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Ski jumper disqualified for wearing oversized boots
Austrian ski jumper Daniel Tschofenig is disqualified from the men’s large hill individual event for wearing oversized boots.
MONDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2026, 12:39

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Austrian ski jumper Daniel Tschofenig is disqualified from the men’s large hill individual event for wearing oversized boots.
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Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said he will meet the UN nuclear watchdog chief on Monday, ahead of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks to tackle their dispute over Tehran’s nuclear programme and avert conflict as U.S. warships deploy to the Middle East.

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Minister Angie Motshekga has recently announced a new board of directors for Denel after a recent forensic report exposed alleged renewed corruption at the state entity.
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Norway’s Equinor EQNR.OL has discovered oil and gas in the so-called Granat prospect in the North Sea, some 190 kilometres (118.06 miles) northwest of Bergen, the Norwegian offshore directorate said on Monday.

South Africa
Motorists are urged to use alternative routes as emergency personnel attend to the scene.

South Africa
PFP says the proposed amendment could impact on Islamic law, which prescribes the immediate burial

South Africa
Police say preliminary investigations suggest the victim was murdered allegedly by a man and woman.

South Africa
Three arrested after an e-hailing driver was allegedly killed on Wednesday appear in Court.

World
Israel will begin a contentious land regulation process in a large part of the occupied West Bank, which could result in Israel gaining control over wide swaths of the area for future development.

World
An Islamist party has become Bangladesh’s main opposition for the first time in the country’s history, challenging the old dynastic political system despite persistent concerns among critics about the party’s policies on women.

World
As the war in Ukraine nears its fourth anniversary, officials from Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. will meet in Geneva Tuesday for another round of talks aimed at ending the war.

World
NPR’s Leila Fadel asks Kurt Volker, a former U.S. ambassador to NATO, for his takeaways following this year’s Munich Security Conference.

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

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.

Business
Europe’s largest private bank, Banque Pictet & Cie, has opened a new office in South Africa.

Business
Johannesburg, which is promoted as a world-class African city, is suffering a tremendous infrastructure collapse which including its hundreds of bridges.
Business

Business
Telkom’s latest financial update shows that the company has surpassed its own expectations for its EBITDA margin.

Politics
Witness F will no longer appear before the Madlanga Commission on Monday due to ill health

Politics
The Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony.

Politics
Lukanyo Calata, son of Fort Calata, continues testifying at the TRC Cases Inquiry in Pretoria.

Politics
EFF leader Julius Malema said his party would end cooperation agreements with the ANC in Gauteng.

Sport
This Springboks speedster will be saying sayonara to South Africa after he confirmed his move from the Sharks to Japan.

Sport
A birdie at the last hole sees Collin Morikawa take victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am – his first PGA Tour win in more than two years.

Sport
The URC returns this weekend, but there is just one fixture as the Sharks and Lions go head to head, and here is the kick off time to note.

Sport
The 2025/26 Betway Premiership season has passed its halfway mark and there’s a mad scramble for bragging rights as SA’s top goal scorer.
Education
To open a series of essays about U.S. presidents, George W. Bush pays tribute to George Washington, who “ensured America wouldn’t become a monarchy, or worse.”
Education
Professors and presidents are often eager to raise outside cash. Some are now facing blowback after connecting with Jeffrey Epstein.
Education
A provincial governor seeks to honor villages that deployed many soldiers to the war in Ukraine with a prestigious title first bestowed on cities that were major World War II battlefields.
Education
To qualify for a job patrolling the city’s beaches and pools, candidates must swim 50 yards in 50 seconds or less.

Lifestyle
An urban planner has questioned how Cape Town’s N2 wall project contributes towards a long-term strategy of rooting out crime…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Our homegirls, Celeste Ntuli and DBN Gogo, clinch cover girl spots on the prestigious ‘Forbes Africa’ for 2026.
Lifestyle
Entertainment

Entertainment
Says its reliance on reports by entities investigating an alleged irregular relationship between medical practitioners and Sunshine Hospital did not help its case.

Entertainment
Two South African superstars brought serious flair to basketball’s biggest stage.

Entertainment
The V&A Waterfront wishes to expand over 200 meters into Granger Bay, bringing thousands of job opportunities.

Science/Tech
Scientist-led forecasts and expanding social media reach have helped propel Vox Weather to new heights.

Science/Tech
Artificial intelligence is a big cause of the stress CISOs are under. And the technology also offers a potential solution.

Science/Tech
Digital minimalism is becoming a normative behaviour among professionals and younger demographics alike.

Science/Tech
If plans by the UK’s science funding body go ahead, we won’t be able to benefit from Britain’s membership of Cern and other large international projects
Alarm bells are ringing in the UK research community. Physics departments may close and researchers leave the UK. What is happening and why?
The alarm comes from changes in the way taxpayers’ money is invested by UK Research and Innovation...
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
The first batch of Lepas L4 models has arrived in South Africa.

Motoring
The Honda Elevate combines comfort and functionality at an affordable price – making it a standout option in South Africa’s competitive SUV market.

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

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.