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Decision day for Labour on whether Burnham can stand as MP
Allies of the prime minister may try to block the mayor of Greater Manchester from standing in a parliamentary by-election.
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Top Stories
WeBuyCars under fire from a new enemy
WeBuyCars is facing short-term pressure from cheap new Chinese cars drawing buyers away from used vehicles, but expects this trend to become a long-term growth opportunity.

South Africa
LIVE: Joint funeral service for three Vanderbijlpark learners
The funeral attended by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is taking place at Sebokeng.

South Africa
Vanderbijlpark crash victim Thato Moetjie’s friend recounts last moments shared
The funeral service for three of the 14 learners is underway at the Saul Tsotetsi sports grounds

South Africa
Manhunt under way following Eskom employees’ shooting
An Eskom employee was fatally shot while his wife sustained gunshot wounds.

South Africa
Gauteng police appeal for public help after Jeffsville mass shooting
Police say the motive for the attack could be related to extortion linked to spaza shops

World
What India’s Republic Day red carpet means for its foreign policy
Who sits beside India’s president on Republic Day signals Delhi’s diplomatic priorities to the world.

World
Russian strikes knock out heat in freezing Kyiv as peace talks continue
Russian strikes left much of Kyiv without heat, water and power during freezing temperature, even as Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. held talks on ending the nearly four-year war.

World
Greenland, tariffs and NATO: a rollercoaster week in transatlantic relations
After President Trump’s upheaval at Davos, U.S. allies are openly questioning whether Washington can still anchor the rules-based order.

World
How an NPR reporting team covered Gaza, when only one could be there
NPR’s Daniel Estrin and Anas Baba reflect on how their reporting partnership across Tel Aviv and Gaza changed after October 7th, 2023.

Africa
South Sudan army chief gives soldiers seven days to crush rebellion
Reinforcements are sent to the town of Bor, a strategic staging post on the way to the capital, Juba.

Africa
South African court clears path for sale of Mandela’s personal items
The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country’s heritage.

Africa
NBA star Bane eyes Nigeria switch ahead of 2028 Olympics
Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane says he would be keen on representing Nigeria ahead of the 2028 Olympics and suggests other NBA players could do the same.

Africa
Is holding Afcon every four years ‘totally wrong’ or ‘good call’?
The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

Business
How to legally pay less tax in South Africa
A financial adviser provided ways for South Africans to reduce the tax they have to fork over to SARS.

Business
SANParks appeals for help to restore Kruger National Park following severe flooding
Severe flooding has devastated Kruger National Park, prompting SANParks to establish a fund to restore this national treasure.

Business
Reality check for the rand
The rand has been on a winning streak, but the currency faces many challenges to remain below R16.00/$.

Business
Should smartphones be locked away at gigs and in schools?
Some artists already ban phones at their gigs while some headteachers say locking them away helps children learn.

Politics
Malema firearm case may affect EFF party support: Analyst
Malema has vowed to challenge both the conviction and any sentence imposed on him.

Politics
ACM will win over Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality: Motsoeneng
With only two seats in the 70 seats at the council, Motsoeneng vows to increase this number.

Politics
American left must stand up against Venezuela takeover: Mokonyane
ANC First Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane says the global left needs to come together.

Politics
Ramaphosa sets agenda for ANC NEC Lekgotla
Members of the party gathered with the intention to put together an action plan for the party.

Sport
Former Orlando Pirates midfielder joins Chippa
Abbubaker Mobara is no longer a forgotten name. The former Orlando Pirates midfielder has officially joined Chippa United.

Sport
How many points will it take to win Scottish Premiership?
BBC Scotland crunches the numbers behind a gripping three-way fight for the Scottish top-flight title as a pivotal weekend looms.

Sport
Pimblett title shot ‘completely undeserved’ – Tsarukyan
Arman Tsarukyan says Paddy Pimblett was “pushed up the rankings artificially” and his title shot against Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 was “completely undeserved”.

