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Disaster strikes South Africa’s richest city
South Africa’s commercial capital established a task force to coordinate its response to a deepening water crisis as protests over shortages intensify.
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South Africa’s commercial capital established a task force to coordinate its response to a deepening water crisis as protests over shortages intensify.

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The five men accused of killing soccer star Senzo Meyiwa are back in the dock at the Pretoria high court on Wednesday.

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Former Matlosana CFO Mercy Phetla called her dismissal a “political execution” after the Mahikeng High Court blocked her reinstatement, as she seeks provincial intervention to override the ruling.
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South Africa
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

South Africa
This year’s African Union Summit focuses on sustainable water access and safe sanitation.

South Africa
The Madlanga Commission will today continue hearing witness testimony.
South Africa
Minister Tau emphasises importance of industrialisation
Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) Minister Parks Tau has emphasised the importance of investments that support industrialisation in South Africa. The Minister made these remarks during a high-level panel discussion on critical minerals, held alongside fellow Ministers and private-sector representatives at the Investment...
World
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog said on Wednesday he hoped talks between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump in Washington later in the day would help fight Iran’s “empire of evil”.
World
Six people were found dead inside a high school in the town of Tumbler Ridge in British Columbia, two more people were found dead at a residence believed to be connected to the incident, and another person died on the way to hospital, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said.

World
Malik recently petitioned India’s top court to include survivors forced to ingest acid under disability law.

World
It’s been days since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Arizona.

Africa
Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.

Africa
President Mnangagwa’s term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time.

Africa
The items stolen in the late 19th Century by British troops will officially be returned to Nigeria.

Africa
The High Court judgement says Dalitso Lungu, 39, failed to show they were acquired lawfully.

Business
Legal war is brewing in one of South Africa’s oldest towns, as residents refuse to accept the government’s move to rename the 240-year-old town.

Business
The latest Braai Index for January 2026 shows both a month-on-month and year-on-year increase in the cost of hosting a braai, with economists warning that meat prices are set to keep climbing.

Business
Absa has announced a host of leadership changes, which Group CEO Kenn Fihla is confident will improve governance frameworks.

Business
A few seconds delay in page load time can drop conversions by 7%. Your hosting choice isn’t just technical – it directly impacts your revenue.

Politics
O’Sullivan back before security committee after threatening to withdraw cooperation

Politics
Paul O’Sullivan appears before Parliament’s ad hoc committee on national security concerns.

Politics
The party’s regional secretary said should it be forced into a coalition following the local government elections, with a majority, it would demand the mayoral chain

Politics
O’Sullivan has been called to the committee to answer to allegations that among others

Sport
Clare Balding gives social media influencer Max Balegde a live presenting masterclass in the Winter Olympics studio in Cortina, before Max practises going ‘live’ to the nation.

Sport
In part one of a new article series, we look to rank the top 50 Springbok players of all time, which is sure to stir some debate.

Sport
Uncapped Ireland back row Bryn Ward speaks to reporters as he targets a place in Andy Farrell’s squad for Saturday’s Six Nations game against Italy.

Sport
James Milner is one game away from drawing level with Gareth Barry for most Premier League appearances, but has the record become a problem for Brighton?
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The government has moved to overhaul Kenya’s education system after Cabinet approved and forwarded to Parliament a raft of reform Bills targeting governance, curriculum delivery, assessment, financing and teacher development.
Education
[The Conversation Africa] Many married women in sub-Saharan Africa don’t have the freedom to make decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. Global data show that only 37% of women in the region aged 15-49 can make their own informed decisions about sexual relations, contraceptive use and reproductive healthcare in the region. In Europe, 87% of women have this freedom.

Education
Special spaces are a key part of government’s planned overhaul of special educational needs support
Secondary schools in England must provide specially designed areas for neurodiverse children and pupils with special educational needs, ministers have said.
Universal “inclusion bases” are spaces away from classrooms where children with additional needs can get support for some lessons. They...

Education
Teachers and admin teams spend 100 hours a week enforcing rules, Birmingham University research finds
Smartphone policies in English secondary schools are a “huge drain” on resources, with staff spending on average more than 100 hours a week enforcing restrictions, according to research.
Teachers, teaching assistants, caretakers and receptionists are involved with helping to police pupils’...

Lifestyle
Struggling to sleep in strange places? New research might have finally found the answer to why it is difficult, even when tired.

Lifestyle
Durban’s iconic landmark – the Hilton Hotel – is officially no more after an abrupt closure. Here’s why…

Lifestyle
The king of petty accepts his ‘Nobel Prize’ for Beef with grace.

Lifestyle
American singer Jacquees has revealed plans for a concert in South Africa, after putting out a call for models in Johannesburg.

Entertainment
An all-night prayer event for a suspended police minister has South Africans split online.

Entertainment
Stellenbosch FC are close to securing the services of former Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah. The Nigerian international recently ended…

Entertainment
Many will hope that the Sona will address the deepening municipal water crisis and the country’s economy, which has been struggling to grow since 2009.

Entertainment
The Department of e-Gov is one of the biggest spenders on leasing sound systems and event equipment.

Science/Tech
Solana news is once again being discussed across several conversations in the overall crypto market, especially as investors look to identify new avenues for their investment assets. Changing sentiment in the crypto space, along with rising interest in blockchain technology, is prompting investors to look beyond some of the best-known assets. Even though Solana is […]

Science/Tech
Absa has tapped the man behind M-Pesa’s continental expansion to lead its personal banking franchise.

Science/Tech
Ethereum News is currently trending in cryptocurrency news as traders seek to make sense of growing volatility in prominent coins. Liquidity pressure, leveraged unwinds and uneven institutional flows are shaping short term behavior across the crypto market. As attention stays fixed on Ethereum’s price action, a parallel shift is taking place beneath the surface, with […]

Science/Tech
Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE, has quickly become one of the most talked-about assets in the derivatives and DeFi trading space. With strong volume growth, rising mindshare on Crypto Twitter and an expanding user base of active traders, the big question now being asked is simple: Could HYPE realistically push past $100 by 2026? It’s a […]
Motoring

Motoring
GWM has lifted the covers off the limited edition Haval Jolion Pro.

Motoring
Demand for South Africa’s most-popular 7-seaters is higher than ever.

Motoring
The government claims petrol should cost only R14 per litre, but has made no progress in reducing prices for motorists.
Health
The vaccine maker said the U.S. regulator rejected its request to seek approval for a new product using mRNA technology, which Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sharply criticized.
Health
Explaining why officials dropped limits, Dr. Mehmet Oz said alcohol “brings people together.” But social drinking also can lead to health problems, studies show.

Health
Is NHS dentistry on ‘life support’?

Health
Scientists are developing nerve repairing surgical devices from the silk of spiders.