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Newcastle to face Qarabag in Champions League play-offs
Newcastle will play Qarabag in a two-legged play-off to reach the last 16 of the Champions League.
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OFFICIATING DEBATE: Refereeing disputes at Afcon expose soccer’s overly complicated rulebook
Often, soccer rules are not applied objectively, and are left for interpretation by referees. This creates all-round chaos and confusion.
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Finland detects small amount of radioactivity, sees no health impact
COPENHAGEN, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Small amounts of radioactive substances have been detected in air samples in Finland though there was no risk to public health, the country’s nuclear safety watchdog said on Friday.
South Africa
News24 | Cash flow crisis: Msunduzi municipality drowning while government owes millions
Msunduzi Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal is drowning in debt, and government departments are among the biggest culprits, owing the cash-strapped city almost R300 million in unpaid bills.
South Africa
Reform agenda improves lives of citizens
Reform agenda improves lives of citizens
The structural reforms being implemented by government to support inclusive economic growth and job creation are beginning to have a measurable impact on the lives of ordinary citizens.
“The reduction in load shedding, which has resulted from reforms in the energy sector, has had a tangible impact on every household and business,” Deputy...
South Africa
News24 | Ledwaba sole candidate for Gauteng judge president despite corruption claims
Acting Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba has been shortlisted for the role of Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court.

South Africa
Sugar substitutes not a free pass, experts warn on managing diabetes
Sugar substitutes like stevia and aspartame are generally safe, but effects vary by individual.

World
Inside Syrian camp holding wives and children of suspected IS fighters
Kurdish-run prisons hold about 8,000 suspected IS fighters and around 34,000 of their family members in camps.
World
News24 | Zelensky expects Russia to abide by Trump deal and not target Ukraine cities in winter
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he expected the implementation of an agreement by Russia not to fire on Kyiv and other cities for a week because of winter weather, as announced by US President Donald Trump.

World
Why Iran’s response to a US attack could be different this time
Tehran has threatened to treat an attack by the US as part of last summer’s war, and its response could be more dramatic.

World
‘She’s done a great job’ – Donald Trump praises Melania’s film
US First Lady Melania Trump and her husband President Donald Trump have walked the black carpet at the premier of her new documentary.

Africa
Burkina Faso junta announces ban on all political parties
The multiparty system had been “promoting division among citizens”, the country’s interior minister said.

Africa
Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Africa
‘The water took everything’: Mozambique hit by worst floods in decades
Nearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique

Africa
Melania Trump documentary not showing in South African cinemas
No reason has been given but the decision follows a huge fall-out between South Africa and the US.

Business
Another win for finance powerhouse buying South African company for R2.2 billion
Old Mutual Wealth’s acquistion of 10X Investments has been approved by the Competition Tribunal, buying the company from its fellow subsidiary, Old Mutual Private Equity.
Business

Business
South Africa chasing its most important companies out the country
South Africa is missing out on a once-in-a-generation opportunity in gold and other metals by driving investment away through hostile policy choices and regulatory instability.

Business
Why BusinessTech is South Africa’s biggest and most influential business news website
BusinessTech is South Africa’s largest and most influential business news website thanks to its impressive audience of influential decision-makers.

Politics
LIVE | Julius Malema addresses opening of party’s plenum meeting
Julius Malema, EFF president, is delivering the opening address at the party’s plenum.

Politics
Gigaba Transnet case moved to February
Malusi Gigaba is facing charges of corruption linked to Transnet

Politics
Madlanga Commission postpones hearing after new witness request
Case postponed to February 3 after witness’s lawyer says late documents could prejudice his client.
Politics
News24 | Eastern Cape residents in standoff with KZN govt over river bordering both provinces
Parliament has been asked to intervene as tensions brew between Eastern Cape residents and the KwaZulu-Natal-based Ugu District Municipality over the uMtamvuna River, which straddles both provinces

Sport
Injured Alcaraz bests Zverev in 5-set thriller to reach Australian Open final
Carlos Alcaraz battled past Alexander Zverev in a record Australian Open semi-final to reach his first Melbourne Park final.

Sport
Rangers ‘share anger’ over Porto stadium issues
Rangers say they received numerous reports from supporters and staff regarding issues at Porto’s stadium during the Europa League defeat.

