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Rew century helps England to Under-19 World Cup final
Captain Thomas Rew makes a battling century as England book their place in the final of the Under-19 World Cup with a 27-run win over Australia.
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South Africa
Accused in Phala Phala theft case bought R1m house, court hears
The court also heard that David received funds amounting to R9 million between the 3rd and the 31st

South Africa
Commission to probe incidents in Western Cape prisons: Groenewald
Also last year, a remand detainee managed to escape undetected by officials from the same facility.

South Africa
Bester wants court to declare his prison transfer unconstitutional
The Department of Correctional Services confirmed that Bester was moved.

South Africa
Activist calls for halting of coal exports to Israel by Glencore
2025 projections indicated that 55% of the coal imported by Israel comes from South Africa.

World
Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation into child abuse images
The prosecutors raided the offices of X as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations including spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes. They also summoned owner Elon Musk for questioning.

World
Takeaways from the latest Epstein files. And, police search for Savannah Guthrie’s mom
NPR analyzes the latest Jeffrey Epstein files. And, Arizona authorities launched an urgent search for Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, Nancyafter a suspected home abduction.
World
News24 | Israel allows 5 out of 22 000 to leave Gaza through Rafah for medical treatment
The headlines read that Israel has finally reopened the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt, allowing injured Palestinians desperate for medical aid to leave.

World
Trump says he will lower tariffs on India to 18%
President Trump says that he has agreed to a trade deal with India — which will lower tariffs on the country to 18%.

Africa
Ethiopia PM hits out at Eritrea over atrocities in Tigray
Abiy Ahmed admitted for the first time in parliament that Eritrean troops had killed people in Aksum.

Africa
Somali woman executed for murdering a child in a case that sparked outrage
Hodan Mohamud Diiriye faced a firing squad after being found guilty of beating Saabirin Saylaan to death.

Africa
South Africa’s ex-President Zuma mentioned in Epstein emails over London dinner plan
The correspondence describes arrangements for a meal and there is no indication of wrongdoing by Zuma.

Africa
Banknote bouquets could land you in jail, Kenya’s central bank warns
Those defacing the currency could face seven years in jail, the central bank says ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Business
Another new mafia is thriving in South Africa
Mafia-style criminal groups have a new target in South Africa, and it’s worth more than rhino horn.

Business
Iconic Sandton properties selling for R1.1 billion
Southern Sun and its partner, Pareto, have moved to acquire several Sandton properties for a total consideration of R1.1 billion.

Business
Disney names Josh D’Amaro as new chief executive
The media giant chooses the head of its amusement park business to replace longtime boss Bob Iger.

Business
South Africa could catch a big break this month
South Africa’s 2026 Budget could be near, or even below, the projections set in the medium-term budget policy statement last year, possibly breaking the norm of fiscal slippage.

Politics
Madlanga Commission hears that Witness F leaked police information to a civilian
Witness F shared a photo of his fingerprint evidence application with civilian Steve Motsumi.

Politics
ANCYL supports EFF’s electoral reform proposal
ANCYL President Collen Malatji says it might be a step in the right direction.

Politics
Witness F denies WhatsApp arms deal messages were with Mabuza
WhatsApp messages at the Commission show chats between Witness F and a number linked to late Mabuza.

Politics
SABC reliably learns that Steenhuisen not standing for re-election as DA leader
He is expected make the announcement at a media briefing in Durban on Wednesday.

Sport
London City Lionesses set to sign midfielder Marcetto
London City Lionesses are set to sign Denmark midfielder Malou Marcetto on a permanent deal from Madrid CFF.

Sport
‘Patrice Motsepe told us he supports Orlando Pirates’ – Ex-Sundowns star
Lebohang Mokoena has dropped a bombshell claim, alleging that Patrice Motsepe is an Orlando Pirates supporter at heart.

Sport
Celtic’s O’Neill ‘very interested’ in Oxlade-Chamberlain
Celtic manager Martin O’Neill says he would be “very interested” in signing free agent Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, but reckons the former Liverpool and Arsenal midfielder has lots of options.

