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Sydney police plead for return of man, 85, kidnapped by mistake
Police say they’re ‘a million percent confident’ Chris Baghsarian was not the intended target.
MONDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2026, 07:59

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Police say they’re ‘a million percent confident’ Chris Baghsarian was not the intended target.

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Dr. Anthony Turton warned 18 years ago that South Africa is facing a water crisis, which can lead to public anger and social unrest. This is now playing out in real time.

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South Africa’s narrow tax base may not be able to take the strain of a third consecutive Budget that does not adjust personal income tax brackets for inflation.

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Car dealerships oftentimes use their brand power to win the trust of vehicle owners but come at hefty cost hence its advisable to also look for private and certified car mechanics for a better deal.

South Africa
The houses for those displaced by the 2022 floods were initially set for completion in December.

South Africa
Operators urged to familiarise themselves with process of applying for scholar transport permits.

South Africa
On Wednesday last week, the state requested a postponement after Booysen fell ill.

South Africa
Siboniso Duma condemned the incident and tasked a team to work to improve relations.
World
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
The Israeli PM’s comments come ahead of Iran-US talks in Geneva on Tuesday to discuss a nuclear deal.

World
As the Munich Security Conference wraps up, reassurances from Marco Rubio met a Europe questioning whether it can — and must — stand on its own.

World
Lawmakers, including those who wrote the law requiring their publication, argue the release is insufficient.

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

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

Business
We’ve launched our new GoTyme Bank app with a strong, secure foundation, and we’re just getting started.

Business
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued a notice to large onland diesel users, announcing a significant change to claim amounts.

Business
Swift’s team had flagged similarities between her trademark and the company’s contested design.

Business
The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

Politics
EFF leader Julius Malema said his party would end cooperation agreements with the ANC in Gauteng.

Politics
Radebe warned that voters will punish them in underperforming municipalities by not voting.

Politics
Naidu says without decisive action, the country will keep repeating promises without implementation.

Politics
ANC Gauteng Task Team is set to meet in Fourways to discuss local government and coalition

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

Sport
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
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
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
[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
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
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...
Education
The party is dedicated to running the country under Islamic law, but ran on a more moderate platform. It gained far more seats in last week’s election than it ever had before.

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

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

Lifestyle
Friends to lovers: Springbok Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu turned on the charm for his rumoured girlfriend Sarah Langa on their trip to Bali.

Entertainment
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.

Entertainment
Their trademark “shoe-shine and piano” is not quite there yet, but there were encouraging signs against Alger.

Entertainment
Think before you post and remember: anger and keyboards don’t mix.

Entertainment
Ramaphosa pulled Majodina and Velenkosini Hlabisa from attending the Sona and sent them resolve the water challenges in the City of Johannesburg.
Science/Tech
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
Warner Bros is reportedly considering reopening sale talks with rival Hollywood studio Paramount Skydance.

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

Science/Tech
Government departments across South Africa are increasingly relying on digital tools to evaluate public programmes and monitor performance. This is part of broader public-sector reforms. Their aims are to improve accountability, respond to audit pressure and manage large-scale programmes with limited staff and budgets. Here’s an example. National departments tracking housing delivery, social...

Motoring
Of South Africa’s more than 12 million vehicles, 5 million can be found in one province.

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

Motoring
VW is facing the law more than a decade after its emissions scandal.

Health
Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was “legally flawed” and “overly simplistic”.

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
Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.