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Scorpion Kings set to shake CTIJF

“CTIJF is bigger than just a festival, it is a cultural movement,” said Scorpion Kings, and with that one line, the tone is set for a weekend where sound, history and the future meet on one stage.

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February 10, 2026

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Revised Mining Bill due early 2026

A REVISED Mining Resources Development Amendment Bill (MRDAB), which the industry had expressed deep reservations about initially, is expected to be released by the government in the first three months of this year.

2 min  |

February 10, 2026
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Joburg's residents being pushed to the brink

THE City of Johannesburg is currently in crisis — a fact that is denied by the leadership.

4 min  |

February 10, 2026
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South African Afrotech DJ Tcee embarks on a dream residency at Ibiza Sonica Radio

SOUTH African Afrotech DJ and producer Tcee is currently on a three-month residency on Ibiza Sonica Radio.

2 min  |

February 10, 2026

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Committee hails decision to expel Milnerton School bullies

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has welcomed the Western Cape Department of Education’s (WCED) decision to expel a group of learners involved in a bullying scandal.

1 min  |

February 10, 2026

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Hill-Lewis tipped as next DA leader

CAPE Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis's rise to the top of the DA now appears all but inevitable, with political analysts saying his ascent has effectively been sealed following glowing public praise from DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille.

2 min  |

February 10, 2026
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Honest conversations helped Springbok Sevens side

RYAN Oosthuizen has lifted SVNS trophies across the lobe, but the latest triumph in Australia ranks amongst his finest.

1 min  |

February 10, 2026

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Zim expects stronger economic ties with China

AS THE Chinese New Year approaches, the economic partnership between China and Zimbabwe is expected to gain fresh momentum as bilateral cooperation continues to expand, a Zimbabwean minister has said.

1 min  |

February 10, 2026
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Booming metals prices likely to provide big tax windfall for SA

Mining Council SA says benefits likely to begin filtering through in the second half of this year

3 min  |

February 10, 2026

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Poultry industry pushes for VAT-free chicken ahead of National Budget

THE Fairplay Movement, the South African Poultry Association (SAPA) and law firm ENSafrica have launched a campaign and formally applied for selected chicken products to be zero-rated for VAT, as President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to deliver the State of the Nation Address and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana readies the National Budget later this month.

2 min  |

February 10, 2026

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Biosecurity breakdown in agriculture: A call for accountability and skilled professionals

AFTER years in the agricultural sector and having worked at the frontline of political lobbying, disaster management, farmer development, land reform, biosecurity, financing, and farm security, I am deeply alarmed.

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February 10, 2026
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Glencore’s $250m prepayment deal powers Orion’s Prieska copper restart

GLENCORE has secured bulk copper and zinc concentrates from South African junior Orion Minerals’ Prieska mine under a $250 million prepayment agreement, underscoring the intensifying global race for critical minerals.

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February 10, 2026

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Unheard audio resurfaces in new Michael Jackson documentary

THE conversation around children, power and celebrity behaviour has never felt more uncomfortable or more unavoidable.

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February 10, 2026

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Concern in agriculture sector over Land Bank CEO Rikhotso’s resignation

THE resignation of Land Bank CEO, Themba Rikhotso, announced on Friday, has been met with shock and concern across South Africa's agricultural sector, with industry leaders warning that uncertainty at the institution could have far-reaching consequences for farmers and food security.

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February 10, 2026

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SASSA flags nearly 495 000 ineligible grant recipients

THE South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has flagged nearly 495 000 individuals who were previously counted as recipients of monthly social grant payouts after discovering they had received money they were not entitled to.

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February 10, 2026
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Why Cardoso believes a point at St Eloi Lupopo is a tactical win

MIGUEL Cardoso insisted Mamelodi Sundowns’ draw against St Eloi Lupopo was a measured outcome in a hostile environment, rather than a missed opportunity in their CAF Champions League campaign.

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February 10, 2026
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Magudumana's brother in court on attempted murder charge

DR NANDIPHA Magudumana’s brother, Nkosinathi Sekeleni, appeared alongside two other co-accused at the Randburg Magistrate's Court yesterday, following an alleged violent assault on a man they accused of attempting to rob them.

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February 10, 2026
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Prince William begins Saudi Arabia visit

PRINCE William began his first official visit to Saudi Arabia with a meeting yesterday with host Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as London seeks to deepen economic cooperation with the Gulf nation.

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February 10, 2026
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Wolvaardt backs Reyneke to shine in Proteas debut

PROTEAS Women’s captain Laura Wolvaardt is looking forward to seeing how youngster Kayla Reyneke fares during the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan.

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February 10, 2026
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Breaking down the Boks’ left-wing options to back up Kolbe, Arendse

THE Springboks have established wings who can play on the right and the left without much fuss.

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February 10, 2026
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Two illegal miners killed in fierce gun battle with police

TWO illegal miners were shot dead after a predawn police operation in Carletonville spiralled into a fierce two-hour gun battle between armed suspects and specialised SAPS units.

1 min  |

February 10, 2026

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Customer loyalty called, it wants its blockchain upgrade

THE programmes that reward shoppers with points and plastic cards aren't keeping pace with how rapidly retailers and customers are changing.

2 min  |

February 10, 2026
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O’SULLIVAN TO FINALLY HAVE HIS DAY

Alleged ties to Ramaphosa spark doubts over his independence

2 min  |

February 10, 2026
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Lavrov says Russia will not attack NATO unless provoked

RUSSIA will not attack EU or NATO member states unless it is attacked first, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. | Sputnik

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February 10, 2026

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Fuel prices fall, but taxes keep costs high

ON THE face of it, there seems little reason to complain about the price of fuel at the moment.

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February 10, 2026

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Treasury not legally bound to fund SA Post Office's R3.8bn recapitalisation, Parliament told

NATIONAL Treasury has no legal obligation to provide the South African Post Office (SAPO) with the R3.8 billion required to recapitalise the restructured entity, Parliament's legal adviser has warned, as lawmakers push for an urgent meeting with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to lobby for the funds.

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February 10, 2026

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Arguments start in key US social media addiction trial

ARGUMENTS were set to begin yesterday in a landmark US trial that could establish a legal precedent on whether social media companies deliberately designed their platforms to lead to addiction in children.

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February 10, 2026

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Parliament cannot escape scrutiny

THE call for an investigation into the salary escalation of Parliament's Secretary, Xolile George, has landed in a political environment where public confidence in institutions is already brittle, and where questions around governance are seldom judged on process alone but on perception, timing and context.

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February 10, 2026
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RMH set to delist from JSE after R600m buyout by WeBuyCars co-founders

RMH Holdings is set to be de-listed from the JSE after its board agreed to a R0.47 per share purchase offer from AttBid, owned by Faan van der Walt and Dirk van der Walt, the billionaire brothers who co-founded and disposed of significant stock worth R866 million in WeBuyCars this month.

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February 10, 2026

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ACSA denies record of 'Cat' Matlala's R70m terminal plan

AIRPORTS Company South Africa (ACSA) has denied having any records of controversial businessman Vusi-musi \"Cat\" Matlala's proposal for a R70 million luxury private airport terminal at OR Tambo International Airport, saying that they are just as lost as the public is.

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February 10, 2026