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Homeless people direct traffic in South Africa’s richest city
Traffic lights in Johannesburg are out so regularly that it has become commonplace for homeless people to direct traffic in the hope of getting tips.

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The rising cost of saying ‘I do’
Wedding venues are becoming one of the most expensive parts of modern marriages.

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What changes might England make for Ireland game?
Following England’s defeat by Scotland at Murrayfield, what changes might Steve Borthwick make to face Ireland on Saturday?

South Africa
NGO says shelters alone are not the solution to GBV, reacting to SONA
In his SONA speech, President Cyril Ramaphosa committed to scaling up survivor-centres.

South Africa
LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 17 February 2026
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

South Africa
Gold fever persists as Gugulethu residents dig at Springs kraal
Residents of the Gugulethu informal settlement are continuing their search for gold at a kraal

South Africa
Tembisa learner killed after goalpost falls on him at school
According to preliminary reports, the incident reportedly occurred during the second break.
World
News24 | Trump won’t be directly involved in ‘very important’ Iran nuclear talks
US President Donald Trump said that he would be involved “indirectly” in high-stakes talks between Iran and the US over Tehran’s nuclear programme in Geneva, adding he believed Tehran wanted to make a deal.

World
Australia won’t repatriate 34 women and children from Syria
The Australian government will not repatriate from Syria a group of 34 women and children with alleged ties to the Islamic State group, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday.

World
U.S. and Iran to hold a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva
The second round of talks in Geneva about Iran’s nuclear program takes place as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds large-scale maritime exercises.
World
News24 | ‘Get the files out’: Hillary Clinton accuses Trump of Jeffrey Epstein cover-up
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has accused President Donald Trump of orchestrating a “cover-up” over files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Africa
How the tide turned against the leader of South Africa’s second-biggest party
John Steenhuisen will not seek re-election as DA leader, leaving the race wide open for a successor.

Africa
Ghana tomato traders among dead in Burkina Faso attack
Seven men from Ghana were “burnt beyond recognition” after Islamists raided the town they were travelling through.

Africa
South African trio charged with Bolt driver’s murder filmed on dashcam
Police are still looking for a fourth suspect in the attack which has shocked South Africans.

Africa
Kenya strike delays flights at international hub airport
Authorities say they have put in place contingency measures as a labour dispute affects travel.

Business
SARS is coming after these taxpayers hard next month
SARS has published new specifications kicking in from 1 March that will leave close to 6 million taxpayers exposed.

Business
Calculator: How will freeze on tax thresholds hit your take-home pay?
Wages have been rising faster than prices but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.

Business
Failed state reality check for South Africa
The economic and political prospects for South Africa are turning a corner, pulling away from the path that many had warned would lead to a failed state.
Business
Discovery launches new visa centre for customers travelling to the UK
Discovery has launched a first-of-its-kind visa application centre for Discovery Bank clients heading to the UK.

Politics
Emfuleni ANC Mayor Sipho Radebe defies party order to resign
Radebe says he was asked to step down over ongoing financial challenges in the municipality.

Politics
EXCLUSIVE: Ekurhuleni’s Xhakaza set to reshuffle mayoral committee amid ANC and EFF tension
The Economic Freedom Fighters will be accommodated in the reshuffled committee, sources told the Mail & Guardian

Politics
Trump envoy arrives in Pretoria amid stormy US-SA relations
The US has not had a permanent ambassador to South Africa since January 2025

Politics
Police must defend citizens within the borders not SANDF: Analyst
President Ramaphosa announced that SANDF members will be deployed in some areas during SONA.

Sport
Pirates to be without key midfielder for Sundowns clash?
Orlando Pirates could be without their top midfielder when they host Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday evening.

Sport
Allen aims to emulate McIlroy and complete career set
Northern Ireland’s Mark Allen says he will be “very disappointed” if he finishes his career without a World Championship title.

Sport
Meet the 61-year-old moonwalking ice rink sensation
Mark Callan has gone viral for his on-ice antics. But who is he and how did he end up at the Winter Olympics?

