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14-year-old Suryavanshi hits ‘blockbuster’ 175 in U19 World Cup final
India teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes a stunning 175 from just 80 balls in the Under-19 World Cup final against England.
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India teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes a stunning 175 from just 80 balls in the Under-19 World Cup final against England.

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The successes achieved by the SAPS Safer Festive Season Operations and matters relating to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry are being explored.
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SAA has recorded its second profit since exiting business rescue in 2021, with South Africa’s national flag carrier now reporting a far healthier financial position.

South Africa
Matlala and his co-accused appeared in court today, with the case postponed to Thursday next week.

South Africa
Officials are expected to visit the school and the family of the deceased learner this afternoon.
South Africa
Society urged to invest in nurturing the boy child
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong says there is an urgent need within families, communities and society at large to invest more in nurturing the boy child.“We must teach boys, from an early age, that actions have consequences, that respect is not a sign of weakness but of strength; that discipline is an act of...

South Africa
The weather service has issued an advisory for a heatwave in northern parts of the province.

World
It was a rare attack in the capital of Pakistan as its Western-allied government struggles to rein in a surge in militant attacks across the country.

World
The U.S. and Iran begin high-stakes talks today over Iran’s nuclear program. And, Democrats unveil a detailed list of demands to change how DHS immigration enforcement officers operate.
World
AI tools can easily fabricate convincing images of Jeffrey Epstein with world leaders, a study showed, following a surge of manipulated photos falsely linking prominent politicians to the convicted sex offender.

World
TikTok says it plans to challenge the “categorically false and entirely meritless” accusations.

Africa
The colonial police, made up of Nigerians and Europeans, shot dead workers striking for better conditions.

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.

Business
The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has officially gazetted the name changes for geographic features and towns in South Africa, marking the end of the road for East London and Graaff-Reinet.

Business
Early data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that the momentum from the stronger rand is slowing, with fuel price recoveries much lower than last month and declining.

Business
The Bank governor criticised emails between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis.

Business
Volkswagen says the South African government urgently needs to take action if it wants companies to keep investing, calling its latest pitch a ‘make or break’ moment.

Politics
Matjeng says ending Matlala’s contract left SAPS struggling to maintain medical surveillance.

Politics
The mayor faces charges of the negligent handling of a firearm after it was stolen last year.

Politics
SAPS and the NPA brief the public on the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Politics
KZN Provincial government instructs disaster management to declare foot and mouth as a disaster

Sport
2025 Six Nations winners got off to a flying start against a struggling Ireland side on Thursday with an emphatic victory

Sport
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher says performances and results at his old club are not quite as important this season following the death of Diogo Jota.

Sport
UFC president Dana White says during a court case that he is not part of the promotion’s matchmaking and does not handle fighters’ contracts.

Sport
Potential giant-killings, players to watch, and how to follow Scottish Cup last-16 weekend on BBC Scotland.
Education
[Scrolla] NSFAS approved over 660,000 students for 2026 after teams worked around the clock to process more than 180,000 resubmitted documents. About 21,483 applications remain stuck due to outstanding documents while 85,662 are still being verified by the scheme.
Education
[Independent (Kampala)] On every school day in Uganda, hundreds of learners, teachers, support staff, and visitors converge in one place. Different ages. Different backgrounds. Different needs. One shared responsibility: safety.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] Government has congratulated Professor Vukosi Marivate on the recommendation by the United Nations Secretary-General to appoint him as a member of the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence.
Education
[Premium Times] KWASU’s Registrar, Kikelomo Sallee, in a statement on Thursday, said Mr Agboluaje was on his way to the campus to write an examination when the accident happened

Lifestyle
The gorgeous Zendaya has been the face of many luxury brands and campaigns.
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Lifestyle
The City of Cape Town is set to more than double taxes imposed on short-term Airbnb rentals. Here’s the reason why…
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Entertainment
Kotze was reported missing on Monday, 2 February.

Entertainment
The selection panel is led by former minister Nhlanhla Nene.

Entertainment
Only 33 of each model’s modern day interpretation were built and sold via online auction.

Entertainment
Canada and France open Nuuk consulates backing Greenland as allies reject Donald Trump’s push for US control of Arctic island.

Science/Tech
Researchers say blood sample strip, which can be used at home, can pick up virus that causes cervical cancer
A pioneering test of period blood for signs of cervical cancer could be a convenient, non-invasive and accurate way of screening for the disease, researchers have said.
A regular sanitary pad topped with a blood sample strip can pick up human papillomavirus (HPV), which causes most cases...

Science/Tech
Jeffrey Epstein made regular monthly payments to a Standard Bank account in South Africa, and one of his powerful friends forwarded correspondence suggesting the bank was seeking deals with African governments.

Science/Tech
A privacy-minded bundle that’s almost too simple.

Science/Tech
Cash Converters lifts the lid on franchise ownership, revealing the realities behind running one of South Africa’s most structured retail and financial services businesses.
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Health
A father-of-two reveals how a tumour in his tongue was caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).
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.