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South Africa’s recent fiscal improvement is largely driven by short-term factors, and without sustained economic growth of around 3%, the country’s debt burden is likely to keep rising despite consolidation efforts.

South Africa
The Enquiry is examining Advocate Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

South Africa
Matjeng is being probed for her alleged involvement with Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala

South Africa
Three suspects in a Nissan Juke crashed into the taxi and opened fire causing it to overturn

South Africa
Matlala, co-accused’s hearing will resume this Friday morning at the High Court in Johannesburg.
World
The US military said it killed two alleged drug traffickers in a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific, bringing the death toll from Washington’s campaign to at least 128.

World
It is rare for US presidents to publicly back candidates in foreign elections.

World
The Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia and Angola have said they will cooperate on migrant returns.

World
Is there the political will to fix it the US’ health horror stories?

Africa
At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it’s feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

Africa
MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.

Africa
Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

Africa
Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

Business
While lower petrol prices in South Africa are great news for motorists, the impact on inflation is limited because half the price goes to tax—and another tax hike may be coming.

Business
Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.

Business
The steps to bolster Canada’s auto industry come as Trump’s tariffs strain the sector and threaten jobs.

Business
Shares in the tech giant fell in after hours trade as investors appeared wary of the sector’s big spending plans.

Politics
NW Businessman Suliman Carrim rises to infamy after being mentioned at the Madlanga Commission

Politics
Kohler-Barnard says she ended up reporting him to the Public Protector.

Politics
Kohler-Barnard testified before the Ad Hoc Committee on Thursday.

Politics
Brigadier Matjeng’s testimony at Madlanga Commission will resume on Friday.

Sport
France started their Six Nations title defence with a dominant win over Ireland, and have moved up in the World Rugby rankings as a result.

Sport
Ireland’s heavy defeat by France to open the Six Nations will only further press questions raised by a lacklustre autumn.

Sport
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admits his side have a lot of work to do following their 36-14 defeat against France in the opening match of 2026 Six Nations.

Sport
Ruthless France inflict more pain on Ireland as the Six Nations holders open their title defence with a bonus-point victory at a buoyant Stade de France.
Education
[This Day] Ibadan — A retired diplomat, Ambassador Akinremi Bolaji, has made a compelling case for prioritising education without geographical location as a fundamental pillar for the development of society.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The uptake of online learning in Kenyan primary and secondary schools remains low, despite high awareness among parents, a new report shows.
Education
The internet and a new film have breathed life into old conspiracy theories about one of the world’s most famous landmarks.
Education
[The Conversation Africa] Higher education institutions are frequent casualties in violent conflicts. In Palestine, Ukraine and Sudan, to mention only a few recent examples, university campuses have been bombed. Academics, staff and students have been killed, injured or displaced. Teaching, learning and research have been undermined or come to a halt.

Lifestyle
Record-low inflation last year could spell trouble for meaningful 2026 SASSA grant increases, as the National Treasury readies its budget …
Lifestyle
Is SA’s future blue? Cape Town mayor – and potential new DA leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis has responded to questions of a presidential bid.

Lifestyle
Is the grass greener on the other side? Here’s a comparison of the minimum wage in South Africa vs countries where most expats live…
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The Nieuwmeester Dome is expected to be handed over on Friday.

Entertainment
Joburg says payments are processed, but decades of uncollected tariffs and errors continue driving the city’s growing municipal debt crisis.

Entertainment
Mda’s tweets implicated Mbalula in the murder of tender tycoon Wandile Bozwana.

Entertainment
Municipal officials who refuse to pay their own bills face no consequences while debt across Gauteng spirals.

Science/Tech
Africar Group, the parent company of AUTO24.africa, today announced the official launch of BuyNewCar.co.za, a new digital platform designed to bring transparency and simplicity to new-car pricing in South Africa.

Science/Tech
For the first, a court has found Uber been liable for not preventing an alleged sexual assault of a passenger.

Science/Tech
MyBroadband recently ordered a product from Chinese e-commerce giant AliExpress and was impressed with the quality of our item, quick delivery turnaround, and frequent order progress updates.
Science/Tech
Google’s Quick Share-AirDrop interoperability, which has been exclusive to the Pixel 10 series since its surprise launch last year, is headed to a much broader set of Android devices in 2026. Eric Kay, Google’s Vice President of Engineering for the Android platform, confirmed the expansion during a press briefing at the company’s Taipei office, saying Google is “working with our partners to...

Motoring
Auto sector faces collapse as VW flags policy failure, export risks and investor fears amid plant closures and layoffs nationwide.

Motoring
Volkswagen’s once-popular city van, the Vivo Xpress, is returning to our roads.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
TrumpRx is aimed at helping patients use their own money to buy medicines. But researchers who study drug pricing warned that many patients could pay too much if they use the site.
Health
The heart devices do not track location, nor do they transmit across large distances.
Health
The government website is meant to connect Americans with drug companies to buy prescriptions directly with their own money. It is not clear how many patients will save money.
Health
Research says that our health can suffer when we don’t experience enough physical contact. Here’s how to get more.