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Pakistan military says it has killed 92 militants in Balochistan
It says 15 security personnel and 18 civilians were also killed after militants attacked many cities in Pakistan’s province.
SUNDAY, 01 FEBRUARY 2026, 06:07

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It says 15 security personnel and 18 civilians were also killed after militants attacked many cities in Pakistan’s province.

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Supporters of Veeraswamy, which has operated for almost 100 years, are petitioning the King to intervene.

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The industry data suggests that despite Asda embarking on a turnaround, it has been losing ground to rivals.

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Shannon, Robyn, Jenni and Natalie teamed up to bring Aaron Swan to justice after decades of abuse.

South Africa
DIRCO announced that Ariel Seidman was required to leave South Africa within 72 hours.

South Africa
The department is working with relevant stakeholders to ensure water safety in affected communities.

South Africa
Media professionals say better policies and regulation should be implemented for digital platforms

South Africa
A second suspect for DJ Warras’ murder will appear in court, on Monday

World
The collapse happened Wednesday due to heavy rains at the rebel-controlled Rubaya mines. Congo is a major supplier of coltan, which contains a key component in the production of smartphones.

World
Who’s performing, who will win, and everything else you need to know about the 2026 Grammy ceremony.

World
Marius Borg Høiby, the crown prince’s blond stepson, is accused of 38 charges in a case that has attracted global interest.

World
Businesses in Little Village – known as the “Mexico of the Midwest” – are suffering after months of immigration raids.

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”.

Africa
Ariel Siedman has been given 72 hours to leave South Africa, the foreign affairs ministry says.

Business
Large parts of Pretoria have been hit by a massive power outage, with city officials unable to provide an estimated time of restoration.

Business
A recent analysis of South Africa’s popular cereals reveals 13 out of 37 cereals contain 25 or more grams of sugar (per 100g).

Business
Personal injury claims linked to shopping centres and supermarkets are increasing, with courts placing greater responsibility on property owners.

Business
Westerford’s class of 2025 achieved over 3 distinctions per candidate on average, making it better than the vast majority of private schools.

Politics
North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi said there is a political smear campaign against him.

Politics
Advocate Andy Mothibi takes over from Advocate Shamila Batohi

Politics
Gardee says the credibility of the IEC which has now come under the spotlight is questionable

Politics
The DA is eyeing to takeover as many municipalities as possible across the Free State.

Sport
Newcastle United needed no reminding of Hugo Ekitike’s quality after trying to sign him last summer – and the Liverpool striker haunted his former suitors at Anfield on Saturday.

Sport
Francesca Hennessy claims her eighth-straight victory as she beats Ellie Bouttell on points at London’s Copper Box Arena.

Sport
Match of the Day pundit Shay Given breaks down how West Ham’s frustration in their loss against Chelsea, after being two goals ahead, led to an on the pitch scuffle and Jean-Clair Todibo seeing red.

Sport
Match of the Day pundits Steph Houghton and Shay Given discuss how Hugo Ekitike has become Liverpool’s star striker, as his chemistry with summer signing Florian Wirtz has emerged.
Education
The physician work force is aging fast, and some hospitals now require that older clinicians undergo testing for cognitive decline. Many have resisted.
Education
Readers discuss ways to rescue the industry.

Education
Jacob Leland, who taught Russian, jailed for three years for sexually assaulting student on school trip
The headteacher of Eton College has apologised and said he was “appalled” after a former teacher was jailed for sexually assaulting a pupil.
Jacob Leland, who taught Russian, was jailed on Friday for three years and three months for sexually assaulting one of his students during a school...
Education
In Fridley, a Minneapolis suburb, school officials are driving nervous teachers and buying families groceries. At dismissal, the superintendent patrols for federal agents.

Lifestyle
Full glam to laid bare: ‘Real Housewives of Durban’ reality TV star Sorisha Naidoo revealed her make-up free face…

Lifestyle
Learners of Curro Century City now have access to a Woolworths Cafe on school premises. Take a look inside…

Lifestyle
Even South African A-listers like Trevor Noah have been pestered about paying their SABC TV licences. Watch this hilarious clip…
Lifestyle
Elon Musk has responded to being named in the latest release of Epstein files, in which he enquired about visiting the infamous party island.

Entertainment
“I really congratulate them, but I have a little bit of a test that we could have scored a lot but let’s keep going,” said Ouaddou.

Entertainment
The game served as the Proteas’ annual Pink Day match in aid of breast cancer awareness.

Entertainment
The result saw Pirates regain their second spot from Kaizer Chiefs and they are now tied on 32 points.

Entertainment
A total of R600 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 31 January 2026.
Science/Tech
Remember that lawsuit questioning WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption? Thursday Bloomberg reported those allegations had been investigated by special agents with America’s Commerce Department, “according to the law enforcement records, as well as a person familiar with the matter and one of the contractors.”Similar claims were also the subject of a 2024 whistleblower complaint to the US Securities...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shared this report from the Associated Press:American workers adopted artificial intelligence into their work lives at a remarkable pace over the past few years, according to a new poll. Some 12% of employed adults say they use AI daily in their job, according to a Gallup Workforce survey conducted this fall of more than 22,000 U.S. workers. The survey found roughly...
Science/Tech
“A future with flying cars is no longer science fiction,” writes the Los Angeles Times. “All you need to order your own is about $200,000 and some hope and patience.”The Palo Alto-based company Pivotal has been developing the technology since 2009 and is nearly ready to bring it to market… [Company founder Marcus] Leng engineered an ultralight, electric-powered vertical takeoff and landing...
Science/Tech
“Apple has gone for a choose-your-own-adventure when shopping for a new Mac,” writes long-time Slashdot reader esarjeant. Macworld explains:Apple has shifted from selling pre-configured Mac models to a fully customizable build-to-order system on its website, allowing customers to select display size, chip, memory, and storage options… This change emphasizes building a machine within budget...

Motoring
The chances of surviving a head-on collision may come down to how drivers react in the situation.

Motoring
Volvo’s new high-performance sedan will arrive in South Africa very soon.

Motoring
Modifying your car may be putting your life and the lives of others in danger.
Motoring
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.
Health
Spurred by her past struggles with dissociative identity disorder, she has devoted her professional life to studying it.