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Sasol took a hit from lower oil and chemicals prices in its latest half-year results, which saw the company swing to a loss and earnings decline by nearly 95%.

Mair Morgan says the disaster that killed 144 people remains etched into her memory.

Steve Rosenberg reports on the economic consequences of Russia’s war, and how people are coping.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will this week outline improvements in South Africa’s public finances that pave the way for a sovereign credit-rating outlook upgrade, a Bloomberg survey shows.

Isaac Satlat was killed inside his vehicle in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, earlier this month.

The employee sustained two gun shot wounds and is said to be in a critical condition in hospital.

A truck driver lost control, hit three vehicles, fell into a ditch near the Hendrik Verwoerd tunnel.

A study by the institution found that 23 sanitary pad brands contained at least two such chemicals.

The BBC’s Will Grant examines the power wielded by the Jalisco drug cartel chief, who died after a clash with security forces assisted by US intelligence.

More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars.

Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

A court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory.

In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.

Benni McCarthy says Jose Mourinho should admit his “mistake” following the Benfica manager’s post-match comments after Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr claimed he was racially abused.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Monday, 23 February 2026.

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will this week outline improvements in South Africa’s public finances that pave the way for a sovereign credit-rating outlook upgrade, a Bloomberg survey shows.

Nigel Beck and Vukile Davidson are leading players in financial sustainability with several decades’ worth of cumulative experience in finance.

The State of the Province Address (SOPA) marks the opening of the Gauteng Legislature.

Sibiya is expected to field tough questions on his relationship with Matlala.

Dlamini was gunned down in Umgababa south of Durban on Saturday night.

Ramaphosa delivered the eulogy at the funeral service of Hosi Phylia N’wamitwa II in Limpopo.

An advert that sought to imply that the Proteas were ‘chokers’ at the T20 World Cup has not only backfired, but now been removed in India.

Literally.

Jackson Page has questioned the location of the Welsh Open, saying it “should be staged in south Wales, 100%”.

Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Shay Given compare Liverpool’s “flat” first-half performance against Nottingham Forest with their match-winning display in the second period.

Is it to be a degree and heavy debt when graduate jobs are shrinking? Or foregoing a degree, knowing society still worships them? Confused, angry: who wouldn’t be

Some months ago, I was at my old university, speaking to prospective sixth-form and college students about taking a degree in the arts and what future careers they could expect. It was a cohort of teenagers from underrepresented...

‘Generational’ reforms are a key moment for Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, and for Keir Starmer

Ministers will unveil a “generational” overhaul of special educational needs and disabilities (Send) support, pledging £4bn to transform provision in schools in England and warning councils they could lose control of Send services if they fail to meet their legal duties.

The reforms are...

The Cape Town Pride Festival is just days away. Here’s how you can celebrate the festivities safely without sacrificing the fun factor.

Dubai is Mpho Popps and Latoyah’s chosen travel destination for some quality time as a couple. They clocked their 3rd anniversary this week.

Stormers star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu – who celebrated his birthday over the weekend – left fans stunned at his impression…

Hacjivah Dayimani, who has returned to the Stormers, has criticised Cape Town rental agents, he claims have ‘scammed’ him…

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Search “Richard Branson” in the Epstein files released to date, and you get 665 results.

Calls on World Health Organisationto give matter same attention it gives to other major risks.

Ramaphosa placed Mchunu on special leave following allegations of corruption and political interference.

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A failure in the helium flow of the SLS rocket has prompted NASA to delay the Artemis II moon mission. Rather than March 6, the launch is now targeted for April.

Petrol and diesel prices are set to go up in South Africa next month due to surging global oil prices.

South African carmakers that export to Europe have new regulations to contend with.

The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis.

Manjit Sangha, from Penn, near Wolverhampton, says her life drastically change in one weekend.