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Crime experts suggest witnesses being silenced in Mbhense-linked deaths
The investigation into Emmanuel Mbhense’s murder is marred by the deaths of key figures linked to the case, raising suspicions of a criminal syndicate eliminating potential state witnesses.

Top Stories
Revealing names and faces of the victims of Iran’s protest crackdown
BBC News Persian uncovers the identities of the thousands of people killed during the recent crackdown on protests in Iran.

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New Toyota Land Cruiser Prado VX-L targets urban adventurers
Toyota has expanded its local Land Cruiser Prado range with the introduction of the new range-topping VX-L derivative

South Africa
Western Cape’s Overstrand region hit by flooding amid heavy rains
SAWS has issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms in the W. Cape, with heavy rain.

South Africa
Morero blames syndicates for Johannesburg’s hijacked buildings
The City has around 200 hijacked buildings and is working with police to dismantle them.

South Africa
Second accused in DJ Warras murder case abandons bail application
Pacula faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder, and contravening the Immigration Act

South Africa
Bishop John Bolana to receive Special Provincial Category 2 funeral
He died after a short illness at the age of 82 last week Tuesday

World
Ukrainian president says US set June deadline for Russia and Ukraine to end war
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy said the U.S. has set a June deadline for Kyiv and Moscow to end the war, even as Washington and Russia discuss $12 trillion in economic deals that could affect Ukraine.

World
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
A Hong Kong court sentenced 78-year-old activist and publisher Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison after finding him guilty under China’s national security law.

World
Outrage as South Korean official suggests ‘importing’ foreign women to boost birth rate
Jindo county head Kim Hee-soo had suggested “importing young women from Vietnam or Sri Lanka” for young rural men.

World
Crackdown on dissent after nationwide protests in Iran widens to ensnare reformist figures
Detained Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has received another prison sentence of over seven years.

Africa
Senegal arrests 14 members of alleged paedophile gang linked to France
Police say the “transnational” criminal group has been in operation since 2017.

Africa
‘Power is the backbone’: Leaders gather in Lusaka to energise Africa’s future
Africa is pursuing a single electricity market to overcome the limitations of fragmented national power grids that constrain economic growth and energy access

Africa
How off-the-shelf drones are changing jihadist warfare in West Africa
Insurgents have carried out a wave of drone strikes on military positions in the region.

Africa
Ethiopia calls on Eritrea to pull its troops back to the border
Eritrea has previously denied accusations that its soldiers are in Ethiopia supporting rebels.

Business
NHI hits a major roadblock
Chief executive officer of Profmed, Craig Comrie, says the government’s NHI plans will be bogged down by legal proceedings for the foreseeable future, leaving South Africa’s healthcare crisis to fester.

Business
R400 billion disaster taking hold in South Africa
South Africa is heading for another load shedding-sized crisis that has been years in the making, and it now demands urgent attention.

Business
Major Pretoria mall in R750 million sale
Hyprop is selling 50% of Woodlands Boulevard, as it cuts back its exposure to Gauteng.
Business

Politics
Ad Hoc committee set to request yet another extension
The Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee latest deadline is the 20th of February 2026.

Politics
AfriForum slams ‘catastrophic failure’ in Mbense murder case
Wiandre Pretorius’s death follows allegations of his involvement in the Emmanuel Mbense murder case.
Politics
News24 | Paul O’Sullivan to appear in person at ad hoc committee this week
Controversial forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan will appear before the parliamentary ad hoc committee investigating the infiltration of the criminal justice system.

Politics
Nkabinde Enquiry expected to seek postponement due to witness absence
The Enquiry investigates Adv. Andrew Chauke’s fitness to lead South Gauteng’s prosecution services.

Sport
T20 World Cup | Live scoring: Proteas against Canada
Keep track of the live scoring as the Proteas take on Canada in their opening game of the T20 World Cup on Monday.

Sport
Benni McCarthy releases long-awaited autobiography
Former Bafana Bafana striker and current Kenya national team coach Benni McCarthy has released his autobiography, Benni.

