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South Africa’s rand hits a sweet spot
South Africa’s rand and economic environment are in a sweet spot, although there are some risks to the country’s fiscal outlook.
TUESDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2026, 13:00

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South Africa’s rand and economic environment are in a sweet spot, although there are some risks to the country’s fiscal outlook.

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The ANC in Tshwane has called for a forensic investigation into the city’s CFO, Gareth Mnisi, over allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement

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Technologies once reserved for premium cars are becoming essential tools in heavy trucking, fundamentally changing how risk, performance, and uptime are managed
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Norway are the most consistent Winter Olympic medal winners because they emphasise early participation over winning and losing, while Jamaica’s original ‘Cool Runnings’ bobsledder Chris Stokes wants the current generation to write their own history.

South Africa
The Department says Abathembu King is not empowered to dethrone any traditional leaders

South Africa
COGTA Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa met with Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committees.
South Africa
Unemployment rate decreases by 0.5 percentage points
South Africa’s official unemployment rate decreased by 0.5 percentage points from 31.9% in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025 to 31.4% in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025.
This is according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the fourth quarter of 2025 conducted by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).
The results show an...
South Africa
Call for stricter livestock permit controls
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has called for tighter regulation of livestock movement permits and the temporary suspension of physical auctions as the province intensifies efforts to curb the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD).
The appeal comes as 450 heads of cattle were vaccinated against FMD in Fisantekraal, Cape Town, on Sunday...
World
Tributes have been pouring out for Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall, who died at the age of 95 on Sunday.

World
This week, the Trump administration seeks diplomatic deals on three fronts, as it tries to make a nuclear deal with Iran, end the Russia-Ukraine war and advance a ceasefire in Gaza.

World
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute about how the Trump administration’s approach to Iran, Ukraine and Gaza aligns with national security.
World
A conservative media critic picked by US President Donald Trump to be US ambassador to South Africa has arrived to take up his post, the US embassy said, as relations between the countries remain fraught.

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

Business
This marks the 8th consecutive year that JTI South Africa has met the Institute’s rigorous global standards for outstanding people practices.

Business
The Pantry has continued its expansion across South Africa, with ultra luxury retailer opening its largest store in the south of Johannesburg,
Business

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.

Politics
The Economic Freedom Fighters will be accommodated in the reshuffled committee, sources told the Mail & Guardian

Sport
Cardiff City Stadium is set to host Wales men’s rugby when Steve Tandy’s side play Fiji in the inaugural Nations Championship on Saturday, 4 July.

Sport
A Tottenham fans’ group says the club omitted a section outlining fans’ concerns about the risk of relegation from the Premier League among other things.

Sport
After a failed lift left them fifth in the short programme, Japan’s Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara stormed back with a ‘stunning’ free skate to win gold and drop Germany to third.

Sport
There is a new Etzebeth in town and rugby is quite literally in his DNA. So, will he follow in the footsteps of Springboks legend Eben Etzebeth?
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.
Education
[Premium Times] Last year, 194 students passed the requirements for the award of the MBBS degree. To conceal its quota violation, the university presented only 150 graduates to the MDCN for induction.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Chocolate-brown is trending in design.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Employees raised concerns when they noticed that their take-home pay was lower than usual.

Entertainment
Questions have been raised about whether the step-aside rule protects the ANC or government.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Gold and platinum shares account for more than 25% of the JSE’s benchmark index, which adds a ‘significant amount of risk’ to the bourse.
Science/Tech
Companies are realizing they can no longer simply promote themselves to potential customers. They have to win over the robots, too.
Science/Tech
Billboards that wouldn’t make sense to people outside the tech industry have become common in the Bay Area. One company took the microtargeting game to another level.

Science/Tech
The move follows a series of policy developments, including the classification of crypto assets as financial products and the rollout of the licensing regime.

Science/Tech
AgriLogiq and NEC XON partner to scale protected, data-driven farming across Africa through strategic collaboration.

Motoring
Toyota has lifted the covers off three variants of the hotly anticipated RAV4.

Motoring
Toyota’s luxury brand, Lexus, is gearing up to launch a first-of-its-kind SUV in South Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
Toyota and Lexus have unveiled their 2026 product lineup for South Africa, including their first electric cars.
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.
Health
Aging means “becoming a target” of the industry, one expert said. After decades of debate, politicians of all stripes are proposing bans.