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South African shopping centre gets a R75 million makeover
Growthpoint Properties is investing R75 million to redevelop Edgars at the Walmer Park Shopping Centre in Gqeberha.
SATURDAY, 28 FEBRUARY 2026, 10:52

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Growthpoint Properties is investing R75 million to redevelop Edgars at the Walmer Park Shopping Centre in Gqeberha.
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An Israeli defence official said the operation had been planned for months in coordination with Washington, and that the launch date was decided weeks ago.

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The fuel levy that supports the Road Accident Fund has been raised for the first time in five years, only months after mismanagement and dysfunction were uncovered in the RAF

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Economist Dawie Roodt said that although South Africa has turned the corner, it is not out of the woods yet, and its finances remain a ticking time bomb.

South Africa
The Mpumalanga province lost 178 rhinos last year, up from 92 in 2024.

South Africa
On Friday Steenhuisen visited KZN to monitor the roll-out of a mass vaccination campaign.

South Africa
On Thursday O’Sullivan left before completing his testimony.
South Africa
In a heartwarming display of unity, faith and flavour, young people from Hanover Park’s New Apostolic Church rolled up their sleeves last Friday to build a towering 5.7m gatsby completely from scratch.

World
The BBC’s Jon Donnison in Jerusalem reports as Trump says “major combat operations” have begun.

World
Israel and the U.S. have lauched strikes against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran and air raid sirens sounding across Israel. A nationwide state of emergency has been declared as officials warn further missile and drone attacks could be imminent.

World
Israel and the U.S. have launched strikes against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran and air raid sirens sounding across Israel.

World
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he’s “not happy” with the latest talks over Iran’s nuclear program but indicated he would give negotiators more time to reach a deal to avert another war in the Middle East.

Africa
The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

Africa
He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

Africa
This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

Africa
A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Business
Johannesburg is asking for funding from National Treasury, as South Africa’s richest city struggles financially ahead of the upcoming municipal elections.

Business
The Department of Employment and Labour has published new Bills for public comment, which looks to introduce new working hour laws.

Business
Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Saturday, 28 February 2026.

Business
The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.

Politics
The EFF accuses Xhakaza of trying to push it out of its governance responsibilities in the metro.

Politics
DA National Spokesperson Karabo Khakhau says the nomination window runs until the 23rd of March.

Politics
The municipality says the extra ward will be located in the northern region of the Municipality.

Politics
DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga put his hand up for the federal chair position held by Ivan Meyer

Sport
Benfica suspend five supporters for racist incidents following the recent Champions League game against Real Madrid.

Sport
Italian golfer Andrea Pavan has broken his silence after a horror fall down an elevator shaft ruled him out of the ongoing SA Open.

Sport
Will Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates respond? Let’s preview today’s Soweto derby, kick-off time and why the teams are wounded coming into the game.

Sport
BBC Sport speaks to UFC fighters, including Britain’s Tom Aspinall, as they give their thoughts on the proposed UFC event at the White House on US President Donald Trump’s birthday.
Education
When Mahmoud Khalil was detained by immigration agents last year, the university’s response was restrained. It was different with Elmina Aghayeva this week.

Education
Encounters with great art can be absorbing, unsettling and even painful. How has this been tamed into mere ‘reading for pleasure’?
It is the UK’s National Year of Reading. Specifically, this government-led scheme is about “reading for pleasure” and “the joy of reading”. This is not a matter of whimsy. Research has linked reading for pleasure in childhood to a host of positive...
Education
Elmina Aghayeva has 114,000 followers on Instagram and has seemingly never posted about politics, unlike other Columbia University students detained by immigration officers.
Education
Federal agents do not have any special privileges on campuses. To arrest a student at Columbia University this week, they used a tactic of questionable legality.

Lifestyle
February is the season of baby turtles being stranded on South Africa’s West Coast. Here’s how you can assist in their rescue.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind promises a woof-tastic Family Fun Day next weekend. Take a look…

Lifestyle
Prince Harry seemingly commented on the arrest of his uncle, disgraced ex-Prince Andrew, who was linked to pedophile pal Jeffrey Epstein.

Entertainment
“Sitting here in this chair, I want to be here for as long as possible,” he told reporters on Friday.

Entertainment
“Physically, I believe, we are not in an amazing situation,” Tudor said.

Entertainment
The URC’s Next-Gen Player of 2025 has been out of action for nine months, but should be back on 20 or 28 March.

Entertainment
The SA team have emerged triumphant in all six of the games they have played thus far.

Science/Tech
Understanding biodiversity within species is key to our understanding of why nature works the way it does, say researchers
Words and photographs by Roberto García-Roa
Twelve miles from the heart of Rome, Dr Javier Ábalos pauses his walk, lifts his sunglasses and points. To his right, perched on a rocky wall, sits a beautiful lizard. Its body is coated in charcoal-black tones speckled with...
Science/Tech
Southern California’s air quality board rejected proposed rules to phase out gas-powered appliances after receiving more than 20,000 opposition comments generated through CiviClick, “the first and best AI-powered grassroots advocacy platform.” Phys.org reports: A Southern California-based public affairs consultant, Matt Klink, has taken credit for using CiviClick to wage the opposition...

Science/Tech
Early trials of the drug VIR-5500 showed it shrinking tumours in some patients
A new drug for advanced prostate cancer has shown promise in early trials experts have said, with the medication shrinking tumours in some patients.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in many countries, including the US and UK. About 1.5 million men are diagnosed worldwide each year.
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Science/Tech
The deal came hours after President Trump had ordered federal agencies to stop using artificial intelligence technology made by Anthropic, an OpenAI rival.

Motoring
Two iconic Italian sports cars are heading back to South Africa, but there’s a catch.

Motoring
South Africa’s most wanted car right now is not an SUV or bakkie.
Motoring

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Health
Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery.

Health
Kerry Watson takes more than 100 tablets a week to deal with the pain caused by a vaginal mesh implant.
Health
She and her husband, the financier B. Gerald Cantor, amassed one of the largest private collections of Rodin artworks, donating much of it to museums around the world.

Health
Birmingham Children’s Trust refused respite help and suggested training grandparents to help.