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President Ramaphosa tells a good story while the country collapses
Freedom Front Plus leader, Dr. Corné Mulder, said President Cyril Ramaphosa, like his predecessor, Jacob Zuma, tries to tell a good story while the country collapses.
SATURDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2026, 15:58

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Freedom Front Plus leader, Dr. Corné Mulder, said President Cyril Ramaphosa, like his predecessor, Jacob Zuma, tries to tell a good story while the country collapses.

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Sweden claim an incredible silver medal as Frida Karlsson completes a heroic comeback after Ebba Andersson crashed and lost one of her skis in the women’s cross-country ski final.

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Tudor, who has managed several clubs across Europe, including Galatasaray and Olympique de Marseille, last led Serie A side Juventus.

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There is no innocent explanation for the toxin, called epibatidine, being found in samples taken from Navalny’s body, the Foreign Office said.

South Africa
Diale-Tlabela was meeting with operators to discuss scholar safety compliance issues

South Africa
Gauteng police spokesperson, Mavela Masondo, says they expect to make more arrests soon

South Africa
Police say the attack is believed to be taxi-related.

South Africa
Major cities like Johannesburg are seriously affected by water crises.

World
The prominent agent and LA Olympics chief has come under scrutiny over past ties with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

World
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to Fiona Hill, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution’s Center on the United States and Europe, about the Trump administration’s strategy to end Russia’s war with Ukraine.

World
People gathered on rooftops to enjoy flying kites for the first time in years, celebrating the spring festival of Basant. The activity had been banned due to injuries and deaths during past celebrations.

World
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a calm and reassuring message to America’s allies in Munich, after more than a year of President Donald Trump’s often-hostile rhetoric toward allies.

Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the army will work with the police to fight organised crime and illegal mining.

Africa
Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

Africa
Search efforts are continuing for the missing passengers, who included children.

Africa
Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

Business
KPMG South Africa has named Joelene Pierce as its next CEO starting 1 March 2026.
Business

Business
The group, based in Solihull and Wolverhampton, says its vet bills are costing them more.

Business
South Africans can anticipate salary increases in 2026, with more companies shifting to added benefits over massive hikes.

Politics
Sithole says her re-election to the leadership position shows confidence and renewal of the mandate.

Politics
She has been accorded a Special Provincial Official Funeral, Category 2.

Politics
Niehaus cited the ANC’s step aside rule against Gigaba for wanting him to recuse himself.

Politics
The Ad Hoc Committee heard conflicting reports on Lazarus Mokgosi’s Naledi appointment.

Sport
Tom Banton makes an unbeaten 63 as England beat Scotland by five-wickets for a crucial win in Group C at the T20 World Cup.

Sport
England’s Tom Banton smashes Scotland’s Mark Watt for three sixes in an over during their match at the T20 World Cup.

Sport
Australia’s Jakara Anthony becomes the first ever women’s dual moguls Olympic champion, beating the Team USA duo of Jaelin Kauf and Elizabeth Lemley into silver and bronze.

Sport
High-flying Soweto giants Orlando Pirates are back in the spotlight. It’s a Betway Premiership battle against Marumo Gallants at the Orlando Amstel Arena.
Education
A Chinese king’s infatuation with a woman was seen as the reason that a golden age collapsed. Evidence suggests climate change and internal strife played bigger roles.
Education
A federal prosecutor said last month that ICE had made a “mistake” in deporting Any Lucia López Belloza, a college freshman in Massachusetts, to Honduras.
Education
A judge declared a mistrial after a jury could not reach a verdict in a case in which five current and former students were charged with felonies.
Education
More than 40 people have fallen ill at Ave Maria University, raising fears that college campuses may soon experience more measles outbreaks.

Lifestyle
Bittersweet: Reeva Steenkamp’s mother June has regained the memory of her ‘baby’, who was tragically murdered 13 years ago…

Lifestyle
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi hinted that he gifted his younger brother Liyema a brand-new car. Take a look…

Lifestyle
Valentine’s Day is not only about red roses and chocolate, but about the connection between lovers, the devotion to stay the course, and the youthful spirit for some fun along the way.

Lifestyle
Springbok Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has revealed what an ideal Valentine’s Day gift would be for a man – do you agree?

Entertainment
The concert will take place on 14 June 2026 at Orlando Stadium in Soweto.

Entertainment
“We are in good momentum and I hope that being in Colombo since the start will help us in terms of conditions.”

Entertainment
“Marumo Gallants is one of the most tactically sophisticated teams,” said Ncikazi.

Entertainment
The TSO will have ownership and control of transmission assets and be responsible for operating the electricity market.
Science/Tech
A researcher, professor and federal policy adviser, he guided students who went on to do groundbreaking work in connecting the world online.

Science/Tech
Should you splurge on the new Series 11, or will the SE 3 do? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: Israel has arrested several people, including army reservists, for allegedly using classified information to place bets on Israeli military operations on Polymarket. Shin Bet, the country’s internal security agency, said Thursday the suspects used information they had come across during their military service to inform their bets. One of the reservists and a...

Science/Tech
With over a decade of experience in reviewing gaming laptops, here’s my rundown of what to consider before pulling the trigger.
Motoring

Motoring
Following a major accident, the last thing people want to hear is the words “write off”.

Motoring
Lawmakers are cracking down on screen-dominated car interiors.

Motoring
Preventing smash-and-grab attacks requires drivers to be proactive and alert.

Health
A high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff.
Health
Proponents of vaccines warn that the efforts will further dismantle the immunization infrastructure and lead to more outbreaks of disease.
Health
Health workers in developing countries know that isolating tuberculosis patients is an outdated and potentially harmful practice, but lack the resources to move away from it.
Health
The program was meant to help hospitals provide for poor patients by offering drug savings. But critics say a Texas company has turned it into a big business, driving up costs for patients and insurers.