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Letter by young Queen Elizabeth II to be auctioned
The letter from Queen Elizabeth II asks if “the birds are well, and the goldfish haven’t died”.
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The letter from Queen Elizabeth II asks if “the birds are well, and the goldfish haven’t died”.

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Broad failure to accept the country’s positive trajectory revealed in Ramaphosa’s Sona

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Nkosindiphile Xhakaza stacks cabinet with ANC comrades who take five crucial positions

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Our investigation reveals gangs from a range of ethnic backgrounds are operating widely in the capital, exploiting girls and young women.

South Africa
The failure has affected theatre operations but contingency measures are have put into place.

South Africa
They left the country last year under the pretext that they are going for bodyguard training.

South Africa
Defence Attorney Piet Tibane says the defence will study the judgment to determine a way forward.

South Africa
Grade 5 learner, Neo Mokgoatsane died after a goalpost fell on him in Tembisa.

World
The tragedy is believed to have happened just before sunrise as the workers neared the end of their shift.

World
The presidential jet, along with other aircraft used for high-level officials, is being painted with some of Trump’s preferred palette.

World
The Australian is among a group of 34 women and children who had planned to fly from Damascus to Australia on Monday but were turned back by Syrian authorities to the Roj detention camp due to procedural problems.

World
Police arrest a 20-year-old suspected of defrauding a luxury Madrid hotel of more than €20,000 by manipulating an online payment system.

Africa
He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.

Africa
The media regulator cites the spread of false information and cyber-bullying as among the reasons.

Africa
“This is the only hustle we know,” miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

Africa
It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu’s body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.

Business
The billionaire Meta chief executive was questioned by lawyers over whether use of Instagram harms children.
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Business
The Melgisedek Buildings in South Africa’s capital, Pretoria, have become known for hijacked buildings and a growing squatter camp.
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Politics
PAC says removing Radebe will further destabilise the embattled municipality.

Politics
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says the DA continues to prioritise people.

Politics
Sibiya claims he disbanded PKTT on Masemola’s orders, despite accusations of ulterior motives.

Politics
The newly appointed Ekurhuleni mayoral committee.

Sport
Swansea Council aims to halt the proposed deal between the WRU and Ospreys owners Y11 Sport and Media to buy rivals Cardiff.

Sport
A potential Betway Premiership title decider is upon us. Here are the confirmed line-ups for Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns.

Sport
Multiple Olympic champion Simone Biles says she offered support to American figure skater Ilia Malinin after her compatriot’s shock collapse at Milan-Cortina 2026.

Sport
Japan’s Mari Fukada takes gold in her debut Olympics in the women’s snowboarding slopestyle final at Milan-Cortina.

Education
Exclusive: UK graduates working in Germany and Belgium – and possibly other countries – informed of rises as salary threshold is cut
Britons living in some European countries face a huge rise in their student loan repayments later this year, the Guardian can reveal, in a move that threatens to trigger a fresh backlash for Rachel Reeves.
UK graduates working in Germany and Belgium – and...
Education
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — A new group of 20 Ugandan students has been selected to benefit from the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship, a Shs 3.85 billion initiative aimed at supporting talented learners from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The programme, run by the Airtel Africa Foundation, will fully cover...
Education
Linda McMahon is shocked — shocked! — that there’s been a backlash to the Department of Education’s ‘History Rocks!’ tour.
Education
[Leadership] Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has marked a personal milestone after graduating from a discipleship class at Streams of Joy International, the ministry led by Pastor Jerry Eze.
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Entertainment
Springboks Cobus Reinach, Andre Esterhuizen and Edwill van der Merwe has joined the hair restoration revolution among rugby players.

Entertainment
Community Upliftment Precincts allow for working agreements between residents’ organisations, property owners and municipalities.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
Three farmers found guilty of murdering Dumisani Phakathi on a North West farm, with evidence proving assault and attempted concealment.
Science/Tech
Microsoft says a Microsoft 365 Copilot bug has been causing the AI assistant to summarize confidential emails since late January, bypassing data loss prevention (DLP) policies that organizations rely on to protect sensitive information. From a report: According to a service alert seen by BleepingComputer, this bug (tracked under CW1226324 and first detected on January 21) affects the Copilot...

Science/Tech
A database left accessible to anyone online contained billions of records, including sensitive personal data that criminals appear to have not yet exploited.

Science/Tech
You usually walk into an online casino and expect a welcome bonus or maybe a few free spins. It is standard practice. But Spartans Casino has done something that makes you stop and stare. They have parked a 1-of-1 Mansory Jesko right in the middle of their platform. This is not a lease or a […]

Science/Tech
The crypto market brings a mixed view this week, showing some warning signs and new chances. Shiba Inu lately fell from $0.00000695 to $0.00000645, testing vital support. Now, the $0.0000067 resistance mark is vital for any good Shiba Inu price prediction, as a failure to hold may mean more flat or low trends. In contrast, […]
Motoring

Motoring
Three legacy car brands have scaled back their local dealer networks, while new companies are rapidly expanding their presence in South Africa.

Motoring
The Chery Tiggo 7 has received a poor NCAP crash-test result, raising questions about the safety promises made by manufacturers in South Africa.

Motoring
With petrol at R20 per litre, right now may be a good time for a weekend getaway.
Health
In the oceans and on land, scientists are discovering rare, transitional organisms that bridge the gap between Earth’s simplest cells and today’s complex ones.

Health
Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.

Health
The decision, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.
Health
Moderna said it had held further discussions with regulators and announced that the agency would accept the company’s application for approval of its flu vaccine that uses mRNA technology.