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SONA 2026: State of the Nation in the shadow of the water tanker
A year after bold promises, Cyril Ramaphosa’s weak spots are clear: taps and safety. The rest of the Cabinet tells a better story.

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Joburg water crisis: ‘Sometimes I go to a hotel to bathe’ – Lesufi
“I also experience water shortages and in certain instances I had to go to a certain hotel so that I could bathe and go to my commitments.”

South Africa
R400 billion needed to fix water infrastructure in SA: Majodina
Water shortages in parts of Gauteng are persisting have been persisting.

South Africa
“No child should suffer in silence”
Founding Director of STʘPS Teresa Mordoh launched the NPO in honour of her late son.

South Africa
Heatwave drives up water usage in Durban as reservoirs under strain
Mayor Cyril Xaba says there’s no crisis but has urged residents to use water sparingly.

South Africa
UCT Researcher Wins Global Grant to Study AI’s Impact on Youth Employment in South Africa
A researcher at the University of Cape Town has received an international research grant to examine whether artificial intelligence can improve employment prospects for unemployed young people in South Africa. Dr. Tim Köhler, a senior research officer at the Development Policy Research Unit in UCT’s School of Economics, is one of 19 early-career researchers selected […]
World
News24 | Palestinians fear Israel West Bank land rule change will establish annexation
Israeli government moves to change rules around land registration in the West Bank, making it easier for Israeli Jews to buy property in the illegally occupied territory, are raising alarm among Palestinians, fearful that the new rules will establish de facto Israeli annexation.

World
‘It was terrifying’: Tumbler Ridge’s tight-knit community in shock after shooting
Members of the remote community have spoken of their fear and uncertainty after nine people were killed.

World
Greetings from Mexico City’s iconic boulevard, where a dog on a bike steals the show
Every week, more than 100,000 people ride bikes, skates and rollerblades past some of the most best-known parts of Mexico’s capital. And sometimes their dogs join them too.

World
US closes airspace over Texas border town for 10 days for ‘special security reasons’
The FAA said the area around the Texas border town would be closed for “special security reasons”.

Africa
Powerful cyclone kills at least 20 as it tears through Madagascar port
Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

Africa
A simple guide to the crisis in South Sudan
The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Africa
Ghana declares Wednesday ‘Fugu Day’ to promote traditional outfit after online mockery
The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.

Africa
This woman fought back when jihadists killed her sons
Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.

Business
Instagram head questioned in social media addiction trial
Instagram’s longtime lead Adam Mosseri arrived on Wednesday at a courtroom in Los Angeles.

Business
Lloyds Banking Group to close another 95 branches
The closures have been announced days after Santander said it would shut branches.

Business
Would you pay £7.50 for a pint of Guinness?
A Market Rasen pub asks customers about the cost of Guinness ahead of a price increase in April.

Business
Serial rail fare evader fined £3,600 over 112 unpaid tickets
Charles Brohiri travelled without buying a ticket on 112 train journeys over a period of nearly two years.

Politics
O’Sullivan doesn’t agree with AfriForum’s genocide claims in SA
Paul O’ Sullivan is expected to appear before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee at a future date.

Politics
Malema questions O’Sullivan’s qualifications for ACSA security post
O’Sullivan has refused to answer questions about his tertiary qualifications.

Politics
Promises kept and targets missed from SONA 2025
SABC News looks back at some of the promises President Ramaphosa made during his SONA 2025 speech.

Politics
Families claim agreement among state players prevented TRC prosecutions
The inquiry was urged to look at events that may have led to political interference before 2003.

Sport
England too ‘careful’ in defeat by Windies – Brook
Captain Harry Brook says England’s batters were “too careful” in their 30-run defeat by West Indies at the T20 World Cup.

Sport
TMS podcast: England fall short against Windies on day of double super over
England fall short against West Indies on day of double Super Over

Sport
South Africa’s Tristen Roberts wins Morocco World Bodyboard Championship
Anza Beach in Agadir hosted the 2026 World Bodyboard Championship which brought elite international athletes to Morocco’s Atlantic coastline.