Sport
Maties, UCT Ikeys handed losses in Varsity Cup Round 1
The opening round of the 2026 Varsity Cup delivered a wave of high-scoring, dominant performances across the board.
Education
Nigeria: WAEC Releases Computer-Based WASSCE Results, Records 42% Pass Rate
[Premium Times] WAEC said it has released the results of 61,943 -94.21 per cent- of candidates, while the remaining 3,809 -5.79 per cent- are still being processed due to “some errors traceable to them”.
Education
South Africa: Drivers Given 60 Days to Comply With Strict Scholar Transport Rules
[GroundUp] Hundreds of operators marched in Johannesburg on Friday against the Gauteng transport department’s new regulations

Education
Students in England and Wales launch legal action over online teaching during pandemic
More than 170,000 seek compensation after UCL Covid settlement opens door to claims across university sector
Dozens of universities are facing legal action from more than 170,000 students seeking compensation after their studies were moved online during Covid.
Pre-action claim letters have been sent to 36 universities in England and Wales, including Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Cardiff, Leeds,...
Education
Uganda: Bunyoro University Taskforce Seeks Shs100bn to Kick-Start Construction
[Nile Post] The Bunyoro University Taskforce has requested government to allocate Shs100 billion in the 2026/2027 national budget to enable the start of construction works for the proposed public university.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Johannesburg Water: Systems ‘gradually recovering’ but these areas remain constrained
Johannesburg Water says supply systems are slowly recovering, but several areas across the metro are still facing low pressure and outages.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Marc Lottering, partner survive deadly cyclone: ‘Grateful to be alive’
Comedian Marc Lottering and his husband Anwar McKay survived a deadly cyclone that ripped through Mozambique and Madagascar…

Entertainment
Leapmotor becomes latest Chinese brand keen on making a bakkie
Stellantis-backed marque has, for the moment, not confirmed an official product likely aimed at the BYD Shark yet.

Entertainment
Makhadzi announces Pretoria comeback show after being cleared by doctors
Limpopo superstar Makhadzi is officially ready to reclaim the stage.
Entertainment

Entertainment
‘I’ve got a hole in my soul’ – Son of Fort Calata testifies at TRC inquiry
Fort Calata’s son, Lukhanya, continued his testimony at the inquiry to determine whether there was political interference in TRC cases

Science/Tech
Why getting your small business online costs less than you think
Domains.co.za offers cost-effective, scalable website and hosting solutions for ambitious South African SMEs.

Science/Tech
iOCO goes desert storming with Saudi Arabia cloud expansion
iOCO has expanded its operations in Saudi Arabia, growing its cloud practice there through a partnership with AWS.

Science/Tech
BluEnergy – A Blue Label Subsidiary – Granted Energy Trading Licence
SE-listed Blu Label Unlimited group (Blu Label) today announces that its subsidiary, BluEnergy Trading, has been granted a multi-year energy trading licence by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). This marks a significant regulatory milestone that empowers BluEnergy to deliver innovative renewable energy solutions across the energy value chain by connecting municipalities,...

Science/Tech
Applications open for 2026 cleantech challenge
The National Cleantech Innovation Challenge searches for locally-led climate, energy, agricultural and economic solutions.
Motoring

Motoring
Toyota’s first electric cars coming to South Africa – What to expect
Toyota and Lexus have unveiled their 2026 product lineup for South Africa, including their first electric cars.

Motoring
South Africa’s used car boom
Pre-owned cars are becoming increasingly popular in South Africa.

Motoring
Big changes for traffic fines in South Africa
The Department of Transport has issued a tender to outsource the operation of South Africa’s new driving laws.
Health
Vaccine Makers Curtail Research and Cut Jobs
Federal policies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that are hostile to vaccines have “sent a chill through the entire industry,” one scientist said.
Health
Should Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers?
Aging means “becoming a target” of the industry, one expert said. After decades of debate, politicians of all stripes are proposing bans.

Health
Women calling for greater support with menopause
Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others.

Health
Married couple share same cancer diagnosis
An East Kent Hospital surgeon says it was the “first time” he had encountered such a case.