong Ones.
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...
Science/Tech
Bitcoin Dropped Nearly 30% This Week. But Why?
Last Sunday, Bitcoin had dropped 13% in three days, to $76,790. By Thursday it had dropped another 21%, to $60,062. This morning it’s at $69,549 — up from Thursday, down from Sunday, but 44% lower than its all-time high in October of $123,742. In short, Bitcoin “is down almost 30% this week alone,” reports CNBC:”This steady selling in our view signals that traditional investors are losing...
Science/Tech
Firefox Announces ‘AI Controls’ To Block Its Upcoming AI Features
The Mozilla executive in charge of Firefox says that while some people just want AI tools that are genuinely useful, “We’ve heard from many who want nothing to do with AI…” “Listening to our community, alongside our ongoing commitment to offer choice, led us to build AI controls.”Starting with Firefox 148, which rolls out on Feb. 24, you’ll find a new AI controls section within the desktop...
Motoring

Motoring
Watch out for these things when driving through intersections in South Africa
Navigating intersections in South Africa is not always as simple as it seems.

Motoring
Luxury carmaker loses R6.2 billion
Jaguar Land Rover is reeling from massive losses following a cyberattack that shut down its factories.

Motoring
What it costs to own a car in South Africa
The cost of owning a car in South Africa goes beyond monthly premiums and fuel spend.
Health
Psychiatrist Says Kennedy Was ‘Not Accurate’ in Discussing His Keto Studies
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
‘I was full of shame after being sacked for having endometriosis’
Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis.
Health
TrumpRx: What to Know About Insurance Benefits, Pricing and Savings
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.

Health
Intrusive thoughts? John has a room for that
John tells Elis and Dave about his mind’s “resentment room”.