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Andrew charged taxpayers for massage when envoy, claim ex-civil servants
Whistleblower former civil servants claim there was too little scrutiny of Andrew’s costs as UK trade envoy.
MONDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2026, 07:31

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Whistleblower former civil servants claim there was too little scrutiny of Andrew’s costs as UK trade envoy.

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Mining analyst Peter Major argues that persistent policy uncertainty, regulatory burdens, and strained labour relations under ANC governance have driven mining companies to scale back or exit South Africa.
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Held at Royal Festival Hall on 22 February 2026, the EE BAFTA Film Awards’ top honours, including Best Film and leading acting awards, signalled a shift toward intimate, character-driven narratives over franchise spectacle. One Battle After Another won Best Film.
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Four book recommendations that explore love, loss and financial wisdom, from the poignant journey of a young woman in Cape Town, to a gripping psychological thriller and a financial guide for all.

South Africa
Isaac Satlat was killed inside his vehicle in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, earlier this month.

South Africa
The employee sustained two gun shot wounds and is said to be in a critical condition in hospital.

South Africa
A truck driver lost control, hit three vehicles, fell into a ditch near the Hendrik Verwoerd tunnel.

South Africa
A study by the institution found that 23 sanitary pad brands contained at least two such chemicals.
World
The European Commission demanded that the US stick to the terms of an EU-US trade deal reached in 2025, after the US Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s global tariffs and he responded with new levies across the board.

World
The BBC’s Will Grant examines the power wielded by the Jalisco drug cartel chief, who died after a clash with security forces assisted by US intelligence.

World
More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars.

World
Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

Africa
Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

Africa
A court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory.

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.

Business
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will this week outline improvements in South Africa’s public finances that pave the way for a sovereign credit-rating outlook upgrade, a Bloomberg survey shows.

Business
Nigel Beck and Vukile Davidson are leading players in financial sustainability with several decades’ worth of cumulative experience in finance.
Business
Business

Politics
The State of the Province Address (SOPA) marks the opening of the Gauteng Legislature.

Politics
Sibiya is expected to field tough questions on his relationship with Matlala.

Politics
Dlamini was gunned down in Umgababa south of Durban on Saturday night.

Politics
Ramaphosa delivered the eulogy at the funeral service of Hosi Phylia N’wamitwa II in Limpopo.

Sport
An advert that sought to imply that the Proteas were ‘chokers’ at the T20 World Cup has not only backfired, but now been removed in India.

Sport

Sport
Jackson Page has questioned the location of the Welsh Open, saying it “should be staged in south Wales, 100%”.

Sport
Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Shay Given compare Liverpool’s “flat” first-half performance against Nottingham Forest with their match-winning display in the second period.

Education
‘Generational’ reforms are a key moment for Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, and for Keir Starmer
Ministers will unveil a “generational” overhaul of special educational needs and disabilities (Send) support, pledging £4bn to transform provision in schools in England and warning councils they could lose control of Send services if they fail to meet their legal duties.
The reforms are...
Education
He was America’s longest-serving college president, with 47 years of service, by the time he retired in 2015.
Education
A student objected to the potential closure of her New York City middle school. The professor, speaking on a hot mic, said, “They’re too dumb to know they’re in a bad school.” The comment was assailed as racist.
Education
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that no remote classes would be held. The last official snow day in the city’s schools was in March 2019.

Lifestyle
Dubai is Mpho Popps and Latoyah’s chosen travel destination for some quality time as a couple. They clocked their 3rd anniversary this week.

Lifestyle
Stormers star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu – who celebrated his birthday over the weekend – left fans stunned at his impression…

Lifestyle
Hacjivah Dayimani, who has returned to the Stormers, has criticised Cape Town rental agents, he claims have ‘scammed’ him…

Lifestyle
‘I’m trying to lose weight’, bragged Afrikaner refugee Charl Kleinhaus, who has praised his new life in the US…

Entertainment
Ramaphosa placed Mchunu on special leave following allegations of corruption and political interference.

Entertainment
The H-squared rivalry will be the political showdown of the year.

Entertainment
Political pundits put their money on Jozi’s ex-mayor.

Entertainment
The Rain Queen are only two of the more colourful fools in the ANC’s long line of ministers who are simply never held accountable for their performance.
Science/Tech
This week Raspberry Pi saw its stock price surge more than 60% above its early-February low (before giving up some gains at the end of the week). Reuters notes the rise started when CEO Eben Upton bought 13,224 pounds worth of shares — but there could be another reason. “The rally in the roughly $800 million company has materialised alongside social-media buzz that demand for its single-board...

Science/Tech
A failure in the helium flow of the SLS rocket has prompted NASA to delay the Artemis II moon mission. Rather than March 6, the launch is now targeted for April.
Science/Tech
Russia’s domestic intelligence agency claimed Saturday that Ukraine can obtain sensitive information from troops using the Telegram app on the front line, reports Bloomberg. The fact that the claims were made through Russia’s state-operated news outlet RIA Novosti signals “tightening scrutiny over a platform used by millions of Russians,” Bloomberg notes, as the Kremlin continues efforts to...
Science/Tech
Fossil fuels produce NO2, which is linked to asthma attacks, bronchitis, and higher risks of heart disease and stroke, according the EV news site Electrek. But the nonprofit news site Grist.org notes a new analysis showing that those emissions decreased by 1.1% for every increase of 200 electric vehicles — across nearly 1,700 ZIP codes.”A pretty small addition of cars at the ZIP code level...
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa’s cheapest automatic car won’t cost you more than R200,000.

Motoring
Nissan welcomes Chinese automakers’ push into various countries, saying the competition will only make the industry stronger and benefit the car-buying public.
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.