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South Africa’s biggest retailer set to shoot the lights out
Shoprite is expected to report another strong set of half-year results as the retail giant continues to go from strength to strength.
MONDAY, 02 FEBRUARY 2026, 09:24

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Shoprite is expected to report another strong set of half-year results as the retail giant continues to go from strength to strength.

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Social media has been flooded with fake, AI-generated images and videos. But will the majority of users actually care?

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Precious metals hit record highs in late January as investors flocked to the so-called safe haven assets.

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In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why the right deadline day signing can transform your team’s fortunes, but sometimes it is not just about the effect a deal has on the pitch.

South Africa
Police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says Senona still has credentials to enter the HQ building

South Africa
The suspect, a Mozambican national, was arrested in Germiston on Friday night.

South Africa
The three accused persons face multiple charges, including housebreaking, theft and money laundering

South Africa
Police say the search for the persons swept away by flood waters will resume on Monday.
World
Former British ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson quit the Labour Party, seeking to avoid causing it “further embarrassment” after newly released US documents revived scrutiny of his connection to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

World
China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, which ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.

World
The grand opening took place on Sunday, with a variety of boats and floats making their way through the city’s canals.

World
The move follows several artists cancelling performances at the storied institution after it was recently renamed as the Trump Kennedy Center.

Africa
Ifunanya Nwangene, a former contestant in The Voice Nigeria, died after not getting the antivenom she needed.

Africa
The Zulu king was trying to calm anti-migrant feelings but ended up using a highly derogatory phrase.

Africa
The president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

Africa
Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a “tyrant” and “an enemy of Mali”.

Business
Rawson Developers’ latest development, The Botanist, represents a new category of City Bowl living.

Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Monday, 2 February 2026.

Business
Food pantries are run by schools in North Yorkshire in a bid to help parents, and tackle food waste.

Business
Digicloud Africa, Google Cloud distributor and reseller enablement partner in Africa, expects a ‘stellar’ year ahead, thanks to a surge in positive sentiment around Gemini and Google security solutions across Africa.

Politics
The Madlanga Commission has delivered its first interim report to President Ramaphosa.

Politics
Julius Malema assured party officials that his leadership of the EFF is not under threat.

Politics
The IEC has been registering voters in ward 22, in the Abaqulusi Municipality

Politics
Malema says people cannot demand services from government if they do not participate in elections

Sport
When it comes to transfer windows, it’s not all about the numbers – the letters are important too!

Sport
Hugo Ekitike’s form gives Liverpool a dilemma when Alexander Isak returns from injury, says ex-Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney.

Sport
Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman expressed frustration and disappointment in his team’s fourth-place finish at the HSBC SVNS Singapore.

Sport
Here is how the latest URC log looks after the Sharks and Bulls picked up good wins that will keep their playoff hopes alive and well.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Higher Education and Training is in the process of conducting a sector-wide workshop on international relations, which is aimed at strengthening coherence and strategic alignment across the higher education and training sector.
Education
[Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education will tomorrow continue with its oversight programme with on-site visit to the Walter Sisulu University to assess the state of readiness of the university for the 2026 academic year.

Education
Government has ‘learned lesson’ of botched welfare overhauls but MPs say they will not back cost-saving measures
Ministers have “learned the lesson” of botched welfare changes and are on a sustained lobbying blitz of Labour MPs over an overhaul of special educational needs, Labour MPs told the Guardian, as they said they would not back measures aimed at saving money.
The changes will raise the...
Education
Across the country, Americans who love K-pop and K-dramas are flocking to Korean language classes.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The best in music strutted their stuff on Sunday on the red carpet at the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Mustadafin Foundation, a Cape Town-based, non-profit organisation, is calling on the public to contribute to their school supply drive.

Entertainment
Zuma and former president Thabo Mbeki filed separate applications to recuse Khampepe last month.

Entertainment
The squeaky-clean feeling you get after stepping out of the shower may actually be a sign that your skin is under stress.

Entertainment
Eskom’s schedule operates on a seven-day rotation, with different areas affected on different days of the week.
Entertainment

Science/Tech
Puzzles one louder than ten
It’s two decimal digits long, it’s prime, it’s a palindrome and it’s the number of players in a football team.
Let’s hear it for “legs” eleven!
Continue reading…

Science/Tech
A local municipality in Limpopo has announced a R7-billion smart city project to develop the business district of a small town 50km south of Polowane.

Science/Tech
Net Nine Nine recently hosted Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi to discuss South Africa’s digital divide.

Science/Tech
iOCO has repurchased a further 2.18 million of its own shares, continuing a buyback programme launched last year.

Motoring
The South African government has announced its plans to boost local vehicle manufacturing.

Motoring
Several brands contributed to the incredible sales year experienced by the local motor industry in 2025.

Motoring
Sales momentum has seen Jetour break into the top 10 best-selling vehicle brands in South Africa.
Motoring

Health
After having to halt their first attempt due to an injury, the couple are ready to set off again.
Health
While at the federal agency, he approved the laser device for eye surgery but later warned of its potential to cause harm.
Health
A decades-long study suggested that close relationships with family members during teenage years could lead to a rich network of friendships in adulthood.
Health
How increased responsibilities and a push to be called “physician associates” are raising tensions with doctors.