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Top South African CEO says the ANC has condemned people to poverty
Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka says the ANC has condemned people to poverty and unemployment because of a lack of quality education.
FRIDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2026, 07:41

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Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka says the ANC has condemned people to poverty and unemployment because of a lack of quality education.
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South Africa
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South Africa
Maria Makgato and Kudzai Ndlovu, were shot and killed at a dumping site at Onverwacht farm.

South Africa
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South Africa
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World
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told a congressional committee that she did not remember ever meeting the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and had no information to share about his criminal activities.

World
Pakistan carried out airstrikes hours after Afghanistan launched a cross-border attack in the latest escalation of violence between the neighboring countries. The clashes are making a Qatar-mediated ceasefire appear increasingly shaky.

World
Pakistan’s defense minister said that his country ran out of “patience” and considers that there is now an “open war” with Afghanistan, after both countries launched strikes following an Afghan cross-border attack.

World
Same-sex romance has flourished in Asia as a haven of fantasy and escapism for women and the queer community.

Africa
A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Africa
Violence has plagued South Africa’s highly competitive and lucrative taxi industry for decades.

Africa
The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies.

Africa
Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.
Business
Jo Haywood says the volunteer-led group is seeing “record numbers” of people needing cheaper food.

Business
The Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) continues to advance inclusive economic transformation through a focused implementation framework that drives measurable impact in priority sectors of the provincial economy.

Business
Solidarity has warned that thousands of jobs could be lost if smelters do not get their wish for massively discounted electricity prices.

Business
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously threatened to remove the firm from the department’s supply chain.

Politics
Suspended Ekurhuleni HR Head Linda Gxasheka is accused of protecting Julius Mkhwanazi.

Politics
Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan walked out of Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee in Cape Town.

Politics
The ANC provincial working committee in the Free State has been accused of defying the party’s deployees in government, resulting in the near collapse of the Matjhabeng local municipality. Sources say provincial chairperson Mxolisi Dukwana and secretary Polediso Motsoeneng have used their political power to undermine premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae’s intervention in the municipality, which is […]

Politics
In Thabong township, many children have sores on their hands and feet, which locals say are caused by contact with sewage

Sport
An outspoken former England international has suggested that Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth is more bark than bite.

Sport
Two-time champion Mark Williams is out of the Welsh Open, while John Higgins and Neil Robertson progress to the quarter-finals.

Sport
Wigan Warriors run in nine tries to hammer local rivals Leigh and continue their impressive start to the 2026 Super League season.

Sport
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Education
[Leadership] The Niger State government has announced the reopening of tertiary institutions in Niger North senatorial district after three-month closure following the spate of kidnappings in the State.
Education
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Education
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Education
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Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Cape Town transgender content creator Meghan Saulse is celebrating a milestone – receiving her gender-affirming identity document…

Lifestyle
An Afrikaner refugee has disputed claims he is living on US welfare after posting pictures of a food hamper…
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Entertainment
Court rules municipality breached property rates law, suspends invalidation for six months to prevent financial disruption.

Entertainment
SAA is now attempting to have its pilots and flight crew declared “essential service” personnel so they may not strike for better wages.

Entertainment
This was not the first controversy involving the South African military and Iran.

Entertainment
Cosatu says Gems ignored inflation guidance, leaving workers struggling with capped benefits and rising contributions.
Science/Tech
Artificial intelligence promises to automate the white-collar work that made India a tech powerhouse. The country is racing to adapt before it’s too late.

Science/Tech
New York, USA — AztecaLytix today announced the public beta launch of its AI-driven data analytics platform. Designed specifically for data analysts, enterprise strategy teams, and financial researchers, the platform utilizes specialized Transformer architectures to convert natural language into precise SQL queries and interactive visualizations. By eliminating the technical friction of...

Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Associated Press: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said Thursday the artificial intelligence company “cannot in good conscience accede” to the Pentagon’s demands to allow wider use of its technology. The maker of the AI chatbot Claude said in a statement that it’s not walking away from negotiations, but that new contract language received from the Defense...

Motoring
Nissan’s factory in Gauteng, which has been around since 1966, will soon be sold to a Chinese car brand.
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa’s car market is witnessing the rise of a new class of vehicle.

Motoring
The latest VW Golf GTI hot hatch is officially on sale in South Africa.
Health
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who was appointed to the role last week, has offered to publicly endorse vaccination, in particular the measles vaccine, winning over some agency employees.

Health
Aria’s parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection.
Health
Subtle signs of mental distress often emerge before severe symptoms.
Health
The Trump administration is proposing Obamacare plans that it says will lower health insurance premiums. But critics warn they would make care unaffordable.