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UK ticket holder wins £181m EuroMillions jackpot
Tuesday’s win is the third-largest in UK National Lottery history, operator Allwyn says.
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Tuesday’s win is the third-largest in UK National Lottery history, operator Allwyn says.

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OUTsurance is investing heavily to scale its Irish business, while strong earnings growth in South Africa offset weather-related profit pressure at its Australian subsidiary, Youi.

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BMW Group’s Rosslyn plant near Pretoria has produced its 100,000th fourth-generation BMW X3, marking a milestone for the South African manufacturing facility.

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SARS is ramping up tax debt collection, using additional funding, more debt collectors, and even WhatsApp messages to recover part of South Africa’s R646 billion outstanding tax debt.
South Africa
Three people have been killed, and a 15-year-old girl wounded in a suspected gang-related shooting in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town.

South Africa
A teenager was amongst those killed in the Mitchells Plain’s shooting.

South Africa
NCC MP Fadiel Adams appeared before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on Tuesday.

South Africa
The case was postponed last week due to a power outage at court.
World
Disgraced movie mogul and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein says life in prison is “hell” in an interview where he repeatedly claimed he was not guilty of any crimes.
World
Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted a wave of seven drones heading toward a strategic oil field, as Iran renewed fire on its Gulf neighbours and their energy infrastructure.

World
The US singer lost the case in 2023 and later won on appeal, but now judges have ruled against her.

World
Dutchman Hans Compter travelled around the world to deliver the Austin to Cathleen Hourie in Orkney.

Africa
With Bellarmine Mugabe due in court we look at what has happened to Zimbabwe’s ex-first family.

Africa
Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

Africa
Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.

Africa
Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana’s army says.

Business
Residential demand across the Western Cape continues to surge, with steady semigration into the Helderberg basin. Now, a new address is set to launch within one of Somerset West’s most established hospitality estates.

Business
Jemma McCarron fears the cost of using heating oil will mean her family needs to cut back.

Business
The average price of home heating oil in Northern Ireland has increased significantly since strikes began in the Middle East

Business
The forum-style app has sparked interest by showing how AI bots interact without human involvement.

Politics
Lieutenant-General Hilda Senthumule has been testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
“I believe that they were executed, and I believe that they used maximum force to shoot to kill.”

Politics
Lekota, who once served as ANC national chairperson, later left the ANC to form his own party.

Politics
508 political parties have shown an interest in participating in the forthcoming polls.

Sport
Betway Premiership giants Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly holding talks with French coach Fernando Da Cruz ahead of next season.

Sport
Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier says his side’s recent wins over Scotland have all come when they have “played particularly well”.

Sport
The cyclist who died after suffering a medical emergency during the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour has been identified.

Sport
Here is the kick off time to note as the Bulls and Stormers head into an all-important URC derby this Saturday afternoon.
Education
[Premium Times] ASUU-UNILAG also accused the university of failing to pay Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) to academics in the Akoka Campus.
Education
[Premium Times] LASEMA said it previously advised the school against using the building due to safety concerns.
Education
[New Times] The Minister of State for Education, Claudette Irere, has emphasised that higher education must play a central role in advancing regional integration within East African Community (EAC).
Education
[Nyasa Times] In a significant turn of events for thousands of students and academic institutions, the High Court in Zomba has temporarily put a stop to a decision that had cast doubt on the validity of qualifications from the Business Management Education Centre (BMEC).
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
For most, the South African National Lottery is a mere twice-weekly jackpot flutter. But there’s so much more to the state institution …

Lifestyle
Parents and caregivers: school admissions for Grades R, 1 and 8 in the Western Cape are officially open. Here’s what you need to know…

Lifestyle
Fans of the Mselekus know that Abongwe has always been touted as the one family member who bears the closest resemblance to Gog’ Flo.

Entertainment
Competition celebrates not only 50 years of the first five-cylinder Audi, but also the configuration’s pending end when current A3/RS3 production ends next year.

Entertainment
The government welcomed the dismissal of the officials. It said this is a demonstration to rooting out corruption at South Africa’s borders.

Entertainment
The teenage girl caught in the attack was injured and rushed to a nearby medical facility.

Entertainment
Durban attorney highlights importance of public trials, saying media and citizens play a vital role in ensuring transparency.

Science/Tech
Study shows animals hear very high frequencies, making it possible to design a deterrent to cut deaths
Hedgehogs have been discovered to hear high-frequency ultrasound, raising hopes that they could be deterred from dangerous roads with ultrasound repellers.
Vehicles are estimated to kill up to one in three hedgehogs, a big factor in the much-loved mammal’s drastic decline across Europe over...

Science/Tech
Cheap outsourcing hides costly risks – BBD’s right-shore model delivers real long-term value.

Science/Tech
Advanced mobile wound care specialists supporting hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, and patients across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, and San Diego Counties Southern California. As healthcare providers across the region continue to see increasing demand for specialized wound treatment, Healix360 Advanced Mobile Wound Care Specialists is...

Science/Tech
Resilience engineering and predictable service delivery are business imperatives, not luxuries.

Motoring
SUVs remain a popular choice for South African car buyers.

Motoring
Toyota is South Africa’s favourite car brand, but its product lineup has shifted upmarket over the last few years, with 75% of its cars now costing over half a million rand.

Motoring
Three Chinese car brands saw incredible sales growth in the used market last year.
Motoring

Health
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Health
Health experts warn of long-term respiratory and neurological risks as smoke from burning oil spreads across the region.
Health
Though high rates of the disease persist among the nearby Indigenous communities, the Canadian government is weighing rules that may allow energy giants to release treated mining waste into the river system.

Health
Ben Cole Edwards, 30, built a career as a trauma coach after posting about being estranged from his mum.