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Important information for South Africans living in estates and complexes
South Africans living in estates and complexes are increasingly facing disputes, financial risk and neighbour conflict because they don’t understand exclusive-use areas, such as gardens, parking bays and patios.
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WATCH | Protest erupts in Tembisa after Ekurhuleni mayor’s last minute disconnection reversal
Anger over pre-termination and termination notices issued to residents is growing
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South Africa
LIVE: Six accused of murdering an e-hail driver appear in court
Six people arrested for the murder of e-hailing driver Isaac Satlat to appear in court.

South Africa
Mugabe’s son, co-accused face additional charge: Police
Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested last week after a man was shot at house house in Hyde Park.
South Africa
Eskom generation recovery continues
Eskom generation recovery continues
Eskom has recorded some 280 days without the implementation of load shedding, continuing the power utility’s generation recovery.
At the same time, the Energy Availability Factor (EAF) continues to hold steady, rising to some 65.11% for the financial year to date.
“Eskom’s generation performance continues to show steady and measurable...

South Africa
LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 23 February 2026
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

World
What the killing of drug lord ‘El Mencho’ means for Mexico
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”, was killed during a security operation to arrest him, Mexico’s defence ministry has said.
World
News24 | Iran willing to make nuclear concessions in bid to avoid US military strike
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
Mexico fears more violence after army kills leader of powerful Jalisco cartel
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
News24 | ‘A deal is a deal’: European Commission demands Trump sticks to agreed tariffs
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
‘Affront to humanity’: Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF paramilitary boss
Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

Africa
Deportation of Chagos Islanders blocked by judge
A court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory.

Africa
Lawyers condemn ‘mild’ sentences for Cameroon soldiers who killed 21 civilians
In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.

Africa
‘Emotional’ Mourinho should apologise – McCarthy
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
SPAR selling another international business
SPAR is close to selling its UK business, as the group focuses on its core South African market.
Business

Business
Warning over the end of medical aid tax credits in South Africa
Hundreds of thousands of medical aid members could be pushed off their plans if the government moves forward with its plans to axe tax credits.

Business
What now for Asia after Trump’s tariffs struck down?
After the Supreme Court ruling, Trump said he would impose new levies of 15% on goods entering the US.

Politics
Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee to meet in Cape Town
Ad Hoc Committee is probing allegations of corruption in the criminal justice system.

Politics
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 23 February 2026
Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya returns to the Madlanga Commission

Politics
TRC cases inquiry to hear evidence from Dr. Ramaite in Pretoria
Silas Ramaite served as deputy for 15 years before the President appointed him to an acting capacity

Politics
Lesufi to deliver Gauteng SOPA address on Monday
The State of the Province Address (SOPA) marks the opening of the Gauteng Legislature.

Sport
Springbok star to take pay cut, return home?
A popular Springbok star could reportedly turn down a lucrative overseas contract to return to a surprise destination in South Africa.

Sport

Sport
Loftus-Cheek carried off after collision
England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek suffers a head injury during AC Milan’s defeat by Parma.

Sport
Ireland potential ‘huge’ after record win – Farrell
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.

Education
Children with special educational needs have been let down again and again. That ends right now | Bridget Phillipson
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
Monday briefing: Will the new Send reforms work for England’s children?
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
Go to university! No, get a trade! How can young people survive when all the paths are landmined? | Jason Okundaye
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
Send support for schoolchildren in England to be given £4bn overhaul
‘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
New poll: Saffas DON’T want Elon Musk deported to country
A new poll’s findings claimed an overwhelming number of South Africans do not want Elon Musk to be deported to the country.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
US flights cancelled for refugee programme – here’s why
South African families have been left scrambling after their flights to the US – as part of the refugee programme – were cancelled.

Entertainment
This is when the Honor Magic 8 Pro will be available in SA
The competition is intensifying between Honor and Samsung
Entertainment

Entertainment
‘The Ultimatum: South Africa’ couple Siza and Lindile call it quits
The couple confirmed their split in a joint statement.

Entertainment
BREAKING: MK party’s Colleen Makhubele resigns as MP
Makhubele tendered her resignation on Monday, after becoming an MP in January last year.

Science/Tech
Top ICT tenders: SARS mulls tech upgrades
The South African Revenue Service ramps up its modernisation efforts with targeted interventions, including an e-procurement system.

Science/Tech
Starwatch: Jupiter shines steady in Gemini
Solar system’s largest planet remains a brilliant, unwavering beacon, forming a striking trio with Castor and Pollux
Throughout this month, Jupiter has remained in the constellation Gemini (the Twins), providing a reliable reference point in the evening sky – and it will continue to do so into March. As the largest planet in the solar system, Jupiter shines brightly enough to cut through...

Science/Tech
Cape Town spearheads public engagement via online portal
The city urges resident participation for ideas and insights via its refreshed online collaboration platform.
Science/Tech
Rule-Breaking Black Hole Growing At 13x the Cosmic ‘Speed Limit’ Challenges Theories
“A surprisingly ravenous black hole from the dawn of the universe is breaking two big rules,” reports Live Science. “It’s not only exceeding the ‘speed limit’ of black hole growth but also generating extreme X-ray and radio wave emissions — two features that are not predicted to coexist…” “How is this rule-breaking behavior even possible? In a paper published Jan. 21 in The Astrophysical...

Motoring
The Honda Elevate is a stylish, affordable, and capable SUV perfect for South Africans
The Honda Elevate offers superb performance and comfort at an affordable price – making it a standout choice in the South African SUV market.

Motoring
Dark clouds looming over Renault
Renault expects profitability to decline this year as it grapples with rising competition from Chinese rivals.

Motoring
Bad news for petrol prices this March
Petrol and diesel prices are set to go up in South Africa next month due to surging global oil prices.

Motoring
Bad news for South Africa’s carmakers
South African carmakers that export to Europe have new regulations to contend with.

Health
Woman’s regret over botched Brazilian butt lift
Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a “gaping wound”.
Health
NASA Conducts Successful Launchpad Tests of the Massive Artemis Rocket
The next moon mission, carrying four astronauts, could launch as soon as early March.

Health
Does taking Vitamin C help to stop a cold?
The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis.
Health
A Cancer Detection Test Fails in Major Study
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.