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Coalition strongly backs Ramaphosa in Sona debate

The students have called for an academic boycott until their demands are met. 

Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa classified foot and mouth as a national crisis.  

One of them, Riaan Hoeksma, was arrested for allegedly reconnecting power.

Jerome Booysen and and 11 co-accused face charges relating to the 2017 murder of Brian Wainstein.

More than 130 people have been killed in these alleged “narco-trafficking operations” carried out by the US since September.

A look back at the remarkable life of the US civil rights activist, who died on Tuesday aged 84.

Loubna Mrie grew up in Syria, where her father was allegedly an assassin for the regime. She joined the Syrian revolution first as a protester and then as a photojournalist. Her memoir is Defiance.

Two people were killed and three others were injured at a shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket.

It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu’s body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.

The troops, who landed at an airfield in Bauchi state, will not take part in combat operations, officials say.

Officials allege that an empty coffin was placed over concealed bags of charcoal in a hearse.

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

Ex-chief executive Richard Howson acted “recklessly” and misled others, a watchdog says.

Young people are bearing the brunt of a weak jobs market, the latest figures show.

A new, state-of-the-art primary school designed to serve over 1,100 students in Hammanskraal is standing empty.

Radzilani emphasised the need for accountability in the projects to rebuild public infrastructure.

EFF leader, Julius Malema has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to close the Israeli Embassy.

The party says their campaign for Johannesburg will be based on action and not empty promises.

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen much of the progress made ‘bears the unmistakable imprint of the DA’s principled participation’ in the government of national unity

Orlando Pirates will face Mamelodi Sundowns without four players. The Buccaneers listed their top defender as one of the players injured.

Former Ireland captain Johnny Sexton says he does not think Edwin Edogbo “paid too much attention” to the racist abuse following his international debut.

BBC Sport lists the best performing batters and bowlers from the Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

Dozens of universities face legal action from students who say they missed out during the pandemic.

Nigerian immigrant Isaac Satlat illegally utilised the profile of another Bolt driver, the e-hailing app has confirmed in a statement…

Ever thought you are eating dinner too early or too late? Find out what a new study showed about your dinner time and health.

Two South African rugby players Herschel Jantjies and Ntuthuko Mchunu – who’ve played for the Springboks and Stormers – wed in Feb.

Catch up on the biggest stories this Tuesday, 17 February 2026, in our simple daily news update.

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Julius Malema accused government of selling sovereignty, while DA leaders claimed coalition governance is driving economic recovery.

About 450 heads of cattle were vaccinated in the Western Cape on Sunday.

Amid the high-stakes tech deal-making of Web Summit Qatar 2026, a new investment thesis emerged that challenges the traditional global response to regional instability. Hammam Elmasri, Co-Founder of EmpactUS, presented a compelling case to global venture capitalists and institutional leaders: the future of post-conflict recovery in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) must pivot […]

This week, the crypto market is finally flashing green for some coins. The Toncoin price is holding above its short-term moving average, showing signs of resilience even amid longer-term pressure. Meanwhile, Chainlink price has jumped past the $9.00 mark, breaking key resistance and signaling renewed momentum. But among those searching for the next crypto to […]

These are the lowest prices you can expect to pay for a last-minute flight from Joburg to Cape Town this February.

Operations at one of South Africa’s busiest airports will be impacted while the site undergoes a multi-billion-rand upgrade.

VW is set to launch a special-edition version of the iconic Polo GTI hot hatch in South Africa.

Farmer Sam Stables walks from Herefordshire to London to raise awareness of mental health.

The latest stage of the public inquiry into 2,000 deaths in Essex hears more from bereaved families.