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Trump furious after Supreme Court upends his global tariffs, imposes new 10% levy
US President Donald Trump responded with fury to Friday’s Supreme Court ruling that he lacked the power to unilaterally set tariffs on imports, denouncing individual justices as he vowed to continue a global trade war

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‘Sacrifices’ & celebrations – why Chelsea’s Neto is misunderstood
Pedro Neto has been criticised for lacking a “killer instinct”, but the Chelsea winger’s shape-shifting role goes some way to explain that.

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Avalanches kill five in Austrian Alps, officials say
A man skiing with his son was among the victims on Friday, bringing the region’s avalanche death toll this season to at least 21.

South Africa
Military veteran urges soldiers to defend SA with honour, discipline
A veteran has encouraged members of the South African National Defence Force to remain committed

South Africa
LIVE: South Africa observes Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day is the annual commemoration of the sinking of the SS Mendi on 21 February 1917.

South Africa
Melville, Brixton, Parktown West protest over water outages
The protesters are expected to gather at the corner main and 4th Avenue in Melville, in Johannesburg
South Africa
Budget 2026: SA economy ‘on the cusp’ of rapid growth
Budget 2026: SA economy ‘on the cusp’ of rapid growth
As South Africa prepares for next week’s Budget Speech, President Cyril Ramaphosa has signalled a shift in the national narrative – from one of recovery to one of guarded optimism.
Delivering his remarks during the debate of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, 19 February 2026, the President noted the importance...

World
Tumbler Ridge suspect’s ChatGPT account banned before shooting
OpenAI said the account’s activity did not meet the threshold to flag it to authorities when it was identified.

World
Family of Palestinian-American man killed in West Bank demand accountability
Nasrallah Abu Siyam was the sixth American citizen killed by Israeli settlers or soldiers in the West Bank in the last two years.

World
At least 10 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon – state media
A senior Hezbollah official was among those reported killed in air strikes on the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon.

World
Catch of the day: Pictures from spectacular Nigerian fishing festival
Days of competition culminate in a fishing contest rooted in efforts to cement local peace.

Africa
Lawyers condemn ‘mild’ sentences for Cameroon soldiers who killed 21 civilians
In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.

Africa
‘Emotional’ Mourinho should apologise – McCarthy
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.

Africa
Tunisian MP jailed for eight months over posts mocking president
The MP was arrested this month after mocking the president’s handling of the recent floods in the country.

Africa
Lobito Corridor: A new line for trade and investment
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

Business
Good news for medical aid members in South Africa
South Africans who rely on medical aid are likely to receive a welcome boost in the upcoming national Budget.

Business
Concerns over Ramaphosa using the army to tackle crime in South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa is deploying the army to fight crime, but research shows that these military deployment do not have a long-term effect on crime.

Business
Warning to anyone on neighbourhood WhatsApp groups in South Africa
South Africans part of community WhatsApp groups are being warned that these groups can cause more harm than good.

Business
Andre de Ruyter on Ramaphosa, and South Africans threatened with arrest for fixing potholes
Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Saturday, 21 February 2026.

Politics
Two NFP councillors resign from Nongoma Municipality
Kaiser Dladla and Mshangane Ndabandaba submitted their letters of resignation yesterday.

Politics
Sibiya accused of implementing own plan regarding PKTT dockets
Shadrack Sibiya is today testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Politics
Free State premier declares year of decisive action to fix municipalities, drive economic growth
MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae said the state of municipalities was not encouraging
Politics
News24 | Coalition drama: ANC claims Mashaba backed out of Ekurhuleni talks to shield Tshwane mayor
The ANC in Ekurhuleni has accused ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba of stepping away from coalition talks to protect City of Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moyo.

Sport
Mayweather, 48, out of retirement for fourth time
Former world champion Floyd Mayweather will come out of retirement for a fourth time following his upcoming exhibition bout with Mike Tyson, to take part in his first professional fight for nearly 10 years.

Sport
‘Brilliant’ Park strikes again for Man Utd
Jess Park scores a stunner in Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid, sealing their place in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Champions League.

Sport
McIlroy hunts Genesis leaders Penge and Bridgeman
World number two Rory McIlroy is one shot off leaders Marco Penge and Jacob Bridgeman at the halfway stage of the Genesis Invitational.

