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MADLANGA COMMISSION: Sibiya grilled over leak of confidential SAPS audit report to Matlala
Suspended deputy police chief Shadrack Sibiya faces intense scrutiny over allegations that an SAPS audit report was leaked to tenderpreneur Vusimuzi Matlala ahead of a cancelled police contract.
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At least 23 dead after heavy rains hit southeastern Brazil; 47 missing
SAO PAULO/JUIZ DE FORA, Brazil, Feb 24 (Reuters) – At least 23 people died after heavy rains hit Brazil’s southeastern state of Minas Gerais, local authorities said on Tuesday, while 47 people were missing.
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DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS: Changing his tune — new US ambassador expresses optimism about US-SA relations
In his first remarks as US ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III emphasises a positive partnership, contrasting with previous criticisms he made about South Africa.
South Africa
NCC to probe 9 sanitary pad suppliers for harmful products
The chemicals found in the sanitary products are said to be linked to various health complications.

South Africa
Accused in Mpumalanga Education fraud case remanded in custody
Only 15 out of a total of 38 arrested suspects have been granted bail so far.

South Africa
Lusikisiki mass murder trial within a trial postponed
Proceedings were suspended due to inclement weather causing noise in the court room.

South Africa
North West Agriculture yet to determine FMD vaccine deployment
The latest batch comes a week after the province received 1,400 vaccine doses

World
The director of Paris’ Louvre Museum has resigned in the wake of a major jewel heist
The French president’s office said it had accepted the resignation of Laurence des Cars, who has come under fire since the stunning heist of crown jewels in October.

World
Floods and landslides in Brazil kill at least 20
Hundreds of people have been displaced and dozens are missing, with rescue operations still ongoing in Juiz de Fora.

World
Two dead after winter storm hammers the US northeast
Two people died when a tree fell on their car during a historic winter storm that has also delayed flights and left thousands without power.

World
Mexico hunts 23 inmates sprung from jail during wave of violence
The prisoners escaped from a jail in Puerto Vallarte after armed men rammed one of the gates.

Africa
Nigeria denies report it paid ‘huge’ ransom to free pupils in mass abduction
The rebuttal was followed by news the police chief was resigning a year before the end of his term.

Africa
Ramaphosa thanks Putin for release of South Africans lured into Russia-Ukraine war
The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line.

Africa
Ghana drops coup leader’s name from main airport on putsch anniversary
Supporters of the move said the Kotoka name contradicted the country’s democratic values.

Africa
Chad shuts border with Sudan in bid to stop conflict spreading
A Chadian government spokesperson says the decision is aimed at protecting citizens.

Business
Everything you need to know about the new school uniform law
New guidelines have been issued by the Department of Education in the wake of law changes on uniforms.
Business

Business
One province in South Africa with more hijackings than all others combined
South Africa’s hijacking capital truly lives up to its name, accounting for 58% of all reported carjackings in the country.
Business

Politics
Sibiya denies knowing that Scharnik had run-ins with the law
General Sibiya has defended his relationship with Scharnick.
Politics
KZN legislature ready for official opening in Pietermaritzburg
Zulu King Misuzulu will officially open the legislature on Thursday.

Politics
Mogotsi denies receiving financial assistance from ‘Cat’ Matlala
Brown Mogotsi refuted claims that Matlala helped him financially.

Politics
Sibiya denies granting Matlala access to SAPS training college
General Sibiya was being questioned by evidence leader Adila Hassim.

Sport
Stellenbosch FC shock Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium
Struggling Stellenbosch FC have snatched three points from Kaizer Chiefs, with a well-taken Devin Titus later winner.

Sport
Hundred players ‘must not be excluded on nationality grounds’
All teams in The Hundred are “committed to selection being based solely on performance”, say the competition’s eight franchises and the England and Wales Cricket Board.

Sport
Orlando Pirates fan-favourite linked with stunning Chiefs switch
Kabelo Dlamini is reportedly set to swap Pirates for Chiefs, with Tsepo Masilela backing the move as a potential game-changer.