Sport
Lopez v Stevenson marred by ugly build-up
Shakur Stevenson was restrained by security after confronting Teofimo Lopez in an ugly build-up to Saturday’s world-title fight.

Sport
UFC cancel fight after weigh-in mishap
Aaron Tau’s flyweight bout against Namsrai Batbayar at UFC 325 in Sydney, Australia on Saturday is cancelled after a mishap at the weigh-ins.
Education
Nigeria: AUN President Charges New Students to Embrace Change, Opportunities
[Premium Times] The event marked the formal admission of fresh students to the Classes of 2028, 2029, and 2030, as well as the official commencement of the university’s Spring 2026 semester.
Education
A Farewell Column From David Brooks
After 22 wonderful years, I’ve decided to take the exciting and terrifying step of leaving in order to try to build something new.
Education
Girls Are Ahead in Reading at Every Age. Can Boys Catch Up?
Boys’ reading struggles are not inevitable, research suggests, and addressing the deficit could improve outcomes in school and beyond.
Education
Young People Are Using A.I. to Skip the Hardest Part of Growing Up
Artificial intelligence is replacing young people’s social intuitions.

Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi hints at messy divorce: ‘A lot happened that people don’t know’
Rachel Kolisi has hinted at her messy marriage split to Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, ahead of her new book and documentary…

Lifestyle
Tourism boom: SA welcomed over 10 million visitors in 2025
South Africa’s tourism sector is flourishing, as seen by the record number of international arrivals that visited the country in 2025.

Lifestyle
Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga face off at Grammys
Superstars Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga are primed to make history on Sunday in Los Angeles at the 68th Grammy Awards.

Lifestyle
Man wins R5 Billion lottery after listening to his wife
Moral of the story?

Entertainment
WATCH: Gugu Gumede celebrates two years since weight-loss surgery with impressive results
The actress had the bariatric weight-loss procedure in January 2024.

Entertainment
Sun, wind or calm? Cape Town’s weekend weather unpacked
Residents and visitors can expect stable and dry weather conditions across the Cape Town metro for the weekend.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Huawei South Africa celebrates 25 years of innovation with South Africans
Huawei marks 25 years of innovation, connection and everyday tech in South Africa.

Science/Tech
HigherDose Red Light Hat Review: Scalp Savior (2026)
Turns out, red light isn’t just for your face. HigherDose’s Red Light Hat has given me the best hair and scalp I’ve had in years.

Science/Tech
Silicon Valley Tech Workers Are Campaigning to Get ICE Out of US Cities
Even as Big Tech CEOs curry favor with President Trump, Silicon Valley employees are calling on their bosses to use their influence to help stop his immigration policies.

Science/Tech
Vuyani Jarana: Mobile coverage masks a deeper broadband failure
The Ilitha Telecoms CEO has argued that meaningful connectivity is what South Africa needs to unlock economic participation.

Science/Tech
One decision will kill cheap cars in South Africa
Despite being subject to a 25% import duty, all 20 of South Africa’s most affordable cars are made in India and China. A proposed 50% duty could devastate the retail industry.

Motoring
Backlash over South Africa’s proposed 25% price hike on new cars
South Africa’s largest motoring retail union has criticized the government’s plan to raise import tariffs on Indian and Chinese cars.

Motoring
The power of TopAuto sponsored articles for South African companies
Sponsored articles are a highly effective way to reach the right South African audience.

Motoring
Legal battle mounting for South Africa’s largest car dealer
The retail motor industry’s majority union is seeking an interdict to prevent retrenchments at South Africa’s largest dealership group.
Motoring
Health
What It’s Like to Live With One of Psychiatry’s Most Misunderstood Diagnoses
Spurred by her past struggles with dissociative identity disorder, she has devoted her professional life to studying it.

Health
Trust’s maternity care ‘exemplary’, say inspectors
Maternity services at Lancaster Royal Infirmary are rated “good”, but improvements must be made in A&E.

Health
Ipswich Town stars inspire pupils to be healthier
Two Tractor Boys join a project that is tackling oral health and healthy diets among children.
Health
Kennedy Overhauls Federal Autism Panel in His Own Image
The new panel, which advises the government on research and service priorities for people with autism, includes many members who have argued that vaccines cause autism.