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WEATHER: Severe storms, heavy rain and HAIL expected in SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
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Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 4 February 2026.

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One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.
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In what has become a grimly familiar start to the academic year, Cape Peninsula University of Technology continues to struggle to place students in accommodation. Many have slept outside the District Six campus, while others are being moved into temporary housing. Their spokesperson says while they are ‘compassionate to those who apply and don’t get accepted’, their priority is to...
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 3 (Reuters) – National Football League and federal law enforcement officials said on Tuesday there were no planned Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations for Sunday’s Super Bowl or the events leading up to it.

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.

South Africa
Contralesa president says many rural matric students are still waiting for university admission

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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Business

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.

Politics
WhatsApp messages at the Commission show chats between Witness F and a number linked to late Mabuza.

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.

Sport
Ireland captain Gaby Lewis says qualifying for the 2026 T20 World Cup means “so much” to the side after missing out on the tournament two years ago.

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
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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Lifestyle

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.

Entertainment
A total of R675 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 3 February 2026.
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.

Science/Tech
WADDINXVEEN, Netherlands – SGL System, the global leader in professional turf technology, today announced the launch of SGL Golf, a specialized division and technology ecosystem dedicated to the unique demands of the golf industry. This move marks a strategic expansion for the company, bringing more than 20 years of experience supporting the world’s most iconic sports […]

Science/Tech
Africa’s development finance challenge has reached a critical point. Mounting debt pressure is squeezing fiscal space. And essential needs in infrastructure, health and education remain unmet. The continent’s governments urgently need affordable access to international capital markets. Yet many continue to face borrowing costs that make development finance unviable. Sovereign credit ratings...

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.