Tick Tock not TikTok said Gen Z horologist
Michael Page is not your average Gen Z. He works with time, holds it in his hands, fixes it and contemplates it along the way. Meet him here.
Nature
THE STORIED MOUNTAIN: Table Mountain’s green cloak that took 60 million years to weave
Shaped by fire, spared by ice, perfected by innovation and deep time, fynbos is a living archive whose astounding complexity is one of earth’s living treasures.
City of Cape Town aims to provide 300 megalitres of new water by 2031
The City of Cape Town has raised concerns about water supply.
‘No-one’s planning to box to a points victory’ – Wardley
The world title fight between Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois takes place in Manchester on 9th May. Wardley – with 19 stoppages in 20 wins – will make the first defence of his WBO crown, having claimed the ‘interim’ title against Joseph Parker before being upgraded to full champion when Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt.
Prediction market Kalshi fines MrBeast editor over insider trading
A former California governor candidate was also disciplined as the platform cracks down.
Vincent Tshituka: From Kinshasa refugee to Springbok stardom
Springboks and Sharks star Vincent Tshituka’s rugby story begins thousands of kilometres from any South African rugby field.
The AirPods Pro 3 Are $20 Off
It’s not the flashiest deal, but if you need a new pair, you can snag one at a slight discount.
Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Wednesday, 25 February 2026
A total of R49 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 25 February 2026.
Williams and Robertson progress at Welsh Open
Two-time champions Mark Williams and Neil Robertson both earn 4-1 wins to progress into the third round of the Welsh Open in Llandudno.
Yungblud festival goes international, but not everyone’s convinced
The third instalment is taking place in the Czech Republic after being held in Milton Keynes.
F.B.I. Raids Home of L.A.U.S.D. Chief Alberto Carvalho and School District Offices
F.B.I. agents executed search warrants at the locations. The target of their investigation was unclear.
BUDGET 2026: What was promised in the Sona vs what Treasury funded
Daily Maverick looked at what President Cyril Ramaphosa promised the country during his State of the Nation Address on 12 February 2026 and how the 2026 Budget lived up to those promises.
News24 | Here are the Lotto and Lotto Plus results
Here are the Lotto and Lotto Plus results
Actress slams mayor over Joburg water crisis: ‘But my rates must be paid?’
Actress Bridget Masinga – who is mom to a six-month-old baby – slammed Gauteng authorities over the ongoing Joburg water crisis.
ActionSA welcomes over R850 mln boost for Chief Justice Office
Action SA has welcomed the Office of Chief Justice’s budget allocation.
Sri Lanka out of T20 World Cup after heavy defeat by New Zealand
Co-hosts Sri Lanka crash out of the T20 World Cup after collapsing to a 61-run defeat by New Zealand in Colombo.
In case you missed it: Budget 2026 | TUT lecturer killed | Tyla wins NAACP Image Award
Catch up on the biggest stories this Wednesday, 25 February 2026, in our simple daily news update.
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Gemini Can Now Book You an Uber or Order a DoorDash Meal on Your Phone. Here’s How It Works
Starting with the Samsung Galaxy S26, Google’s Gemini can automate tasks in popular mobile apps. We got a live demo of the new feature in action.
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Samsung Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra: Specs, Features, Price, Release Date
Samsung’s new phones all get AI enhancements, and the flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra has a Privacy Display that can block the screen from nosy neighbors.
DVD Sales Decline Slows Sharply as Gen Z Discovers the Appeal of Physical Media
DVD and Blu-ray sales have been in freefall for years, but the decline is slowing considerably as Gen Z buyers turn to physical media and drive a measurable uptick at video rental stores and retailers across the U.S. Overall disc sales fell just 9% last year after dropping more than 20% in both 2023 and 2024, according to the Digital Entertainment Group, and U.S. consumers spent 12% more on 4K...