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Historical revelations about Lord Mandelson would have been unlikely to have risked political damage to the prime minister directly.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuesday, 3 February 2026.

The group does the work for free because they love to conserve the environment.

The accused who faces multiple charges including nine counts of murder.

South Africa commemorates World Wetlands Day at Rondevlei in the False Bay Nature Reserve

Helen Zille has raised serious concerns about Johannesburg’s failing infrastructure.

Italy’s capital city has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic fountain, which had previously been free to visit.

The teenager is praised for his courage and bravery after swimming back to shore to raise the alarm.

The Buddhist spiritual leader is recognised in the audiobook category for his meditations.

Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality.

They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.

South Africa’s sports minister Gayton McKenzie says “no formal decision” has been taken to relocate the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations away from Morocco.

Clinton Nyapara Mogesa is said to have been recruited in Qatar to fight for Russian forces in Ukraine.

“So, it means that most of criminals, they smile out of, you know, out of prison.”

The Ad Hoc Committee may call Cyril Ramaphosa over the disbanded Political Killings Task Team

Carrim was implicated in testimony relating to alleged cartel member, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

Makgotloe says Witness B pressured him to alter the Swart forensic report during probe.

Fixtures, how to follow on the BBC and venues as the Six Nations returns on Thursday, 5 February with defending champions France taking on Ireland.

The NFL announces it will stage its first regular-season game in France and agrees a multi-year partnership to play games at Real Madrid.

Mohamed Kader Meite signs a £25.9m deal to join Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal from Rennes, with Jeremy Jacquet potentially next out of the exit door.

Kaizer Chiefs moved up to second in Group D, but results in Egypt ensured the race for the quarterfinals remains tight.

Demand for year 7 pupils is expected to fall by 7.6% over the next four years, with similar numbers expected in primary schools

Schools in London could lose £45m in funding over the next four years as pupil numbers continue to fall, with secondary schools facing cuts to staff and curriculum as their budgets dwindle, a report has warned.

Until now primary schools in the capital have been worst...

EFF MP Carl Niehaus has shown his support to eNCA’s Heidi Giokos, whose interracial relationship was attacked by online trolls…

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Suleiman Carrim launched an urgent High Court bid to stop the commission from compelling his testimony or issuing subpoenas.

Lions fans turned up at Ellis Park. Their team didn’t.

Yamaha’s simple setup and substantial subwoofer set it apart, especially on sale.

Appliance and smart home giant, China’s Haier Group, has officially launched in South Africa.

The answers to today’s problems

Earlier today I set you these three problems about the number 11. Here they are again with solutions.

1. Funny formation

odd positions: 9,7,5,3,1 sum to 25;

even positions: 8,6,4,2,0 sum to 20.

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The South African car industry got off to a great start in January 2026.

The N1 between Bloemfontein and Pretoria is one of the busiest routes in South Africa.

Members of the British Medical Association have backed more walkouts in the dispute over pay and jobs in England.

A Scottish Parliament committee is calling for urgent action to improve assessments for autism and ADHD.

Kimberley Wilson talks to psychologist and therapist Dr Sula Windgassen on how to build “quiet” or “flexible” resilience.