A VIEW OF THE WEEK: Ramaphosa and his government’s solutions will leave you board
What will another board or commitee actually do, beyond creating jobs for pensioner pals?
Entertainment
What to watch: ‘Born to be Wild’ will steal your heart
‘Born to be Wild’ on Apple TV will not only steal your heart, but it is one of the best wildlife shows in a long time. Here’s why.
Tongaat Hulett’s collapse began in the boardroom
Forensic findings revealed years of inflated earnings and hidden risks.
Do the maths or pay the price: SA’s numeracy crisis
Poor numeracy in South Africa risks more than failing exams; it leaves children vulnerable to misinformation and real-world dangers.
Tongaat liquidation threat puts thousands of growers at risk
SA Canegrowers says cane deliveries and payments could stop overnight.
White collar crimes, not B-BBEE, sank Tongaat Hulett
Investigation reveals long-serving executives overstated earnings, secured bonuses, and triggered the slow implosion of SA’s sugar giant.
‘We want to close down and leave for good’: Joburg businesses without water for nine months
The lack of running water has affected productivity and increased operating costs of businesses in Selby
Gen Z isn’t fragile but they’re growing up in crisis
Are Gen Zs fragile snowflakes or simply at the receiving end of a poison chalice, a chaotic world in crisis created by generations past?
JP backs his ‘in-between okes’ to be a match for Lions at Ellis Park
A handful of Springboks will play for the Sharks in a team otherwise comprised of young and fringe players.
Next round: A look at who the Proteas face in the Super Eight stage
The SA team will face India, West Indies and Zimbabwe in the next round of the T20 World Cup.
Tshwane workers get 3.5% wage hike
More than 21 000 municipal employees will benefit from the deal.
‘Misconduct’, not sex, trips Andrew
Despite links to Epstein, Andrew is arrested for suspected misconduct in office, proving legal accountability can bypass scandalous rumours.
Toyota Hilux: Legend in name and nature
What better vehicle to explore the devastation of the recent fires in the Cape, or even the Kalahari than the Toyota Hilux Legend 55.
It’s not culture, it’s cruelty
Women contribute to building homes and sustaining families, yet when death occurs, these contributions are conveniently erased.
AI is risky business behind the ghost in the machine
Employees and software using AI behind the scenes expose organisations to breaches, phishing, malware, and compliance failures.
In case you missed it: Mugabe’s son arrested | Zim-bound bus crash | Maskandi singer beaten to death
Catch up on the biggest stories this Thursday, 19 February 2026, in our simple daily news update.
Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Thursday, 19 February 2026
A total of R550 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 19 February 2026.
24 hours in pictures, 19 February 2026
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
Weather alert: A fine and wet day ahead with heavy downpours in KZN
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 20 February 2026