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Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Friday, 27 February 2026.

Not only was Bra Joe a pathfinder who fought apartheid with his mighty pen, but he was a colossal figure in the media industry, says Makoe.

Maria Makgato and Kudzai Ndlovu, were shot and killed at a dumping site at Onverwacht farm.

More than 260 000 animals have been affected by the outbreak.

The court heard that the minor was sexually abused by the man since the age of three.

Mangena further told the commission that the officers severely assaulted the victim.

Onlookers watched as the cooling tower of the decommissioned Frimmersdorf power plant in Germany collapsed.

New York Times journalist David Sanger discusses how we got here, the state of Iran’s nuclear weapons program, the likelihood of U.S. military force against Iran and if Trump’s goal is regime change.

The terminated FBI staffers all participated in a probe into Trump’s handling of classified documents after his first term.

The ruling is temporary, but party co-leader Alice Weidel has already described it as a “major victory”.

Violence has plagued South Africa’s highly competitive and lucrative taxi industry for decades.

The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies.

Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.

This is the first time that a pope will visit Algeria, whose population is mostly Muslim.

A small agricultural town the Western Cape has been voted as the best to live in South Africa.

The South African Reserve Bank is looking to appoint a new director to its board amid a series of changes for the central bank.

Zille says she doesn’t want a coalition government because of its instability.

Ramaphosa assured traditional leaders that the livelihood from communal cattle farmers is valued.

Suspended Ekurhuleni police chief Jabulani Mapiyeye wanted Mkhwanazi to be redeployed.

Mashatile says he’s ready to be deployed in any position where he is asked to serve.

Orlando Pirates midfielder Sipho Mbule has not seen much action and was not even named in the matchday squad against Sundowns.

Soweto Derby team news.

Fans of the Premier League’s six wealthiest clubs are paying an average of £74 per ticket for each match they attend, while ticket revenues are soaring, according to data from a new report.

The Premier League has been “damaged” by the fact there is yet to be a verdict in the case against Man City, says Javier Tebas.

Republican lawmakers push for conservative professors to counter purported leftwing indoctrination in schools

This story was produced by the Hechinger Report, a non-profit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.

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As the dust settles on the government’s landmark changes to children’s special educational needs and disabilities provision, what will their impact really be on young people, their families and schools? John Harris and Kiran Stacey look at what we know so far. And, a growing backlash from graduates over student loan payments, led by the influential consumer champion Martin Lewis, is causing...

Met urges pupils not to get involved and asks platforms to ban accounts promoting ‘fights’ with images of weapons

Pupils as young as 11 are being encouraged to join in school fights in posts on TikTok and Snapchat, prompting police to urge children not to get involved.

The Metropolitan police have asked social media platforms to ban accounts promoting “school wars”, while headteachers have...

Tim Gunn is a respected authority in the fashion industry, characterised by his impeccable suits.

Rapper 3GAR – the Nigerian illegal immigrant who crashed his McLaren in Sea Point – recently partied up a storm in a Cape Town club…

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 27 February 2026.

There are a number of South African golfers in contention after the first round of the SA Open in Stellenbosch on Thursday.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

A technical system upgrade has enabled the official recognition of Khoisan traditional names for the first time in South African history.

San Jose, Costa Rica – Changee.com, a leading non-custodial cryptocurrency exchange service, today announced the full enablement of private swaps between Monero (XMR) and Bitcoin (BTC). This addition allows users to convert between these prominent cryptocurrencies quickly and efficiently, with a strong focus on privacy and without any registration requirements. Changee.com has built its...

The San Francisco-based AI lab is growing its research team in London. The move puts it in direct competition with Google DeepMind for top research talent in the UK.

Nissan’s factory in Gauteng, which has been around since 1966, will soon be sold to a Chinese car brand.

South Africa’s car market is witnessing the rise of a new class of vehicle.

The latest VW Golf GTI hot hatch is officially on sale in South Africa.

Aria’s parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection.

Kicking your smoking habit to the curb is easier said than done. By following these six steps, you can unlock a smoke-free future.