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EXCLUSIVE | Cuban security forces exit Venezuela as US pressure mounts
Severing Venezuela’s relationship with Cuba is part of Washington’s broader strategy of toppling Havana’s communist-run government.
SATURDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2026, 14:21
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Severing Venezuela’s relationship with Cuba is part of Washington’s broader strategy of toppling Havana’s communist-run government.

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CAF has released more strict coaching requirements for clubs and national teams competitions ahead of the upcoming football season.
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The US targeted nuclear sites in Iran in June, and Iran has threatened to retaliate fiercely if attacked again.

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New SARB and banking rules require foreign property owners earning rental income in South Africa to meet stricter tax compliance, with non-compliance risking delays or frozen non-resident accounts.

South Africa
Crime statistics show a slight decrease in violent crimes including murder for 2025/2026
South Africa
Two police sergeants in KwaZulu-Natal have been arrested on charges of extortion, while an internal criminal investigation is under way against other officers accused of helping them evade justice.

South Africa
The miners were trapped following a mud rush incident in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

South Africa
Cyril Ramphosa says SS Mendi’s final death drill account symbolized courage and unity

World
Kenya’s intelligence service warns that over 1,000 citizens may have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, many under false pretenses.

World
The heart given to two-year-old Domenico was reportedly severely damaged during its transfer to hospital.

World
OpenAI said the account’s activity did not meet the threshold to flag it to authorities when it was identified.

World
Nasrallah Abu Siyam was the sixth American citizen killed by Israeli settlers or soldiers in the West Bank in the last two years.

Africa
In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.

Africa
Benni McCarthy says Jose Mourinho should admit his “mistake” following the Benfica manager’s post-match comments after Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr claimed he was racially abused.

Africa
The MP was arrested this month after mocking the president’s handling of the recent floods in the country.

Africa
The corridor is strategically significant given that Zambia, Angola and the DRC are home to some of the world’s most significant deposits of critical minerals

Business
Several areas of Johannesburg South and Alberton remain popular amongst buyers and investors.

Business
Action SA has announced that its party leader, Herman Mashaba, will stand as its mayoral candidate in Joburg for the coming local elections.

Business
The Lancaster Centre in Johannesburg is now standing completely empty after its last shop—a speciality hobby store—closed down in December 2025.

Business
The stud continues but a visitor centre and cafe closes as the rare-breed centre takes stock.

Politics
Herman Mashaba has unveiled what he called a clear recovery plan for the city of Johannesburg.

Politics
The announcement was made at the Orlando Communal Hall in Soweto

Politics
Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont and Lerato Ngobeni are on the ActionSA shortlist for mayor

Politics
Kaiser Dladla and Mshangane Ndabandaba submitted their letters of resignation yesterday.

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns have traveled to TS Galaxy to battle for a place in the Nedbank Cup last 16. Coach Miguel Cardoso has made 10 changes.

Sport
The speed skating events at the 2030 Winter Olympics will take place outside host nation France, it has been confirmed.

Sport
Tom McKibbin is among eight DP World Tour members who have been granted permission to play in conflicting LIV Golf tournaments.

Sport
Polish short track speed skater Kamila Sellier has undergone surgery after she was struck in the face by a blade in a serious crash at Milan-Cortina 2026.
Education
The law was the first in the nation to explicitly ban L.G.B.T.Q. student clubs. The ruling applies only to the Houston, Katy and Plano school districts.
Education
A federal appeals court vacated a temporary block on the 2024 law, tossing a previous decision that called it “plainly unconstitutional.”

Education
Exclusive: David Blunkett and Estelle Morris among those calling plans a ‘once in a generation chance’ to fix system
Five former education secretaries have made a joint appeal to Labour MPs to back the overhaul of special education provision in English schools, calling it “a once in a generation chance” to fix a failing system.
The open letter is signed by David Blunkett, Estelle Morris,...

Education
Purdue says no ban on Chinese students exists, but reportedly rescinded dozens of offers after warnings from legislators
Several universities have scrapped partnerships with Chinese institutions in recent months as a direct result of pressure from US legislators. But no university appears to have gone as far as Purdue University in Indiana.
Students and faculty at the public university say that...

Lifestyle
Raise a coffee toast to Cape Town’s Espressolab, which snagged a spot on a list ranking the best coffee shops in the world.

Lifestyle
As Cape Town endures scorching summer temperatures, four public swimming pools are set to close this Monday…

Lifestyle
Fresh from a family holiday to Malindi in Kenya, Carol Ofori’s passion for African travel shines brighter before.

Lifestyle
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and ‘girlfriend’ Rachel John are on the second location of their ‘baecation’ in New York. Take a look…

Entertainment
Wide variety of seven-seaters range from bare bones to luxury limousine plushness.

Entertainment
‘You need to fix the system. Unless you do that, I will fix the roads in the inner city, and they will be rotten tomorrow.’

Entertainment
Mashaba will go up against Helen Zille for the Joburg mayor job.

Entertainment
“It’s going to be world-class players against each other. It is going to be a mouth-watering thing.”

Science/Tech
Headphone jacks are endangered, but they’re not gone. Here are our favorite smartphones that still let you plug and play.

Science/Tech
You might assume all monitors under $200 are terrible. But after trying some out, I found a few that defy expectations.
Science/Tech
From pins to mascots to Swatch watches, memorabilia from the Milano Cortina Games is showing up on sites like eBay and Vinted.

Science/Tech
Omar Yaghi’s invention uses ambient thermal energy and can generate up to 1,000 litres of clean water every day
A Nobel laureate’s environmentally friendly invention that provides clean water if central supplies are knocked out by a hurricane or drought, could be a life saver for vulnerable islands, its founder says.
The invention, by the chemist Prof Omar Yaghi, uses a type of science called...

Motoring
The Road Accident Fund in South Africa has several obstacles to overcome.
Motoring

Motoring
US President Donald Trump’s 30% tariffs on South Africa have been shot down by the nation’s Supreme Court.

Motoring
South Africa’s fuel industry is set for a major overhaul.
Health
The next moon mission, carrying four astronauts, could launch as soon as early March.

Health
The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis.
Health
A closely watched clinical trial in Britain that screened blood for early detection of cancer did not show a reduction in later stages of the disease.

Health
Manjit Sangha, from Penn, near Wolverhampton, says her life drastically change in one weekend.