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‘The man to beat!’ – GB’s Weston smashes track record to lead skeleton
Team GB’s Matt Weston smashes the skeleton track record and becomes “the man to beat” with two runs left to race at the Winter Olympics 2026.
THURSDAY, 12 FEBRUARY 2026, 14:00

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Team GB’s Matt Weston smashes the skeleton track record and becomes “the man to beat” with two runs left to race at the Winter Olympics 2026.
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Water will take centre stage in the reforms President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce in his State of the Nation Address.
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No excuse for being caught with your foot in your mouth

South Africa
About 158 guests and 23 staff members were evacuated safely

South Africa
Protests have been taking place across the province after residents were left with dry taps.

South Africa
At a Brixton briefing, Lesufi said he showered at a hotel as Gauteng taps ran dry amid crisis woes.

South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the SONA 2026 at the Cape Town City Hall at 7pm.
World
A female teacher died in southern Thailand’s Hat Yai district after a gunman opened fire at a school where she worked, the provincial administration said on social media.

World
Stolz received his gold for winning the men’s 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Games in an Olympic-record time thanks to a blistering closing stretch. Now Stolz will hope to add to his collection of trophies.

World
Once derided as Britain’s ugliest building, London’s Southbank Centre is now a protected historic monument — beloved by symphony-goers as well as skateboarders, who’ve taken over its Brutalist ramps.

World
In Bangladesh’s election, one woman who rose to prominence fighting former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government finds herself competing against a man she once risked her safety to defend.

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.

Africa
The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Africa
The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.

Business
Tongaat Hulett is shutting its doors, with the Business Rescue Practitioners asking the High Court for a provisional liquidation.

Business
South African universites are comfortably the best in Africa, but there are major concerns over funding for local tertiary educations.
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Business
Curro Holdings is set to take control of its Meridian brand amid a series of ownership changes for the private school group.

Politics
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane’s sister, a struggle activist, was abducted, tortured.

Politics
Mbense was allegedly killed by police in 2022 and his body dumped in a Nigel dam

Politics
All eyes will be on President Cyril Ramaphosa this evening as he delivers the SONA

Politics
TRC Inquiry hears arguments on recusal of Chairperson Khampepe by Mbeki and Zuma.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has discussed Amakhosi’s emerging midfield partnership of Lebohang Maboe and Siphesihle Ndlovu.

Sport
South Africa’s victory over Afghanistan felt less like a sporting triumph and more like an exorcism

Sport
Hope your heart rate has recovered after that last match.

Sport
Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs have a defining CAF Confederation Cup clash against Zamalek in Ismailia on Suday, on the trip is Takalani Mazhamba.
Education
[This Day] The dual mandate education policy of the federal government, authorising selected colleges of education in the country to concurrently run the National Certificate in Education (NCE) with degree programmes in education, has been described as a pragmatic, cost-effective policy, mutually and doubly beneficial to government, institutions, students, and the Nigerian public.
Education
[This Day] The 81 Division Education Services has commenced the 81 Division Inter Command Secondary Schools Sports Competition, charging students to embrace sports as a formative pathway that builds character, leadership and purpose beyond medals.
Education
[This Day] The outgoing Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, recently presented a five-year scorecard showing rapid growth in enrolment, revenue, programmes, research, and infrastructure, among others.
Education
[This Day] A professor of Microbiology at Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, in Ogun State, Ayandiran Aina, has called for the adoption of eco-friendly, sustainable approaches to developing agricultural pesticides, improving crop yields, and advancing cancer treatment, as global concerns over food security, public health, and environmental pollution intensify.

Lifestyle
Sea views, stylish fashion items, and delightful cocktails. Relebogile and Neleagh enjoyed an unforgettable experience in Mozambique.

Lifestyle
Brandy’s fans understood her vocal evolution after she revealed that her top-charting album, ‘Full Moon,’ was no longer within her range.
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Entertainment
‘Epilepsy is more common than HIV’

Entertainment
The media personality said she is grateful to God for saving her life.

Entertainment
The Moroccan was left impressed with how the two players changed the game.

Entertainment
During his 2025 Sona, President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke of improved municipal services, corruption, the NHI, and more.

Science/Tech
When Gurhan Kiziloz says $1.2 billion is “not the milestone,” he means it. The Turkish-British entrepreneur, who owns 100% of Nexus International, has made it clear that the company’s explosive revenue growth in 2025 is just the beginning. After tripling revenue from $400 million in 2024 to $1.2 billion in 2025, Kiziloz is aiming higher, […]

Science/Tech
Meta’s WhatsApp has been completely blocked in Russia for allegedly failing to comply with local law.

Science/Tech
This accessory gives your laptop three extra displays—as long as you’re prepared to lug them around.

Science/Tech
ICT industry commentators seek a clear commitment, in the State of the Nation Address, to building a fully-interoperable digital state, as digital reform remains fragmented.

Motoring
The company said it also plans to launch two new models in South Africa this year – the Nexon and Sierra.

Motoring
South Africa’s top bakkies saw a large dip in sales last month.

Motoring
Calls are mounting on President Cyril Ramaphosa to act decisively on South Africa’s electric vehicle transition.

Motoring
Calls are mounting on President Cyril Ramaphosa to act decisively on South Africa’s electric vehicle transition.
Health
A study reported that the conventional method of searching follicular fluid didn’t find all the eggs. The new technology found extra eggs more than half the time.
Health
A federal law taking effect in November severely limits the amount of THC, the euphoric cannabis compound, allowed in over-the-counter items. Many groups are fighting back.
Health
Videos aimed at pets are drawing millions of views. But who’s actually watching?

Health
A doctor failed to see test results that should have alerted them to Sue Howells’s blood clot, an inquest hears.