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Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges
The broadcaster and actor appears in court to deny two further charges, relating to two women.

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Labour MP Dawn Butler asks BBC for explanation over N-word broadcast
MP asks why racial slur was not removed from the Bafta Film Awards show when it was on a two-hour delay.

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The plan to stop South Africa’s FMD storm
A region of Limpopo has been declared a bio-secure zone in an effort to curb South Africa’s foot-and-mouth disease storm.
South Africa
Afreximbank commits $8 billion to bolster SA’s economy
Afreximbank commits $8 billion to bolster SA’s economy
By Nosihle Shelembe
South Africa’s strategic partnership with the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) has unlocked a US$8 billion commitment to drive industrial growth, create jobs, and strengthen the economy by adding more value to South Africa’s natural resources.The commitment paves the way for expanding local...
South Africa
Gauteng open for investment
Gauteng open for investment
The Gauteng Provincial Government says its approach to economic growth is firmly grounded in the reindustrialisation of Gauteng and the deliberate inclusion of township and local enterprises in the mainstream economy.
“Towards the end of 2025, South Africa’s labour market showed modest improvement, with national employment rising by almost a quarter...

South Africa
Sibiya defends Matlala’s presence at son’s party
Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya is testifying before the Madlanga Commission.
South Africa
Lesufi welcomes boots on the ground to stamp out zama zamas
Lesufi welcomes boots on the ground to stamp out zama zamas
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s directive to deploy the SANDF to Gauteng to stamp out illegal mining and rising gang violence.
“We are pleased that these soldiers have already arrived in our province,” said the Premier, delivering the State of the Province Address on Monday at...

World
What’s next for Mexico after death of powerful cartel leader?
What’s next for Mexico after the military’s killing of a powerful cartel leader sparked violence across parts of the country?

World
Former DEA official on Mexico’s drug-fighting future after cartel leader’s death
NPR’s Leila Fadel asks former Drug Enforcement Administration official Mike Vigil what the killing of one of the world’s most powerful drug lords signals about Mexico’s drug-fighting future.

World
Iran’s deputy foreign minister on the country’s plan if the US strikes
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi talks about the status of U.S.-Iran negotiations and what Iran is prepared to do in the event of a U.S. strike.

World
The war in Ukraine began 4 years ago today. A look at the trauma and grief of war
Tuesday marks four years since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. A look at the effects of the war and where the situation stands today.

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

Africa
Robert Mugabe’s son charged with attempted murder in South Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.

Africa
‘I put my bike up for sale – it went from Fife to Kenya’
Dr Carrie Ruxton was surprised when a Kenyan cyclist got in touch asking if the bike could help her country’s paracycling team.

Africa
‘Affront to humanity’: Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF paramilitary boss
Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

Business
Big pay hike for kings and queens in South Africa, now earning over R1.4 million
Traditional leaders and members of traditional houses will receive a 4.1% pay hike, taking the top salary to over R1.4 million.

Business
Good news for salaries in 2026 – with tax relief on the cards
South Africans could see real increases in their salaries in 2026, with further relief from tax increases also on the cards.
Business

Business
Even bigger Eskom price shock coming for South Africa
Nersa has alerted South Africans to the final approval step for Eskom’s bigger-than-expected price hikes in 2026—which don’t include the increases to its fixed network charges.

Politics
Sibiya questioned about possible conflict of interest with Matlala
Sibiya is being cross-examined at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.

Politics
MKP wants to settle a political score with Batohi: Analyst
MKP has made an urgent application to block Shamila Batohi’s pension and post‑term gratuities.

Politics
LIVE: Brown Mogotsi appears before Ad Hoc Committee
North West businessman Brown Mogotsi appears before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 24 February 2026
Suspended Deputy Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya continues testifying at the Madlanga Inquiry

Sport
‘Bizarre’ details emerge about All Blacks coach axing
The manner in which former All Blacks coach Scott Robertson was fired has revealed a complete breakdown in communication.

