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BIG BOOTS TO FILL: One minister, ‘R650m’ in damage: Aucamp on saving flood-hit Kruger
From campfires to boardrooms, the minister attempts to trace the spoor between optimism and arithmetic.
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From campfires to boardrooms, the minister attempts to trace the spoor between optimism and arithmetic.
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South Africa’s water crisis is no longer just about scarcity – it is about failing institutions, leaking infrastructure and weak accountability. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s new National Water Crisis Committee and R156-billion pledge could mark a turning point, but only if governance reform, municipal capacity and transparent oversight take precedence over announcements.
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After handing him its inaugural 2025 Peace Prize award, Fifa has once again shown its love for US President Donald Trump by joining his newly established Board of Peace.

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While the 2026 Budget is expected to offer relief by keeping VAT at 15%, SARS will tighten enforcement, digital monitoring and audits – especially for small businesses.
South Africa
Indaba places fire risk crisis under the spotlight
South Africa faces a complex and worsening fire risk environment, driven by rapid urbanisation, the rapid growth of informal settlements, expansion of the wildland–urban interface, climate variability, and uneven municipal capacity.
According to the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) fire incidents...
South Africa
President welcomes return of South African men from Russian frontlines
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the return home of the South African men who were lured into the battle lines between Russia and Ukraine by South African elements that remain under investigation.
The South African government working closely with the Russian government secured the safe return of the men...

South Africa
Residents say they are heavily affected and had to discard food from their fridges as it was rotten.

South Africa
Ward 69 councillor in Joburg says she is unable to act, when it comes to the lack of water supply

World
An NPR investigation found that the DOJ withheld some Epstein files related to abuse allegations against Trump. And, what you need to know ahead of the president’s State of the Union address tonight.
World
France moved to block US envoy Charles Kushner from having access to government ministers, after he failed to show up to explain comments about a killed far-right activist.

World
The health influencer’s spokesman says he wants to avoid his association with the late sex offender becoming “a distraction”.

World
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago, and the fighting continues. Here’s a look at where the war stands today.

Africa
The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line.

Africa
Supporters of the move said the Kotoka name contradicted the country’s democratic values.

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.

Business
SA Express’ liquidators are two steps away from fully winding up the company, awaiting the sale of its name and brand identity—valued at R150,000.

Business
Super Group is increasingly targeting Chinese and Indian car brands, with new-car sales from these regions doubling in its latest financial results.

Business
A fire at Cape Town International Airport has caused international flights to be suspended.
Business

Politics
General Sibiya was being questioned by evidence leader Adila Hassim.

Politics
Gauteng’s prolonged water crisis and Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s recent comments — for which he later apologised — about using hotel facilities during outages returned to the forefront as political parties responded to his State of the Province address. The speech did not provide sufficient detail on how the province would end the chronic water shortages, […]

Politics
Sibiya has denied being aware of the presence of Matlala at his son’s party in September 2024.

Politics
North West businessman Brown Mogotsi is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee.

Sport
Sacked New Zealand coach Scott Robertson will return to rugby by taking charge of the invitational side this summer.

Sport
Alyssa Healy begins her final series before retirement with a half-century as Australia ease to victory over India in the one-day series opener.

Sport
Wolves forward Mateus Mane is at the centre of a tug of war between England and Portugal.

Sport
Mark Chapman, Theo Walcott and Chris Sutton discuss the potential impact of the Carabao Cup final on the Premier League title race.

Education
Unite Group cuts rents at some universities and raises cash by selling London site to joint venture for £186m
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A drop in the number of international students coming to the UK has hit the student housing provider Unite Group, which lowered its profit outlook for the third time in four months as weaker demand prompted it to cut rents in some cities.
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Education
[GroundUp] Judge finds no “exceptional circumstances” to justify Wesley Neumann’s immediate return to Heathfield High

Education
What is behind the growing anger over plan 2 student loans and what could reforms mean for graduates?
Pressure is building on the government to reform the student loans system, with politicians and campaigners piling in, and a minister conceding there are “problems” with the current set-up.
Yesterday the consumer champion Martin Lewis – who last month locked horns with Rachel Reeves –...
Education
In “Red Dawn Over China,” the historian Frank Dikötter shows that Communism’s rise in China was an unlikely, violent event with a lot of outside help.

Lifestyle
The crime in the area has affected Lindah Majola’s business, and he’s disappointed because his spot serves to strengthen community ties.

Lifestyle
However, President Cyril Ramaphosa says two of the men allegedly lured to flight in the Russia-Ukraine war remain in Russia for now

Lifestyle
A beloved SA flame-grilled chicken franchise is entering Zimbabwe with new outlets, jobs and a focus on locally-sourced ingredients…
Lifestyle

Entertainment
ICC prosecutors allege Duterte oversaw systematic killings during drug war as confirmation hearings continue.

Entertainment
An easy to make recipe for a quick and filling meal
Entertainment

Entertainment
“It’s an away game, so it’s going to be tough,” said Hunt.

Science/Tech
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) experienced significant operational disruptions on Tuesday after a fire broke out in the landside area of the terminal, leading to the suspension of international departures. According to an official statement from Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), the fire has been extinguished, and there are no […]

Science/Tech
Pretoria – The controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) has been put on hold pending the outcome of a ruling by the Constitutional Court. The litigation that has been initiated by various parties against the President and the Minister of Health. These cases relate to the public participation process that led to the adoption of the […]
Science/Tech
Firefox 148 introduces granular AI controls and a global “AI kill switch” that allows users to disable or selectively manage the browser’s AI features. Phoronix reports: Among the AI features that can be toggled individually are around translations, image alt text in the Firefox PDF viewer, tab group suggestions, key points in link previews, and AI chatbot providers in the sidebar. Firefox 148...

Science/Tech
These 2-in-1 computers upgrade the norm with touchscreen displays, 360-degree hinges, and detachable keyboards.

Motoring
Frustrated road users are taking pothole repairs into their own hands, but they can be arrested for doing so.
Motoring

Motoring
One of South Africa’s largest charging companies is calling on the government to scrap taxes on electric cars.
Motoring
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”.