Sport
England to play New Zealand and Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-ups
England will complete their World Cup preparations with matches against New Zealand and Costa Rica in Florida in June, before travelling to their base in Kansas City.
Education
Uganda: Luweero Headteachers Warn Parents Against Late School Reporting
[Nile Post] School administrators in Luweero District, particularly in government-aided schools, have urged parents to send pupils back to school promptly, warning that delayed reporting is hurting learners academically now that classes have resumed.
Education
Uganda: Low Learner Turnout Marks School Reopening in Tororo
[Nile Post] Several schools in Tororo District registered low learner turnout on the first day of reopening for the 2026 academic year, raising concern among education administrators over potential disruptions to learning.
Education
Uganda: Low Turnout Marks Reopening of First Term in Kamwenge District
[Nile Post] Schools across Kamwenge District reopened today for the first term of 2026, following a one-week delay from the original academic calendar.
Education
Nigeria: NEDC Delivers 15 Key Projects to Boost Healthcare, Education, Infrastructure in Gombe
[Leadership] The Minister of State for Regional Development, Hon. Uba Ahmadu Maigari, over the weekend inaugurated multi-billion naira projects across Gombe State, aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and educational development for the benefit of the state and the nation.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Is Cruz Beckham softening on brother Brooklyn with childhood throwback picture amid family feud?
Cruz Beckham is in a nostalgic mood as he pulls a picture from the family archives.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Wednesday, 11 February 2026
A total of R46 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 11 February 2026.

Entertainment
Sangoma dispute lands Gauteng cop behind bars for husband’s murder
Ballistic evidence showed the fatal shots were fired from a distance, contradicting the accused’s claim of an accidental discharge.

Entertainment
In case you missed it: Resident confronts Morero over water | ‘You can be the white Mogotsi’ | 12-hour vigil sparks outrage
Catch up on the biggest stories this Wednesday, 11 February 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Wednesday, 11 February 2026
A total of R550 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 11 February 2026.

Science/Tech
“Gaming is Simpler”: Gurhan Kiziloz on Pivoting From Fintech to Gaming
Gurhan Kiziloz shifted from fintech to gaming due to what he described as excessive regulation and red tape in the financial technology sector. The Turkish-British entrepreneur stated in an interview with Gulf News that fintech is built to protect monopolies, with everything designed to slow down new entrants. Kiziloz previously founded Lanistar, a fintech venture […]

Science/Tech
Top US medical body to review vaccine effectiveness as government ‘abdicates’ responsibility
AMA to review safety of respiratory vaccines as health agencies end recommendations based on no new data
The largest medical organization in the US will help conduct a review on the safety and effectiveness of respiratory vaccines as federal health agencies and advisers end vaccine recommendations based on no new information.
“They are filling a void that the government created,” Ezekiel...

Science/Tech
Payop appoints new Chief People Officer to support its next stage of growth
Canada, BC, Vancouver11.02.2026 – Payop, a global payment service provider supporting businesses across multiple industries and markets, has announced the appointment of Alina Yelenok as its new Chief People Officer (CPO). In this role, Yelenok will lead Payop’s people strategy, with a focus on developing talent, supporting organisational growth, and strengthening company culture as Payop […]

Science/Tech
Jeffrey Epstein Advised an Elon Musk Associate on Taking Tesla Private
The financier recommended adding Margaret Thatcher to Tesla’s board even though she had been dead for five years.

Motoring
The one area where Chinese car brands are struggling in South Africa
Chinese brands have a long way to go in one of South Africa’s top segments.
Motoring

Motoring
The salary you need to afford South Africa’s cheapest 7-seater SUV
The cheapest 7-seater family SUV in South Africa still clocks in at close to R400,000.
Motoring

Health
UK first as cutting-edge therapy used for ‘debilitating’ heart condition
A new treatment being trialled at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital allows more patients to be treated and quicker recovery.
Health
Portland Lawsuit Alleges Tear Gas Use by ICE Is a Health Threat
A novel lawsuit in Portland argues the chemicals are a health threat that have soaked into apartment walls, furniture and even children’s toys.
Health
How Hate Groups Are Using Online Games to Recruit Kids
Fringe movements are using games and other online platforms to draw growing numbers of children to their causes, new data and dozens of interviews show.

Health
What are ‘forever chemicals’ and are they bad for us?
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) can be found in some of the food and products we use – and even in our bodies. But what exactly are they?