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Hospitals coping with Joburg’s water crisis but challenges remain
Ramaphosa said in his Sona the government would spend R156bn over the next three years on water and sanitation infrastructure.
SATURDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2026, 19:06

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Ramaphosa said in his Sona the government would spend R156bn over the next three years on water and sanitation infrastructure.
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A feud between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates across the Horn of Africa is overshadowing this weekend’s AU summit.
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European leaders, worried about threats from a nuclear-armed Russia and doubts about the future of US security commitments, are increasingly debating whether to bolster nuclear arsenals on the continent.

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The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson has prompted soul searching about women’s role in government, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

South Africa
Residents are urged to use water sparingly to allow reservoirs to recover.

South Africa
Although human interaction remains key in radio, adapting to new technology can help advance radio.

South Africa
Several towns are experiencing water shortages as their dams and rivers run dry.

South Africa
The meeting was postponed last weekend as the Joburg City Hall was too small.

World
The U.S. military says the strikes were carried out in retaliation of the December ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter.

World
Giving some newborns in Guinea-Bissau an established hepatitis B treatment but not others is “unethical”, it says.

World
The US Secretary of State reassures European leaders that the Trump administration backs the transatlantic alliance.

World
In a joint statement, the foreign ministries of the U.K., France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands say Navalny was poisoned by Russia with a lethal toxin derived from the skin of poison dart frogs.

Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the army will work with the police to fight organised crime and illegal mining.

Africa
Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

Africa
Search efforts are continuing for the missing passengers, who included children.

Africa
Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.
Business

Business
This is the iconic South African precinct that made R11 billion in one year.
Business

Business
KPMG South Africa has named Joelene Pierce as its next CEO starting 1 March 2026.

Politics
Sithole says her re-election to the leadership position shows confidence and renewal of the mandate.

Politics
She has been accorded a Special Provincial Official Funeral, Category 2.

Politics
Niehaus cited the ANC’s step aside rule against Gigaba for wanting him to recuse himself.

Politics
The Ad Hoc Committee heard conflicting reports on Lazarus Mokgosi’s Naledi appointment.

Sport
Jonbon beats Pic D’Orhy to win a thrilling Ascot Chase and clinch a 12th Grade One victory.

Sport
Relebohile Mofokeng secured his third consecutive Man of the Match award after guiding Orlando Pirates to a 3-0 win over Gallants.

Sport
Ireland survive a major scare from Italy to claim their first win in this year’s Six Nations and deny the Azzurri a first championship victory in Dublin.

Sport
Orlando Pirates have opened a six-point gap on Mamelodi Sundowns at the top of the Betway Premiership, thanks to a 3-0 win over Marumo Gallants.
Education
A Chinese king’s infatuation with a woman was seen as the reason that a golden age collapsed. Evidence suggests climate change and internal strife played bigger roles.
Education
A federal prosecutor said last month that ICE had made a “mistake” in deporting Any Lucia López Belloza, a college freshman in Massachusetts, to Honduras.
Education
A judge declared a mistrial after a jury could not reach a verdict in a case in which five current and former students were charged with felonies.
Education
More than 40 people have fallen ill at Ave Maria University, raising fears that college campuses may soon experience more measles outbreaks.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Life goes on? Nadia Nakai – who dated the late rapper AKA – has teased the public with a romance with another music artist…

Lifestyle
Bittersweet: Reeva Steenkamp’s mother June has regained the memory of her ‘baby’, who was tragically murdered 13 years ago…

Lifestyle
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi hinted that he gifted his younger brother Liyema a brand-new car. Take a look…

Entertainment
Meanwhile, fans are eager to see what Lerato Kganyago’s husband will gift her this Valentine’s Day after past extravagant surprises.

Entertainment
Top-order batter Aiden Markram hit 86 not out and seam bowler Marco Jansen took 4/40 to play key roles for the SA team.

Entertainment
Here’s what to expect on Sunday.

Entertainment
Andy Farrell’s side trailed 10-5 at half-time after Giacomo Nicotera’s try and five points from Paolo Garbisi stunned a sold-out Aviva Stadium crowd following Jamie Osborne’s opening score.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shared this report from the Register:Telcos likely received advance warning about January’s critical Telnet vulnerability before its public disclosure, according to threat intelligence biz GreyNoise. Global Telnet traffic “fell off a cliff” on January 14, six days before security advisories for CVE-2026-24061 went public on January 20. The flaw, a decade-old bug in GNU...

Science/Tech
Bitcoin (BTC) is once again approaching a key psychological level, with traders watching closely as it eyes the $60,000 mark. After months of volatility and consolidation, the world’s largest cryptocurrency is trying to rebuild bullish momentum. At the same time, a newer altcoin that began gaining traction in 2025 has quietly delivered strong gains, outperforming […]
Science/Tech
Anthropic saw visits to its site jump 6.5% after Sunday’s Super Bowl ad mocking ChatGPT’s advertising, reports CNBC (citing data analyzed by French financial services company BNP Paribas). The Claude gain, which took it into the top 10 free apps on the Apple App Store, beat out chatbot and AI competitors OpenAI, Google Gemini and Meta. Daily active users also saw an 11% jump post-game, the most...

Science/Tech
Ripple price analysis is back in the spotlight as investors ask a bold question: can XRP reclaim the $3 level in 2026? After months of uneven momentum and shifting market sentiment, XRP holders are watching key resistance zones closely. While Ripple remains one of the most recognized names in crypto, the path back to $3 […]
Motoring

Motoring
Following a major accident, the last thing people want to hear is the words “write off”.

Motoring
Lawmakers are cracking down on screen-dominated car interiors.

Motoring
Preventing smash-and-grab attacks requires drivers to be proactive and alert.

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.
Health
Health workers in developing countries know that isolating tuberculosis patients is an outdated and potentially harmful practice, but lack the resources to move away from it.
Health
The program was meant to help hospitals provide for poor patients by offering drug savings. But critics say a Texas company has turned it into a big business, driving up costs for patients and insurers.