Sport
GB’s Kenworthy receives death threats for anti-ICE post
Team GB skier Gus Kenworthy says he has received death threats after posting a graphic message about ICE – the United States’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Sport
Blitzboks’ Oosthuizen rates Perth victory amongst top five in career
Ryan Oosthuizen has lifted HSBC SVNS trophies across the globe, but the first one in Australia certainly ranks amongst the best.
Education
Liberia: Government Backs Gonet Academy As More Than 900 Professionals Graduate in Monrovia
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA — The Liberian government has pledged continued partnership with Gonet Academy, praising the institution’s expanding role in strengthening the country’s professional workforce as more than 900 participants graduated from its 13th cohort on Friday.
Education
Liberia: Molowamu’s Children Trapped By Neglect As Broken Roads and Absent Schools Derail Futures in Gbarpolu County
[FrontPageAfrica] Gbarpolu County — In Molowamu Town of Bokomu District, childhood dreams are quietly slipping away, not because children lack ability or ambition, but because the basic structures meant to support them are missing. Hidden behind impassable roads and years of official neglect, the town stands as a stark reminder of how rural Liberia continues to fall through the cracks of...
Education
San Francisco Teachers Begin Strike, Closing School for 50,000 Students
The strike closed public schools for more than 50,000 students in the city and had no end date. Health care costs are a key issue in negotiations.
Education
What We Can Learn From Southern Red States About Education
Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana traditionally were America’s educational basement, but now they are showing blue states a way forward.

Lifestyle
‘Strictly Come Dancing’ presenter sets date for his own death
‘Strictly Come Dancing’ SA presenter Ian von Memerty plans to undergo assisted-euthanasia, and has set his a date for his own death …
Lifestyle
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Entertainment
Cardoso backs Sundowns to go for the win in CAF decider
‘Difficult tests are for strong people,’ said the Sundowns head coach.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Sports roundup: All eyes on Proteas at T20 World Cup
Here’s a brief roundup of what’s been going on in your sporting world and what to look forward to over the next week.
Entertainment

Science/Tech
SAA finances will make your head spin
South African Airways announced that it has published its audited financial results. However, trying to make sense of these results will make your head spin.

Science/Tech
AEG premium large appliance range relaunched in Southern Africa
AEG has introduced a new premium appliance portfolio in South Africa under a local licensing strategy focused on innovation, design, and sustainability.

Science/Tech
BlockDag Presale Ends As Remittix Holders Expected To Receive A Mega Boost This Week
BlockDAG activity has intensified as its token distribution phase reaches its final stretch, drawing strong attention across the crypto market. The project has made waves due to its technical emphasis and its attempt to modernize the performance of blockchain at Layer 1. Alongside this, Remittix (RTX) is growing in relative anonymity as a payment-centric cryptocurrency […]

Science/Tech
Remittix Becomes The Best Crypto To Buy Now After Reaching Over 100,000 Wallet Downloads
The current crypto market shows how utility and real user adoption are drawing far more attention than hype or speculative discussions. A project has represented this shift clearly with its growth. This project is Remittix (RTX). It’s a PayFi-focused blockchain project that delivers real-world crypto utilities. According to the latest market data, the Remittix Wallet […]

Motoring
Good news for employees of South Africa’s biggest motor retailer
Under fire automotive retailer Motus has defended its realignment plans following a court interdict.
Motoring

Motoring
European giants scale back electric car plans
European carmakers are pulling the plug on electric-vehicle plans.
Motoring

Health
Why are fewer people donating their organs?
The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations.

Health
‘Weight-loss jab helped me find my cancer’
Rebecca Combellack says she found out she had breast cancer after losing weight and finding a lump.
Health
4 Dead in Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak in California
State health officials discouraged foraging this year, saying that toxic mushrooms can easily be confused with safe ones to eat.
Health
Hims & Hers Withdraws Knockoff Weight-Loss Pill After Regulatory Scrutiny
Federal officials had warned that the new product from the online provider of weight loss drugs might be illegal.