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Kimi Antonelli led George Russell in a Mercedes one-two as Formula One wrapped up its first Bahrain pre-season test on Friday but the team continued to play down their prospects.

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 16 February 2026.

A 2015 Land Rover Defender 90 Pick-Up with fewer than 125 miles (201km) on the clock is set to go under the hammer in the UK.

All three suspects are expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court this Monday morning

The houses for those displaced by the 2022 floods were initially set for completion in December.

Operators urged to familiarise themselves with process of applying for scholar transport permits.  

On Wednesday last week, the state requested a postponement after Booysen fell ill.

North Korea said Monday it completed a new housing district in Pyongyang for families of North Korean soldiers killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.

A top European Union official on Sunday rejected the notion that Europe faces “civilizational erasure,” pushing back at criticism of the continent by the Trump administration.

The Israeli PM’s comments come ahead of Iran-US talks in Geneva on Tuesday to discuss a nuclear deal.

Afcon 2027 will be held in June and July next year and reports the finals could be delayed are “totally unfounded”, says African football boss Patrice Motsepe.

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

Blessing Muzarabani claims a superb 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a thrilling 23-run win in the T20 World Cup.

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

A six-month listening exercise has taken place, giving support and advice to parents.

Old Mutual Private Equity has sold its stake in Medhold to its rival Sanlam Private Equity, which will help the medical devices company in its next phase of growth.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Monday, 16 February 2026.

Two fish and chip shops in Fenland are trying lesser known varieties of fish as cod prices soar.

EFF leader Julius Malema said his party would end cooperation agreements with the ANC in Gauteng.

Radebe warned that voters will punish them in underperforming municipalities by not voting.

Naidu says without decisive action, the country will keep repeating promises without implementation.

ANC Gauteng Task Team is set to meet in Fourways to discuss local government and coalition

Dricus du Plessis has called the next fight the biggest of his life. Here’s who he wants to face – and when he could return.

There were some interesting shifts in the World Rugby rankings this past weekend, especially after Scotland shocked England again.

It is hard to judge Welsh rugby results these days after Steve Tandy’s side suffer a 54-12 thrashing by France in Cardiff.

A birdie at the last sees Collin Morikawa take victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am – his first PGA Tour win in more than two years.

I am furious that women and children have to endure a crisis like this for progress to become politically possible. But I will seize this moment

Jess Phillips MP is parliamentary under-secretary of state for safeguarding and violence against women and girls

Jess Phillips calls for Epstein files to be catalyst for long-term legislative change

It always takes a calamity – a dreadful murder that...

Refocusing provision into schools is, apparently, all about ‘inclusion’. It doesn’t take much to see the real reasons – and the impact on children and parents

Where is this government heading, and who is now in charge? Keir Starmer looks even weaker than he did a week ago, uncoupled from the aides who wrote his scripts and picked his fights, and only still in his job because the cabinet and...

The City of Cape Town is making technological strides in order to improve learner’s licence testing. Here’s how…

Media personality Anele Mgudlwa showered her stunning mother-in-law with a heartfelt birthday message on Instagram.

President Ramaphosa has confirmed 2026 SASSA income support grants will go ahead this year. But how will the Treasury make them work?

A number of former SA Open champions will be in the field.

If they win again in Benoni, the SA team will secure their second successive T20 series whitewash.

Local government has to be saved. Now, if Ramaphosa and the ANC execute on that promise, the country could be on the way back.

Police launched a probe after a disturbing social media video depicting an alleged car-seat murder went viral, showing the final moments of a driver.

Telkom’s enterprise IT subsidiary BCX will soon lose its CEO, Jonas Bogoshi, who is set to retire from the role.

The president’s clarity of electricity reform was welcome but his silence on de-industrialisation was alarming.

Warner Bros is reportedly considering reopening sale talks with rival Hollywood studio Paramount Skydance.

Of South Africa’s more than 12 million vehicles, 5 million can be found in one province.

Affordable panel vans could be the logistics solution South Africa’s small business owners need.

VW is facing the law more than a decade after its emissions scandal.

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

Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was “legally flawed” and “overly simplistic”.

A high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff.