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Ekurhuleni’s Mngwevu remembered for leadership, compassion after death
The body of Ekurhuleni roads and transport management MMC Andile Mngwevu and three other people he was travelling with have been recovered after floodwaters swept away the vehicle in which he was travelling in Mozambique more than a week ago.

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Store shelves hold memories: South Africa’s discontinued favourites
Some flavours disappear from store shelves, but the memories they leave behind remain.

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Cardoso calls for unity after Sundowns victory
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has asked for unity, especially from supporters, after their 2-0 victory over Sekhukhune United in the Betway Premiership match at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Tuesday.

South Africa
March and March protest continues at Addington Primary School
This despite a case of incitement to commit violence being investigated against Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma

South Africa
LIVE | Parliament Ad Hoc Committee on Mkhwanazi allegations
Parliament Ad Hoc Committee on allegations by Mkhwanazi is continuing on Wednesday.
South Africa
News24 | WATCH | Riaan Manser: Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls and Africa’s jewel open for business
Riaan Manser took his family to visit Zimbabwe to show them Victoria Falls for the first time, and it was a “glorious baptism that awakened the senses”.

South Africa
Pretoria Constables’ deaths were accidental: Preliminary report
The three Constables bodies were retrieved from the Hennops River in Pretoria in May last year.

World
Malaysia football officials quit over foreign-born players scandal
The Football Association of Malaysia executive committee has resigned to pave the way for reforms.
World
News24 | Trump critic Ilhan Omar attacked at Minneapolis town hall as she calls for ICE abolishment
As the White House worked to “de-escalate” tensions in Minneapolis, a man sprayed Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar with a syringe of unknown liquid at a town hall meeting, where she called for curbing the Trump administration’s anti-immigration crackdown.

World
South Korea’s ex-first lady jailed 20 months for bribery
Kim Keon Hee was also ordered to return a Graff diamond necklace and pay back 12.85m won in cash.

World
Spain will grant legal status to immigrants lacking authorization
Spain’s government announced Tuesday it will grant legal status to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants living and working in the country without authorization.

Africa
Ex-Nigeria oil minister stands trial in UK on bribery charges
Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including luxury goods and private jet travel, a prosecutor tells a London court.

Africa
Nigeria president ‘very fine’ after falling over at Turkey reception
On a visit to Ankara, Bola Tinubu was filmed stumbling and falling after walking past soldiers and dignitaries.

Africa
France invites Chad president in bid to ease troubled relations
Franco-Chadian military relations have been strained after Chad abruptly ended its defence agreement with France.

Africa
Kipyegon announces plans for maternity ward in hometown
Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon plans to build a maternity facility in her hometown Keringet in partnership with her shoe sponsor.

Business
Another warning for Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has been warned that South Africa could quickly lose investor confidence if he fails to decisively address concerns over his ability to control the armed forces.
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Politics
Madlanga orders disclosure of ‘Mr So and so’ despite safety concerns
Mr So and so is allegedly link to suspended Deputy National Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya.

Politics
Family of late Ekurhuleni MMC Mngwevu requests privacy in grief
The MMC’s family confirmed his passing after his mortal remains were found in Mozambique.

Politics
DA claims vindication in questioning JDA CEO Mathibe’s appointment
Mathibe arrested after Joshco office raid over alleged contract irregularities and corruption.

Politics
LIVE | Madlanga Commission Day 48
Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is investigating allegations of corruption within the judiciary.

Sport
Are Orlando Pirates handing the league title to Sundowns?
As Mamelodi Sundowns pull away at the top, Orlando Pirates are left chasing momentum and answers in a tightening title race.

Sport
SA Rugby confirms changes to 2026 season
SA Rugby has revealed a bumper set of competition schedules for the 2026 season, which will be packed with action.

Sport
Ulster additions to Ireland squad ‘a positive’
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy feels the province’s increased representation in Ireland’s Six Nations squad “shows we are progressing and moving in the right direction”.

