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Fifteen skiers went missing on Tuesday following a massive avalanche in California’s Lake Tahoe region. One person remains missing but is presumed dead.

Testifying before Congress, the former CEO of Victoria’s Secret lingerie brand accused Epstein of stealing “vast sums” of money from his family.

Four men who were allegedly lured into fighting in Ukraine have arrived in SA.

The failure has affected theatre operations but contingency measures are have put into place.

They left the country last year under the pretext that they are going for bodyguard training.

It happened as people gathered to commemorate those killed during the government’s brutal crackdown on protesters

The tragedy is believed to have happened just before sunrise as the workers neared the end of their shift.

The presidential jet, along with other aircraft used for high-level officials, is being painted with some of Trump’s preferred palette.

The Australian is among a group of 34 women and children who had planned to fly from Damascus to Australia on Monday but were turned back by Syrian authorities to the Roj detention camp due to procedural problems.

He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.

The media regulator cites the spread of false information and cyber-bullying as among the reasons.

“This is the only hustle we know,” miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu’s body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.

Kevin Hassett criticised a New York Fed study into tariffs and the impact on US firms and consumers.

The billionaire Meta chief executive was questioned by lawyers over whether use of Instagram harms children.

The Melgisedek Buildings in South Africa’s capital, Pretoria, have become known for hijacked buildings and a growing squatter camp.

Lonzi says the EFF will rally the youth to deliver CVs daily to government offices

Ndlhela argues that rooting out corruption requires accountability at every level

PAC says removing Radebe will further destabilise the embattled municipality.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says the DA continues to prioritise people.

South Korea win the women’s 3000m speed skating relay gold medal as Italy finish in second, meaning Arianna Fontana wins her 14th Olympic medal to become her country’s most decorated Olympian.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz remain on course to meet in the Qatar Open final after both claim straight-set wins on Wednesday to reach the last eight.

A lot can change in sport over two decades – but not Arianna Fontana’s ability to collect Olympic medals.

The Seattle Seahawks are officially put up for sale – 10 days after winning American football’s biggest prize.

Sign-ups to Student Group Claim in England and Wales escalate amid reports of £21m payout by University College London

Tens of thousands more students who were at university during the pandemic have joined a group claim for compensation, amid reports of a £21m payout by one of the UK’s leading institutions.

Lawyers acting for student claimants said a further 30,000 from different universities...

An Afrikaner family – the Breetzkes – have been denied asylum by Irish authorities, and have been issued deportation orders.

“I can say that Mamelodi Sundowns had the first half, Pirates had the second half,” said Ouaddou.

Brayan León scored a brace for Sundowns in the first half, while Patrick Maswanganyi netted the consolation goal for Pirates.

A total of R40 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 18 February 2026.

The Lions are chasing a rare URC double over the Sharks, while the Durban side want revenge for their home loss last month.

Bose’s fabulous QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 noise-canceling headphones are the best travel headphones and are $50 off.

Three legacy car brands have scaled back their local dealer networks, while new companies are rapidly expanding their presence in South Africa.

The Chery Tiggo 7 has received a poor NCAP crash-test result, raising questions about the safety promises made by manufacturers in South Africa.

With petrol at R20 per litre, right now may be a good time for a weekend getaway.

Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.

The decision, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.