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PARTY SHAKEUP: Behind the scenes of Steenhuisen’s dealmaking with the DA
When it came to the prospect of John Steenhuisen potentially seeking a third term as party leader, he was told: ‘Jump or be pushed’.
TUESDAY, 03 FEBRUARY 2026, 21:45
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When it came to the prospect of John Steenhuisen potentially seeking a third term as party leader, he was told: ‘Jump or be pushed’.
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The Supreme Court of Appeal has confirmed that the sugar giant cannot pause its industry obligations, adding financial pressure just as the Vision Group races to refinance IDC funding and close the deal.
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LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) – British police are set to launch a criminal investigation into whether Peter Mandelson, Britain’s former ambassador to the United States, leaked government emails and market-sensitive information to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, UK media reported on Tuesday.

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A team from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch is at the scene of the crash in Littleborough.

South Africa
The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear at this stage.

South Africa
Operators affiliated with the Gauteng Small Bus Operators Council have downed tools.

South Africa
It is alleged that his wife, Ethel Mdluli, contracted two men to kill her husband at their home.

South Africa
Police have confirmed that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.

World
A 14-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in a classroom on Tuesday.

World
BBC Senior international correspondent Orla Guerin joined a special operation over Colombia’s cocaine heartland, tasked with destroying crude cocaine labs hidden deep in the jungle.

World
Three children are among those who died in the accident, which happened on the return leg of their journey.

World
Two port workers are accused of trying to damage military ships, including by dumping gravel into an engine.

Africa
The appointment of a dead opposition politician to a presidential panel caused embarrassment.

Africa
Abiy Ahmed admitted for the first time in parliament that Eritrean troops had killed people in Aksum.

Africa
Hodan Mohamud Diiriye faced a firing squad after being found guilty of beating Saabirin Saylaan to death.

Africa
The correspondence describes arrangements for a meal and there is no indication of wrongdoing by Zuma.

Business
The milestone reflects the US retail giant’s booming e-commerce business and investors’ embrace of its AI investments.

Business
The snack conglomerate is cutting the price of products including Doritos, Cheetos and Lays
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Politics
Mashale says all she did was expose corruption within the SAPS since 2008.

Politics
He was testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Witness F shared a photo of his fingerprint evidence application with civilian Steve Motsumi.

Politics
ANCYL President Collen Malatji says it might be a step in the right direction.

Sport
Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng scored a brace to secure a 2-0 Betway Premiership victory over AmaZulu at Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Sport
Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Barbora Votikova on loan for the rest of the 2025-26 season from Slavia Prague.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs have used most of their squad this season, but three senior players are yet to feature in any competition.

Sport
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says Jacob Stockdale “deserves” to start against France in the Six Nations opener in Paris on Thursday night.

Education
The University of Sussex says the watchdog overstepped its legal powers in imposing the fine last year.

Education
Less crowded classrooms would make interacting with teachers easier, benefiting pupils including those with Send
There is no single, ideal class size – just as there is no one model of the perfect teacher. But as school‑age audiences of Matilda the Musical or the Harry Potter films can testify, UK classrooms usually have more children in them than fictional ones. What these young people...

Education
Judicial review begins in high court over watchdog’s freedom of speech ruling that resulted in £585,000 fine
A ruling by an education watchdog that led to the University of Sussex being hit with a record £585,000 fine should be quashed as “unlawful”, “unreasonable” and “procedurally unfair”, a court has heard.
In a judicial review hearing before the high court in London on Tuesday, the...
Education
[Premium Times] The textbook, “Living History”, reportedly excluded the history and culture of the Igbo people, according to several posts on social media.

Lifestyle
Trevor Noah has a long history of poking fun at the POTUS. Here are five unfiltered quotes about President Donald Trump…

Lifestyle
The SRD R370 grant was introduced in 2020 as a temporary emergency measure in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lifestyle
Eating processed meats is a health risk as they contain high amounts of salt, sugar and fat.
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Entertainment
Patricia Morgan-Mashale gave her testimony before the ad hoc committee.

Entertainment
R34 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 3 February 2026.

Entertainment
Deputy Provincial Commissioner Major-General Fred Kekana is expected to address the media at the crime scene shortly.

Entertainment
Hlubi-Majola resigns from Numsa after allegedly receiving threats to her life; the union condemns intimidation and pledges investigation.

Science/Tech
Roku is knocking down the price of all of its streaming devices ahead of the end of the football season.
Science/Tech
Alphabet is plotting to dramatically expand its presence in India [non-paywalled source], with the possibility of taking millions of square feet in new office space in Bangalore, India’s tech hub. From a report: Google’s parent company has leased one office tower and purchased options on two others in Alembic City, a development in the Whitefield tech corridor, totaling 2.4 million square feet,...
Science/Tech
Four economists across Central European University, Bielefeld University and the Kiel Institute have built a general equilibrium model of the open-source software ecosystem and concluded that vibe coding — the increasingly common practice of letting AI agents select, assemble and modify packages on a developer’s behalf — erodes the very funding mechanism that keeps open-source projects alive....

Science/Tech
Right-wing influencers who were instrumental in spreading allegations of fraud in Minnesota ahead of ICE’s surge are now going after a number of California’s social welfare programs.

Motoring
Citroën has launched the new Aircross in South Africa, an affordable family SUV with up to seven seats.

Motoring
Several domestic and international factors have a direct impact on how much South Africans pay for petrol.

Motoring
Six of South Africa’s best-selling cars come from a single brand.
Motoring
Health
Parasites and infections that cause blindness and other disabilities were nearly eliminated in some countries, but drug distribution to prevent and treat them was derailed in many places in 2025 after the U.S. cut aid.

Health
Scientists say there is a powerful opportunity to save lives because nearly 40% of cancers are preventable.

Health
The TikToker tells You, Me and the Big C podcast about her cancer journey.
Health
A long-term study of 292 families linked fathers’ parenting style to their children’s heart health years later. To researchers’ surprise, no such link was found with mothers.