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South Africa’s weak state finances and heavily indebted SOEs are forcing reforms that open key sectors to private investment, effectively resulting in companies taking over roles once dominated by the state.

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

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

Lungelo Sithole and Katlego Mokoena were arrested for Lusanda Mathabela’s 2025 murder.

Five men are standing before the High Court in Pretoria for the 2014 murder of Meyiwa.

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.

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

On the second anniversary of his death, Lyudmila Navalnaya says her son did not “simply die in prison”.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

The current deadline of the Ad Hoc Committee is 20 February.

Sibiya has been linked to murder accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala by witnesses including Witness F.

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

The Springboks will get even stronger this season with the eagerly-awaited return of two star loose forwards at some point in 2026.

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou will have one more new face to call upon for the second half of the campaign.

Team GB’s Dave Ryding says he is “proud” after finishing 17th at his fifth and final Winter Olympics.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 17 February 2026.

A measles outbreak among unvaccinated children in London comes amid a global increase in infections

A measles outbreak in London is affecting unvaccinated children under the age of 10, and comes amid an increase in infections globally.

The UK was among six countries to lose the measles-free status granted by the World Health Organization (WHO) last month. Experts are calling on governments to...

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

Hijackers are looking for two discontinued cars in South Africa, including a small bakkie.

Mitsubishi has launched a new model for the Outlander SUV in South Africa, which is being limited to just a handful of units.

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

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

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