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Man charged after Churchill statue defaced
Caspar San Giorgio, 38, of no fixed address was arrested on Friday.

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Cheaper electricity the last hope for 1,500 jobs in South Africa
South Africa has offered Glencore’s ferrochrome smelting venture and Samancor Chrome’s operations cheaper electricity in a bid to save jobs.

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What next for Salah and Liverpool?
Mohamed Salah is once again regularly starting for Liverpool but is this the start of a long goodbye for the record-breaking Egyptian at Anfield

South Africa
Ad Hoc Committee to ask Paul O’Sullivan to complete testimony
On Thursday O’Sullivan left before completing his testimony.
South Africa
News24 | The Greatest Gatsby: Hanover Park church youth craft mammoth 5.7m sub to feed the streets
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.

South Africa
Cape Winelands firefighters battling wildfires in Boland
The municipality says the hot and windy conditions caused several flare-ups.

South Africa
Heavy police presence in Atlantis after teen killed at school
Two other children also sustained injuries, the 14-year-old’s body was found on the school premises

World
Trump says he is ‘not happy’ with the Iran nuclear talks but indicates he’ll give them more time
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.

World
Flight logs and hot tub photo among key moments from Bill Clinton’s deposition
The former US president, who is featured in photographs within the Epstein files, denies having any knowledge of the convicted sex offender’s crimes.

World
DOJ charges 30 more people in Minnesota anti-ICE church protest
Ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon was one of the original nine defendants arrested last month

World
A ‘delicate’ balance for Canada and a ‘win-win’ for Modi as Carney visits India
The two countries are repairing a strained relationship as they also seek to reduce their trade reliance on the US.

Africa
Malawi’s new government drops corruption cases against senior officials
The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

Africa
Former US diplomat sentenced to life for abusing two girls in Burkina Faso
He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

Africa
At least 55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war, minister says
This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

Africa
Kenyan charged with luring young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine
A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Business
Big changes for work hours coming to South Africa
The Department of Employment and Labour has published new Bills for public comment, which looks to introduce new working hour laws.

Business
Eskom agrees to major price cuts, and the Gautrain gets a lifeline
Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Saturday, 28 February 2026.

Business
Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas – find out where
The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.

Business
What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
If Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

Politics
‘EFF to rejoin co-operation agreement with ANC if Xhakaza resigns’
The EFF accuses Xhakaza of trying to push it out of its governance responsibilities in the metro.

Politics
DA opens nominations for top leadership posts
DA National Spokesperson Karabo Khakhau says the nomination window runs until the 23rd of March.

Politics
EThekwini expands to 112 wards after Council endorses
The municipality says the extra ward will be located in the northern region of the Municipality.

Politics
Geordin Hill-Lewis accepts nomination to succeed John Steenhuisen as DA leader
DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga put his hand up for the federal chair position held by Ivan Meyer

Sport
Paolini ends Boulter’s winning run at Merida Open
British number three Katie Boulter fails to build on a brilliant start against Jasmine Paolini in the Merida Open quarter-finals.

Sport
‘Everybody knew what they were part of’ – Williamson on Euro 2022
Leah Williamson speaks to Kelly Somers on The Football Interview.
Sport
URC | Live scoring: Bulls v Sharks
Follow the live scoring as the Bulls tackle the Sharks in a URC clash on Saturday that holds real importance in the race for the playoffs.

Sport
URC | Live scoring: Lions v Stormers
Keep track of the live scoring as the Lions host the Stormers in what should be an entertaining URC clash on Saturday.

Education
The National Year of Reading celebrates the ‘joy’ of books. But let’s not forget they can also be deeply troubling, too | Charlotte Higgins
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
Columbia Student Detained by ICE Promotes ‘Beauty’ and ‘Brains’ Online
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
What Are ICE Agents Allowed to Do on College Campuses?
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.
Education
Student Remains in Honduras After ICE Vows to Deport Her Again
Any Lucia López Belloza was deported by mistake. A judge ordered her return by Friday. When the Trump administration sent a plane, she decided not to get on.
Lifestyle

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

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

Lifestyle
Remembering TK Mhinga – What happened to talented singer?
Twenty years after her shock passing, mystery still clouds the death of talented R&B singer Tsakani ‘TK’ Mhinga…

Entertainment
222kW Amarok an enticing alternative to the usual diesel suspects
Volkswagen double cab the only non-performance mainstream petrol bakkie in Mzansi.

Entertainment
When motherhood rewrites the script at work
Motherhood often rewrites the script at work, but it can become a challenging period for moms. The struggle to return to work is real.

Entertainment
Lions and Stormers target key points in URC derby clash
A cracking encounter between the Lions and Stormers is set to be battled out at Ellis Park on Saturday afternoon.

Entertainment
Military Ombud warns its independence is undermined by lack of funding
Military Ombud said although it reached its target for the resolution of cases, it exceeded its budget

Science/Tech
‘Who’d guess they’re the same species?’ What Italy’s wall lizards reveal about genetic diversity and why it matters
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 Air Board Rejects Pollution Rules After AI-Generated Flood of Comments
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
Researchers praise ‘stunning’ results of new prostate cancer treatment
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
OpenAI Reaches A.I. Agreement With Defense Dept. After Anthropic Clash
The deal came hours after President Trump had ordered federal agencies to stop using artificial intelligence technology made by Anthropic, an OpenAI rival.

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

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

Motoring
Bad news for petrol prices this March, international airport to be rebuilt, and big changes for minibus taxis
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Health
I take 120 tablets a week after mesh operation
Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery.

Health
I woke up from an operation in agony and the pain never went away
Kerry Watson takes more than 100 tablets a week to deal with the pain caused by a vaginal mesh implant.
Health
Iris Cantor, Philanthropist and Art Collector, Dies at 95
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
Parents of gravely ill child refused respite care
Birmingham Children’s Trust refused respite help and suggested training grandparents to help.