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Top private schools in South Africa officially shut down for good
Two of South Africa’s top private schools, King David Victory Park and Mayfair Convent School, have officially shut down, with both campuses expected to be sold.
TUESDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2026, 07:44

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Two of South Africa’s top private schools, King David Victory Park and Mayfair Convent School, have officially shut down, with both campuses expected to be sold.

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The South African Revenue Service is set to intensify VAT compliance monitoring, refund scrutiny, audits, and data-driven enforcement to boost revenue without raising rates.

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Speaking ahead of negotiations on Tuesday, the US president says he believes Iran wants to make a deal.
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South Africa
A fourth suspect in the killing e-hailing driver set to appear in Pretoria Magistrate Court

South Africa
Mangaung residents accuse the city of failing to take a proactive approach to address services

South Africa
The driver was killed after responding to a trip request and his body was later found abandoned.

South Africa
Gugulethu residents have been urged not to engage in illegal mining activities.
World
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has accused President Donald Trump of orchestrating a “cover-up” over files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

World
Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to reassure Europe at the Munich Security Conference, but European leaders are skeptical.

World
The group of 34 women and children with family links to Islamic State group have been held in the Roj camp for nearly seven years.

World
It would be the first hard evidence that elephants were used in battle by General Hannibal.

Africa
John Steenhuisen will not seek re-election as DA leader, leaving the race wide open for a successor.

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

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

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

Business
New bank branches have been added to the list of places South Africans can get their Smart IDs, with more rolling out soon.

Business
Codehesion also provides training to companies which choose to maintain their apps, to ensure a smooth transition.

Business
Billionaire Thomas Pritzker said he had exercised “terrible judgement” in keeping contact with Epstein.

Business
Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

Politics
The Economic Freedom Fighters will be accommodated in the reshuffled committee, sources told the Mail & Guardian

Politics
President Ramaphosa announced that SANDF members will be deployed in some areas during SONA.

Politics
President Ramaphosa announced that SANDF members will be deployed in some areas during SONA.
Politics
Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has recused herself from the investigation into how Parliament secretary Xolile George’s salary ballooned more than 88% since 2022.

Sport
Adele Nicoll and Mica Moore express contrasting emotions after their monobob performances at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Sport
Macclesfield’s FA Cup dream ends in cruel fashion as Brentford win 1-0 after an own goal by Sam Heathcote.

Sport
The Miami Dolphins release Tyreek Hill with immediate effect as the star wide receiver continues his recovery from a serious knee injury.

Sport
Watch as Team GB’s women lose 10-6 to Switzerland to leave them on brink of missing out on the semi-finals.
Education
[GroundUp] Hundreds of operators marched in Johannesburg on Friday against the Gauteng transport department’s new regulations

Education
More than 170,000 seek compensation after UCL Covid settlement opens door to claims across university sector
Dozens of universities are facing legal action from more than 170,000 students seeking compensation after their studies were moved online during Covid.
Pre-action claim letters have been sent to 36 universities in England and Wales, including Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Cardiff, Leeds,...
Education
[Nile Post] The Bunyoro University Taskforce has requested government to allocate Shs100 billion in the 2026/2027 national budget to enable the start of construction works for the proposed public university.
Education
[Nile Post] Teachers, administrators, parents, and learners gathered to acknowledge the school’s performance, released by the Uganda National Examinations Board, which showed significant improvement compared with 2024.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
State-run housing agencies in South Africa are getting a shot in the arm to help clear the country’s massive backlog in low-cost housing …

Lifestyle
The V&A Waterfront is proposing to reclaim land from the sea to create new open spaces and public amenities, including tidal pools.

Lifestyle
Robert Duvall, the acclaimed actor known for his roles in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at the age of 95.

Entertainment
Mark Jones will be piloting a Toyota GR Yaris in NRC as part of GR Cup Rally Challenge 2026.

Entertainment
Calls grow for clear water schedules as officials restrict bulk meters, reservoirs run low and repair backlogs expose a deepening infrastructure crisis.

Entertainment
Sometimes it’s a challenge to figure out whether to buy serum, cream or lotion and which is best for you and your skin. Here’s how.

Entertainment
Unlike load shedding, water shifting comes without notice or schedules.

Science/Tech
New York, USA – As part of our strategic move towards broadening market access and enhancing investor participation, OneAssets Capital is excited to announce a dual-mode launch for the ONQ system featuring both an Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) and an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This approach is inspired by the proven success of Google’s Class […]

Science/Tech
Rockwall, TX – Saratoga Technologies, L.L.C. today unveiled Laserase™, an FDA-cleared 1927nm Thulium laser system. This platform combines micro-ablative and non-ablative treatments to address pigmentation disorders, photoaging, fine lines, wrinkles, acne scarring, uneven texture, sun damage, melasma, freckles, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), actinic keratosis, enlarged pores,...
Science/Tech
The music industry’s long romance with an ever-expanding catalog of songs appears to be souring, as streaming platforms and rights holders confront a daily deluge that now includes 60,000 wholly AI-generated tracks uploaded to Deezer alone — roughly 39% of the French service’s daily intake, a statistic the company shared during Grammys week last month. Streaming services now host 253 million...
Science/Tech
Samsung has all but confirmed that its upcoming Galaxy S26 will feature a built-in privacy display, releasing an ad that demonstrates a “Zero-peeking privacy” toggle capable of blacking out on-screen content for anyone peering over the user’s shoulder. The underlying technology is reportedly Samsung Display’s Flex Magic Pixel OLED panel, first shown at MWC 2024, which adjusts viewing angles on...

Motoring
The Department of Transport has issued a tender to outsource the operation of South Africa’s new driving laws.

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

Motoring
Hijackers are looking for two discontinued cars in South Africa, including a small bakkie.
Health
Federal policies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that are hostile to vaccines have “sent a chill through the entire industry,” one scientist said.
Health
Aging means “becoming a target” of the industry, one expert said. After decades of debate, politicians of all stripes are proposing bans.

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

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