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Leaked documents outline plans by Russia-linked operators to run a counter-campaign against the Democratic Alliance.
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Leaked documents show Russian plans to target SA’s Democratic Alliance
- Leaked documents reveal plans by Russia-linked operators to run a counter-campaign against the Democratic Alliance (DA) in South Africa, including racially charged tactics.
- A 2024 study identified nearly 80 000 coordinated anti-DA social media posts during the election period, with some participants reporting payments from Russian people.
- Experts warn of a growing global market for paid political influence operations, raising concerns about foreign interference in South Africa’s upcoming local government elections.
Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi at the parliamentary ad hoc committee.
Parliament’s ad hoc committee gets another extension to finish job
- The National Assembly extended the ad hoc committee’s deadline to the end of March for it to investigate claims of underworld influence in the justice system.
- The committee has heard from multiple witnesses, including Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, national commissioner Fannie Masemola, and forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan, and Vusimusi Matlala in prison.
- The committee will conclude hearings with Mkhwanazi and Masemola before deliberating on its report for the National Assembly.
Roedean School board chairperson Dale Quaker has resigned with immediate effect.
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Roedean board chair resigns after controversy over cancelled tennis match with King David
- Roedean School board chairperson Dale Quaker has resigned with immediate effect.
- This follows the departure of the head of Roedean senior school after a cancelled tennis match with King David High School.
- Quaker’s decision was influenced by the pressure and unacceptable public commentary impacting his family’s safety and well-being.
Jaco Wessel Kemp (left) with Louis Coetzee and Gert Frederik van der Westhuizen at a previous court appearance.
Three men convicted of premeditated murder of North West farm worker
- Jaco Kemp, Louis Coetzee, and Gert van der Westhuizen were found guilty of the premeditated murder of Dumisani Phakathi.
- The Gauteng High Court accepted evidence that Phakathi was fetching water and posed no threat.
- The court found the three men acted together to murder Phakathi and conceal his body.
V&A Waterfront Holdings has made an application to reclaim 3.8 hectares of land from the sea. The land is a key part of its R24-billion Granger Bay development plan.
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SEE | Waterfront’s plan to turn sea into a big piece of land
- V&A Holdings seeks approval to reclaim 3.8 hectares of sea for a R24-billion expansion plan in Granger Bay, Cape Town.
- The project is expected to contribute R8.8 billion to the Western Cape’s GDP and create thousands of jobs, but may disrupt marine life.
- The reclaimed land will be used for mixed-use developments, open spaces, and coastal protection infrastructure, with a decision pending from the minister of forestry, fisheries and the environment.
The Proteas need the completion of Group B so that they’ll know who will be their last opponents in the Super Eights.
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World Cup Super 8s | Here’s what lies in wait for Proteas’ knockout charge
- South Africa, India, and the West Indies have qualified for the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup, with Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka vying for the remaining spot.
- South Africa’s Super 8 schedule includes matches against India on 22 February and West Indies on 26 February, with India being dominant in past T20 encounters.
- The West Indies pose a threat with their aggressive batting and spin attack, but South Africa has had recent success against them, winning their most recent T20 series and World Cup meeting.
Tyla, winner of the Best African Music Performance for PUSH 2 START, poses in the press room during the 68th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on 1 February 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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From the Grammy to NBA courtside: South Africa’s star power shows up in global dominance
- Tyla and Siya Kolisi’s presence at the NBA All-Star Weekend highlights the growing visibility and influence of South African stars on the global stage.
- Talent manager Tanisha Colon-Bibb emphasises that breaking into international markets requires strategic branding, networking, and hustle, not just talent.
- Colon-Bibb advises aspiring South African actors to master accents and be versatile, while musicians should focus on a clear sound and visual brand, and both should proactively network and create opportunities.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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