Sport
‘Grumpy’ Guardiola jokes about Man City spending
Pep Guardiola mischievously said he is “a little bit sad and upset” that Manchester City have only the seventh highest net spend on transfers in the Premier League over the last five years.
Education
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Disclaims Approval of Textbook Excluding Igbo History
[Premium Times] The textbook, “Living History”, reportedly excluded the history and culture of the Igbo people, according to several posts on social media.
Education
Nigeria: PAP Donates 900 Laptops to Students
[Daily Trust] The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has distributed 900 laptops to beneficiaries of its scholarship scheme studying in Nigerian universities, marking the third batch of the exercise conducted within the country.
Education
Angola: Health Ministry Sends Scholarship Recipients for Training in Brazil
[ANGOP] Luanda — At least 27 Angolan scholarship recipients will attend short-, medium-, and long-term training programs in Brazil as part of the Human Resources for Health Training Project (PFRHS), which is financed by the World Bank.

Education
School to accept girls for first time in 500-year history
Magdalen College School says the move will “enrich” its community for “generations to come”.

Lifestyle
Find out if you are eligible for a SRD R370 Grant
The SRD R370 grant was introduced in 2020 as a temporary emergency measure in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lifestyle
Five reasons to ditch processed meat
Eating processed meats is a health risk as they contain high amounts of salt, sugar and fat.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
‘They knew what they were doing’: Moroadi Cholota insists state misled US in unlawful extradition
According to the defence, Cholota was extradited despite being ‘never a fugitive to begin with’.

Entertainment
Boks will have to plan for travel challenges, time differences at World Cup 2027 — Rassie
The Boks’ three pool games will all be in different cities, as will the last-16 match.

Entertainment
Sharp decrease in SA automotive exports in December due to uncertainty around US tariffs
South Africa still recorded a preliminary trade surplus of R201.6 billion in 2025, slightly higher than in 2024.

Entertainment
New affordable lofts spark hope for Katlehong housing market
Sebenzile Lofts brings 21 affordable, modern rental units to Katlehong, offering hope for the housing market and empowering local communities.
Science/Tech
Adobe Is Killing A Popular Animation And Game Development Program
Adobe has emailed users of Adobe Animate to let them know the popular animation and game development program will be discontinued on March 1, an abrupt decision that has angered animators and game developers who say the tool remains an industry standard in television and game production. Animate, the successor to the once-popular Flash, is widely used for graphic creation, animation and...

Science/Tech
Best Microsoft Surface Laptop (2026): Which Model to Buy or Avoid
Surface Pro or Surface Laptop? Here’s how to decide which Microsoft device is right for you.

Science/Tech
Final fight for Makate’s millions
Black Rock Mining could proceed with arbitration proceedings without Nkosana Makate or his legal representation present.
Science/Tech
Spain Aims to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
The announcement is part of a broader push by countries to curb access to online platforms for minors. It also points to Europe’s stricter approach to regulating social media.

Motoring
South Africa’s secret petrol taxes
Several domestic and international factors have a direct impact on how much South Africans pay for petrol.

Motoring
Best-selling cars in South Africa
Six of South Africa’s best-selling cars come from a single brand.
Motoring

Motoring
Bad news for F1 fans in South Africa
South Africa is not yet ready to host a Formula One Grand Prix.

Health
‘You look like a man’: How Shell Rowe discovered she had cancer
The TikToker tells You, Me and the Big C podcast about her cancer journey.
Health
Research Finds Interaction With Father, Not Mother, Affects Child Health
A long-term study of 292 families linked fathers’ parenting style to their children’s heart health years later. To researchers’ surprise, no such link was found with mothers.
Health
What Do You Get When You Put a Mummy Through a CT Scan?
Experts are using high-res scanners and 3-D printers to illuminate ancient ailments and injuries.

Health
Mental health chat encouraged at coffee mornings
Three coffee mornings are being held in Wolverhampton as part of a national mental health event.