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Don’t let South Africa become the next Zimbabwe
Tendai Ruben Mbofana urged South Africans not to be blinded by politicians telling them they fought for democracy while they steal the country dry.

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Msimanga, Hill-Lewis consider DA top job amid strong lobbying
Hill-Lewis considered a shoo-in, while Msimanga still has to make up his mind

South Africa
Families of Lily Mine workers lodge complaint with HRC
The families expressed concerns that the remains of their loved ones have not been retrieved.
South Africa
News24 | Mystery solved! Long-lost plant rediscovered in SA after 200 years
A biodiversity officer from the Northern Cape has given the botany world a new-year suprise after recently rediscovering a long-lost plant, which was believed to be extinct for close to 200 years.

South Africa
UWC expands student accommodation by 5 000 beds
South Africa continues to face a national student housing shortage

South Africa
Lusanda Mathabela murder accused intends to please not guilty
Sithole took to the stand and requested the court release him on bail.

World
Doctor who treated Bondi Junction mass killer referred to health regulator
A coroner has found Joel Cauchi’s doctor failed to heed warnings he was having a relapse of schizophrenia.

World
‘We are ready to talk’ – US news anchor Savannah Guthrie addresses mother’s abductor
“Your children will not rest until we are together again,” says the NBC host in her message to 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.

World
US must be prudent when supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump
Wednesday’s call comes in the wake of a flurry of visits by Western leaders to China in recent months.

World
Growing calls in India to restrict children’s social media use
Some Indian states have said they are examining Australia’s law curbing social media for children.

Africa
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe latest former African leader to be mentioned in Epstein files
Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

Africa
Gunmen reportedly kill dozens in Nigeria as US military deployment confirmed
Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

Africa
‘Notorious Tanzanian drug trafficker’ arrested during raid in Zambia
Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.

Africa
Leader of South Africa’s second largest party will not seek re-election
The surprise move that may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.

Business
US pitches plan to counter China’s dominance of critical mineral supply
An event was attended by representatives of at least 50 countries, the White House said.

Business
Bank of England expected to hold interest rates
Interest rates were cut to 3.75% in December and analysts expect at least one further reduction this year.

Business
Inquiry into Nike over white workers discrimination claims
Court documents allege the sportswear company treated white employees less favourably.

Business
Washington Post announces sweeping layoffs, scaling back news coverage
A former editor describes the massive cuts as one of the “darkest days” in the history of the storied newspaper.

Politics
Three police officers giving evidence at Ad Hoc plead for protection
Malatjie says their call includes protection from victimisation from their bosses.

Politics
Masemola accused of ignoring some reports on wrongdoing within SAPS
Captain Ramalepe says he tried to contact Masemola’s office on several occasions to no avail.
Politics
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Who succeeds Steenhuisen? With Pieter du Toit and Velani Ludidi
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.

Politics
Phahlane accused of targeting officers who exposed drug dealings
That’s the testimony of three members of SAPS before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Sport
Khelif willing to take sex test for 2028 Olympics
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif says she would take a sex test if it allowed her to compete at the 2028 Olympic Games.

Sport
Ronaldo might ask to leave Al-Nassr – Thursday’s gossip
Cristiano Ronaldo might ask to leave Al-Nassr, Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson tops Manchester United’s list of midfield targets, Atletico Madrid want Tottenham’s Cristian Romero, plus more.

Sport
GB’s Richardson wins historic European track gold
Matt Richardson becomes the first British man to win the sprint title at the European Track Cycling Championships in Turkey.

