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The International Monetary Fund says South Africa can lift growth above 3% and reduce unemployment and debt by accelerating structural reforms through Operation Vulindlela.

The Investec Cape Town Art Fair announces its 2026 prize winners, spotlighting artists whose practices are reshaping contemporary conversations around material, image and digital space

Casric Stars coach Bucs Mthombeni, who’s also the co-owner of the club, has narrated how they were really not aiming for a win against Orlando Pirates

As sectional title living becomes increasingly popular in South Africa, experts have warned that disputes are common and can even escalate to court in some cases.

Hosi Phylia N’wamitwa passed away on the 9th of February at the age of 85.

More than 40 high profile individuals and companies are linked to the fraud allegations

Prince Thulani Zulu was speaking at a cultural celebration at eMachobeni Royal palace in KZN.

Hosi N’wamitwa will be buried during a private funeral

Pakistan says the strikes were retaliation for recent suicide bombings in the country.

The announcement by the head of Venezuela’s National Assembly comes amid US pressure following the capture of ex-President Nicolás Maduro.

His career spanned 60 years and dozens of albums and had been named among the most influential Latino artists of all time.

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

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.

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

The government has begun a vaccination programme but officials have been blamed for a slow response.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has doubled down on Black Economic Empowerment in South Africa, saying that instead of loosening the laws or heeding calls to abolish them, the country should lean into taking them further.

Each year, Citizens Advice selects social policy areas for analysis based on its clients’ issues.

South Africans could get an extra day off in 2026, but it depends on President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Sunday, 22 February 2026.

Dlamini served as an ANC branch convener in ward 67 as a councillor who showed commitment 

Ramaphosa today delivered the keynote address at the Armed Forces Day celebrations in Limpopo.

ActionSA leader joins the likes of DA’s Helen Zille to claim city’s top post

The NEC, led by Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, is meeting with 11 provincial branches.

Ryan Garcia secures his first major title with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Mario Barrios in Las Vegas to become the new WBC welterweight champion.

Eddie Hearn says he is ready for the “battle” with Zuffa Boxing’s Dana White after the fledgling boxing promotion poached Conor Benn.

Keep track of the live scoring as the Proteas take on India in what will be a blockbuster battle at the T20 World Cup on Sunday.

Check out the latest World Rugby rankings after Ireland claimed a huge win over England in an entertaining Six Nations clash.

White paper proposes changing criteria under which schools get funding to support the most disadvantaged students

Plans to halve the attainment gap between the poorest pupils in England and their more affluent peers will be set out by the government on Monday.

The schools white paper will detail proposals to change the criteria under which schools receive funding to support the most...

Court lifted injunction on law requiring display of religious text in every public school classroom

A federal appeals court cleared the way on Friday for a controversial Louisiana law requiring poster-sized displays of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom, allowing the state to enforce a law that was previously found to be unconstitutional.

The US fifth circuit court of appeals...

Ex-Prince Andrew was reportedly treated as a ‘common criminal’ when he was arrested for 11 hours on his 66th birthday on Thursday.

Ex-Prince Andrew was reportedly treated as a ‘common criminal’ when he was arrested for 11 hours on his 66th birthday on Thursday.

Do you agree? Durban is one of only two African cities to feature on Time Out Magazine’s ‘Best place to travel’ list this year…

Another grand proposal? Did Siya Kolisi pop the question to his new partner, Rachel John, on top of New York’s Empire State Building?

‘It’s coming in best part of the season. Every single game will be similar to today,’ said the City head coach.

South Africa have won just one of the five T20 matches they have played against India over the last few months.

The Citizen understands that gross negligence is among the key charges Mathebula faces.

Residents in these Johannesburg areas are advised not to drink tap water until further notice.

Car theft protection has evolved beyond physical barriers and mechanisms.

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

The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis.

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