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Thabo Bester, says he'd rather be sentenced to death than continue to be treated unfairly.

Judgment on Bester prison transfer reserved

A court has reserved judgment in rapist and murderer Thabo Bester’s challenge of his prison transfer.

06 February 2026

Steenhuisen exit likely trade-off for ministerial role says analyst

John Steenhuisen’s exit from the Democratic Alliance (DA) leadership race was likely a trade-off within the party. He steps down as party leader, in exchange, he keeps his position as Minister of Agriculture.

05 February 2026

File: The pink ribbon is a symbol of the global breast cancer awareness campaign.

Concern over rapidly increasing cancer cases

The Department of Health says there is a concern over increasing cancer cases in the country and the rest of the world. The increasing burden is compelling experts to come up with more innovative solutions.

04 February 2026

File: Supporters the Democratic Alliance (DA).

What does the DA's future look like?

Political analyst Sandile Swana says a lack of investor confidence in DA leader John Steenhuisen may have contributed to his decision to not seek re-election.

04 February 2026