Light aircraft crashes ‘with two on board’
Police and an air ambulance were called to the scene in Littleborough, Rochdale, earlier
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Woman prisoners ‘treated as pawns’ by Scottish government, court told
The campaign group For Women Scotland is challenging the guidance which helps decide which prisons trans people are held in.
Payment delays halt scholar transport in Gauteng
Gauteng scholar transport service providers stopped operating on Monday after the Gauteng department of education failed to pay outstanding invoices on time.
PARTY SHAKEUP: What happens next in the DA if Steenhuisen goes?
Multiple DA sources are confirming that John Steenhuisen will announce on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, that he is not seeking a third term as party leader – though he seems hell bent on denying it until the bitter end.
Tesla introduces new Model Y variant
Electric-vehicle maker Tesla has introduced a new all-wheel drive variant of its bestselling Model Y SUV in the United States, priced at $41,990 (R670,781), according to the company’s website on Monday.
Why China is outlawing ‘hidden’ car door handles
China will ban ‘hidden’ car door handles from 2027, becoming the first country to phase out a design pioneered by Tesla and adopted by Chinese competitors including Xiaomi.
RAF’s fixed revenue can’t match rising accident claims, Scopa hears
The Road Accident Fund is struggling with a fixed revenue stream unable to meet increasing accident claim liabilities, currently estimated at R100bn
News24 | Trump demands $1bn from Harvard for ‘heinous illegalities’
US President Donald Trump said his administration would seek $1 billion in damages from Harvard University after a New York Times report said the college had won some concessions in ongoing settlement negotiations with the government.
D-Day coming for South African taxpayers
A case that is currently before the Supreme Court of Appeal could significantly affect taxpayers’ rights.
Tiny car, big trouble: New recall hits 1 393 vehicles in South Africa over safety flaw
This urgent software recall highlights ongoing safety concerns for South Africa’s most affordable tiny hatchback.
Foot-and-mouth crisis reveals dangerous gaps in veterinary services
State vets face difficult resource and support challenges
Victim of ‘Celtic Curse’ spent years blaming herself for poor health
Anne Campbell says being diagnosed with a genetic disease in her 80s came as a relief.
Joburg Water races to restore Midrand’s water supply
Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero says the city is fixing reservoirs and water should be running soon after a week of supply challenges in Midrand.
Court dismisses man’s bid to escape R20k spousal maintenance
A high court judge rejected a man’s application to escape a R20k monthly spousal maintenance order, citing concerns about unexplained financial transactions, overseas travel plans, and indications of hidden wealth
Reports mount that John Steenhuisen is on his way out as DA leader
Reports are mounting that Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen will not seek re-election in the party’s upcoming federal congress.
News24 | Musk merges xAI into SpaceX in bid to build space data centers
Elon Musk has announced that his rocket company, SpaceX, will take over his artificial intelligence outfit xAI, as he seeks to raise billions of dollars for his science fiction-worthy outer space projects.
Four held in £3m illegal TV streaming raids
The raids, across Greater Manchester and Lancashire, uncovered 10 servers and equipment worth £750,000.
Olympics-Greenpeace takes aim at Eni’s role as Milano Cortina sponsor
Environmental advocacy group Greenpeace has called on Winter Olympics organisers to end their partnership with Italian oil major Eni ENI.MI, warning that the group’s fossil fuel operations undermine efforts to protect snow‑dependent sports as the climate warms.