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Ban on asylum seekers using taxis for medical appointments comes into force
It comes after a BBC investigation which showed people travelling long distances at high cost.
THURSDAY, 05 FEBRUARY 2026, 01:04

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It comes after a BBC investigation which showed people travelling long distances at high cost.

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Jen Dodds stars alongside Bruce Mouat to get Team GB’s Winter Olympics off to a winning start in the mixed doubles curling against Norway.

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The justice department says its review of the files is over, but the story is again proving to have a life of its own.

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Emails released by the US government suggest the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein planned to use the visa to meet young women in Moscow.

South Africa
The families expressed concerns that the remains of their loved ones have not been retrieved.

South Africa
South Africa continues to face a national student housing shortage

South Africa
Sithole took to the stand and requested the court release him on bail.

South Africa
Nel questioned a document Mr X says proves his intent to cooperate with authorities.

World
The BBC’s Paul Kirby reports from outside the court in Oslo, where Marius Borg Høiby denies rape and many other serious charges.

World
Relatives of two Trinidadian men killed in a U.S. airstrike last year are suing over what they call extrajudicial killings. It’s the first such case to land in an American courthouse.

World
Russia’s gains on the battlefield have forced Natalia to rebury her husband in Kyiv.
World
US President Donald Trump has attacked key pillars of his country’s democracy, Human Rights Watch warned on Wednesday in its annual report, citing the Republican president’s immigration crackdown, threats to voting rights and other policies.

Africa
Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

Africa
Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

Africa
Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.

Africa
The surprise move that may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.

Business
Court documents allege the sportswear company treated white employees less favourably.

Business
A former editor describes the massive cuts as one of the “darkest days” in the history of the storied newspaper.
Business

Business
Bar owner Jobe Ferguson says he is devastated to close TNQ in the Northern Quarter after 22 years.

Politics
Malatjie says their call includes protection from victimisation from their bosses.

Politics
Captain Ramalepe says he tried to contact Masemola’s office on several occasions to no avail.
Politics
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.

Politics
That’s the testimony of three members of SAPS before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Sport
Cristiano Ronaldo might ask to leave Al-Nassr, Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson tops Manchester United’s list of midfield targets, Atletico Madrid want Tottenham’s Cristian Romero, plus more.

Sport
Matt Richardson becomes the first British man to win the sprint title at the European Track Cycling Championships in Turkey.

Sport
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry says it must “be better” on climate change after receiving a petition signed by more than 21,000 people who want to stop fossil fuel companies from sponsoring winter sports.

Sport
Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt returned to haunt his former club when he guided Stellenbosch FC to victory in the Nedbank Cup Round of 32 clash.
Education
[Liberian Observer] In a major boost to the University of Liberia’s revitalization efforts, the National Port Authority (NPA) has kicked off a US $1 million fundraising campaign aimed at improving learning conditions across the University’s four campuses.
Education
[Liberian Observer] The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, has reaffirmed its enduring commitment to education, leadership, and national renewal, declaring that investment in learning remains Liberia’s most reliable pathway to dignity, prosperity, and stability.
Education
The president, Beong-Soo Kim, had served on an interim basis and already faced pressure from the Trump administration to join a higher education compact to follow a set of conservative ideas. He refused.
Education
[Namibian] The Capricorn Foundation has committed N$1.6 million to three education initiatives to provide learning materials and improve infrastructure for early childhood development centres.
Lifestyle
Rapper Nicki Minaj as attempted to ‘out’ Trevor Noah as a clapback to his Grammy jokes. Here’s a look at who he has dated…

Lifestyle
Rapper Nicki Minaj as attempted to ‘out’ Trevor Noah as a clapback to his Grammy jokes. Here’s a look at who he has dated…

Lifestyle
The search for reality TV personality Mariana Kotze has ended, but questions surrounding her disappearance continue to mount.

Lifestyle
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay out its March 2026 social grants on the following dates.

Entertainment
‘From the first minute we were not decisive,’ Kaze told SuperSport TV.

Entertainment
Amakhosi are stunned 2-1 at the Cape Town Stadium.

Entertainment
Goals from Peter Shalulile and Thapelo Morena were enough to see the Betway Premiership champions progress to the last 16.

Entertainment
A total of R37 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 4 February 2026.

Science/Tech
In the ongoing measles outbreak in South Carolina that has infected more than 800 people, some children have developed a rare but serious complication called encephalitis.
Science/Tech
European security officials believe two Russian space vehicles have intercepted the communications of at least a dozen key satellites over the continent. From a report: Officials believe that the likely interceptions, which have not previously been reported, risk not only compromising sensitive information transmitted by the satellites but could also allow Moscow to manipulate their...

Science/Tech
Suspected Chinese state-backed hackers hijacked the Notepadd++ update infrastructure to deliver backdoored version of the popular free source code editor and note-taking app for Windows.

Science/Tech
Axiom says its AI found solutions to several long-standing math problems, a sign of the technology’s steadily advancing reasoning capabilities.

Motoring
Municipalities across South Africa are replacing traffic lights with stop signs as a result of constant cable theft and vandalism.

Motoring
While most people will probably pay a moving company to move across the country, I thought it best to do so myself.

Motoring
The new LDV Terron 9 is one of the most powerful bakkies in South Africa.
Motoring
Health
The announcement followed a similar recommendation from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. But other medical groups argued for a more personalized approach.
Health
The Trump administration announced that the company, a pharmacy benefit manager, had agreed to make significant changes to its practices.
Health
Sex therapists say a character’s struggle to reach her “pinnacle” could help viewers better understand women’s sexuality.
Health
The legislation will impose new restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers, giant companies like CVS Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts that oversee prescription drug benefits.