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Ex-police chief said Trump told him in 2006 ‘everyone’ knew of Epstein’s behaviour
The now-president allegedly called police in Florida who were investigating Epstein and said “thank goodness you’re stopping him”.
Noel Clarke arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, reports say
The Doctor Who star was also held on suspicion of exposure and sexual assault by touching, the Sun reported.
Health Hazard: Residents’ nightmare as uncontrolled municipal waste site in Bluewater Bay becomes haven for suspected copper thieves
The alarm has been raised about toxic smoke spewing from a mismanaged waste site at Bluewater Bay, where residents allege fires are being set almost daily by copper thieves — threatening residents’ wellbeing and the local environment.
OF ART AND THE STATE: Gayton vs Goliath — minister’s machinations to cancel Venice Biennale artwork head for court showdown
Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie moved to replace Gabrielle Goliath’s Venice Biennale artwork, Elegy, citing political concerns, but missed court deadlines. Email evidence shows attempts to replace the work, though the department now claims no exhibition is planned.
AD HOC HEARING: ‘I was never a foreign agent in SA’ — Paul O’Sullivan denies spy suspicion
Forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan has told Parliament’s ad hoc committee there have been about 10 attempts on his life in 15 years. And he has insisted that while he has worked in law-enforcing arenas, he has never been involved with South Africa’s intelligence agencies.
Under-fire Trump commerce secretary confirms he visited Epstein’s island
Howard Lutnick says he had lunch on the island in 2012, contradicting previous claims he had cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein in 2005.
COURT BATTLE: Nelson Mandela Bay mayor says hair sales, not illicit funds, triggered Capitec compliance check
Facing accusations from former Good party regional chair Siyanda Mayana, Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Babalwa Lobishe insists her bank account was frozen for compliance reasons, not corruption, as she seeks legal action against defamation.
Former Daily Mail editor tells hacking trial allegations are ‘preposterous’
Paul Dacre told the High Court the claims that Daily Mail staff gathered information unlawfully are “inconceivable”.
Lufthansa faces major flight disruptions on Thursday due to strikes
FRANKFURT, Feb 10 – Major flight disruptions are likely on Thursday at Lufthansa Group’s LHAG.DE core German airline, its freight arm Lufthansa Cargo and its short-haul carrier CityLine after two separate unions called for strikes by pilots and cabin crew.
LEGAL LUMINARY: Farewell Daryl Burman, champion of justice and advocate for the vulnerable
Daryl Burman, a champion of justice and women’s rights, has passed away at 88, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, mentorship and transformation in the legal community.
DAY ZERO: While Joburg battles for water tankers, they’ve been failing at informal settlements for years
Joburg has deployed tankers across the city during the latest water crisis, leading to frustrations over access and availability. Informal settlements have been battling the failed water tanker system for years.
Ukraine’s Heraskevych says he will compete in banned helmet, defying IOC
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO/MILAN, Italy, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych said on Tuesday he will defy an International Olympic Committee ban and compete in his “helmet of remembrance” honouring those killed in the war with Russia.
Call to change law after BBC finds women were covertly filmed on nights out
A private members’ bill asks for a change to voyeurism legislation to stop videos being posted online for profit.
WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy downpours and HAIL expected in SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
‘DRUG-BUST OPERATION’: Authorities distance themselves from fatal shooting at which ActionSA’s Xolani Khumalo was present
Joburg metro police and the SAPS have denied involvement in the fatal ‘drug-bust operation’ attended by ActionSA’s Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, Xolani Khumalo, in Johannesburg during the filming of his TV show.
News24 | Zimbabwe cabinet backs constitutional overhaul critics call bid to extend Mnangagwa’s rule
Zimbabwe’s cabinet approved on Tuesday sweeping changes to the constitution that critics said were part of a bid to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years until 2030.
Watch: BBC in Tehran for first time since protest crackdown
Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where she says the pain is still raw after unprecedented force was used to put down the protests there.
Ex-Labour comms chief suspended over links to sex offender
Lord Doyle apologises for his past association with a former Labour councillor who admitted indecent child image offences.