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ACTIVIST SHOT: Zwelinzima Vavi demands justice following the assassination of Abahlali baseMjondolo leader
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Zweli Mkhize’s assassination sparks fresh fears for Abahlali baseMjondolo leaders.
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MILAN, Feb 14 (Reuters) – Athletes at the Milano Cortina Games seem to have embraced Valentine’s week with their trademark Olympic intensity, racing through their free condom supply to leave dispensers empty before the big day itself.
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TUNIS, Feb 15 (Reuters) – Tunisian police detained opposition figure Olfa Hamdi as she arrived at the country’s main airport on Sunday, local media reported, in the latest move against a critic of President Kais Saied.

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The US accuses the Veronica III of violating a “quarantine” on oil shipments from Venezuela.

South Africa
Siboniso Duma condemned the incident and tasked a team to work to improve relations.

South Africa
Female suspect in e-hailing driver murder faces charges of hijacking and murder.

South Africa
Authorities have urged farmers to contact local veterinarian in suspicion of Foot and Mouth Disease.

South Africa
Only 13% of chief executives in Africa are willing to tolerate high risk in innovation projects, even as 55% say innovation is critical to their business strategy, according to a new survey by PwC. The findings highlight a widening gap between ambition and execution among business leaders across the continent. PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey, […]

World
More than 6,000 people were killed in over three days when a Sudanese paramilitary group unleashed “a wave of intense violence” in Sudan’s Darfur region in late October, according to the UN.

World
His detention comes as he faces legal proceedings after being dismissed in a corruption scandal.

World
Munich, Los Angeles, and Toronto saw the largest crowds, with smaller rallies also taking place in Tel Aviv and Libson.

World
Once a racer for Norway, Pinheiro Braathen switched to Brazil, his mother’s home country. In winning the Olympic giant slalom on Saturday, he earned South America’s first medal at a Winter Games.

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
This highly popular and discontinued sedan is climbing the list of the cars hijackers are after in South Africa.
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Business
The average woman employee “effectively works for 47 days of the year for free,” according to the Trades Union Congress.

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
An Olympic gold medal on snow has long seemed like the impossible for Team GB. But for those in the know, it has been just a matter of time.

Sport
Everton hold out after taking an early lead to beat West Ham 1-0 and secure their third straight win in the WSL for the first time in three years.

Sport
France were at their swaggering best in Wales to extend their bid for a first Six Nations Grand Slam since 2022 – so who could stop them?

Sport
Izzy Hammond – daughter of former Top Gear and Grand Tour presenter Richard – escapes unhurt as she crashes during a Formula E influencer event in Saudi Arabia.
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
Friends to lovers: Springbok Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu turned on the charm for his rumoured girlfriend Sarah Langa on their trip to Bali.

Lifestyle
Veteran entertainer Ian von Memerty has responded to critics who called his plans to go ahead with assisted euthanasia as ‘selfish’…
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Lifestyle
News that some Afrikaner refugees are living in dire conditions in the US has been met with little surprise by these prominent critics…

Entertainment
A total of R400 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 15 February 2026.

Entertainment
The rapper said he is proud of the label’s progress and the impact of its artists.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Sunday, 15 February 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
‘Yes, I’ve gained weight but I still look yummy,’ said the actress.
Science/Tech
Cord Cutters News reports:In a move that has delighted fans of classic science fiction, Warner Bros. Discovery has begun uploading full episodes of the iconic series Babylon 5 to YouTube, providing free access to the show just as it departs from the ad-supported streaming platform Tubi… Viewers noticed notifications on Tubi indicating that all five seasons would no longer be available after...
Science/Tech
Researchers performed genome sequencing scans on 130 people whose fathers were Chernobyl cleanup workers. Comparing the scans to control groups, they found evidence for the first time for “a transgenerational effect” from the father’s prolonged exposure to low-dose ionizing radiation. ScienceAlert reports:Rather than picking out new DNA mutations in the next generation, they looked for what...

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The world of top online poker sites is changing now, and for those who love winning power, the pick has never been more clear. While old names like PokerStars and GGPoker use their history and huge game gifts, a new group of winners is moving toward a site built on effort, heart, and clear math. […]
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Created in 1993, Slackware is considered the oldest Linux distro that’s still actively maintained. And more than three decades later… there’s a new release! (And there’s also a Slackware Live Edition that can run from a DVD or USB stick…). Slackware’s latest version was released way back in 2016, notes the blog It’s FOSS:The major highlight of Slackware 15 is the addition of the latest Linux...

Motoring
Affordable panel vans could be the logistics solution South Africa’s small business owners need.
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Motoring
VW is facing the law more than a decade after its emissions scandal.

Motoring
A prominent logistics expert has warned that the R120-billion Gautrain expansion won’t serve the areas that need it the most.

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.