Sport
Mexico’s violence-hit Guadalajara to host FIFA World Cup games, but Bafana are SAFE
Guadalajara is looking ahead nervously to the FIFA World Cup later this year, in which it will host four games.

Sport
Scotland and Ireland play England at Women’s T20 World Cup
Scotland and Ireland will both face hosts England at the Women’s T20 World Cup after the draw for this summer’s tournament was finalised.

Sport
Hunt to be without ex-Pirates players for Chiefs game?
Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt has indicated that his side could be without former Pirates players he recently signed.
Education
Tanzania: Minister Calls On UDSM Students to Innovate for Infrastructure Solution
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — MINISTER for Works, Abdallah Ulega has challenged university students, particularly those pursuing engineering and science programmes, to develop practical technological innovations to address persistent national infrastructure challenges.
Education
Nigeria: Education – Making Case for 7 Million Nigerian Children With Disabilities
[Vanguard] Just last December, the United Nations marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, reinforcing global commitment to disability inclusion in all aspects of social, economic, cultural and political life.
Education
Nigeria: Nigerian University Expels 28, Withdraws Certificates of 15 Over Cultism, Malpractice
[Premium Times] According to a statement signed by the university’s acting spokesperson, Habib Yakoob, the affected students were found culpable of offences including cult related activities, threat to life and assault, conspiracy, burglary and theft.
Education
Uganda: Why School Fees Shouldn’t Be a National Crisis
[Nile Post] Three times a year, Uganda rehearses the same distressing ritual: long queues outside bursars’ offices, whispered negotiations for “one more week,” and children sent home over partial payments. EDUCATION, our most reliable ladder out of poverty, turns into a termly liquidity crisis.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
South Africa sitting on a WAVE of untapped energy
South Africa’s expansive coastline is a vast untapped resource of energy, says international firm after positive feasibility test …

Lifestyle
Hout Bay residents frustrated by reckless skateboarding
The rise in skateboarding activity on Hout Bay’s busiest roads has provoked the ire and anxiety of residents and motorists.

Entertainment
Samwu wants more Tshwane VIP protectors to be millionaires
Where are the risk assessments, asks fellow municipal union Imatu.

Entertainment
PowerBall: A whopping R82 million up for grabs on Tuesday tonight
PowerBall sets out to crown a new millionaire on Tuesday night.

Entertainment
WeBuyCars decides against entering the new vehicle market
Says it does not feel threatened by strong new vehicle sales, particularly of cheaper Chinese models

Entertainment
‘We are against the mkhukhu mafia’: Lesufi outlines plan to stop Gauteng becoming a ‘shanty town’
Lesufi said government is set to hand over housing units in Benoni on Tuesday as part of its plan to move residents out of informal settlements.

Science/Tech
The readiness factor: How the value of AI rests in preparedness
Companies are prioritising AI integration and implementation, but value and return on this investment are being affected by business readiness across the key pillars of data, governance and security.

Science/Tech
Walking towards hope – How Macrocomm’s Back-to-School campaign puts shoes on young dreams
The company donated 10 000 pairs of school shoes to children across South Africa.

Science/Tech
Redefining the wait: How Service Systems is revolutionising queue management
An inefficient queue can be the difference between a loyal customer and a lost sale, says Service Systems.

Science/Tech
Patient expectations in 2030: Why healthcare technology decisions made today, matter
By 2030, patients will expect co-ordinated care supported by shared records, seamless referrals and minimal duplication, within appropriate regulatory boundaries.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Red flags for South Africa’s new traffic fine system
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse warned that the tender to outsource South Africa’s new traffic fine system has all the hallmarks of a corrupt money-making scheme.
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.
Health
How a Horse Whinnies: With a Whistle and a Song
Horses, with their high-pitched whinnies, seemed to buck the trend of larger animals producing lower sounds, but a new study explains the mechanics behind the noises a horse makes.

Health
Woman’s regret over botched Brazilian butt lift
Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a “gaping wound”.