Sport
Williamson ‘wouldn’t rule out’ striking over scheduling
England captain Leah Williamson says she would “never rule out” strike action to get players’ messaging across to governing bodies about schedule concerns.
Education
Ghana: MOE Will Not Tolerate Assault On Teachers – Dr Apaak Apaak
[Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Education (MoE) has warned that it will no longer tolerate assaults on teachers in their line of duty by students or any other persons in the country.
Education
Nigeria: Unilever Nigeria Uphrades Facilities At Local Govt Primary School, Elero-Igbesa, Ogun State
[Premium Times] Unilever Nigeria, in partnership with GEP, handed over newly renovated classroom blocks, upgraded sanitation facilities with modern toilets, and introduced sustainable energy solutions through solar panels
Education
More Than Half of Teens Use Chatbots for Schoolwork, Survey Finds
A new study from the Pew Research Center finds teens think chatbot-assisted cheating has become “a regular feature of student life.”

Education
UK’s biggest student housing provider hit by fall in international enrolment
Unite Group cuts rents at some universities and raises cash by selling London site to joint venture for £186m
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A drop in the number of international students coming to the UK has hit the student housing provider Unite Group, which lowered its profit outlook for the third time in four months as weaker demand prompted it to cut rents in some cities.
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Lifestyle
’60 Minutes’ farm attack feature ruffles feathers [watch]
Steve Hofmeyr is one of several Afrikaner activists who have slammed 60 Minutes’ feature on farm attacks and ‘white genocide’…

Lifestyle
SA masseuse gave naked Prince Andrew massage at Buckingham Palace for £75
A South African massage therapist has been named in fresh international reports linked to former British royal Prince Andrew.

Lifestyle
Summer pet care: The dangers most owners overlook
Summer heat can be dangerous for pets. Discover the summer pet care tips to prevent heatstroke, protect paws and keep your dog or cat safe.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Chiefs title hopes hit by Stellies comeback win
Flavio Da Silva gave Chiefs the lead, but Stellies turned the game around after the break.
Entertainment

Entertainment
PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Tuesday, 24 February 2026
R82 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 24 February 2026.

Entertainment
Killer behind 2024 bread truck murders locked away for four life terms
Four life sentences and 102 years have been imposed on Ayanda Dayi, whose violent crimes prove he is a grave danger to the public.

Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
Hegseth Gives Anthropic Until Friday To Back Down on AI Safeguards
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei until Friday evening to give the military unfettered access to its AI model or face harsh penalties, Axios has learned. Hegseth told Amodei in a tense meeting on Tuesday that the Pentagon will either cut ties and declare Anthropic a “supply chain risk,” or invoke the Defense Production Act to force the company to tailor its model to...

Science/Tech
Life in Cuba Under Trump’s Pressure Campaign: No Electricity, No Oil, and Impossible Choices
As the United States takes new steps against the regime that has ruled the island since 1959, the Cuban people face 20-hour blackouts, decreased internet access, and shortages of basic supplies.
Science/Tech
The US Spent $30 Billion on Classroom Laptops and Got the First Generation Less Capable Than Its Parents
More than two decades after Maine became the first state to hand laptops to middle schoolers — distributing 17,000 Apple machines across 243 schools in 2002 â” neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath told a U.S. Senate committee earlier this year that Gen Z is the first generation in modern history to score lower on standardized tests than the one before it. The U.S. spent more than $30 billion in...
Motoring

Motoring
The Indian and Chinese car brands with factories in South Africa – With another on the way
One Indian and two Chinese car brands have factories in South Africa, and another Chinese carmaker plans to open one in mid-2026.

Motoring
Changes coming for South Africa’s most important road
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has ordered Sanral to find a way to secure the N1.
Motoring
Health
15 States Sue H.H.S. Over Revisions to Vaccine Schedule
Federal health officials have pared back the number of shots recommended for children. The states, led by Democrats, say the changes were not based on science.

Health
GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases
New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.
Health
Leah Stavenhagen, Advocate for Young Women With A.L.S., Dies at 33
Ms. Stavenhagen started a group intended to counter the notion that A.L.S. was an “older white man’s disease.”
Health
Another C.D.C. Vaccine Skeptic Steps Down
Dr. Ralph Abraham, the agency’s principal deputy director, has called the Covid vaccines “dangerous.” Other skeptics have recently left federal health roles.