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IMF plan to save South Africa’s economy
The International Monetary Fund says South Africa can lift growth above 3% and reduce unemployment and debt by accelerating structural reforms through Operation Vulindlela.

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Investec Cape Town Art Fair names its 2026 award winners
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

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Beating Pirates was not the original plan, says Casric Stars coach Mthombeni
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

South Africa
Small-scale fishers await crucial March 5 permit ruling
Indigenous fishers in Hout Bay say big commercial companies are prioritised by the fishing ministry

South Africa
LIVE: Funeral service of Hosi Phylia N’wamitwa II
Hosi Phylia N’wamitwa passed away on the 9th of February at the age of 85.

South Africa
Hawks arrive at pastor’s home in Mpumalanga Education fraud probe
More than 40 high profile individuals and companies are linked to the fraud allegations

South Africa
Zulu Royal household calls for unity after court dismisses appeal
Prince Thulani Zulu was speaking at a cultural celebration at eMachobeni Royal palace in KZN.

World
Pakistan launches strikes on Afghanistan, with Taliban saying dozens killed
Pakistan says the strikes were retaliation for recent suicide bombings in the country.
World
News24 | 17 killed as Pakistan strikes Afghanistan in targeting of Pakistani Taliban
Pakistan said it launched multiple air strikes targeting militants in neighbouring Afghanistan, where the government reported children were among dozens of people killed and wounded.

World
More than 1,500 Venezuelan political prisoners apply for amnesty
The announcement by the head of Venezuela’s National Assembly comes amid US pressure following the capture of ex-President Nicolás Maduro.

World
Willie Colón, trombonist who pioneered salsa music, dies aged 75
His career spanned 60 years and dozens of albums and had been named among the most influential Latino artists of all time.

Africa
Lawyers condemn ‘mild’ sentences for Cameroon soldiers who killed 21 civilians
In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.

Africa
‘Emotional’ Mourinho should apologise – McCarthy
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.

Africa
Tunisian MP jailed for eight months over posts mocking president
The MP was arrested this month after mocking the president’s handling of the recent floods in the country.

Africa
South African farmers fear devastation as foot-and-mouth takes hold
The government has begun a vaccination programme but officials have been blamed for a slow response.

Business
Two companies taking over kitchens across South Africa
Sliced bread is an incredibly competitive market in South Africa, with Tiger Brands and Premier set to benefit from their larger scale.

Business
Ramaphosa doubles down on more BEE in South Africa
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.

Business
Key social issues identified in charity report
Each year, Citizens Advice selects social policy areas for analysis based on its clients’ issues.

Business
Extra public holiday on the cards for South Africa
South Africans could get an extra day off in 2026, but it depends on President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Politics
ANC eThekwini councillor Sipho Dlamini shot dead in Umgababa
Dlamini served as an ANC branch convener in ward 67 as a councillor who showed commitment

Politics
SA grappling legacy of injustice dating back to 1900s: Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa today delivered the keynote address at the Armed Forces Day celebrations in Limpopo.

Politics
Former mayor Mashaba throws his hat into Joburg’s mayoral race
ActionSA leader joins the likes of DA’s Helen Zille to claim city’s top post

Politics
NEC visit to KZN is to assess rebuilding efforts: ANC
The NEC, led by Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, is meeting with 11 provincial branches.

Sport
Garcia beats Barrios to claim WBC welterweight title
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.

Sport
‘White humiliated Aspinall’ – Hearn warns Benn after exit
Eddie Hearn says he is ready for the “battle” with Zuffa Boxing’s Dana White after the fledgling boxing promotion poached Conor Benn.

Sport
T20 World Cup | Live scoring: Proteas v India
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.

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

Education
Ministers to set out plans to halve attainment gap in England’s schools
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...
Education
Iran’s Students Hold Anti-Regime Protests as Universities Reopen
Students helped grow initial protests into a national movement crushed by the government. As the new semester began, they chanted and marched again.

Education
Louisiana schools can display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules
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...
Education
Judge Blocks Texas Law Banning L.G.B.T.Q. Clubs in Some School Districts
The law was the first in the nation to explicitly ban L.G.B.T.Q. student clubs. The ruling applies only to the Houston, Katy and Plano school districts.

Lifestyle
‘Law must take it’s course’: King Charles addresses Andrew’s arrest
Ex-Prince Andrew was reportedly treated as a ‘common criminal’ when he was arrested for 11 hours on his 66th birthday on Thursday.

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

Lifestyle
‘Warm weather, warmer people’: Durban on ‘Best place to travel’ list
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…

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

Entertainment
WATCH: Mbokazi makes two goalline clearances on MLS debut
Mbokazi made two brilliant blocks from Dynamos efforts in the space of a few seconds three minutes before half time.

Entertainment
Guardiola hails Man City’s ‘massive’ win over Newcastle
‘It’s coming in best part of the season. Every single game will be similar to today,’ said the City head coach.

Entertainment
De Kock expects tight battle between SA and India at T20 World Cup
South Africa have won just one of the five T20 matches they have played against India over the last few months.

Entertainment
Mopani municipality shows CFO the door over dodgy water tender
The Citizen understands that gross negligence is among the key charges Mathebula faces.
Science/Tech
After 16 Years, ‘Interim’ CTO Finally Eradicating Fujitsu and Horizon From the UK’s Post Office
Besides running tech operations at the UK’s Post Office, their interim CTO is also removing and replacing Fujitsu’s Horizon system, which Computer Weekly describes as “the error-ridden software that a public inquiry linked to 13 people taking their own lives.” After over 16 years of covering the scandal they’d first discovered back in 2009, Computer Weekly now talks to CTO Paul Anastassi about...
Science/Tech
Ask Slashdot: What’s Your Boot Time?
How much time does it take to even begin booting, asks long-time Slashdot reader BrendaEM. Say you want separate Windows and Linux boot processes, and “You have Windows on one SSD/NVMe, and Linux on another. How long do you have to wait for a chance to choose a boot drive?” And more importantly, why is it all taking so long?In a world of 4-5 GHz CPU’s that are thousands of times faster than...
Science/Tech
DNA Technology Convicts a 64-Year-Old for Murdering a Teenager in 1982
“More than four decades after a teenager was murdered in California, DNA found on a discarded cigarette has helped authorities catch her killer,” reports CNN:Sarah Geer, 13, was last seen leaving her friend’s houseï in Cloverdale, California, on the evening of May 23, 1982. The next morning, a firefighter walking home from work found her body, the Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office said...
Science/Tech
Pro-Gamer Consumer Movement ‘Stop Killing Games’ Will Launch NGOs in America and the US
The consumer movement Stop Killing Games “has come a long way in the two years sinceYouTuber Ross Scott got mad about Ubisoft’sdestruction of The Crew in 2024,” writes the gaming news site PC Gamer. “The short version is, he won: 1.3 million people signed the group’s petition, mandating its consideration by the European Union, and while Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot reminded us all that nothing is...

Motoring
How to protect your car against thieves in South Africa
Car theft protection has evolved beyond physical barriers and mechanisms.
Motoring

Motoring
Trouble for the Road Accident Fund
The Road Accident Fund in South Africa has several obstacles to overcome.
Motoring
Health
NASA Conducts Successful Launchpad Tests of the Massive Artemis Rocket
The next moon mission, carrying four astronauts, could launch as soon as early March.

Health
Does taking Vitamin C help to stop a cold?
The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis.
Health
A Cancer Detection Test Fails in Major Study
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
Sepsis warning after woman’s quadruple amputation
Manjit Sangha, from Penn, near Wolverhampton, says her life drastically change in one weekend.