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Three nabbed in Ekurhuleni gold rush frenzy as standoff with police goes on
Availability of gold in the kraal is yet to be verified as police clash with diggers
WEDNESDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 2026, 14:11

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Availability of gold in the kraal is yet to be verified as police clash with diggers

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The CEO of the Automobile Association SA, Bobby Ramagwede, says the government’s management of the Road Accident Fund is poor, highlighting that it is overfunded yet poorly managed.

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Deanna Heer KC says a retrial will be pursued on all charges which did not end in verdicts.
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Vuka Grannies show passion, endurance at soccer tourney

South Africa
The case of attempted murder and assault against Shebe Maburna has been postponed to 27 March 2026

South Africa
34-year-old man sentenced four life prison terms for killing traditional leader and others in KZN
South Africa
Dtic Minister commits to investigating governance issues
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says he remains committed to investigating issues related to governance and malfeasance as they relate to the Film and Television Production Incentive.
The Minister led a delegation of senior officials from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), including...
South Africa
eThekwini Municipality reaffirms commitment to disability inclusion
The eThekwini Municipality has reaffirmed its commitment to building an inclusive, accessible, and people-centred city.
During a recent public consultation with the disability sector on the city’s Draft Annual Report 2024/25, the municipality underscored its focus on ensuring that service delivery responds...

World
The second round of U.S.-Iran talks ended with a pledge to continue talking, but both sides are ramping up their military forces.

World
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with former Pentagon official Dana Stroul about the latest round of Iran talks and the potential for military action.

World
A professor claimed that a robotic dog made by Chinese firm Unitree had been made by the university.

World
It’s a word that evokes national pride and rare talent, and one that has been around for thousands of years.

Africa
The media regulator cites the spread of false information and cyber-bullying as among the reasons.

Africa
“This is the only hustle we know,” miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

Africa
It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu’s body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.

Africa
The troops, who landed at an airfield in Bauchi state, will not take part in combat operations, officials say.

Business
Another legal case has been launched against the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, directly challenging the constitutionality of the NHI Act, seeking to have it declared invalid.
Business

Business
The popularity of e-hailing services such as Uber and Bolt has created a new target for criminals in South Africa.
Business

Politics
Sibiya is at the centre of corruption allegations made at the commission.

Politics
The party has rejected the reshuffle citing lack of consultation.

Politics
The Economic Freedom Fighters said it would take up a position on the council’s opposition benches instead

Politics
ActionSA distances itself from Xhakaza’s statement appointing Xolani Khumalo as MMC in Ekurhuleni

Sport
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will lock horns in Wednesday’s top-of-the-table Betway Premiership clash at FNB Stadium.

Sport
The Proteas have already banked a lot of money at the ongoing T20 World Cup – and could well pocket even more before the tournament wraps up.

Sport
Orlando Pirates have already made close to R20 million from winning the MTN8 and the Carling Knockout Cup earlier this season.

Sport
Muddled selection and the lack of a plan B – how Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign was derailed in Sri Lanka.
Education
A fast-growing network of private schools, the brainchild of a North Carolina neurosurgeon, is teaching 9,000 war orphans and other needy Palestinian youngsters.
Education
[Daily News] Zanzibar — THE Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar has launched a major education infrastructure programme to construct more than 400 classrooms across Unguja and Pemba, aimed at easing congestion and improving learning conditions in schools.
Education
[This Day] The Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, last Thursday, hosted a landmark mock court sitting, bringing students, legal mentors, and retired Judges together in a practical demonstration of advocacy skills. The event, sponsored by alumnus, Mike Igbokwe, SAN, saw law students take on the roles of prosecution and defence Counsel, while retired Justice Toyin Taiwo presided as the sitting...
Education
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA — The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has unveiled its much-anticipated WAEC Digital Certificate Services System (WAEC DigiCert) across all its member countries, a move aimed at strengthening modernity and enhancing easy access.

Lifestyle
Property experts have highlighted value-for-money suburbs in Johannesburg, where South Africans are flocking to buy a home.

Lifestyle
The Bothongo WonderCave is situated within the Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve in the Cradle of Humankind.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Actress and author Ayanda Borotho is unsure about whether to dye her grey hair or not. But her fans have urged her to embrace this new change.

Entertainment
The coalition in the City of Ekurhuleni is falling apart months before the local government elections.

Entertainment
Analysts have warned of possible political instability in KwaZulu-Natal.

Entertainment
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is set to deliver Budget 2026 on 25 February.

Entertainment
Salga President Bheke Stofile said municipalities get less than 10% of national funding for carrying out 46% of the country’s functions.

Science/Tech
In recent years, South Africa has emerged as one of the most active financial markets on the African continent. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is the largest in Africa, and retail participation in financial markets, including forex, indices, and crypto, has grown significantly. According to data from the South African Reserve Bank, retail investment and […]

Science/Tech
Sporting a refined design and incredible integrated GPU performance, the Dell XPS 14 is the return to form I hoped it would be.
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Science/Tech
We spoke with registered dietitians and tested popular formulas to break down the research behind functional fungi.

Science/Tech
While Africa’s data centre footprint is expanding rapidly, the continent still accounts for only 0.6% of global data centre capacity.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
One African nation has banned all new petrol car imports and now has 17 electric vehicle assembly plants.

Motoring
Toyota has pulled the covers off the new, locally-built Corolla Cross flagship SUV.

Health
Some health boards have told people using the painkiller to begin reducing their tablets by one a week.
Health
In the Lost Science series, scientists whose jobs or funding have been cut by the Trump administration tell their stories.
Health
Kathleen Chalfant, Elizabeth Marvel, April Matthis and other actors deliver top-notch performances in a play that leaves questions unanswered.

Health
Farmer Sam Stables walks from Herefordshire to London to raise awareness of mental health.