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One South African company too big to fail
Transnet is considered too big to fail, meaning the government must either urgently fix it, or submit to supporting the utility through bailouts for years to come.
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Transnet is considered too big to fail, meaning the government must either urgently fix it, or submit to supporting the utility through bailouts for years to come.

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Up to fourth in the Premier League after Monday’s win at Everton, Champions League qualification would be a big boost to Manchester United’s finances after two years outside Europe’s elite club competition.

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The BBC’s chief content officer Kate Phillips says a slur that aired was the result of a genuine error.

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Christopher Trybus denies the manslaughter of his wife Tarryn Baird who took her own life in 2017.

South Africa
Proceedings were suspended due to inclement weather causing noise in the court room.

South Africa
The latest batch comes a week after the province received 1,400 vaccine doses
South Africa
Indaba places fire risk crisis under the spotlight
South Africa faces a complex and worsening fire risk environment, driven by rapid urbanisation, the rapid growth of informal settlements, expansion of the wildland–urban interface, climate variability, and uneven municipal capacity.
According to the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) fire incidents...
South Africa
President welcomes return of South African men from Russian frontlines
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the return home of the South African men who were lured into the battle lines between Russia and Ukraine by South African elements that remain under investigation.
The South African government working closely with the Russian government secured the safe return of the men...

World
The prisoners escaped from a jail in Puerto Vallarte after armed men rammed one of the gates.

World
An NPR investigation found that the DOJ withheld some Epstein files related to abuse allegations against Trump. And, what you need to know ahead of the president’s State of the Union address tonight.
World
France moved to block US envoy Charles Kushner from having access to government ministers, after he failed to show up to explain comments about a killed far-right activist.

World
The health influencer’s spokesman says he wants to avoid his association with the late sex offender becoming “a distraction”.

Africa
The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line.

Africa
Supporters of the move said the Kotoka name contradicted the country’s democratic values.

Africa
A Chadian government spokesperson says the decision is aimed at protecting citizens.

Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.
Business

Business
South Africa’s hijacking capital truly lives up to its name, accounting for 58% of all reported carjackings in the country.
Business

Business
BBC News NI having been looking at they key aspects of the new guidelines.

Politics
Brown Mogotsi refuted claims that Matlala helped him financially.

Politics
General Sibiya was being questioned by evidence leader Adila Hassim.

Politics
Gauteng’s prolonged water crisis and Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s recent comments — for which he later apologised — about using hotel facilities during outages returned to the forefront as political parties responded to his State of the Province address. The speech did not provide sufficient detail on how the province would end the chronic water shortages, […]

Politics
Sibiya has denied being aware of the presence of Matlala at his son’s party in September 2024.

Sport
Cardiff coach Corniel van Zyl holds talks with Benetton about taking over as boss of the United Rugby Championship club next season.

Sport
Pakistan get off to a “perfect start” as England opener Phil Salt is out first ball caught by Usman Khan off the bowling of Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Sport
Team GB’s silver medal-winning curling team could go for gold at the 2030 Winter Olympics in France but will “sit down in the summer” before making a decision.

Sport
Liam Dawson takes back-to-back wickets for England to reduce Pakistan to 146-7 in the T20 World Cup Super 8 match.
Education
A new study from the Pew Research Center finds teens think chatbot-assisted cheating has become “a regular feature of student life.”

Education
Unite Group cuts rents at some universities and raises cash by selling London site to joint venture for £186m
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A drop in the number of international students coming to the UK has hit the student housing provider Unite Group, which lowered its profit outlook for the third time in four months as weaker demand prompted it to cut rents in some cities.
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Education
[GroundUp] Judge finds no “exceptional circumstances” to justify Wesley Neumann’s immediate return to Heathfield High

Education
What is behind the growing anger over plan 2 student loans and what could reforms mean for graduates?
Pressure is building on the government to reform the student loans system, with politicians and campaigners piling in, and a minister conceding there are “problems” with the current set-up.
Yesterday the consumer champion Martin Lewis – who last month locked horns with Rachel Reeves –...

Lifestyle
A South African massage therapist has been named in fresh international reports linked to former British royal Prince Andrew.

Lifestyle
Summer heat can be dangerous for pets. Discover the summer pet care tips to prevent heatstroke, protect paws and keep your dog or cat safe.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The crime in the area has affected Lindah Majola’s business, and he’s disappointed because his spot serves to strengthen community ties.

Entertainment
King of Rock and Roll Bryan Adams is heading back to Mzansi for a series of shows. He shared some thoughts with us.

Entertainment
Award-winning British R&B star confirms two South African performances this April.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 25 February 2026.

Entertainment
Many of the legal challenges against the NHI are related to the public participation process.
Science/Tech
Discord is attempting to distance itself from the age verification provider Persona following a steady stream of user backlash. From a report: In an emailed statement to The Verge, Discord’s head of product policy, Savannah Badalich, confirms the company “ran a limited test of Persona in the UK where age assurance had previously launched and that test has since concluded.” After Discord...
Science/Tech
Russia has opened an investigation into Telegram founder Pavel Durov for “abetting terrorist activities,” [non-paywalled source] in the latest sign that his uneasy relationship with the Kremlin has broken down. From a report: Two Russian newspapers, including the state-run Rossiiskaya Gazeta and Kremlin-friendly tabloid Komsomolskaya Pravda, alleged on Tuesday that the messaging app had become...

Science/Tech
Tide’s Evo Tiles are lightweight, fibrous squares of detergent that simplify the laundry process—and also act as a slightly more eco-friendly alternative to the Tide Pod.
Science/Tech
The multibillion-dollar deal is AMD’s latest move to catch up to Nvidia in the lucrative world of selling artificial intelligence chips.
Motoring

Motoring
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has ordered Sanral to find a way to secure the N1.

Motoring
Flights have been cancelled after a fire broke out at Cape Town International Airport.

Motoring
Frustrated road users are taking pothole repairs into their own hands, but they can be arrested for doing so.
Health
Ms. Stavenhagen started a group intended to counter the notion that A.L.S. was an “older white man’s disease.”
Health
Dr. Ralph Abraham, the agency’s principal deputy director, has called the Covid vaccines “dangerous.” Other skeptics have recently left federal health roles.
Health
Horses, with their high-pitched whinnies, seemed to buck the trend of larger animals producing lower sounds, but a new study explains the mechanics behind the noises a horse makes.

Health
Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a “gaping wound”.