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The man whose bad break-up gave Madonna her breakthrough hit Like A Virgin
Billy Steinberg, who has died at the age of 75, co-wrote Madonna’s 1984 chart-topper Like a Virgin.
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Billy Steinberg, who has died at the age of 75, co-wrote Madonna’s 1984 chart-topper Like a Virgin.
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While signs of stabilisation are emerging, the latest unemployment data shows that significant challenges remain, particularly for vulnerable groups.

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Suburbs in Johannesburg South are attracting buyers and investors with affordable property prices, diverse housing options, and strong long-term growth potential.
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South Africa
The park is gradually recovering from damage caused by recent devastating floods.

South Africa
It is alleged the victim was travelling alone in his vehicle when he was shot at.
South Africa
Government at work to resolve water challenges
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has moved to assure that government is at work to resolve the water crisis currently experienced in parts of the country.
Ntshavheni was speaking during the Debate of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) held in Cape Town on Tuesday afternoon.
The water challenges reached a crescendo...

South Africa
Nine accused are allegedly linked to tender fraud for construction of the mental hospital.
World
A judge in the United States has ordered the National Park Service (NPS) to restore an exhibit about nine people who were enslaved by former president George Washington at a historical site in the city of Philadelphia.

World
India’s government launched a Vibrant Villages Programme almost four years ago. But as China steadily builds up its side, Indian residents wonder what’s taking so long.

World
Longtime civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at age 84. And, the U.S. and Iran are set for high-stakes negotiations today in Geneva about Iran’s nuclear program.

World
As the U.S. and Iran continue to engage indirectly in nuclear talks, what challenges remain? NPR speaks with Richard Nephew, former deputy special envoy for Iran in the Biden administration.

Africa
Officials allege that an empty coffin was placed over concealed bags of charcoal in a hearse.

Africa
John Steenhuisen will not seek re-election as DA leader, leaving the race wide open for a successor.

Africa
Seven men from Ghana were “burnt beyond recognition” after Islamists raided the town they were travelling through.

Africa
Police are still looking for a fourth suspect in the attack which has shocked South Africans.

Business
The Department of Social Development has confirmed the extension of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, keeping the monthly payout at R370 until March 2027 until its new successor is finalised.
Business

Business
Two of South Africa’s biggest trade unions have rejected Eskom’s latest salary increase offer—demanding double the rate.
Business

Politics
The debate will take place Tuesday and Wednesday and the president will reply on Thursday.

Politics
288 amakhosi were officially confirmed by KZN Premier Thami Ntuli to perform this duty

Politics
The work of the Ad Hoc Committee has been extended until 31 March 2026, marking its third extension.

Politics
Radebe says he was asked to step down over ongoing financial challenges in the municipality.

Sport
Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira says “he trusts my work, I trust his personality” as he is reunited with Evangelos Marinakis.

Sport
Hollywood actor Robert Duvall, who died on Monday, played Scottish football manager Gordon McLeod in 2000 film A Shot at Glory, which also starred former Ranger Striker Ally McCoist.

Sport
Orlando Pirates play host to defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns in a blockbuster clash at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Sport
Elana Meyers Taylor made history by winning monobob gold to become the oldest individual athlete to become Winter Olympic champion, all while empowering mothers and female athletes.
Education
[This Day] Africa’s foremost tech icon and Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, who turns 70 on February 22, this year, has explained why he is not celebrating his 70th birthday with a mega party, preferring to offer University scholarships to additional 1000 Nigerian indigent wiz-kids to study Computer Science in Federal Universities so that the country’s private and public sectors could...
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Sanniquellie — American lawyer and philanthropist Paul Mandell, accompanied by his 17-year-old daughter Kate Mandell, has renewed his commitment to education in Liberia with a fresh donation of school supplies and a US$5,000 grant to St. Mary’s High School in Sanniquellie.
Education
The Masonic lodge that served as the home base for Dr. King’s activism will soon be open to visitors. It had long been considered endangered.
Education
Our education system is failing, but allotting funding by student and family preference, rather than by ZIP code, can help.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Two South African rugby players Herschel Jantjies and Ntuthuko Mchunu – who’ve played for the Springboks and Stormers – wed in Feb.

Lifestyle
Reality TV personality and traditional healer Gogo Maweni has added a brand-new Range Rover to her collection of cars.

Lifestyle
After 17 years of serving the Hout Bay community, Massimo Orione is stepping away from day-to-day operations at Massimo’s.

Entertainment
Sundowns had to settle for second place in their group after being edged by Al-Hilal.

Entertainment
World Cup winner Herschel Jantjies celebrates love in breathtaking Cape Winelands wedding ceremony.

Entertainment
Devi missed a job interview, had to throw away almost R2 000 worth of food that spoilt in the heatwave and needs to pay for fridge repairs.

Entertainment
SA rugby legend Siya Kolisi and Rachel John’s transatlantic romance continues with NBA weekend appearance in Los Angeles.

Science/Tech
New York, USA – The first internal testing phase of ONQ 5.0 has been successfully completed, marking a significant milestone in the development of OneAssets Capital’s cutting-edge automation trading platform. This milestone follows a strategic collaboration between OAC and a leading institutional partner, aimed at testing ONQ’s automation trading capabilities in real-world market...

Science/Tech
The cryptocurrency landscape of 2026 is no longer defined by simple speculation; it is defined by convergence. As the market pivots away from the volatility of January and finds new support levels, a dominant narrative has emerged: DefAI. This intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Decentralized Finance is precisely where ChimpX AI has planted its flag. […]
Science/Tech
Valve has updated the Steam Deck website to say that the Steam Deck OLED may be out of stock “intermittently in some regions due to memory and storage shortages.” From a report: The PC gaming handheld has been out of stock in the US and other parts of the world for a few days, and thanks to this update, we now know why. The update comes shortly after Valve delayed the Steam Machine, Steam...

Science/Tech
Icasa expects it will soon appoint a service provider that will run South Africa’s next spectrum auction.

Motoring
Operations at one of South Africa’s busiest airports will be impacted while the site undergoes a multi-billion-rand upgrade.

Motoring
VW is set to launch a special-edition version of the iconic Polo GTI hot hatch in South Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
The price of petrol and diesel is set to go up next month.

Health
Farmer Sam Stables walks from Herefordshire to London to raise awareness of mental health.
Health
The Tony winner returns to the stage in “Every Brilliant Thing,” an interactive monologue with a message of hope “that might be vital for somebody to hear.”

Health
The latest stage of the public inquiry into 2,000 deaths in Essex hears more from bereaved families.
Health
Federal policies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that are hostile to vaccines have “sent a chill through the entire industry,” one scientist said.