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WEATHER: Severe storms with rain, winds and HAIL expected in SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Thursday, 12 February 2026.
WEDNESDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2026, 16:38

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Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Thursday, 12 February 2026.

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The SIU welcomed a Tribunal ruling setting aside AECOM’s R646.5 million KZN water contract, which was unlawfully inflated, breached procurement rules, and caused major losses.

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The City of Joburg is facing ongoing protests due to persistent water cuts, with some residents experiencing outages lasting up to a month. To address these issues, a fourth Intergovernmental Water War Room was launched in Midrand.
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South Africa
ASGA is demanding that they settle the outstanding debt owed by the Gauteng Department of Education.
South Africa
Presidential Youth Employment Intervention continues to produce results
The Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) has facilitated nearly 295 000 earning opportunities for youth during the third quarter of this financial year.
This according to Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli who released the PYEI 2025/26 third quarter results in Cape Town on...

South Africa
The seven were confirmed dead on the scene while two other occupants were sent to Grey Hospital.

South Africa
City of Joburg Mayor Dada Morero has acknowledged the scale of the ongoing water crisis .

World
Every week, more than 100,000 people ride bikes, skates and rollerblades past some of the most best-known parts of Mexico’s capital. And sometimes their dogs join them too.

World
The FAA said the area around the Texas border town would be closed for “special security reasons”.
World
The United States will deploy 200 troops to Nigeria to train its armed forces in their fight against jihadist groups, Nigerian and US officials said, as Washington increases military cooperation with the West African country.
World
Federal prosecutors failed to bring charges against six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to refuse illegal orders, outraging US President Donald Trump, who had called for jail time, US media reported.

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.

Africa
Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.

Africa
President Mnangagwa’s term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time.

Business
The plant-based drink maker can no longer use the term ‘milk’ to market its products.

Business
The DA has announced it will launch legal action over the persistent water crisis in Joburg, while taking aim at water tanker mafias that have Tshwane and Ekurhuleni under siege.
Business
Business

Politics
IPID has referred the Emmanuel Mbense murder case to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the SONA on Thursday evening at Parliament.

Politics
O’Sullivan is also a holder of passports from three different countries.

Politics
The Democratic Alliance federal chair says she has been communicating with the party leader on WhatsApp

Sport
Lewis Hamilton says that “none of the fans are going to understand” some of the new rules introduced into F1 this year.

Sport
Watch England’s Jofra Archer take a wicket in the opening over of their match against the West Indies, as Shai Hope is caught by Tom Banton.

Sport
Dundee United’s Scottish Premiership game against Aberdeen is postponed because of a waterlogged pitch at Tannadice.

Sport
Australia impress in their T20 World Cup opener as they make light work of beating Ireland by 67 runs in Colombo.
Education
[Nile Post] As the first term of the 2026 academic year begins, the issue of school fees remains a pressing concern for both parents and school administrators across Uganda.
Education
[Nile Post] As schools reopen and parents grapple with rising tuition fees, a deeper question is emerging: are families paying for quality education–or simply buying grades?
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Apaak, has appealed to striking university unions to call off their industrial action to safeguard teaching and learning in public universities.
Education
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone — Local authorities have been instructed to find alternative modes of transport following government’s resolve that donkey carts are unsuitable for ferrying learners. The decision stemmed from concerns that donkey carts exposed learners to safety risks, including road accidents and harsh weather conditions.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
TV and theater artist Ian von Memerty has opened up about breaking news of his euthanasia plans to his loved ones…

Entertainment
Justice minister says officials must work without fear as corruption investigations continue.

Entertainment
Fans finally get answers from the ‘Inimba’ stars themselves

Entertainment
The Proteas want to improve going into the second T20I against Pakistan, after they were saved in the first by 20-year-old Kayla Reyneke.

Entertainment
SuperSport may not renew its broadcast deal for the Super Rugby competition.

Science/Tech
There is a further R40 billion owed to Eskom, and Nersa hasn’t indicated when the power utility can recover it.
Science/Tech
T-Mobile is opening registration today for a beta test of Live Translation, an AI-powered feature that will translate live phone calls into more than 50 languages when it launches this spring. The feature operates at the network level, so it doesn’t require any specific app or device — beta participants simply dial 87 to activate it on a call. T-Mobile President of Technology and CTO John Saw...

Science/Tech
BNB traders are paying closer attention to where their perp trades will take place in 2026. It is not only about getting leverage. It is about clean execution and reliable market depth when prices move fast. This matters more now because on-chain perp volume has grown a lot, and more traders are testing decentralized perp […]

Science/Tech
The big-four bank makes four executive appointments, bringing outside experience onboard, alongside strategic internal appointments.
Motoring

Motoring
The cheapest 7-seater family SUV in South Africa still clocks in at close to R400,000.

Motoring
SANRAL has set the record straight on plans for building a wall along Cape Town’s N2 route.

Motoring
South Africa’s pre-owned car industry started the year on a high note.
Health
A novel lawsuit in Portland argues the chemicals are a health threat that have soaked into apartment walls, furniture and even children’s toys.
Health
Fringe movements are using games and other online platforms to draw growing numbers of children to their causes, new data and dozens of interviews show.

Health
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) can be found in some of the food and products we use – and even in our bodies. But what exactly are they?

Health
NHS staff in Birmingham used Alan Graham’s grandchildren to pass on information, an ombudsman finds.