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South Africa
E-hailing Council mobilises members for murder accused appearance
The suspect is expected to appear at Atteridgeville Magistrates Court on Monday.

South Africa
Two Witzenberg fires fully contained: CWDM
The municipality says this is despite difficult conditions including strong winds.

South Africa
Reflecting on the church’s role in shaping SA’s moral compass
Rhema has played a significant role in faith-based social development, national dialogue

South Africa
LIVE: Funeral service of Bishop John Bolana
Bolana has been accorded a Special Provincial Official Category 2 funeral.

World
Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, rescuers say
The Palestinian Red Crescent say a strike on a tent encampment in northern Gaza killed at least six people.

World
Russian ‘pick-up artist’ accused of secretly filming women in Ghana
Ghana has called on Russia to extradite the man, who is accused of recording sexual encounters without consent.

World
Motorbike raids on villages kill at least 30 in Nigeria
Assailants shot dead or cut the throats of their victims, lit homes on fire and abducted multiple people in Niger state, Nigeria.

World
An abduction, a Bitcoin demand and a TV icon – why Nancy Guthrie’s case has gripped the US
Samantha Guthrie’s fame has helped turn her mother’s abduction into a national obsession.

Africa
South Africa to deploy troops to tackle crime gangs
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the army will work with the police to fight organised crime and illegal mining.

Africa
Kenya’s border with Somalia set to re-open after almost 15 years
Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

Africa
At least 21 dead after boat sinks on Sudan’s River Nile
Search efforts are continuing for the missing passengers, who included children.

Africa
Powerful cyclone kills at least 20 as it tears through Madagascar port
Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

Business
Gender pay gap won’t close for another 30 years, warns union
The average woman employee “effectively works for 47 days of the year for free,” according to the Trades Union Congress.

Business
The surprising South African restaurant franchise with locations in the UK, Saudi Arabia and Dubai
In just 30 years, Ocean Basket has gone from selling a limited menu in Pretoria to having over 200 locations in 16 countries.
Business
Business

Politics
President Ramaphosa’s SONA exposed government failures: Analyst
Naidu says without decisive action, the country will keep repeating promises without implementation.

Politics
Water infrastructure tops agenda at ANC Gauteng lekgotla: Papo
ANC Gauteng Task Team is set to meet in Fourways to discuss local government and coalition

Politics
North West premier testifies of alleged plot against him
Mokgosi appeared before the North West Ad Hoc committee on Saturday to conclude his testimony.

Politics
Zuma vows to fight for ANC membership
Jacob Zuma who is the leader of uMkhonto Wesizwe Party, was expelled from the ANC in July 2024.

Sport
Miguel Cardoso praises Sundowns’ unity
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has declined to take full credit for his team’s clinical 2-0 win over MC Alger to qualify for the CAF Champions League quarterfinals.

Sport
‘Murrayfield pain will make England a better team’
In his latest BBC Sport column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses the potential long-term impact of England’s defeat by Scotland at Murrayfield.

Sport
I think Crowley starts against England – Murray
Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey says there is “more to come” from fellow Ulster players Cormac Izuchukwu and Rob Baloucoune following Ireland’s 20-13 Six Nations victory over Italy at the Aviva Stadium.

Sport
GB curlers sweep aside Germany to edge closer to semis
Team GB’s men’s curlers move a step closer to securing a Winter Olympics semi-final place as they compile an accomplished victory over Germany.
Education
Islamist Party’s Rise Overshadows Student Revolution in Bangladesh
The party is dedicated to running the country under Islamic law, but ran on a more moderate platform. It gained far more seats in last week’s election than it ever had before.
Education
Texas Students Protest ICE Despite Gov. Greg Abbott’s Threats
In dozens of states, students have staged walkouts over immigration enforcement. In Texas, they’re doing so despite threats from Gov. Greg Abbott.

Education
Shattered dreams: How the battle for Sunderland’s glass centre turned into a political flashpoint
Custodian University of Sunderland says renovation costs of £45m are too high and building must be pulled down. Not without a fight, say locals, who believe they’re being taken for fools
The “little pieces of Sunderland” produced by the city’s glassmaking factory for more than a century can be traced back to an even older story that began in the seventh century, when English glassmaking...
Education
How Former N.Y.C. Schools Chief Joel Klein Became Friendly With Epstein
Mr. Klein, who led an education technology company after running the New York City school system, met with Jeffrey Epstein over a period of several months in 2013.

Lifestyle
‘Told you so’ – Critics on news of ‘struggling’ Afrikaner refugees
News that some Afrikaner refugees are living in dire conditions in the US has been met with little surprise by these prominent critics…

Lifestyle
‘Dearest Isabella’: Inside Handre and Marise Pollard baby’s baptism
Springboks fly-half Handre Pollard and wife Marise celebrated their daughter Isabella’s baptism. Take a look…

Lifestyle
SA to Amsterdam: Siya Kolisi and Rachel John still together?
When Rachel John returned to Amsterdam, many were speculating whether she and Siya Kolisi are still together. Here’s what we know…

Lifestyle
‘Durban treated me right’: Jacquees reflects on time in KZN
American singer Jacquees reflected on his time in Durban after embracing the culture of the coastal city during his stay. Take a look…

Entertainment
Moroka Swallows cancel Marumo Gallants sale – report
Gallants allegedly reneged on the terms of their contract and failed to pay the full purchase price as agreed in writing.

Entertainment
Trade unions in public service reject ‘unjustifiable’ Gems price hike
The unions are planning a march for later this month.

Entertainment
North West councillor stabbed to death during fight at tavern
North West Councillor stabbed to death during fight at tavern

Entertainment
Waterless Joburg: Crisis deepens with broken pipes and broken promises
Johannesburg, a city of about 6 million people and the country’s economic hub, residents are still in the dark about the water crisis.

Science/Tech
Are we hard-wired for infidelity?
Monogamy may be held up as an ideal, but evolution has other ideas
Most of us know people in committed relationships, even lifelong marriages. And we also know stories about relationship transgressions, of partnerships tested or broken by infidelity.
As an evolutionary biologist who studies sex and relationships, I’m fascinated by these two truths. We humans make romantic commitments to each...

Science/Tech
9 Best Windows Laptops (2026): WIRED-Tested Laptops to Buy
Windows laptops have never been so good, and they’re only going to get better as we move through 2026.

Science/Tech
Google’s AI Overviews Can Scam You. Here’s How to Stay Safe
Beyond mistakes or nonsense, deliberately bad information being injected into AI search summaries is leading people down potentially harmful paths.

Science/Tech
CurrentBody LED Hair Growth Helmet Review: Baby Hairs Abound (2026)
This FDA-cleared red-light helmet helps spur hair growth and is Bluetooth-enabled with a comfortable design. But don’t expect results overnight.

Motoring
The 5 cheapest panel vans in South Africa
Affordable panel vans could be the logistics solution South Africa’s small business owners need.
Motoring

Motoring
German giant in trouble again
VW is facing the law more than a decade after its emissions scandal.

Motoring
New concern over Gautrain expansion in South Africa
A prominent logistics expert has warned that the R120-billion Gautrain expansion won’t serve the areas that need it the most.

Health
Critical incident declared at Nottingham hospitals
A high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff.
Health
RFK Jr. Allies Target States to Overturn Vaccine Mandates for Schools
Proponents of vaccines warn that the efforts will further dismantle the immunization infrastructure and lead to more outbreaks of disease.

Health
‘My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques’ – drug side effects tearing families apart
Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.

Health
Vaping in cars with children could be banned under new plans
The plans are subject to a 12-week public consultation which starts on Friday.