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SPAR under siege
SPAR has confirmed that it faces a multi-million rand lawsuit following its botched software implementation in KZN, which comes amid continued financial struggles for the retailer.
MONDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2026, 09:34

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SPAR has confirmed that it faces a multi-million rand lawsuit following its botched software implementation in KZN, which comes amid continued financial struggles for the retailer.

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Best Before clearance stores, which have grown to eight branches, offer lower prices on food and household products than Pick n Pay, Checkers, and Spar.

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With the 2026 Budget Speech approaching, Daily Investor asked Dawie Roodt what he would do as South Africa’s Finance Minister.

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These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 23 February 2026.

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

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

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

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

World
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”, was killed during a security operation to arrest him, Mexico’s defence ministry has said.
World
Iran has indicated it is prepared to make concessions on its nuclear programme in talks with the US in return for the lifting of sanctions and recognition of its right to enrich uranium, as it seeks to avert a US attack.

World
School was canceled in several Mexican states and local and foreign governments alike warned their citizens to stay inside following the army’s killing of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” and the violence it spurred
World
The European Commission demanded that the US stick to the terms of an EU-US trade deal reached in 2025, after the US Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s global tariffs and he responded with new levies across the board.

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

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

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

Africa
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.

Business
After the Supreme Court ruling, Trump said he would impose new levies of 15% on goods entering the US.

Business
While forecasters and analysts are positive about the country’s current trajectory and reform momentum, South Africans have been warned not to get too ahead of themselves.

Business
Nedbank has received a regulatory win in its bid to acquire a majority stake in Kenya’s BCAA.

Business
A Guernsey mum is calling for cheaper and a greater choice of gluten-free foods for her family.

Politics
Silas Ramaite served as deputy for 15 years before the President appointed him to an acting capacity

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

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

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

Sport
Head coach Andy Farrell says the potential in his current Ireland squad is “huge” after Saturday’s historic Six Nations win over England at Allianz Stadium.

Sport
Claressa Shields defends her undisputed heavyweight crown by beating fellow American Franchon Crews-Dezurn by unanimous points decision in Detroit.

Sport
It has since been revealed that a Sundowns official played a role in former Pirates star Mbokazi’s overseas move.

Sport
A hungry South Africa will “keep wanting more” after their statement victory over co-hosts India at the T20 World Cup.

Education
Too many young people go out into the world ill equipped. We’ll change that: we’ll give more rights and support to them and their families
Send support for schoolchildren in England to get £4bn overhaul
The advent of fully comprehensive education. Raising the school leaving age to 16. The introduction of a national curriculum. Each of these reforms reflected the growing value we placed on...

Education
In today’s newsletter: Rising need and shrinking budgets have left England’s Send provision at a crossroads, with children’s futures hanging on the success of Labour’s reforms
Good morning. Across many areas of England today anxious parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) will be packing their kids back off to school after half-term, waiting to hear what...

Education
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...

Education
‘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...

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

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

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

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

Entertainment
Miller credited his teammates for producing an impressive all-round performance against the tournament favourites.

Entertainment
Near-production ready concept will, likely, to be offered locally instead of the Himla, and uses a plug-in hybrid turbodiesel powertrain.

Entertainment
Police are still looking for the gun used in the shooting.

Entertainment
‘Compliance with the Domestic Violence Act is non-negotiable.’

Science/Tech
Digital currency markets never sleep, and recent movements show exactly why timing is the most important factor. TRUMP Coin jumped 5% after a new ETF filing by Canary Capital, sending traders to quickly check the Trump coin price as they wait for a possible increase in available cash flow. At the same time, Sui crypto […]

Science/Tech
A position that looks controlled on a demo account can unravel in minutes when real money and real emotion enter the picture.

Science/Tech
AI-related defamation lawsuits are being brought with increasing regularity, says Webber Wentzel.

Science/Tech
Operators are proving that fibre can be delivered at scale across a far wider spectrum of communities than was previously thought possible.

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

Motoring
South African carmakers that export to Europe have new regulations to contend with.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
The next moon mission, carrying four astronauts, could launch as soon as early March.

Health
The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis.
Health
A closely watched clinical trial in Britain that screened blood for early detection of cancer did not show a reduction in later stages of the disease.

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