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News24 | UPDATE | Gauteng court dismisses bail appeal of church leader accused of bribing judge
International Pentecost Holiness Church (IPHC) leader Bhekumzi Mike Sandlana – accused of bribing a Gauteng High Court Judge – will remain behind bars after an appeal against his bail refusal was dismissed.
Mali creates state-owned company to manage mining holdings
Mali will create a state-owned company to manage holdings in mining companies, according to a statement released by the council of ministers.
Survivors dispute Greek coastguard’s account of deadly migrant shipwreck
Fifteen people died in the shipwreck off the island of Chios on February 3
Suspended Ekurhuleni legal head denies R600,000 salary hike was a bribe
Suspended Ekurhuleni head of the legal unit, advocate Kemi Behari, says he was shocked to learn he received a R600,000 salary increase as a bribe.
MINING INDABA 2026: In 2025, 41 SA miners were killed at work — a record annual low, according to provisional data
The trend is in the right direction, driven by a number of factors including technology, tightening regulations, union activism, mechanisation where South Africa’s complex geology allows, growing investor concerns about safety and industry initiatives led by the CEOs.
Thousands protest Israeli President Herzog’s visit to Australia
SYDNEY, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Thousands gathered across Australia on Monday to protest the arrival of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, who is on a multi-city trip aimed at expressing solidarity with Australia’s Jewish community following a deadly mass shooting last year.
Britain’s Prince William to meet Saudi crown prince on official visit
LONDON, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Britain’s Prince William will meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia starting on Monday, an official trip on behalf of the government to deepen ties with the country.
Indonesia’s Prabowo invited to US for Trump Board of Peace meeting, eyes trade deal signing
JAKARTA, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has been invited to the United States on February 19 to attend a meeting about President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, an official said on Monday.
As Japan’s Takaichi creates election history, only markets stand in her way
TOKYO, Feb 9 (Reuters) – The biggest landslide win in postwar history has given Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a huge mandate to revitalise the economy, but investors say she has little room to run up deficits or pressure will be quickly back on bonds and the yen.
Lightning strikes kill one person, injures three during KZN storm
A weekend of destructive weather left one person dead and dozens homeless in KwaZulu-Natal
Crime experts suggest witnesses being silenced in Mbhense-linked deaths
The investigation into Emmanuel Mbhense’s murder is marred by the deaths of key figures linked to the case, raising suspicions of a criminal syndicate eliminating potential state witnesses.
News24 | US Congress to question Epstein’s accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, but she may not answer
Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell will be questioned behind closed doors by the US Congress, though she’s expected to invoke her right to not answer questions.
News24 | Cyril Ramaphosa | The SARS turnaround shows inquiries work
After almost all of the Nugent Commission’s recommendations were implemented, SARS has achieved a turnaround that has exceeded expectations, writes Cyril Ramaphosa.
New Toyota Land Cruiser Prado VX-L targets urban adventurers
Toyota has expanded its local Land Cruiser Prado range with the introduction of the new range-topping VX-L derivative
Billionaire brothers behind WeBuyCars involved in R655 million property deal
WeBuyCars co-founders Faan and Dirk van der Walt are involved in AttBid’s plan to acquire RMH.
Ben Youssef criticises PSL over Chiefs’ fixture congestion
Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef criticised the PSL for not postponing league fixtures to accommodate their Caf Confederation Cup schedule, which has led to the team playing five games in 15 days without adequate training time.