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Ramaphosa doubles down on NHI in South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has doubled down on the government’s commitment to realising NHI in South Africa, despite a recent court order hitting pause on the Act’s promulgation.
TUESDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2026, 13:43

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has doubled down on the government’s commitment to realising NHI in South Africa, despite a recent court order hitting pause on the Act’s promulgation.
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Amadou Bilo Diallo was hiding in his student dormitory with five roommates and a handful of friends when Senegalese police stormed in and began beating them with batons and shields.
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Former England coach Eddie Jones says the team’s defeat by Ireland left him feeling sick as it brought back memories of the end of his own time in charge.

South Africa
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature is turning up the heat on the South African Police Service (SAPS)

South Africa
Residents of Westbury and Coronationville protest the lack of constant water supply again.

South Africa
Calvin Mathibeli allegedly accused Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi of being corrupt in a social media post.
South Africa
The City of Cape Town’s new draft policy requires evictees to prove they have no alternative housing options to qualify for temporary emergency accommodation.

World
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago, and the fighting continues. Here’s a look at where the war stands today.
World
Queen Camilla met French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot and revealed she was left “speechless” after reading her memoir.

World
What’s next for Mexico after the military’s killing of a powerful cartel leader sparked violence across parts of the country?

World
NPR’s Leila Fadel asks former Drug Enforcement Administration official Mike Vigil what the killing of one of the world’s most powerful drug lords signals about Mexico’s drug-fighting future.

Africa
A Chadian government spokesperson says the decision is aimed at protecting citizens.

Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.

Africa
Dr Carrie Ruxton was surprised when a Kenyan cyclist got in touch asking if the bike could help her country’s paracycling team.

Africa
Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

Business
The High Court has followed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s pause on the NHI with an order sealing the deal.
Business

Business
Traditional leaders and members of traditional houses will receive a 4.1% pay hike, taking the top salary to over R1.4 million.

Business
Aimia Inc. has listed on the JSE, with the Toronto-based conglomerate looking to reach new investors in South Africa.

Politics
Sibiya has denied being aware of the presence of Matlala at his son’s party in September 2024.

Politics
North West businessman Brown Mogotsi is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee.

Politics
Sibiya is being cross-examined at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.

Politics
MKP has made an urgent application to block Shamila Batohi’s pension and post‑term gratuities.

Sport
Former All Blacks coach Scott Robertson will lead the Barbarians in a clash against the Springboks at the start of their 2026 season.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will clash in the eagerly anticipated latest edition of the Soweto derby at FNB Stadium on Saturday.

Sport
Edinburgh’s Davy Zyw speaks of “the tragic beauty” of becoming what is believed to be the first snowsport athlete with motor neurone disease (MND) to compete at the Winter Paralympics.

Sport
The manner in which former All Blacks coach Scott Robertson was fired has revealed a complete breakdown in communication.

Education
What is behind the growing anger over plan 2 student loans and what could reforms mean for graduates?
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Education
In “Red Dawn Over China,” the historian Frank Dikötter shows that Communism’s rise in China was an unlikely, violent event with a lot of outside help.
Education
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — MINISTER for Works, Abdallah Ulega has challenged university students, particularly those pursuing engineering and science programmes, to develop practical technological innovations to address persistent national infrastructure challenges.
Education
[Vanguard] Just last December, the United Nations marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, reinforcing global commitment to disability inclusion in all aspects of social, economic, cultural and political life.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
It’s a big and busy year for the current world champions, who’ll also play in the new Nations Championship and face the All Blacks in four Tests.

Entertainment
Residents say their right to water is violated, as temporary water tank supplies have become a permanent solution.

Entertainment
The two are the first contestants to exit the show this season.

Entertainment
Where are the risk assessments, asks fellow municipal union Imatu.

Science/Tech
Nvidia heads into quarterly earnings under pressure to prove AI spending isn’t a bubble as rivals close in.

Science/Tech
Most African firms see agentic AI as critical to their cloud strategies, but only a third are actively scaling implementations.

Science/Tech
Salesforce, the #1 AI CRM, hosted its Annual Partner Awards at Gold Reef City, recognising the partners who have driven exceptional performance across the market over the past financial year, and setting the tone for the year ahead. More than a celebration, the awards signal Salesforce’s deep investment in its partner ecosystem and its ambition […]

Science/Tech
From small art schools to large public universities, the new DOJ release of emails reveals just how deep the financier’s influence in academia went. Students are demanding accountability.
Motoring

Motoring
One of South Africa’s largest charging companies is calling on the government to scrap taxes on electric cars.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
Ms. Stavenhagen started a group intended to counter the notion that A.L.S. was an “older white man’s disease.”
Health
Dr. Ralph Abraham, the agency’s principal deputy director, has called the Covid vaccines “dangerous.” Other skeptics have recently left federal health roles.
Health
Horses, with their high-pitched whinnies, seemed to buck the trend of larger animals producing lower sounds, but a new study explains the mechanics behind the noises a horse makes.

Health
Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a “gaping wound”.