WEDNESDAY, 04 FEBRUARY 2026, 21:47
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The chain of events that began with John Steenhuisen’s personal finances and his subsequent decision to remove Dion George from the Cabinet now appears to have reached its conclusion. His imminent departure as DA leader clears the way for a new leader – and for the party to now change direction.
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Former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder opens up about his mental health struggles, and says he’s now “at peace” before his fight against Derek Chisora on 4 April at London’s O2 Arena.
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Cop also tells Madlanga commission that ‘Cat’ Matlala met with Gen Sibiya
South Africa
The families expressed concerns that the remains of their loved ones have not been retrieved.
South Africa
South Africa continues to face a national student housing shortage
South Africa
Sithole took to the stand and requested the court release him on bail.
South Africa
Nel questioned a document Mr X says proves his intent to cooperate with authorities.
World
The Washington Post, owned by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced major job cuts Wednesday, saying that “painful” restructuring was needed at the storied newspaper.
World
NPR reporters visited the Milan Olympic Village in the days before the opening ceremony to investigate the dining hall dessert situation and other pressing questions.
World
The project would have built on the ruins of the defence ministry bombed by Nato back in 1999.
World
Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norway’s future queen, is on trial for 38 crimes; he admitted to “a lot of sex, drugs, and alcohol” but denied a 2018 rape.
Africa
Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.
Africa
Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.
Africa
The surprise move that may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.
Africa
The appointment of a dead opposition politician to a presidential panel caused embarrassment.
Business
Business
Bar owner Jobe Ferguson says he is devastated to close TNQ in the Northern Quarter after 22 years.
Business
Staff and clients say they are desperate for answers following the sudden closure of PM Law.
Business
Politics
Malatjie says their call includes protection from victimisation from their bosses.
Politics
Captain Ramalepe says he tried to contact Masemola’s office on several occasions to no avail.
Politics
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
Politics
That’s the testimony of three members of SAPS before the Ad Hoc Committee.
Sport
Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt returned to haunt his former club when he guided Stellenbosch FC to victory in the Nedbank Cup Round of 32 clash.
Sport
Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora strike a friendly tone at the launch news conference for their heavyweight fight in April.
Sport
Manchester City have been “let down” by manager Pep Guardiola “repeatedly straying into commentary on international affairs”, Jewish community leaders in the city say.
Sport
Swindon are thrown out of the Vertu Trophy by the EFL for fielding two ineligible players against Luton Town, who now go into the quarter-finals.
Education
Campaigners say they appreciate attempt to use Cornish but mistake points to need for more access to language
Shoppers in Cornwall could have been forgiven for feeling bemused after a supermarket put up bilingual signs – in Welsh.
A branch of Tesco in Helston – about 200 miles from south Wales by road – pointed shoppers towards pysgod, which is Welsh, not Cornish, for fish. It also labelled...
Education
The lawsuit is challenging a Trump administration policy allowing federal agents near locations such as schools, churches and hospitals.
Education
In New York City, health officials have moved to shut down one center where workers were charged with child abuse. Records show that problems extend across the network.
Education
[Namibian] Windhoek mayor reacts to minister’s calls for councillors to be ‘learned’
Lifestyle
The search for reality TV personality Mariana Kotze has ended, but questions surrounding her disappearance continue to mount.
Lifestyle
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay out its March 2026 social grants on the following dates.
Lifestyle
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay out its March 2026 social grants on the following dates.
Lifestyle
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay out its March 2026 social grants on the following dates.
Entertainment
Amakhosi are stunned 2-1 at the Cape Town Stadium.
Entertainment
Goals from Peter Shalulile and Thapelo Morena were enough to see the Betway Premiership champions progress to the last 16.
Entertainment
A total of R37 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 4 February 2026.
Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Wednesday, 4 February 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
Axiom says its AI found solutions to several long-standing math problems, a sign of the technology’s steadily advancing reasoning capabilities.
Science/Tech
A sprawling informal economy of rogue streaming devices has taken hold across the U.S., as consumers fed up with rising TV subscription costs turn to cheap Android-based boxes that promise free access to thousands of live channels, sports events, and on-demand movies for a one-time $200 to $400 purchase. The two dominant players — SuperBox and vSeeBox — are manufactured by opaque Chinese...
Science/Tech
The French investigation into Elon Musk’s X illustrated a fundamental divide between European and American leaders about how to regulate social media — or whether to restrict it at all.
Science/Tech
While the Pixel 9a isn’t the fanciest offering, it is the best value, and it gets even better with a discount.
Motoring
Municipalities across South Africa are replacing traffic lights with stop signs as a result of constant cable theft and vandalism.
Motoring
While most people will probably pay a moving company to move across the country, I thought it best to do so myself.
Motoring
The new LDV Terron 9 is one of the most powerful bakkies in South Africa.
Motoring
Health
The Trump administration announced that the company, a pharmacy benefit manager, had agreed to make significant changes to its practices.
Health
Sex therapists say a character’s struggle to reach her “pinnacle” could help viewers better understand women’s sexuality.
Health
The legislation will impose new restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers, giant companies like CVS Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts that oversee prescription drug benefits.
Health
A leaked review uncovers “bullying and harassment” and “violent behaviour” at Wales’ largest hospital.