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South Africans support military presence, but want lasting answers to crime
While many citizens welcome the army’s presence on the streets, there is growing pressure for deeper solutions.
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SOCCER SAGA: Uncertainty over Wafcon host is another sign of disrespect for women’s soccer
The confusion about who’s hosting the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is another example of how women’s soccer is mishandled and often treated with disdain.

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Five talking points from round two of the Six Nations
The second weekend of the Six Nations brings redemption for Scotland, an end to England’s unbeaten run, another blistering display from France and Ireland facing a serious threat.

South Africa
Two more suspects allegedly linked to e-hailing driver’s murder nabbed
All three suspects are expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court this Monday morning

South Africa
First batch of houses for Durban flood victims to be ready by March
The houses for those displaced by the 2022 floods were initially set for completion in December.

South Africa
LP scholar transport has 60 days to finalise operating documentation
Operators urged to familiarise themselves with process of applying for scholar transport permits.

South Africa
Jerome Booysen murder trial set to resume in the WC High Court
On Wednesday last week, the state requested a postponement after Booysen fell ill.

World
Europeans push back at US over claim they face ‘civilizational erasure’
A top European Union official on Sunday rejected the notion that Europe faces “civilizational erasure,” pushing back at criticism of the continent by the Trump administration.
World
News24 | Iran punts ‘common interests’ in bid to make a deal with the US
Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the US that delivers economic benefits for both sides, an Iranian diplomat was reported as saying on Sunday, days before a second round of talks between Tehran and Washington.

World
Iran must abandon enriched uranium and not produce more, Netanyahu says
The Israeli PM’s comments come ahead of Iran-US talks in Geneva on Tuesday to discuss a nuclear deal.

World
Munich conference ends with Europe looking for a future less dependent on the U.S.
As the Munich Security Conference wraps up, reassurances from Marco Rubio met a Europe questioning whether it can — and must — stand on its own.

Africa
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 set for June-July slot
Afcon 2027 will be held in June and July next year and reports the finals could be delayed are “totally unfounded”, says African football boss Patrice Motsepe.

Africa
South Africa to deploy troops to tackle crime gangs
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the army will work with the police to fight organised crime and illegal mining.

Africa
Brilliant Muzarabani helps Zimbabwe stun Australia
Blessing Muzarabani claims a superb 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a thrilling 23-run win in the T20 World Cup.

Africa
Kenya’s border with Somalia set to re-open after almost 15 years
Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

Business
38-year-old company in South Africa sold to an investment giant
Old Mutual Private Equity has sold its stake in Medhold to its rival Sanlam Private Equity, which will help the medical devices company in its next phase of growth.

Business
Banks warned over practices toward black businesses, and money set to flood into South Africa
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Monday, 16 February 2026.

Business
Never mind cod, it’s tilapia and chips please
Two fish and chip shops in Fenland are trying lesser known varieties of fish as cod prices soar.

Business
The Next Era of Banking: What’s Next on GoTyme Bank’s New App
We’ve launched our new GoTyme Bank app with a strong, secure foundation, and we’re just getting started.

Politics
ANC in GP still seeks EFF partnership dispite Malema’s utterances
EFF leader Julius Malema said his party would end cooperation agreements with the ANC in Gauteng.

Politics
Local polls ‘a crucial referendum’ on the ANC’s renewal: Jeff Radebe
Radebe warned that voters will punish them in underperforming municipalities by not voting.

Politics
President Ramaphosa’s SONA exposed government failures: Analyst
Naidu says without decisive action, the country will keep repeating promises without implementation.

Politics
Water infrastructure tops agenda at ANC Gauteng lekgotla: Papo
ANC Gauteng Task Team is set to meet in Fourways to discuss local government and coalition

Sport
Updated rugby rankings as England fall
There were some interesting shifts in the World Rugby rankings this past weekend, especially after Scotland shocked England again.

Sport
Wales cling to optimism despite another record loss
It is hard to judge Welsh rugby results these days after Steve Tandy’s side suffer a 54-12 thrashing by France in Cardiff.

Sport
Morikawa ends trophy drought at Pebble Beach
A birdie at the last sees Collin Morikawa take victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am – his first PGA Tour win in more than two years.

