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Criticism mounts over ActionSA’s mayoral candidate Khumalo’s sting operation role
His party says it’s not worried about Khumalo’s operations affecting their electoral prospects
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His party says it’s not worried about Khumalo’s operations affecting their electoral prospects

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Strava transformed fitness into a social powerhouse by turning every mile into a shared achievement for a community of 180 million athletes.

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The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.

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The Madlanga commission of inquiry hearings into allegations of corruption in the criminal justice system, chaired by retired deputy chief justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, continue on Tuesday.

South Africa
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

South Africa
Residents say the shutdown is jeopardising children’s education.

South Africa
The Madlanga Commission continues to hear witness testimony.
South Africa
Weather Service monitors tropical storm Gezani
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is closely monitoring a moderate tropical storm named Gezani, currently located over the south-west Indian Ocean to the east of Madagascar.
At present, there is no indication of any direct threat to South Africa.
“Gezani is currently moving westward under favourable environmental conditions,...
World
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell refused on Monday to answer questions from US lawmakers, but her attorney said she was prepared to speak if granted clemency by US President Donald Trump.

World
The landmark decision said “legitimate intimate relationships” must not be “legally invisible”.
World
Australia’s Prime Minister said on Tuesday he was “devastated” by scenes of clashes at a Sydney rally against a visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog, but defended the police’s actions against protesters.

World
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Michigan to Ontario, is set to open this year.

Africa
Since 2022, Zambia has rolled out free education from primary through secondary school, boosting enrolment by over 2.3 million learners. As Hakainde Hichilema’s government seeks to entrench the policy in law, the opposition warns of overcrowded classrooms and strains on education quality

Africa
Imagine it is 2099 and a historic treaty to return African artefacts is falling apart.

Africa
Police say the “transnational” criminal group has been in operation since 2017.

Africa
Africa is pursuing a single electricity market to overcome the limitations of fragmented national power grids that constrain economic growth and energy access

Business
Century City in Cape Town is getting a new office development, with the key node seeing strong demand for office space.

Business
The oil giant also says it is suspending its share buyback programme ahead of the arrival of its new boss.

Business
Pick n Pay has seen its headline loss rise to around R490 million amid lower-than-expected turnover.

Business
South African agricultural exports hit an annual record of $15.1 billion in 2025, even as sales to the US slumped in the second half.

Politics
Ramaphosa will engage with the youth on their perspectives, challenges and ideas

Politics
O’Sullivan says he will use his testimony to set the record straight and present facts

Politics
Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan to appear at Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee on Tuesday.

Politics
Behari will continue his testimony before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday.

Sport
Real Madrid striker Endrick’s impact on loan at Lyon has been immediate, and is fuelling the teenager’s “dream” of playing for Brazil at the World Cup.

Sport
Four players are ejected after a mass brawl as the Detroit Pistons beat the Charlotte Hornets 110-104 in a bad-tempered NBA fixture.

Sport
Fans can now vote for the inaugural Super Rugby Legends XV, a celebration of the players who helped define the first 30 years of Super Rugby.

Sport
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White has surgery after being shot in the ankle.

Education
Born of student disquiet after the 2008 crash, the group says it reshaping economists’ education
As the fallout from the 2008 global financial crash reverberated around the world, a group of students at Harvard University in the US walked out of their introductory economics class complaining it was teaching a “specific and limited view” that perpetuated “a problematic and inefficient...

Education
As Bad Bunny showed at the Super Bowl, español is the coming thing. No wonder it’s now the top GCSE language choice
“Now, Gary, repeat after me: Quiero una margarita, por favor,” my Spanish tutor instructs. I cringe at the butchered Spanglish my estuary accent produces. Like Del Boy Trotter ordering a cocktail: “Key – yeah – row oon margari’a, pour far four.”
It’s 2023, I’m 41, living in...
Education
[This Day] Abuja — The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has announced the federal government has fulfilled its obligation to implement 40 per cent increase in the Consolidated Academic Allowance (CAA) for ASUU members, with effect from 1st January 2026, in line with the agreement reached with the union.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] Former Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, on Sunday handed over a newly constructed 300-bed dormitory facility to the Ambariyya Islamic School in Tamale, the regional capital of the Northern Region.

Lifestyle
Former Miss South Africa Claudia Henkel has set the record straight on being named in a lawsuit against her ex-husband, Orin Roesstorff.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Catherine O’Hara, who starred in “Schitt’s Creek” and “Home Alone,” died from a blood clot in her lungs, her death certificate revealed.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
United captain Bruno Fernandes said after Saturday’s 2-0 win over Tottenham that Carrick would be a “great manager”.

Entertainment
‘It is time for governments and leaders to take decisive action in order to turn the tideagainst corruption.’

Entertainment
Gen Zs are delaying or rewriting the checklists and what it means to be a grown-up. From life through to work, it’s different. Here’s why.

Entertainment
Known in China as the Good Cat under the Ora brand, the supposed facelift will see the arrival of combustion motivation.

Science/Tech
Betting.za.com, South Africa’s leading source for legal online betting information, has released its 2026 update aimed at helping local punters find licensed online betting options, compare reputable bookmakers, and understand what South African online gambling law does (and doesn’t) allow. With South Africa’s betting market continuing to grow, players face more choice than ever — […]

Science/Tech
Throwback Cinema is part of broader efforts to revitalise Ster-Kinekor’s business, which has struggled with declining attendance due to the rising popularity of on-demand video streaming services.

Science/Tech
Mobile-first platforms are reshaping online trading by aligning real-time markets with South Africans’ always-connected lifestyles.

Science/Tech
The V27 offers a flexible, spacious cabin with up to 1,818 litres of cargo space,49 storage compartments (including a hidden 40-litre compartment under the boot floor), and class-leading second-row legroom. Advanced technology includes a 15.4-inch 3K central display and seven one-touch driving modes for various scenarios. Comfort features like a dual panoramic sunroof, premium 15-speaker […]

Motoring
Municipalities have less than six months to ready themselves for the rollout of the AARTO Act.

Motoring
BMW’s factory in South Africa has been producing cars for over 50 years.

Motoring
Concerns are mounting that VW could close its Kariega plant soon.
Motoring
Health
The states, all led by Democrats, used the grants to support a wide variety of functions, including H.I.V. prevention and surveillance.
Health
We want to hear from readers who are trying to manage their medical bills and their health insurance costs.
Health
One to two cups of caffeinated tea per day helps too, researchers found after following nearly 132,000 people for 40 years.

Health
The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations.