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Green victory shows insurgent parties are here to stay
The party’s historic win in Gorton and Denton by-election is clearest sign yet of changing political landscape.
FRIDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2026, 17:49

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The party’s historic win in Gorton and Denton by-election is clearest sign yet of changing political landscape.
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Washington’s ambassador in Jerusalem reportedly told staff those wishing to leave should do so “today”.

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Elon Musk accused Mexico’s president of taking orders from cartel bosses. South Africans watching this play out have seen the script before.

South Africa
Tanzania is committed to deepening cooperation with Singapore across trade, investment, tourism, artificial intelligence and digital revenue systems, a senior government official said Monday. Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar made the remarks in Dar es Salaam during talks with Singapore’s Ambassador to Tanzania Douglas Foo, saying the two sides discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation...

South Africa
The new policy shifts the cost of cables and installation to households

South Africa
Investigating officer Captain Phaladi Makola will resume on the stand.
South Africa
KZN places rural development at centre of economic renewal drive
Agriculture and rural development took centre stage in KwaZulu-Natal’s economic agenda as Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli outlined wide-ranging interventions aimed at revitalising rural economies, improving food security and expanding employment opportunities.Delivering the State of the Province Address (SOPA) in...
World
Nepal’s former police chief ordered the use of lethal force during the September 2025 anti-corruption protests, a BBC investigation revealed.

World
The latest attacks by Pakistan follow months of clashes between the two countries. despite agreeing to a fragile ceasefire in October.

World
President Trump weighs his military options in Iran as his administration continues negotiating over Tehran’s nuclear program.

World
Arvind Kejriwal was arrested in March 2024, weeks before India’s general election, and spent months in jail.

Africa
The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

Africa
He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

Africa
This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

Africa
A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Business
The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.

Business
Walmart will expand its presence in the country, with a new store set to open on Saturday, 28 February 2026, at Eastpoint Shopping Centre in Boksburg.
Business
Business

Politics
DA National Spokesperson Karabo Khakhau says the nomination window runs until the 23rd of March.

Politics
The municipality says the extra ward will be located in the northern region of the Municipality.

Politics
DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga put his hand up for the federal chair position held by Ivan Meyer

Politics
Gauteng DA leader Solly Msimanga addressed a media briefing at the Union Buildings.

Sport
Jos Buttler’s T20 World Cup struggles continue as the England batter is caught behind for a two-ball duck against New Zealand, making it five consecutive innings without reaching double figures with the bat.

Sport
Muslims around the world are currently observing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, including professional footballers, so how do Manchester City help their players?

Sport
Norwich City striker Josh Sargent completes his move to MLS side Toronto FC in a deal worth more than £20m.

Sport
Partick Thistle’s Wyre Stadium at Firhill is chosen to host the KDM Evolution Trophy final between Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Raith Rovers live on BBC Alba.
Education
[Liberian Observer] Since the end of the civil war, Liberia has made determined efforts to rebuild its education system. Schools have been reopened across the country, classrooms constructed, and thousands of children who once had no access to schooling are now enrolled. These achievements deserve recognition. After years when education nearly collapsed, restoring access was both urgent and...
Education
[Liberian Observer] The campus of Effort Baptist Church School buzzed with energy and excitement on Friday as 12th grader Terrence Baller of the Student Unification Party (SUP) was elected President of the Student Council in what school authorities hailed as a free, fair, and transparent process.
Education
[Liberian Observer] The Ministry of Education has acted in the St. Theresa Convent case. A fine has been imposed. A nationwide ban has been issued. Disciplinary proceedings have been ordered. Enforcement has finally followed controversy.
Education
[Liberian Observer] The Ministry of Education has imposed a LRD 500,000 fine on St. Teresa Convent Catholic School, ordered disciplinary proceedings against supervising staff, and issued a nationwide ban preventing Liberian rapper Christoph the Change from performing at school-related events for the remainder of the academic year, concluding that a February 7 performance constituted a serious...

Lifestyle
Sne Mseleku took a pregnancy test in the presence of MaCele, which confirmed that she is expecting her third child.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The White House has approved plans to fast track over 4 000 Afrikaner refugee resettlementapplications each month. Here’s how…
Lifestyle

Entertainment
“There is no pressure; we have been in this situation before at the beginning of the season,” said Sibisi.

Entertainment
Priced from R750 000, the new derivative includes a comprehensive five-year/100 000km maintenance plan and warranty.

Entertainment
Aucamp says environmental protection and economic development are not at odds

Entertainment
The red tide crisis is unfolding against a broader backdrop of systemic exclusion facing South Africa’s small-scale fishers.
Science/Tech
theodp writes: On Tuesday, Microsoft GM of Education and Workforce Policy (and former Code.org Chief Academic Officer) Pat Yongpradit posted an obituary of sorts for coders. “Computer programmers and software developers are codified differently in the BLS [Bureau of Labor Statistics] data,” Yongpradit wrote. “The modern AI-infused world needs less computer programmers (coders) and more software...

Science/Tech
Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Neptune and Uranus will all be visible at same time in curved line across sky
Six planets are set to parade across the sky this weekend in a rare celestial spectacle, experts have said.
For the next few days, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Neptune and Uranus will all be visible at the same time in the night sky – although binoculars or a telescope will be...
Science/Tech
Bright Data, a company that operates one of the world’s largest residential proxy networks, has been running an SDK inside smart TV apps that turns those devices into nodes for web crawling — collecting data used by AI companies, among other clients — and most consumers have had no idea it was happening. The company has published more than 200 first-party apps to LG’s app store alone and still...
Science/Tech
OpenAI has closed what is now the largest private financing in history — a $110 billion round at a $730 billion pre-money valuation that more than doubles the $40 billion raise it completed just a year ago, itself a record for a private tech company at the time. Amazon invested $50 billion, SoftBank put in $30 billion, and Nvidia committed $30 billion, and additional investors are expected to...
Motoring

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Birmingham Children’s Trust refused respite help and suggested training grandparents to help.
Health
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who was appointed to the role last week, has offered to publicly endorse vaccination, in particular the measles vaccine, winning over some agency employees.

Health
Aria’s parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection.
Health
Subtle signs of mental distress often emerge before severe symptoms.