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Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, was absent during a parliamentary meeting discussing the department’s questionable allocation of R110 million in grant funding, while major festivals are defunded.

Nhlanhla Mafu on paying homage to Nelson Mandela in her new sound, raising a superstar, navigating divorce and co-parenting.

Coach says team will strive to improve league position, but Cup is main target

This is a crucial year for the manufacturer, as it prepares to add a third model line at the Kariega plant in 2027.

Alleged hitman Armindo Pacula withdraws bail bid, seeks plea deal with the state.

Residents of Melville, Brixton protest water cuts and poor communication from authorities.

Many municipalities are unable to provide their communities with adequate water supplies

Malik recently petitioned India’s top court to include survivors forced to ingest acid under disability law.

It’s been days since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Arizona.

U.S. forces are likely in places such as Puerto Rico for the long haul, as the Trump administration tries to reshape U.S. priorities in the Caribbean and South America.

President Mnangagwa’s term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time.

The items stolen in the late 19th Century by British troops will officially be returned to Nigeria.

The High Court judgement says Dalitso Lungu, 39, failed to show they were acquired lawfully.

The Civil Aviation Authority say it overshot the tarmac after failing to stop on the runway.

South Africa’s capital Pretoria, commercial hub Johannesburg and tourism mecca Cape Town all experienced water shortages this week, highlighting ongoing challenges with the nation’s frayed infrastructure.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 11 February 2026.

While its acquisition of Bidvest Bank is no longer taking place, Access Bank says it remains committed to South Africa.

The party’s regional secretary said should it be forced into a coalition following the local government elections, with a majority, it would demand the mayoral chain

O’Sullivan has been called to the committee to answer to allegations that among others

Ruth Mamolaba Ntlokotse says Jim filed a false affidavit in court and suppressed internal dissent, raising questions about governance and accountability

The remarks drew a sharp response from MPs, who expressed dissatisfaction

Keep track of the live scoring as the Proteas take on Afghanistan in their second T20 World Cup clash on Wednesday.

Does Heart of Midlothian’s late derby winner against Hibernian suggest they are developing the habit of champions as they go six points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership?

Eddie Howe savours a “special connection” with fans after Newcastle win on the road at Spurs – in direct contrast to Tottenham’s relationship with their manager.

Extended highlights of the Edinburgh derby as Hearts host Hibernian at Tynecastle.

Special spaces are a key part of government’s planned overhaul of special educational needs support

Secondary schools in England must provide specially designed areas for neurodiverse children and pupils with special educational needs, ministers have said.

Universal “inclusion bases” are spaces away from classrooms where children with additional needs can get support for some lessons. They...

Teachers and admin teams spend 100 hours a week enforcing rules, Birmingham University research finds

Smartphone policies in English secondary schools are a “huge drain” on resources, with staff spending on average more than 100 hours a week enforcing restrictions, according to research.

Teachers, teaching assistants, caretakers and receptionists are involved with helping to police pupils’...

Fans are impressed by Rachel Kolisi’s confidence in her latest ‘Get Ready With Me’ video on TikTok, as she gears up for tour.

D-day for SASSA grant increases in the 2026 Budget Speech is around the corner, when beneficiaries will know how much more money they’ll get.

A new study has found that Cape Town topped the list as the world’s ‘most stressful’ city to live in, according to these factors…

Nandipha Magudumana’s brother, Nkosinathi Sekeleni, has been charged with attempted murder after his brutal alleged assault on another man…

Late bloomers generally do better in the long run.

Joburg residents across the city are protesting over the prolonged water outages.

Helen Zille slams Joburg Water as burst pipes waste millions while residents endure dry taps amid water shortages.

There are the Valentine’s Day gift ideas South Africans are loving in 2026.

Crypto news today is highlighting a clear shift in investor behavior across the crypto market. As the AVAX price prediction turns uncertain following weeks of downside pressure, many traders are rotating capital into early-stage digital assets with near-term catalysts.  This is where Remittix stands out. With its PayFi platform scheduled to go live and a […]

Discussions regarding Ethereum price prediction have heightened as it gains favor above a significant psychological price level with renewed focus in various crypto news and the crypto market as a whole. According to market analysts who analyze market sentiments, it should be noted that Ethereum’s continuation within this range is essential to short to medium-term […]

Solana price prediction discussions are back at the center of the crypto market as investors reassess risk, utility and long term demand across digital assets. Market sentiment has shifted toward projects that already show delivery rather than concepts. In that search for strength, attention is spreading beyond Layer 1 networks toward payment focused blockchain technology […]

The latest Cardano price prediction is putting ADA back in focus, but not in the way many investors expected. After weeks of steady selling pressure, Cardano is no longer in free fall. But it’s also not in a clear recovery. Instead, this crypto sits in an uncomfortable spot.  As this continues, investors are turning to […]

The government claims petrol should cost only R14 per litre, but has made no progress in reducing prices for motorists.

Transnet has invested heavily in upgrades to several ports in South Africa.

VW has been knocked out of the top 3 in South Africa by a Chinese car brand.

Is NHS dentistry on ‘life support’?

Scientists are developing nerve repairing surgical devices from the silk of spiders.