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Anxious days inside Iran as speculation grows of US strikes

New champion guaranteed at 115th SA Open as Italy’s Laporta takes control in Stellenbosch

Jacks & Ahmed carry England to another thrilling win

South Africa

Heavy police presence in Atlantis after teen killed at school

Free State man sentenced to 18 years for raping younger sister

From 1994 to 2026: Hard-won gains and the long road to economic justice

World

News24 | Iran says US must drop ‘excessive demands’ in nuclear negotiations

News24 | Sudan: Is Chad becoming more involved in conflict?

OpenAI vows safety policy changes after Tumbler Ridge shooting

Business

Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal

American retail giant opening more stores in South Africa

South Africa’s car market in 2025: Growth in used vehicles and the rise of Chinese brands

Politics

DA opens nominations for top leadership posts

EThekwini expands to 112 wards after Council endorses

Geordin Hill-Lewis accepts nomination to succeed John Steenhuisen as DA leader

Sport

Ahmed and Jacks rally to lead England to thrilling win over New Zealand

‘Breath of fresh air’ Lindsay backed for NI job

Marathe stands down as Rangers vice-chair

Education

Uganda: Kitagwenda Learners Struggle As Shs2.6bn Kanara Seed School Project Remains Stalled

Uganda: Parents Urged to Take Charge of UPE Success, Kaducu Tells Mukono Stakeholders

Ghana: 40 Graduate From National Sports College As Player Agents

Lifestyle

You can now claim maintenance from SIBLINGS – Here’s how…

What you need to earn to afford an ‘average’ Cape Town house

Age is just a number: why Sacha and Sarah are following in the footsteps of elite global power couples

Entertainment

In case you missed it: Ekurhuleni awards Matlala’s wife tender | Nersa’s R54bn blunder | Wits prof resigns as sociology head

Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Friday, 27 February 2026

Du Plessis shoots course record, as Laporta takes lead in SA Open

Science/Tech

A Chinese Official’s Use of ChatGPT Accidentally Revealed a Global Intimidation Operation

The Guardian view on Trump’s war on science: Europe should pick up talent fleeing the US | Editorial

Metacritic Will Kick Out Media Attempting To Submit AI Generated Reviews

Motoring

FIA tightens 2026 engine rules to close thermal expansion loophole

Bad news for petrol prices this March, international airport to be rebuilt, and big changes for minibus taxis

A sneak peek at the funky new iCaur V23 ahead of its South African launch

Health

Parents of gravely ill child refused respite care

C.D.C.’s New Acting Director Draws Unexpected Praise From Agency Staff

‘Midwives didn’t listen’ says premature baby’s mum