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UPPING THE GEES: Varsity Cup rule tweaks favour attack in 2026
The tournament’s rules have been adjusted with the aim of boosting the try-scoring statistics as well as the spectacle.
MONDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2026, 11:12
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The tournament’s rules have been adjusted with the aim of boosting the try-scoring statistics as well as the spectacle.

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The Madlanga commission of inquiry into allegations of criminality, political interference, and corruption in the criminal justice system, chaired by retired justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, is continuing to hear witness testimony in Pretoria on Monday

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Award-winning economist Dawie Roodt said he was positive about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address.

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PressPulse’s latest media sentiment report reveals that Shoprite enjoyed significantly better coverage than Woolworths, Pick n Pay, and Spar.

South Africa
Three suspects are to appear in court in connection with the brutal murder of an e-hailing driver.
South Africa
New species discovered at Richtersveld National Park
Scientists have identified several insect species previously unknown to science in the richly biodiverse Richtersveld National Park.
Internationally respected entomologists, Dr Massimo Meregalli (Italy) and Dr Roman Borovec (Czech Republic), recently published new research on flightless weevils collected in remote parts of the...
South Africa
SANParks suspends indemnity form at Table Mountain
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has suspended the indemnity and verification form requirement at Table Mountain National Park with immediate effect.“We have listened to the concerns raised by visitors and tourism partners and have acted decisively. Over the next 12 months, SANParks will implement a fully digitised ID...

South Africa
Police confiscated drugs with an estimated street value of R715 000 during the operation.
World
Accused Bondi Beach killer Naveed Akram appeared in an Australian court via video link, in his first public hearing since the nation’s worst mass shooting in nearly three decades.

World
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.

World
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.
World
Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the US that delivers economic benefits for both sides, an Iranian diplomat was reported as saying on Sunday, days before a second round of talks between Tehran and Washington.

Africa
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.

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

Africa
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.

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

Business
Telkom’s latest financial update shows that the company has surpassed its own expectations for its EBITDA margin.

Business
Business groups worried about Eskom clawing onto its transmission monopoly are breathing a huge sigh of relief.

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

Politics
Witness F will no longer appear before the Madlanga Commission on Monday due to ill health

Politics
The Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony.

Politics
Lukanyo Calata, son of Fort Calata, continues testifying at the TRC Cases Inquiry in Pretoria.

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

Sport
Rugby Special’s Chris Ashton and John Barclay look at how France had “free reign” in their big win over Wales and ask the question can anyone stop them retaining their Six Nations title?

Sport
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns have already met three times this season but all those meetings ended 1-1 after 90 minutes.

Sport
A leading Springbok has shared a message after undergoing surgery for an injury that will sideline him for a few months.

Sport
Anthony Edwards is named Most Valuable Player in the NBA All-Star Game as the USA Stars beat the USA Stripes 47-21.
Education
To qualify for a job patrolling the city’s beaches and pools, candidates must swim 50 yards in 50 seconds or less.

Education
The head teacher of a school for the deaf said the episode would help children “not feel so different”.

Education
Parents say the starting date of government-funded childcare hours can “catch you by surprise”.
Education
[Capital FM] Kisii — The government has intensified efforts to reintegrate teenage mothers into the education system, with at least 200 young mothers in Bobasi Constituency, Kisii County, benefiting from an empowerment programme aimed at supporting their return to school.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
LaConco is excited for the medical procedure to fix her excess skin after her weight loss.

Lifestyle
‘Real Housewives of Durban’ star Jojo Robinson was gifted a yellow Ferrari along with her roses on Valentine’s Day. Take a look…

Lifestyle
Justin Baldoni is selling his Ojai estate while going through a legal fight with Blake Lively, the female star on ‘It Ends With Us’.

Entertainment
A total of 36 incidents were recorded at 32 schools, down from 47 incidents at 34 schools during the previous holiday period.

Entertainment
Global superstar brings purpose-driven show to South Africa stage

Entertainment
The water issue doesn’t seem to be important enough, as long as there’s a hotel and a bath for comrades to use

Entertainment
High Court finds original sentence ‘shockingly inappropriate’.

Science/Tech
Through completed certification and enablement processes with Coro, Symbiosys helps SMEs align their security environments with common cyber insurance expectations.

Science/Tech
Vivo South Africa has officially announced the global launch of its latest X-series flagships: the X300 and X300 Pro.
Science/Tech
Installing Linux on a MacBook Air “turned out to be a very underwhelming experience,” according to the tech news site MakeUseOf:The thing about Apple silicon Macs is that it’s not as simple as downloading an AArch64 ISO of your favorite distro and installing it. Yes, the M-series chips are ARM-based, but that doesn’t automatically make the whole system compatible in the same way most...

Science/Tech
Telkom Group’s mobile business has passed 25 million subscribers for the first time, powered by strong data growth.

Motoring
The Honda Elevate combines comfort and functionality at an affordable price – making it a standout option in South Africa’s competitive SUV market.

Motoring
Toyota has officially launched the new range-topping Prado SUV in South Africa.

Motoring
Honda has sounded the alarm over lower consumer demand and global tariffs, which recent cost the company R27 billion.

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

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

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

Health
A high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff.
Health
Proponents of vaccines warn that the efforts will further dismantle the immunization infrastructure and lead to more outbreaks of disease.