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Free-scoring Semenyo takes burden off Haaland
Manchester City have often been accused of being too reliant on Erling Haaland this season. There are signs that could be changing.
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Man, 49, dies taking part in skydive at airfield
Police say they were called to Dunkeswell Aerodrome at about 13:00 GMT on Saturday.

South Africa
Eight killed in separate KZN fire tragedies
Five died in Ballito, Durban and another three, in Umdoni in fire incidents, in KwaZulu-Natal,

South Africa
President Ramaphosa urges restraint following Middle East escalation
The Presidency says the escalation poses a serious threat to international peace and security.

South Africa
Latakgomo honoured at special provincial funeral service
Latakgomo is remembered for his courageous reporting during one of South Africa’s darkest chapters.

South Africa
5 children die in Ballito shack fire, family receives support
It’s reported that one child survived the shack fire ordeal, in Ballito.

World
How some Iranians reacted to attacks on their country
What are people in Iran saying about today’s attacks by the U.S. and Israel? We hear from people on the ground who experienced the event as it unfolded.

World
What’s next after Iran attack. A former negotiator weighs in.
What will negotiations look like in the weeks after the U.S. and Israel’s strikes on Iran? Robert Malley — who was a lead negotiator on the 2015 Iran Nuclear deal — offers some insight.

World
Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is killed in Israeli strike, ending 36-year iron rule
Khamenei, the Islamic Republic’s second supreme leader, has been killed. He had held power since 1989, guiding Iran through difficult times — and overseeing the violent suppression of dissent.

World
Here’s how world leaders are reacting to the US-Israel strikes on Iran
Several leaders voiced support for the operation – but most, including those who stopped short of condemning it, called for restraint moving forward.

Africa
Malawi’s new government drops corruption cases against senior officials
The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

Africa
Former US diplomat sentenced to life for abusing two girls in Burkina Faso
He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

Africa
At least 55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war, minister says
This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

Africa
Kenyan charged with luring young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine
A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Business
South Africans are rushing to buy property in a small town in the Eastern Cape
New data shows that this small Eastern Cape town recorded one of the highest numbers of sales in 2025.

Business
Flights disrupted in South Africa as war hits Iran
Airlines and authorities have confirmed that flights are being disrupted and cancelled following US and Israeli military action in Iran.

Business
New lifestyle shopping centre coming to R84 billion Smart City in South Africa
The Greengate Lifestyle Centre is under construction and is a key part of the Mooikloof Smart City.

Business
Speeding fine warning for drivers in South Africa
While the national rollout of the AARTO system is in question, experts warn that speeding fines won’t just disappear.

Politics
DA E.Cape retain leadership, eyes local elections, service delivery
The DA is taking aim at issues surrounding roads, infrastructure and the water supply.

Politics
‘EFF to rejoin co-operation agreement with ANC if Xhakaza resigns’
The EFF accuses Xhakaza of trying to push it out of its governance responsibilities in the metro.

Politics
DA opens nominations for top leadership posts
DA National Spokesperson Karabo Khakhau says the nomination window runs until the 23rd of March.

Politics
EThekwini expands to 112 wards after Council endorses
The municipality says the extra ward will be located in the northern region of the Municipality.

Sport
Carrick not interested in personal Glasner duel
Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick comes up against one of the major contenders for the permanent job when Oliver Glasner’s Crystal Palace go to Old Trafford on Sunday.

Sport
Kane scores twice as Bayern come from behind to beat Dortmund
Harry Kane scores two second-half goals as Bayern Munich came from behind to beat Borussia Dortmund in a thrilling match and move 11 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.

Sport
Late surge sees Ospreys beat Ulster in Bridgend
Ospreys scored a pair of late tries as they earned victory over Ulster in the United Rugby Championship.

Sport
Impossible to ignore Millwall – Aaron McLean’s EFL takeaways
Final Score EFL pundit Aaron McLean reflects on the highs and lows after Saturday’s action.
Education
Hegseth Cuts Ties With Yale, Georgetown and Other Top Universities
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he was banning attendance at Yale, Princeton, Brown and other elite colleges and think tanks, accusing them of indoctrinating service members with liberal ideologies.

Education
It’s been decreed: something must be done about student loans in England
The education secretary wants a fairer system and the Tories have leapt in with their own plan – but why now?
For anyone who attended university in England in the last 15 or so years, the idea of student loans feeling like some sort of debt trap is hardly news. But three weeks ago, when the journalist Oli Dugmore discussed this on the BBC’s Question Time, it felt like a moment.
It was less the...
Education
A Tale of Two Seasons at Columbia, and Two Responses to Student Arrests
When Mahmoud Khalil was detained by immigration agents last year, the university’s response was restrained. It was different with Elmina Aghayeva this week.

