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SPAR has confirmed that it faces a multi-million rand lawsuit following its botched software implementation in KZN, which comes amid continued financial struggles for the retailer.

Best Before clearance stores, which have grown to eight branches, offer lower prices on food and household products than Pick n Pay, Checkers, and Spar.

With the 2026 Budget Speech approaching, Daily Investor asked Dawie Roodt what he would do as South Africa’s Finance Minister.

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 23 February 2026.

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

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

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

A study by the institution found that 23 sanitary pad brands contained at least two such chemicals.

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”, was killed during a security operation to arrest him, Mexico’s defence ministry has said.

School was canceled in several Mexican states and local and foreign governments alike warned their citizens to stay inside following the army’s killing of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” and the violence it spurred

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.

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

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

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.

While forecasters and analysts are positive about the country’s current trajectory and reform momentum, South Africans have been warned not to get too ahead of themselves.

Nedbank has received a regulatory win in its bid to acquire a majority stake in Kenya’s BCAA.

A Guernsey mum is calling for cheaper and a greater choice of gluten-free foods for her family.

Sasol has seen its earnings take a nosedive despite the group declaring its first positive free cash flow in four years.

Silas Ramaite served as deputy for 15 years before the President appointed him to an acting capacity

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

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

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

It has since been revealed that a Sundowns official played a role in former Pirates star Mbokazi’s overseas move.

A hungry South Africa will “keep wanting more” after their statement victory over co-hosts India at the T20 World Cup.

Fans should welcome the belief of sources on all sides that Harry Maguire will remain at Manchester United at least for next season, writes Simon Stone.

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.

Too many young people go out into the world ill equipped. We’ll change that: we’ll give more rights and support to them and their families

Send support for schoolchildren in England to get £4bn overhaul

The advent of fully comprehensive education. Raising the school leaving age to 16. The introduction of a national curriculum. Each of these reforms reflected the growing value we placed on...

In today’s newsletter: Rising need​ and shrinking budgets have left England’s Send provision at a crossroads, with children’s futures hanging on the success of L​abour’s reforms

Good morning. Across many areas of England today anxious parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) will be packing their kids back off to school after half-term, waiting to hear what...

Is it to be a degree and heavy debt when graduate jobs are shrinking? Or foregoing a degree, knowing society still worships them? Confused, angry: who wouldn’t be

Some months ago, I was at my old university, speaking to prospective sixth-form and college students about taking a degree in the arts and what future careers they could expect. It was a cohort of teenagers from underrepresented...

‘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...

The Cape Town Pride Festival is just days away. Here’s how you can celebrate the festivities safely without sacrificing the fun factor.

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

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

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

Near-production ready concept will, likely, to be offered locally instead of the Himla, and uses a plug-in hybrid turbodiesel powertrain.

Police are still looking for the gun used in the shooting.

‘Compliance with the Domestic Violence Act is non-negotiable.’

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AI-related defamation lawsuits are being brought with increasing regularity, says Webber Wentzel.

Operators are proving that fibre can be delivered at scale across a far wider spectrum of communities than was previously thought possible.

Petrol and diesel prices are set to go up in South Africa next month due to surging global oil prices.

South African carmakers that export to Europe have new regulations to contend with.

The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis.

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