Sport
IOC must ‘be better’ on climate change – Coventry
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry says it must “be better” on climate change after receiving a petition signed by more than 21,000 people who want to stop fossil fuel companies from sponsoring winter sports.
Education
Liberia: NPA Launches $1m Drive to Revive UL
[Liberian Observer] In a major boost to the University of Liberia’s revitalization efforts, the National Port Authority (NPA) has kicked off a US $1 million fundraising campaign aimed at improving learning conditions across the University’s four campuses.
Education
Liberia: Alpha Phi Alpha Upholds Education, National Development Goals
[Liberian Observer] The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, has reaffirmed its enduring commitment to education, leadership, and national renewal, declaring that investment in learning remains Liberia’s most reliable pathway to dignity, prosperity, and stability.
Education
University of Southern California Names a Lawyer, Beong-Soo Kim, as Its New President
The president, Beong-Soo Kim, had served on an interim basis and already faced pressure from the Trump administration to join a higher education compact to follow a set of conservative ideas. He refused.
Education
Namibia: Capricorn to Spend N$1.6 Million On Education Initiatives
[Namibian] The Capricorn Foundation has committed N$1.6 million to three education initiatives to provide learning materials and improve infrastructure for early childhood development centres.
Lifestyle
Trevor Noah: Inside Grammy hosts’s dating history
Rapper Nicki Minaj as attempted to ‘out’ Trevor Noah as a clapback to his Grammy jokes. Here’s a look at who he has dated…

Lifestyle
Trevor Noah: Inside Grammy host’s dating history
Rapper Nicki Minaj as attempted to ‘out’ Trevor Noah as a clapback to his Grammy jokes. Here’s a look at who he has dated…

Lifestyle
Missing Kokkedoor reality TV cook Mariana Kotze found ALIVE
The search for reality TV personality Mariana Kotze has ended, but questions surrounding her disappearance continue to mount.

Lifestyle
March 2026 SASSA payment date for Child Support Grant
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay out its March 2026 social grants on the following dates.

Entertainment
Man sentenced to life in jail for murder of five-year-old niece in KZN
The man was seen entering the room where the child was sleeping and carrying her outside.

Entertainment
Chiefs’ Kaze blames ‘avoidable goals’ for shock cup exit
‘From the first minute we were not decisive,’ Kaze told SuperSport TV.

Entertainment
Stellies dump holders Chiefs out of Nedbank Cup
Amakhosi are stunned 2-1 at the Cape Town Stadium.

Entertainment
Sundowns advance after hard-fought victory over Gomora
Goals from Peter Shalulile and Thapelo Morena were enough to see the Betway Premiership champions progress to the last 16.
Science/Tech
BMW Commits To Subscriptions Even After Heated Seat Debacle
BMW may have retreated from its controversial plan to charge monthly fees for heated seats, but the German automaker is pressing ahead with subscription-based vehicle features through its ConnectedDrive platform. A company spokesperson told The Drive that BMW “remains fully committed” to ConnectedDrive as part of its global aftersales strategy. Features requiring data connectivity will likely...

Science/Tech
Netflix Says if the HBO Merger Makes It Too Expensive, You Can Always Cancel
During a hearing at the US Senate, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the company is working with the US government on guardrails against more price hikes.
Science/Tech
Microsoft Adds Sysmon To Windows
Microsoft has finally delivered on its promise to integrate Sysmon — the long-standing system monitoring tool from its Sysinternals suite — directly into Windows, a move that should make life considerably easier for enterprise administrators who have struggled with deploying and managing the utility across thousands of endpoints. The functionality landed this week in Windows Insider builds...

Science/Tech
The Best Super Bowl TV Deals (2026)
Upgrade your viewing setup before inviting your friends over to watch the big game.

Motoring
Traffic light theft is so common that South Africa is switching to stop signs
Municipalities across South Africa are replacing traffic lights with stop signs as a result of constant cable theft and vandalism.

Motoring
How much it costs to move to Pretoria
While most people will probably pay a moving company to move across the country, I thought it best to do so myself.

Motoring
The salary you need to afford South Africa’s newest Chinese bakkie
The new LDV Terron 9 is one of the most powerful bakkies in South Africa.
Motoring
Health
Senators Accuse Equifax of ‘Price-Gouging’ Medicaid Programs
The company’s data will be essential for many states to comply with new work requirements for the health insurance program that take effect next year.
Health
A.M.A. Endorses Restrictions on Gender-Related Surgery for Minors
The announcement followed a similar recommendation from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. But other medical groups argued for a more personalized approach.
Health
F.T.C. Settles With Express Scripts Over High Insulin Prices
The Trump administration announced that the company, a pharmacy benefit manager, had agreed to make significant changes to its practices.
Health
‘Bridgerton’ Tackles the Orgasm Gap
Sex therapists say a character’s struggle to reach her “pinnacle” could help viewers better understand women’s sexuality.