Education
The National Year of Reading celebrates the ‘joy’ of books. But let’s not forget they can also be deeply troubling, too | Charlotte Higgins
Encounters with great art can be absorbing, unsettling and even painful. How has this been tamed into mere ‘reading for pleasure’?
It is the UK’s National Year of Reading. Specifically, this government-led scheme is about “reading for pleasure” and “the joy of reading”. This is not a matter of whimsy. Research has linked reading for pleasure in childhood to a host of positive...

Lifestyle
Up the Bucs! Helen Zille celebrates Pirates win with victory dance [video]
Canvassing votes at the Soweto Derby? Helen Zille – the DA’s Joburg mayoral candidate – celebrated Orlando Pirates victory with soccer fans.

Lifestyle
Nigerian family deported to SA, after Ireland denies asylum
A Nigerian family, whose asylum bid and appeal was denied in Ireland, will be deported to South Africa. Here’s why…

Lifestyle
‘What about America first?’: US TikTokers react to Afrikaner refugee influx
‘There is no genocide in South Africa’: Several US TikTokers have slammed news their country will increase the intake of Afrikaner refugees.

Lifestyle
What divorce? Malema and wife all smiles at Soweto Derby
EFF leader Julius Malema seemingly shut down rumours of a divorce after he was seen all smiles with his wife Mantwa at the Soweto Derby…

Entertainment
In case you missed it: Ramaphosa on Middle East crisis | B-BBEE abandonment not an option | City Power gains R1bn in revenue
Catch up on the biggest stories this Saturday, 28 February 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Saturday, 28 February 2026
A total of R600 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 28 February 2026.

Entertainment
Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Saturday, 28 February 2026
A total of R54 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 28 February 2026.

Entertainment
Ramaphosa calls for ‘maximum restraint’ as Middle East crisis worsens
Ramaphosa also questioned whether the US and Israeli strikes on Iran were permitted under international law

Science/Tech
X Is Drowning in Disinformation Following US and Israel’s Attack on Iran
WIRED has reviewed hundreds of posts on X that promote misleading claims about the locations and scale of the attack.
Science/Tech
New ‘Star Wars’ Movies Are Coming to Theatres. But Will Audiences?
“The drought of upcoming Star Wars movies is coming to an end soon,” writes Cinemablend. In May the The Mandalorian and Grogu opens, and one year later there’s the release of the Ryan Gosling-led Star Wars: Starfighter. But “there are some insiders who already believe that Starfighter will be a bigger hit than The Mandalorian and Grogu…”According to unnamed sources who spoke with Variety,...
Science/Tech
US Threatens Anthropic with ‘Supply-Chain Risk’ Designation. OpenAI Signs New War Department Deal
It started Friday when all U.S. federal agencies were ordered to “immediately cease” using Anthropic’s AI technology after contract negotiations stalled when Anthropic requested prohibitions against mass domestic surveillance or fully autonomous weapons. But later Friday there were even more repercussions… In a post to his 1.1 million followers on X.com, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth...
Science/Tech
Antarctica’s Massive Neutrino Observatory Gets an Upgrade
There’s already 5,000 sensors embedded in Antarctica’s ice to look for evidence of neutrinos, reports the Washington Post. But in November scientists drilled six new holes at least a mile and a half deep and installed cables with hundreds more light detectors — an upgrade to the massive 15-year-old IceCube Neutrino Observatory to detect the charged particles produced by lower-energy neutrinos...

Motoring
Bad to worse for petrol prices in South Africa next week
Petrol and diesel prices are set to increase more than previously anticipated this March.

Motoring
2 luxury cars coming back to South Africa
Two iconic Italian sports cars are heading back to South Africa, but there’s a catch.

Motoring
South Africa’s most in-demand car right now
South Africa’s most wanted car right now is not an SUV or bakkie.

Motoring
BMW R1300 RT is all about the journey and not the destination
With 107kW of power on tap from the 1 300cc boxer engine, you’ll never run out of power.
Health
Elite Doctors Served Jeffrey Epstein While Treating His ‘Girls’
A small stable of doctors gave V.I.P. medical services to the sex offender and the women around him. Some doctors bent or broke the ethical rules of their profession.
Health
Banks Are Becoming Bulwarks for Vulnerable Seniors
Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.

Health
I take 120 tablets a week after mesh operation
Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery.

Health
I woke up from an operation in agony and the pain never went away
Kerry Watson takes more than 100 tablets a week to deal with the pain caused by a vaginal mesh implant.