Sport
Grudge match or homecoming – what next for Pimblett?
Paddy Pimblett is not short of options for his return to fighting despite his loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324.
Education
The Podcaster Poking at France’s Biggest Secrets
Philippe Collin makes intricate series that are reshaping how French people understand uncomfortable parts of their history. Millions are tuning in.
Education
Interest in Law School Is Surging. A.I. Makes the Payoff Less Certain.
The number of applicants has risen more than 40 percent over the last two years, despite new limits on student loans and uncertainty over how artificial intelligence will affect legal work.
Education
Namibia: Walvis Primary School Defends Claim That 64 Percent of Its Workforce Has Disabilities
[Namibian] The Walvis Bay Primary School has defended its claim that 64% of its workforce are persons with disabilities.
Education
Namibia: Budget Friendly School Lunch Ideas
[Namibian] The children are back at school, and between stationery shopping and replacing school shoes they somehow outgrew over the holidays, most of us are checking our bank balances with one eye closed, fully aware that payday is still a long way off.

Lifestyle
US actor Jerry O’Connell spotted on Durban beach
US actor Jerry O’Connell has been spotted soaking up the sun in Durban. Take a look at what the screen star has been getting up to…

Lifestyle
Ernst Roets says THIS kwaito song belongs to Afrikaners
Truth or lie? Afrikaner activist Ernst Roets claims this popular Kwaito track should be classified as ‘boeremusiek’.

Lifestyle
Throwback: Inside Black Coffee’s traditional, white wedding
Here comes the bride and groom: Take a look at this throwback of Black Coffee and Enhle Mbali’s traditional Zulu wedding and white wedding…

Lifestyle
Black Coffee dragged after claims he did NOT have customary wedding
Black Coffee has been accused of backpedalling after he claimed he was never in a customary marriage with Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa.

Entertainment
OPINION: Hugely popular SA20 league has saved local cricket
The Pretoria Capitals will face Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the final at Newlands on Sunday.

Entertainment
One down, one to go as Sharks target URC double over Stormers
The Sharks and Stormers do it all again next weekend when they complete a URC derby double header in Durban.

Entertainment
Why you should check your insurance needs every year
As life changes, so do your insurance needs

Entertainment
Ipid ‘too afraid’ to probe Mbense killing?
Circumstances around Mbense’s murder surfaced publicly last year during testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Science/Tech
WhatsApp can read your messages, alleges lawsuit
An international group of plaintiffs sued Meta Platforms, alleging the WhatsApp owner can store, analyse, and access virtually all of users’ private communications.

Science/Tech
DIVAS INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL: ‘Voices That Heal’ — A Celebration of Women, Music & Empowerment
Taking place on Saturday, March 21, 2026 (Human Rights Day), at Coronation Park in Krugersdorp, the DIVAS INTERNATIONAL Music Festival presents an unforgettable celebration of music, unity, and empowerment under the theme “Voices That Heal”. Timed to resonate with South Africa’s Human Rights Month, the festival is an international celebration of women’s rights, dignity, and […]

Science/Tech
Major state-owned company rips into the mayor of South Africa’s capital city
SITA has criticised City of Tshwane mayor Nisiphi Moya for falsely accusing it of owing the metro R4.3 million in unpaid electricity bills.
Science/Tech
Google’s ‘AI Overviews’ Cite YouTube For Health Queries More Than Any Medical Sites, Study Suggests
An anonymous reader shared this report from the Guardian:Google’s search feature AI Overviews cites YouTube more than any medical website when answering queries about health conditions, according to research that raises fresh questions about a tool seen by 2 billion people each month. The company has said its AI summaries, which appear at the top of search results and use generative AI to...

Motoring
Important changes for diesel users in South Africa
SARS is making changes to the system that allows businesses to reclaim tax on their fuel spend in South Africa.

Motoring
Renault backtracks on electric car plans
Renault is the latest European carmaker to slow down its push for electric vehicles.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
Genetic Data From Over 20,000 U.S. Children Misused for ‘Race Science’
The National Institutes of Health failed to protect brain scans that an international group of fringe researchers used to argue for the intellectual superiority of white people.
Health
Vaccine Panel Chair Says Polio and Other Shots Should Be Optional, Rejecting Decades of Science
Dr. Kirk Milhoan, a pediatric cardiologist who leads the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, said a person’s right to refuse a vaccine outweighed concerns about illness or death from infectious diseases.

Health
Abortion at 15 ‘changed my life’, says Senedd candidate
Tessa Marshall has shared the experience to highlight issues such as women’s rights and sex education.
Health
Increased Scrutiny Leads to an Improved Organ Transplant System
A crackdown on problems with fairness and safety is achieving results, including a big drop in the number of sick patients being passed over for transplants.