CMG 2026 Spring Festival Gala resonates with auspicious melodies
On Monday evening, China Media Group 2026 Spring Festival Gala arrived as scheduled. Centered on the theme of “Joy and Auspiciousness, Festive and Cheerful,”……
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Child-like sex dolls trigger concerns: EU launches a probe into Shein
Brussels has launched a formal probe into fast-fashion giant Shein over suspected breaches of the European Union’s digital platform rules, including allegations that illegal items were sold through its marketplace. The European Commission confirmed that the Singapore-headquartered retailer is under investigation under the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA). The inquiry will examine concerns about the…
Nigeria receives US military advisers for training and intelligence cooperation
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has confirmed the deployment of approximately 100 United States military personnel to Bauchi Airfield, stating that the team will provide technical training and advisory support to the Nigerian Armed Forces. In a statement released on Monday, Director of Defence Information Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba said the American personnel arrived alongside related equipment and…
Cape Town woman recounts alleged trafficking linked to Jeffrey Epstein
A woman from Cape Town has spoken publicly about her alleged experiences involving the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, following the recent release of millions of documents by the US Department of Justice related to his case. Juliette Bryant told Sky News that she was 20 years old in 2002 when she was approached with what…
Leo Brent Bozell III begins diplomatic mission in South Africa amid strained bilateral ties
Leo Brent Bozell III, the nominee selected by US President Donald Trump to serve as ambassador to South Africa, has arrived in Pretoria to assume his duties at a time of continued tension between the two governments. Bozell III was sworn in as ambassador-designate in January 2026. The US Embassy confirmed his arrival, stating that…
Reserve bank proposes ending use of prime lending rate in South Africa
South Africa’s central bank has launched a formal consultation on plans to discontinue the long-standing prime lending rate and instead anchor loan pricing directly to its benchmark policy rate. In a statement released on Monday, the South African Reserve Bank said linking financial contracts to the repo rate would strengthen the transmission of monetary policy…
Growing water outages raise alarm in Johannesburg
Water supply disruptions in Johannesburg are intensifying, prompting warnings from experts that South Africa’s largest economic hub could face a national disaster if urgent action is not taken. Concerns about the country’s water infrastructure are not new. In 2008, water specialist Anthony Turton cautioned that South Africa faced a deepening governance and capacity gap in…
South Africans set to witness partial solar eclipse
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across much of South Africa on Tuesday, offering skywatchers a brief opportunity to observe the celestial event during the afternoon. According to the South African National Space Agency (Sansa), the eclipse will begin at 14:01 South African Standard Time, reach its maximum phase at 14:23, and conclude at…
Love Pride Ball launches Cape Town Pride celebrations
Cape Town’s annual Pride season officially begins this week, running from 5 February to 1 March 2026. The three-week festival will feature numerous events across the city. One of the highlights on the calendar is the LEGACY Love Pride Ball, scheduled for Saturday, 7 February. The event celebrates Ballroom culture, an LGBTQIA+ subculture that originated…
Cape Town to host annual A Cappella Music Festival at Artscape
cape town prepares for annual a cappella music festival Cape Town’s Artscape Theatre Centre will host the annual A Cappella Music Festival this Saturday, 21 February 2026. The event, organised by the Rainbow Arts Organisation, runs from 13:00 to 18:00 with intervals throughout the afternoon. Tickets range from R150 to R350 and are available through…