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Cynthia Erivo ignores online criticism as Dracula gets mixed reviews
The Wicked star appears in a one-woman version of the classic horror story in London’s West End.
CAUTIOUS VICTORY: Bowler Corbin Bosch stars as Proteas ease past UAE at T20 World Cup
South Africa 123 for 4 (Dewald Brevis 36, Muhammad Arfan 1-16,) beat United Arab Emirates 122 for 6 (Alishan Sharafu 45, Corbin Bosch 3-12) by six wickets.
BOOK REVIEW: Loaded For Bear: Tim Cohen brings Leon Louw’s overlooked legacy to life
Cohen has done a service to history by shining the light on Louw’s record and legacy, and he has done so in his typically readable and witty fashion.
CIVIL RIGHTS GIANT: An ‘extraordinary American pilgrimage’: Jesse Jackson’s final lap has been run
A giant of the American civil rights struggle and a political pioneer, the Reverend Jesse Jackson now belongs to history. We examine what he did – and what he meant to America.
Sweden and others oppose calls to delay new EU carbon market
Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Luxembourg have opposed calls by other European governments to delay the EU’s upcoming carbon market as political pressure mounts for the bloc to curb energy costs, a joint paper by the countries showed.
News24 | SA’s most popular Chinese car brand gets two-star safety rating
Following Toyota’s Corolla Cross two-star rating, revealed earlier in January, Chinese automaker Chery is the latest brand to come under the Automobile Association’s attention after a low score on adult occupant protection.
CHANGE MAKER: Mapping homelessness and the battle to bring people in from the mean streets of Jozi
The city’s first point-in-time count has revealed the scale and geography of homelessness and provided valuable information to address it.

E-hailing safety in the spotlight after brutal murder
The recent murder case of an e-hailing driver has shined a light on the need for further legislation to protect both South African e-hailing drivers and passengers.

Ramaphosa dragged to court
AfriForum has served a summons on President Cyril Ramaphosa and Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi as part of its legal action against the National Health Insurance Act.
Foreign spies can see Telegram messages sent by Russian soldiers, Ifax cites minister
Foreign intelligence services are able to see messages sent by Russian soldiers using the Telegram messaging app, Russia’s minister for digital development Maksud Shadayev said on Wednesday, the Interfax news agency reported.
Oscar contender ‘Hamnet’ boosts tourism at Shakespeare heritage sites
On a cloudy winter’s day, visitors stream into what was once William Shakespeare’s childhood home in Stratford-upon-Avon and the nearby Anne Hathaway’s cottage, family residence of the bard’s wife.

Gugulethu residents refuse to leave alleged gold site
Residents of the Gugulethu informal settlement in Payneville, Springs, are defying authorities by continuing to dig for gold in a kraal they claim as their own, despite municipal ownership and potential police intervention.
Epstein tried to build web of powerful ties across Middle East, documents show
The departure of the chief executive of Dubai port giant DP World is the biggest fallout in the Middle East from U.S. Department of Justice documents which show that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein tried to build a powerful network of political figures and business leaders across the region.

Woolworths pilots scan and go
Woolworths is piloting a new “scan and go” system, signalling a shift in how South Africans may soon shop and pay.

Commando water system remains constrained despite improvements
Johannesburg’s water systems are gradually recovering, but the Commando system remains highly constrained, with ongoing pressure issues in Brixton and Hursthill, especially in higher-lying areas.

SARS coming after directors in South Africa
New Reserve Bank rules have made SARS the gatekeeper for offshore directors’ fees, meaning non-resident directors now face stricter compliance, longer approval processes, and increased delays.

Child abuse increasing and more complex to police, crime agency says
Police cannot tackle the issue alone, the NCA says, and technology companies must do more.