Sport
Tennis ‘racist, misogynistic, homophobic’, says Aiava
Australian player Destanee Aiava says tennis has a “racist, misogynistic, homophobic and hostile” culture as she announces her retirement from the sport at 25.
Education
Kenya: Govt Intensifies Push for Teen Mothers to Return to School, Empowers 200 in Kisii
[Capital FM] Kisii — The government has intensified efforts to reintegrate teenage mothers into the education system, with at least 200 young mothers in Bobasi Constituency, Kisii County, benefiting from an empowerment programme aimed at supporting their return to school.
Education
Senegal: Senegal University Suspends Student Associations Following Deadly Clashes
[RFI] Senegal’s largest university has suspended student associations after violent demonstrations over unpaid grants led to the death of a student. The victim’s family has called on the judiciary to clarify the circumstances of his death after an autopsy report circulating on social media showed multiple traumas.

Education
We owe it to every victim of Jeffrey Epstein to better protect British women and girls. And we will | Jess Phillips
I am furious that women and children have to endure a crisis like this for progress to become politically possible. But I will seize this moment
Jess Phillips MP is parliamentary under-secretary of state for safeguarding and violence against women and girls
Jess Phillips calls for Epstein files to be catalyst for long-term legislative change
It always takes a calamity – a dreadful murder that...

Education
I fear that Labour’s special needs revolution will instead be a catastrophic letdown | John Harris
Refocusing provision into schools is, apparently, all about ‘inclusion’. It doesn’t take much to see the real reasons – and the impact on children and parents
Where is this government heading, and who is now in charge? Keir Starmer looks even weaker than he did a week ago, uncoupled from the aides who wrote his scripts and picked his fights, and only still in his job because the cabinet and...

Lifestyle
Cape Town’s learner’s licence testing centres get a digital upgrade
The City of Cape Town is making technological strides in order to improve learner’s licence testing. Here’s how…

Lifestyle
Meet Anele Mgudlwa’s gorgeous mother-in-law
Media personality Anele Mgudlwa showered her stunning mother-in-law with a heartfelt birthday message on Instagram.

Lifestyle
GOOD and BAD news for new 2026 SASSA income support grants
President Ramaphosa has confirmed 2026 SASSA income support grants will go ahead this year. But how will the Treasury make them work?
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Ernie Els, Patrick Reed confirm they’ll tee it up at SA Open in Stellenbosch
A number of former SA Open champions will be in the field.

Entertainment
‘We want to dominate’: Proteas women target series sweep against Pakistan
If they win again in Benoni, the SA team will secure their second successive T20 series whitewash.

Entertainment
Is water Cyril’s aha moment?
Local government has to be saved. Now, if Ramaphosa and the ANC execute on that promise, the country could be on the way back.

Entertainment
BREAKING: Two more arrested for horrific murder of e-hailing driver
Police launched a probe after a disturbing social media video depicting an alleged car-seat murder went viral, showing the final moments of a driver.

Science/Tech
The biggest thing missing from the state of the nation address
The president’s clarity of electricity reform was welcome but his silence on de-industrialisation was alarming.
Science/Tech
Will Tech Giants Just Use AI Interactions to Create More Effective Ads?
Google never asked its users before adding AI Overviews to its search results and AI-generated email summaries to Gmail, notes the New York Times. And Meta didn’t ask before making “Meta AI” an unremovable part of its tool in Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger. “The insistence on AI everywhere — with little or no option to turn it off — raises an important question about what’s in it for the...

Science/Tech
The battle for Warner Bros may be far from over
Warner Bros is reportedly considering reopening sale talks with rival Hollywood studio Paramount Skydance.

Science/Tech
Mustek flags earnings surge as Novus takeover remains stalled
Mustek expects headline earnings per share to surge by as much as 270% for the six months to end-December 2025.

Motoring
Nearly 40% of all cars in South Africa are in one province
Of South Africa’s more than 12 million vehicles, 5 million can be found in one province.

Motoring
The 5 cheapest panel vans in South Africa
Affordable panel vans could be the logistics solution South Africa’s small business owners need.
Motoring

Motoring
German giant in trouble again
VW is facing the law more than a decade after its emissions scandal.

Health
Women calling for greater support with menopause
Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others.

Health
High Court dismisses challenge to single-sex toilet guidance
Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was “legally flawed” and “overly simplistic”.

Health
Critical incident declared at Nottingham hospitals
A high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff.
Health
RFK Jr. Allies Target States to Overturn Vaccine Mandates for Schools
Proponents of vaccines warn that the efforts will further dismantle the immunization infrastructure and lead to more outbreaks of disease.