Sport
The route to glory open to all – could you be a Winter Olympic athlete?
BBC Sport explores the special scheme which has taken athletes to gold medal glory in sports they had never tried before.
Education
Judge Blocks Texas Law Banning L.G.B.T.Q. Clubs in Some School Districts
The law was the first in the nation to explicitly ban L.G.B.T.Q. student clubs. The ruling applies only to the Houston, Katy and Plano school districts.
Education
Court Clears Way for Louisiana Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Classrooms
A federal appeals court vacated a temporary block on the 2024 law, tossing a previous decision that called it “plainly unconstitutional.”

Education
Five former education secretaries urge Labour MPs to back government’s Send reforms in open letter
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,...

Education
Amid Trump crackdown on Chinese students, one US university appears to block them altogether
Purdue says no ban on Chinese students exists, but reportedly rescinded dozens of offers after warnings from legislators
Several universities have scrapped partnerships with Chinese institutions in recent months as a direct result of pressure from US legislators. But no university appears to have gone as far as Purdue University in Indiana.
Students and faculty at the public university say that...

Lifestyle
Cape Town coffee shop makes ‘World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops’ list
Raise a coffee toast to Cape Town’s Espressolab, which snagged a spot on a list ranking the best coffee shops in the world.

Lifestyle
Four of Cape Town’s public swimming pools to close
As Cape Town endures scorching summer temperatures, four public swimming pools are set to close this Monday…

Lifestyle
East Coast Radio’s Carol Ofori and family’s Kenyan adventure
Fresh from a family holiday to Malindi in Kenya, Carol Ofori’s passion for African travel shines brighter before.

Lifestyle
Rachel John in New York: ‘He said he knew a spot’
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and ‘girlfriend’ Rachel John are on the second location of their ‘baecation’ in New York. Take a look…

Entertainment
Do you trust the troops? SANDF chief says public confidence and morale ‘has never been higher’
While an expert warns about morale, SANDF chief believes things have never been better.

Entertainment
‘Brevis will stand up for Proteas when the occasion demands it,’ says Conrad
The big hitter has had a mixed time of it at the T20 World Cup up to now.

Entertainment
BYD Shark bakkie lacks stamina for all-day Raptor hunting
To make sure this predator stays lethal, the battery power needs to be carefully managed.

Entertainment
Gatvol of potholes on your street? Important notice for those looking to fix it themselves
Speaking recently on a podcast, MMC for transport in the city, Kenny Kunene, denied that potholes were a problem across the city.
Science/Tech
US Particle Accelerators Turn Nuclear Waste Into Electricity, Cut Radioactive Life By 99.7%
Researchers at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility are advancing Accelerator-Driven Systems (ADS) that use high-energy proton beams to transmute long-lived nuclear waste into shorter-lived isotopes. “The process also generates significant heat, which can be harnessed to produce additional electricity for the grid,” reports Interesting Engineering. The projects are supported by...
Science/Tech
NASA Eyes March 6 To Launch 4 Astronauts To the Moon On Artemis II Mission
An anonymous reader quotes a report from NPR: NASA could launch four astronauts on a mission to fly around the moon as soon as March 6th. That’s the launch date (PDF) that the space agency is now working towards following a successful test fueling of its big, 322-foot-tall moon rocket, which is standing on a launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. “This is really getting real,” says...
Science/Tech
Trump Imposes New Tariffs to Sidestep Supreme Court Ruling
The president signed an executive order implementing 10 percent global tariffs after calling the justices who struck down his signature trade policy a “disgrace.”

Science/Tech
Seedance 2.0 AI Video Platform Goes Live, Giving Creators Free Access to ByteDance’s Viral Video Generation Model
LOS ANGELES, CA (PinionNewswire) — Seedance2ai.online today announced the launch of its Seedance 2.0 AI video generation platform, giving creators worldwide direct access to ByteDance’s Seedance AI technology through a browser-based interface with no software installation required. The platform offers both free and paid tiers, with Seedance Pro plans starting at 9 USD per month. […]
Motoring

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

Motoring
Major changes on the cards for petrol and diesel in South Africa
South Africa’s fuel industry is set for a major overhaul.

Motoring
Former RAF CEO paid R9.8 million, a warning for Chery owners, and a new Chinese car brand lands in South Africa
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.
Health
NASA Conducts Successful Launchpad Tests of the Massive Artemis Rocket
The next moon mission, carrying four astronauts, could launch as soon as early March.

Health
Does taking Vitamin C help to stop a cold?
The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis.
Health
A Cancer Detection Test Fails in Major Study
A closely watched clinical trial in Britain that screened blood for early detection of cancer did not show a reduction in later stages of the disease.

Health
Sepsis warning after woman’s quadruple amputation
Manjit Sangha, from Penn, near Wolverhampton, says her life drastically change in one weekend.