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DStv playing with fire
MultiChoice has removed one of DStv’s biggest drawcards – the trust that SuperSport will carry all major sporting events without exception.
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South Africa
Suspended Ekurhuleni legal head denies interacting with Witness D
Behari is accused of shielding suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi

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

World
Hong Kong court jails media tycoon and British citizen Jimmy Lai for 20 years
Lai’s supporters say this amounts to a death sentence, but authorities say it demonstrates the rule of law.

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.

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

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.

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: House Cites Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Education As Rep. Jones Alarms Over Alleged Abuse of Liberian Student in India
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Plenary of the House of Representatives on the 5th day of the 1st quarter of the 3rd session of the 55th Legislature on Thursday, February 5, 2026 unanimously voted to cite the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Education to provide comprehensive accounts on the numbers and status of Liberian students in foreign land.
Education
Liberia: Ministry of Education Promises Action Over Inappropriate Musical Performance At St. Teresa Convent High School
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Ministry of Education (MoE) has condemned a recent musical performance on the campus of St. Teresa Convent High School, describing it as inappropriate for grade-school students and promising corrective action against all would-be violators.
Education
Liberia: UL President Awards Student for Designing 75th Founder’s Day Logo
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The President of the University of Liberia (UL), Dr. Layli Maparyan, has awarded student Jao Malata for emerging as the winner of the University’s 75th Anniversary (Founder’s Day) logo design competition.
Education
Liberia: Over 900 Graduate As Education Minister Endorses Gonet Academy As Catalyst for Liberia’s Human Capital Transformation
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — More than 900 students graduated on Saturday as Gonet Academy held its 13th graduation ceremony in Sinkor, marking what the government described as a growing national movement for workforce readiness, leadership development, and youth empowerment.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Magnitude 3.6 earthquake strikes near Stilfontein, North-West
An earthquake has been reported near the former mining town of Stilfontein. Was this tremor mining-related?

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
Entertainment

Entertainment
MaBlerh to host first-ever ‘Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa’ reunion
The reunion will air in two parts on Showmax later this month.

Entertainment
SAA announces another profitable year, five months late
Financial statements were supposed to be tabled before parliament by 30 September 2025.

Entertainment
Kaizer Chiefs undecided on Khanyisa Mayo’s future
Chiefs have an option to buy the former Cape Town City striker at the end of the season.

Science/Tech
Solana News Today: Which Is The Best Crypto To Buy After The Market Crash
Solana News broke fast this week as panic hit the market and wiped billions from crypto valuations in hours. Traders rushed to safety, liquidity thinned and weak projects fell apart. Yet sharp investors did not leave the market. They began searching for real utility, strong tech and payment-focused ecosystems that can survive chaos. This shift […]

Science/Tech
AI Is Here to Replace Nuclear Treaties. Scared Yet?
The last major nuclear arms treaty between the US and Russia just expired. Some experts believe a combination of satellite surveillance, AI, and human reviewers can take its place. Others, not so much.

Science/Tech
Oticon Zeal Review: A High Bar (and Price) for Hearing Aids
These ultra-tiny hearing aids push the boundary for high-quality audio in a minuscule prescription package.

Science/Tech
Ethereum News: Tom Lee Down Over $5 Billion As Investors Snap Up $RTX Tokens
The most recent Ethereum news has rattled the crypto market. Although Ethereum has been among the most valuable digital assets in blockchain technology, recent price volatility has even shaken the most ardent believers. Meanwhile, investors are moving towards early-stage opportunities that have better upside. One name that keeps surfacing in crypto news right now is […]

Motoring
R14.5 billion upgrades for Africa’s busiest airport
O.R. Tambo International Airport is spending billions on upgrades.

Motoring
Best-selling hatchbacks in South Africa
One in five cars sold in South Africa last month was one of these affordable hatchbacks.

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

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.