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How are points scored in ski and snowboard big air?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain how points are scored in Big Air and the different moves part of an athlete’s trick.
MONDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2026, 19:56

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Our Ask Me Anything team explain how points are scored in Big Air and the different moves part of an athlete’s trick.
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Former golf prodigy Anthony Kim’s victory at the LIV Golf Adelaide event is one of the greatest comeback stories in sport, after a decade of substance abuse issues.

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Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.

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Harry Styles will join the list of artists that have overseen the annual London event.

South Africa
President Ramaphosa announced that the Whistleblowers Bill will be introduced in Parliament.

South Africa
A preliminary report indicates heatwave as one of the causes of the mass fish kill in KZN.

South Africa
Suspect to appear in Pretoria court tomorrow, faces murder and car hijacking charges.

South Africa
Lungelo Sithole and Katlego Mokoena were arrested for Lusanda Mathabela’s 2025 murder.
World
The Kremlin has “strongly” rejected an assessment by five European countries that the Russian state killed jailed opposition leader Alexey Navalny by poisoning him.

World
A town in northern Italy has started celebrating carnival with its annual Battle of the Oranges where people hurl the fruit at each other for fun.
World
A group of gunmen attacked three villages in Nigeria in a dawn raid. At least 30 people have died and several are reportedly missing.

World
One passenger was taken to hospital after the derailment, which police say could have been caused by an avalanche.

Africa
Seven men from Ghana were “burnt beyond recognition” after Islamists raided the town they were travelling through.

Africa
Police are still looking for a fourth suspect in the attack which has shocked South Africans.

Africa
Authorities say they have put in place contingency measures as a labour dispute affects travel.

Africa
The authorities say a growing number of citizens are being illegally recruited to fight elsewhere.

Business
The treasury minister prepares to deliver a budget with a “significant rise” in personal allowances.
Business
Business

Business
Another collapse of the City of Johannesburg’s electronic billing and payments platform has triggered a major administrative own goal affecting roughly 1.5 million municipal accounts.

Politics
President Ramaphosa announced that SANDF members will be deployed in some areas during SONA.

Politics
President Ramaphosa announced that SANDF members will be deployed in some areas during SONA.
Politics
Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has recused herself from the investigation into how Parliament secretary Xolile George’s salary ballooned more than 88% since 2022.

Politics
Lukanyo Calata blames Thabo Mbeki for justice delays in Cradock Four case involving Fort Calata.

Sport
Tyson Fury says his comeback is ‘to make boxing great again’.

Sport
Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka hits a brilliant unbeaten century off 52 balls to condemn Australia to an eight-wicket defeat in the T20 World Cup.

Sport
Barcelona will continue to host Formula One races until 2032 as it strikes a deal that means it will alternate with the Belgian Grand Prix.

Sport
Relebohile Mofokeng is firing again and he’s celebrating in style. He has scored in the last four matches he started for Pirates.

Education
Reform of this stealth tax is long overdue – and with it, a shake-up of the whole university system
Never go to war with Martin Lewis. The one iron law of politics is that the financial guru who built moneysavingexpert.com has a quasi-godlike status in Britain, the man millions trust with their cash in a way they would never trust any politician. If he takes up a cause, he usually wins. So when...
Education
The release of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein has sent ripples through the worlds of business, politics and academia, including at Columbia, where he helped his girlfriend gain entry.
Education
[Daily Trust] The OpenSchool Initiative has graduated 55 policymakers and institutional leaders from 22 African countries following the completion of its four-month AI Literacy Fellowship for African Policymakers.

Education
Founder and staff at TCES Nurture primary, which has not excluded a child in 25 years, say key factor is how support is delivered
In many ways, it looks like any other primary school. There is a library, a cafeteria, classrooms, and a noticeboard celebrating the star of the week. But it is different in one crucial respect: in 25 years, this London alternative provision has not excluded a single...
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The City of Cape Town will auction around 50 City-owned properties in a move aimed at unlocking economic, social and spatial value.

Lifestyle
It seems Springboks captain Siya Kolisi is on another ‘baecation’ with rumoured girlfriend, 25-year-old influencer Rachel John.

Lifestyle
The Beyhive thinks Beyoncé has a project up her sleeve. Could it be music or a business venture? Only time will tell!

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
Natasha Bell will make you think differently about the next trophy you earn.

Entertainment
Multi-award-winning UK electronic legends Basement Jaxx will turn up the heat for the 2026 return of Kiss Kiss in April.

Entertainment
Authorities have urged residents to come forward with information as investigations continue.

Science/Tech
Rapid crypto transactions, massive wins, and genuine prizes are transforming the gambling world. Sites like Rakebit and CryptoGames demonstrate the growth of this industry. Rakebit, managed by Tech Group BL Limited, provides over 7,000 titles, supports 16+ digital coins, and includes a full sportsbook. Meanwhile, CryptoGames has exceeded 9.5 billion Dice bets, focusing on built-in […]

Science/Tech
Turkey – Through its collaboration with Samsung, Getmobil aims to set a new standard in the refurbished electronics market with its doorstep buyback and trade-in model developed in Turkey. Turkey-based technology company Getmobil, led by its co-founders Zeynep Uygun and Mehmet Uygun, is developing an end-to-end business model in the refurbished and second-hand electronics market […]

Science/Tech
The 2026 crypto market delivers a world of choice, from legendary networks to high-speed newcomers. Pinpointing the fastest-growing crypto today means moving past the noise and focusing on true utility, technical power, and smart market moves. We are diving into four standout assets: BlockDAG, with only 12 hours left to lock in $0.00016 before listings […]
Science/Tech
Ireland has announced what it says is the world’s first permanent basic income program for artists, a scheme that will pay 2,000 selected artists $385 per week for three years, funded by an $21.66 million allocation from Budget 2026. The program follows a 2022 pilot — the Irish government’s first large-scale randomized control trial — that found participants had greater professional autonomy,...

Motoring
The Department of Transport has issued a tender to outsource the operation of South Africa’s new driving laws.

Motoring
Toyota South Africa has outlined its plans for 2026 and beyond.
Motoring

Motoring
Hijackers are looking for two discontinued cars in South Africa, including a small bakkie.
Health
Aging means “becoming a target” of the industry, one expert said. After decades of debate, politicians of all stripes are proposing bans.

Health
Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others.

Health
An East Kent Hospital surgeon says it was the “first time” he had encountered such a case.

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