Sport
Connor Doig wins first round Australian Open doubles match
South Africa’s Connor Doig teamed up with Bulgaria’s Dimitar Kisimov to win their first-round Australian Open junior doubles match.
Education
Nigeria: Govt, World Bank Ask States to Publish Education, Health Contracts Quarterly
[Vanguard] Abuja–In a decisive push to entrench transparency and accountability in public spending, state governments across Nigeria will now be required to publish details of contract awards in the basic education and primary healthcare sectors every quarter under a Federal Government-World Bank collaboration.
Education
Nigeria: World Bank-Assisted Programme – States to Publish Quarterly Basic Education, Primary Health Contract Awards
[This Day] Abuja — The subnational governments are to embark on quarterly publication of contract award information for procurements in the basic education and primary healthcare sectors, within 30 days of the end of each quarter under the World Bank-supported Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE-GOV) Programme of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.
Education
Kenya: Police Chief Visits Hulugho After Al-Shabaab Kills Chief and Teacher in Garissa
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Deputy Inspector-General of Police Gilbert Masengeli on Tuesday visited Hulugho Township in Garissa County to condole with the family of the slain Boma Location Chief and to reassure teachers and pupils following a deadly terror attack that also saw a teacher killed.
Education
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Lifestyle
Happy International LEGO Day: Six fun facts you need to know
In honour of International LEGO Day, we’re breaking down the legacy of this famous toy, brick by brick. Take a look…
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Lifestyle
‘You’re still with us’: Darren Scott’s ex-wife pens tribute b-day
Darren Scott’s ex-wife Sarah-Kate Accetta penned a touching tribute to the late radio DJ on his 62nd birthday. Take a look…

Entertainment
George Linde thrilled to be going to World Cup: ‘I dreamed about it as a kid’
The spinner helped the Proteas beat the West Indies in the first of three T20s on Tuesday before the start of the global showpiece.

Entertainment
Parliament flags failure risks in Msunduzi transport project as BRT faces shutdown
The National Department of Transport said that the IPTN project is being wound down and will be discontinued.

Entertainment
Ekurhuleni MMC Andile Mngwevu ‘a servant of the people,’ says mayor
The remains of Mngwevu and three others were found in the vehicle in Mozambique on Tuesday.

Entertainment
Communications minister says Icasa data bundle expiry amendment will bring ‘relief’ to users
Icasa amended the rules on when mobile data bundles can expire

Science/Tech
iCAUR to launch in South Africa with 20-dealer network
iCAUR has confirmed it will enter South Africa with 20 dealerships, launching two models and a national support network.

Science/Tech
Cloud management lost its way, operations are paying the price
Cloud management needs to refocus – away from labels and architectural debates towards outcomes like stability and predictability, says Grant Friend, manager, EMEA Portfolio Solutions at Nutanix.

Science/Tech
KnowBe4 to showcase dual-layer defence strategy against AI-driven e-mail threats at ITWeb Security Summit 2026
The company will demonstrate how African enterprises can fight the next evolution of e-mail threats with a modern, layered and AI-driven security approach.

Science/Tech
End of an era for two types of light bulbs in South Africa
There are just two months left until South Africa bans more light bulbs for household use.
Motoring

Motoring
Speed cameras out of action in major South African city
One of South Africa’s biggest cities has failed to renew its contract with its speed camera provider.

Motoring
Brace for a 25% price hike on new cars in South Africa
South Africa wants to raise the import tariff for Indian and Chinese cars from 25% to 50%.

Motoring
These are the cars first-time buyers in South Africa are choosing
Buying your first car in South Africa is a rite of passage, the step between lifts from friends and full independence, between planning routes around taxis and deciding when to hit the road on your own terms.
Health
Kanye West Apologizes for Antisemitic Behavior in Full-Page Wall Street Journal Ad
The artist formerly known as Kanye West, who first apologized in 2023 before taking it back, said a four-month manic episode in 2025 had led him to embrace swastikas and Hitler.
Health
Peter H. Duesberg, 89, Renowned Biologist Turned H.I.V. Denialist, Dies
His pioneering work on the origins of cancer was later overshadowed by his contrarian views, notably his rejection of the established theory that H.I.V. causes AIDS.

Health
Growing number of adults avoid booze, says NHS survey
Almost a quarter of adults in England do not drink alcohol, according to new figures from a health survey.

Health
Feeling anxious? Take five minutes to do this
Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo suggests taking micro-moments to calm yourself.