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Catch up on the biggest stories this Thursday, 5 February 2026, in our simple daily news update.
Recipe of the day: Classic margarita cocktail
Transport yourself to a sun-drenched paradise with the timeless classic margarita cocktail.
Free State mother jailed for child neglect and assault
The mother pleaded guilty to assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, assault and child neglect.
Illegal mining bleeds billions from economy, says Mantashe
The minister says strategies have been implemented to fight illegal mining
Reported Kaizer Chiefs target Nwabali leaves Chippa United
Chippa announced Nwabali's exit via a statement on Thursday.
‘I’ve been crying’: Beverley Steyn breaks down, Nonku Williams apologises on the gram
When friendship, faith and money collide, the fallout can be brutal and very public.
Springs woman sentenced to life for partner’s murder
Magistrate finds accused not genuinely remorseful and sentences her to life imprisonment for murdering her partner.
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Illegal mining bleeds billions from economy, says Mantashe
The minister says strategies have been implemented to fight illegal mining
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Xi and Modi show the world how to outsmart Trump
While Trump’s unpredictability rattled allies, Xi and Modi used composure, alliances, and strategy to protect their countries’ economic interests.
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Reported Kaizer Chiefs target Nwabali leaves Chippa United
Chippa announced Nwabali's exit via a statement on Thursday.
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Proteas at the T20 World Cup: ‘It’s brutal,’ says Albie Morkel about bowling in India
The Proteas bowling department will need to improve in tough conditions at the T20 World Cup being held in India and Sri Lanka.
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‘I’ve been crying’: Beverley Steyn breaks down, Nonku Williams apologises on the gram
When friendship, faith and money collide, the fallout can be brutal and very public.
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i3 returns as moniker for BMW’s production Neue Klasse sedan
Its name now confirmed, the i3 will make its world debut in the second half of this year.
