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News24 | No Concourt appeal for Media24 merger
Legal attempts to reverse Media24’s sale of its logistics business and community newspapers have now reached a dead end, with the Constitutional Court dismissing an application for leave to appeal.
Olympic bosses investigate why medals are breaking
Milan-Cortina 2026 organisers say they are “looking closely” at the issue of Olympic medals breaking after several athletes suffered issues with their prizes.
Stalker who left BBC presenter terrified is ordered to stay away from her for life
Anne McAlpine had been sent letters and gifts by Robert Green, who then started to turn up at her home.
DStv playing with fire
MultiChoice has removed one of DStv’s biggest drawcards – the trust that SuperSport will carry all major sporting events without exception.
20 years is a death sentence, says Jimmy Lai’s son as British media tycoon jailed by China
A Hong Kong court sentences the 78-year-old British citizen Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of national security offences last December.
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
Four appear in court charged with murder of teenager
Police were called to Abertridwr on Thursday, where Tristan Shae Kerr was declared dead at the scene.
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.
I’d resign if I wasn’t still right for job – Howe
Eddie Howe says there is “no doubt in my mind” he is still the right manager for Newcastle despite one win in eight games.
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.
Seahawks claim dominant Super Bowl victory over Patriots
The Seattle Seahawks deliver a dominant defensive display to beat the New England Patriots 29-13 and claim their second Super Bowl victory.
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.