MONDAY, 09 FEBRUARY 2026, 20:44
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WASHINGTON, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions at a deposition before the U.S. House’s Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Monday, according to lawmakers, drawing criticism from both Republican and Democratic members of the committee.
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Making his first intervention in the Epstein scandal, the King said he is ready to support the police in their inquiries.
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A dispute over how bonuses have been paid to Johannesburg Water employees appears to have slowed down repair work across the city. Trade union Samwu is adamant that it is neither a protest nor a go-slow.
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South Africa is on the cusp of a hyperscale data-centre boom that could add more than 1,200 MW to national electricity demand, driven by massive expansion plans from Teraco and newcomer Cavaleros, alongside Microsoft’s growing cloud and AI footprint. While the investments promise digital growth, they also raise urgent questions about power, water use and transparency in a country already...
South Africa
The city warns that if consumption is not reduced, widespread water outages could follow.
South Africa
President offers words of comfort to Bishop Bolana’s family
President Cyril Ramphosa has visited the home of the late Bantu Church of Christ Bishop, Dr John Bolana, where he conveyed his condolences and words of comfort to the bereaved family.
The visit in Gqeberha on Monday reflected the nation’s shared sorrow and solidarity during this period of mourning, while honouring the...
South Africa
A new report from PwC has identified a significant gap between ambition and execution in artificial intelligence adoption across Africa, warning that the shortfall is slowing the continent’s digital transformation and weakening competitiveness. Findings from PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey show that while 75% of African chief executives expressed strong intent to adopt AI in […]
South Africa
Tsandzanani Primary School in Matsulu, Mpumalanga is struggling with overcrowded classrooms
World
BBC News Persian Forensic has been able to confirm the security forces’ deployment of a wide array of lethal and non-lethal weaponry.
World
Britain’s Prince William will begin on Monday his first official visit to Saudi Arabia, aimed at deepening economic cooperation but already overshadowed by his disgraced uncle Andrew’s links to Jeffrey Epstein.
World
A white supremacist who shot and killed 51 people at two New Zealand mosques in 2019 launched an appeal seeking to overturn his conviction.
World
Japan’s first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, brought the ruling Liberal Democratic Party its biggest-ever electoral victory, fueling her ambitions to pursue to a political agenda which she says could “split public opinion.”
Africa
Police say the “transnational” criminal group has been in operation since 2017.
Africa
Africa is pursuing a single electricity market to overcome the limitations of fragmented national power grids that constrain economic growth and energy access
Africa
Insurgents have carried out a wave of drone strikes on military positions in the region.
Africa
Eritrea has previously denied accusations that its soldiers are in Ethiopia supporting rebels.
Business
Business
Business
Security experts have identified the cars in South Africa at high risk of being hijacked in 2026 – including one that was launched only six years ago.
Business
Politics
The Enquiry, which is probing Chauke’s fitness to hold office, sat briefly today.
Politics
Pretorius says the city needs a good turnaround strategy and the DA is poised to improve lives.
Politics
Advocate Norman Arendse will remain in the Ad Hoc Committee despite calls for recusal.
Politics
DA MPL in the Free State, Werner Pretorius, is the party’s candidate for the Manguang Metro in the upcoming local government elections.
Sport
Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Tsepo Masilela believes Amakhosi need Mduduzi Shabalala in the CAF Confederation Cup decider against Zamalek.
Sport
The new Cadillac F1 team launches a split livery in an advert costing a reputed £7.3m broadcast during the Super Bowl – and are being sued over it by Hollywood director Michael Bay.
Sport
Tuesday’s Edinburgh derby could go a long way to deciding whether Heart of Midlothian will end a 66-year wait to win another Scottish title.
Sport
Former Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Farouk Khan has explained why Amakhosi continue to struggle with goals in both the Betway Premiership and the CAF Confederation Cup.
Education
[Namibian] When People Hear “local content”, some think it means forcing foreign companies to buy everything locally and immediately.
Education
[Leadership] The British High Commission in Nigeria has held Welcome Home Ceremonies to celebrate 99 Nigerians who have recently completed their studies in the United Kingdom through the prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships programmes.
Education
[Leadership] The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with YougRich Heritage Nigeria Limited, has completed a one-month intensive training programme in welding and fabrication for 30 youths in Delta State.
Education
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: The Teaching Service Board in Nigeria’s Benue state denies hiring, despite online posts claiming otherwise.
Lifestyle
New couple alert? Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton have a very public date at a high profile sports event.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Roedean – One of SA’s top-performing and most expensive private schools – has disputed claims of learners practising antisemitism.
Entertainment
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
Top-order batter Aiden Markram contributed 59 runs and seam bowler Lungi Ngidi took 4/31, leading the SA team to victory.
Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
Science/Tech
Autodesk has sued Google in San Francisco federal court, alleging the search giant infringed its “Flow” trademark by launching competing AI-powered software for movie, TV and video game production in May 2025. Autodesk says it has used the Flow name since September 2022 and that Google assured it would not commercialize a product under the same name — then filed a trademark application in...
Science/Tech
The online chat service, which has 200 million monthly users, will blur adult content by default.
Science/Tech
Many physicians find chatbots threatening, but that doesn’t mean they’re giving up on medicine.
Science/Tech
London, UK — Swipey AI today announced the launch of its interactive AI-powered companion platform, introducing a conversational experience designed to prioritise personalisation, user control, and immersive digital interaction. Unlike traditional digital entertainment platforms that rely heavily on static or pre-defined content, Swipey AI focuses on real-time interaction. The platform...
Motoring
BMW’s factory in South Africa has been producing cars for over 50 years.
Motoring
Concerns are mounting that VW could close its Kariega plant soon.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
One to two cups of caffeinated tea per day helps too, researchers found after following nearly 132,000 people for 40 years.
Health
The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations.
Health
Rebecca Combellack says she found out she had breast cancer after losing weight and finding a lump.
Health
State health officials discouraged foraging this year, saying that toxic mushrooms can easily be confused with safe ones to eat.