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Lucy Wilde’s brother says she was “strength wrapped in softness” and served with “courage and pride”.

The mission to the far side of the Moon and back will likely be postponed after problems with were spotted with its rocket, a Nasa official said.

It is the second time this month that the Trump administration has abruptly fired a prosecutor who was appointed by judges.

International Mother Language Day has been celebrated since 2000, after UNESCO declared it 1999.

The hijacked vehicle and the driver’s body were later found in Atteridgeville.

Passengers were evacuated out of the bus and were seen walking on the highway.

Authorities warn that heavy rain, strong winds could lead to flooding in low-lying areas.

A Russian driver also died when their mini-bus plunged under the ice to the bottom of the lake in Siberia.

The six-person girl group say the decision was made following “open and thoughtful conversations together”.

British police arrested the former Prince Andrew on suspicion of “misconduct in public office.” NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to royal expert Jennie Bond about the latest developments.

Backwoods ski trails Quebec residents used to get from village to village a century ago are luring outdoor enthusiasts and boosting winter tourism.

In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.

Benni McCarthy says Jose Mourinho should admit his “mistake” following the Benfica manager’s post-match comments after Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr claimed he was racially abused.

The MP was arrested this month after mocking the president’s handling of the recent floods in the country.

The corridor is strategically significant given that Zambia, Angola and the DRC are home to some of the world’s most significant deposits of critical minerals

Eugene Ronné stepped away from his role in Retail Operations and Sales for SPAR in Switzerland and returned to South Africa to become CEO for PNA.

Although South Africa’s unemployment rate decreased by 0.5 percentage points in the last quarter of 2025, the country still has 7.8 million unemployed people and faces a significant skills shortage.

Several areas of Johannesburg South and Alberton remain popular amongst buyers and investors.

Action SA has announced that its party leader, Herman Mashaba, will stand as its mayoral candidate in Joburg for the coming local elections.

Ramaphosa today delivered the keynote address at the Armed Forces Day celebrations in Limpopo.

ActionSA leader joins the likes of DA’s Helen Zille to claim city’s top post

The NEC, led by Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, is meeting with 11 provincial branches.

Herman Mashaba has unveiled what he called a clear recovery plan for the city of Johannesburg.

James Milner has broken the record for most Premier League appearances – can you name the 13 players who have played the most games in the league?

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says his players “showed respect for each other and the jersey” as he hailed Saturday’s 42-21 win over England as a “special day”.

Allianz Stadium.England head coach Steve Borthwick feels his side left themselves a “mountain to climb” after an error-strewn first half in the 42-21 defeat by Ireland at Allianz Stadium.

Jessica Pegula says she couldn’t have asked for a better start to 2026 after beating Elina Svitolina 6-2 6-4 to win the Dubai Tennis Championships.

Court lifted injunction on law requiring display of religious text in every public school classroom

A federal appeals court cleared the way on Friday for a controversial Louisiana law requiring poster-sized displays of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom, allowing the state to enforce a law that was previously found to be unconstitutional.

The US fifth circuit court of appeals...

Exclusive: David Blunkett and Estelle Morris among those calling plans a ‘once in a generation chance’ to fix system

Five former education secretaries have made a joint appeal to Labour MPs to back the overhaul of special education provision in English schools, calling it “a once in a generation chance” to fix a failing system.

The open letter is signed by David Blunkett, Estelle Morris,...

Two women were arrested after bringing their grandmother’s body into a KZN Capitec branch following a funeral policy payout dispute…

Raise a coffee toast to Cape Town’s Espressolab, which snagged a spot on a list ranking the best coffee shops in the world.

As Cape Town endures scorching summer temperatures, four public swimming pools are set to close this Monday…

Fresh from a family holiday to Malindi in Kenya, Carol Ofori’s passion for African travel shines brighter before.

A total of R44,5 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for Saturday, 21 February 2026.

Catch up on the biggest stories of Saturday, 21 February 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

The matter has been postponed to 27 February 2026 for legal representation.

England replacement Sam Underhill scored a try four minutes from time but by then the damage had been done.

 Shipfinex FZCO, a digital platform dedicated to the democratization of the maritime economy, is pleased to announce it has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) for a Broker-Dealer license. This milestone marks a significant step forward in Shipfinex’s mission to enable fractional ownership of ships through compliant, transparent, and...

The Road Accident Fund in South Africa has several obstacles to overcome.

US President Donald Trump’s 30% tariffs on South Africa have been shot down by the nation’s Supreme Court.

South Africa’s fuel industry is set for a major overhaul.

The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis.

Manjit Sangha, from Penn, near Wolverhampton, says her life drastically change in one weekend.