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Watch: Peter Mandelson arrives at home after being released on bail
Lord Mandelson has been released pending further investigation, the Metropolitan Police says, hours after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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Lord Mandelson has been released pending further investigation, the Metropolitan Police says, hours after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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The Gauteng health department was ordered by the Johannesburg high court to pay R1.6m in damages for failing to provide necessary medical care and devices to a child with cerebral palsy

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Authorities said samples showed canine distemper virus, but have not confirmed where it came from.
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South Africa
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi delivered his State of the Province Address at Nasrec on Monday
South Africa
Acclaimed businessman Mark Barnes and senior editor Tim Cohen discuss the biggest news items of the week.
South Africa
Schreiber today briefed the media on the probe into claims of maladministration at Home Affairs.
South Africa
The second accused in Marikana mass shooting appeared in court on Monday.

World
The minister says Charles Kushner, father of Trump’s son-in-law Jared, had failed to explain US comments about violence in France.

World
A major snowstorm walloped the US north-east, causing disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations.

World
In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, as government troops and militia allies battle Rwanda-backed M23 rebels for control of mineral-rich land, civilians pay the price in a brutal war.

World
Mexico braced for more violence following an eruption of clashes after the armed killed the leader of a powerful cartel

Africa
A Chadian government spokesperson says the decision is aimed at protecting citizens.

Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.

Africa
Dr Carrie Ruxton was surprised when a Kenyan cyclist got in touch asking if the bike could help her country’s paracycling team.

Africa
Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

Business
The tower will be built on Queensland’s Gold Coast and be 335 metres high, taller than the Shard in London.

Business
The recent US Supreme Court ruling that President Trump overstepped his powers when he imposed global tariffs paved the way for companies to seek a refund.

Business
Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

Business
Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.

Politics
The warrant was for the arrest of controversial blogger Musa Khawula.

Politics
Mogotsi is a key figure in allegations of corruption, political interference, leaks of police info.

Politics
The written questions relate to the extent of President’s knowledge of the disbandment of PKTT

Politics
Lesufi has indicated that Gauteng continues to attract foreign direct investment.

Sport
The first Soweto derby of the season is on Saturday, 28 February. Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Thuso Phala has opened up about the its social weight impact.

Sport
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Sport
Everton manager David Moyes says his side were “worth more than a defeat” after losing 1-0 to Manchester United in the Premier League.

Sport
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick praises the impact of striker Benjamin Sesko, who came off the bench to score in a 1-0 win at Everton.
Education
We want to hear from high school teachers and college professors who assign writing.
Education
Across the five boroughs, New Yorkers sledded and frolicked, but the best moments were when the city stood still.

Education
Bridget Phillipson and her team are making sure MPs and the public grasp the need to overhaul the special educational needs system
In her first week as a cabinet minister Bridget Phillipson held a meeting for new Labour MPs with one subject – special educational needs. Almost 100 MPs came to that first meeting.
There were new MPs for whom the issue was personal to their own families – Jen...

Education
Parents and teachers will be wondering what resources ministers can secure for Labour’s revamp of system
• Fewer children in England to get EHCPs by 2035 under Send overhaul• Parents of children with Send give changes in England a mixed response• The impact of Send changes in England: four likely scenarios for children
There is always an extra cost to delivering a tailored service, which is how...

Lifestyle
Did Rachel Kolisi just reveal that she’s ready to move on after her heartbreaking divorce from Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi?

Lifestyle
The son of movie director Rob Reiner pleaded not guilty to the fatal stabbing of his parents when he appeared in a Los Angeles court.

Lifestyle
A custom Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted in South Africa – who is behind the multi-million rand purchase?

Lifestyle
Disgraced Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday, will he be removed from the line of succession or left eighth in line to take the throne?

Entertainment
Dogs, cats and a parrot film world-first commercial using pet cameras inside South African store.

Entertainment
The Proteas men’s team are on song in all departments at the T20 World Cup and will take confidence into their next games.

Entertainment
Suné Luus is hopeful that she can become one of the Proteas frontline spinners again and be a genuine allrounder once again.

Entertainment
A postmortem found multiple gunshot wounds, contradicting earlier claims of a fatal assault by another patient.

Science/Tech
IBM shares plunged 13% – their worst day in 25 years – after Anthropic said Claude Code could modernise Cobol systems.

Science/Tech
Australia — Lion Blue Pty Ltd, an Australian financial services firm specialising in private equity investments, is taking a bold step into one of the fastest-growing sectors in the global economy: commercial space exploration. As investor demand intensifies for exposure to next-generation aerospace ventures, the firm has secured a strategic position in a highly recognisable […]
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Guardian: When two men knocked on Ida Huddleston’s door last May, they carried a contract worth more than $33m in exchange for the Kentucky farm that had fed her family for centuries. According to Huddleston, the men’s client, an unnamed “Fortune 100 company,” sought her 650 acres (260 hectares) in Mason county for an unspecified industrial...
Science/Tech
In her first major interview as Microsoft’s new gaming chief, Asha Sharma said that “great games” must deliver emotional resonance and a distinct creative voice, while making clear that she has “no tolerance for bad AI.” Stepping in after Phil Spencer’s retirement, she’s pledging consistency, community trust, and a human-first approach to storytelling as Xbox enters a new era. Variety reports:...

Motoring
Toyota plans to release at least 8 new cars in South Africa, ranging from a GR supercar to a “baby Prado” Adventure SUV.
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Motoring
The South African National Taxi Council plans to overhaul the industry with a new payment system and regular compliance checks on drivers and vehicles.
Health
Ms. Stavenhagen started a group intended to counter the notion that A.L.S. was an “older white man’s disease.”
Health
Dr. Ralph Abraham, the agency’s principal deputy director, has called the Covid vaccines “dangerous.” Other skeptics have recently left federal health roles.
Health
Horses, with their high-pitched whinnies, seemed to buck the trend of larger animals producing lower sounds, but a new study explains the mechanics behind the noises a horse makes.

Health
Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a “gaping wound”.