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Soaring Gold and Silver Prices Put Olympic Medals in the Spotlight at Milano Cortina 2026
Soaring precious metal prices make Olympic medals the most valuable in history.
THURSDAY, 12 FEBRUARY 2026, 11:48

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Soaring precious metal prices make Olympic medals the most valuable in history.

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Cape Town has deployed 44 new officers to the N2 highway to boost safety for all road users through 24-hour patrols and advanced technology.

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The commission of inquiry tasked with probing alleged efforts to stop the investigation or prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases, resumes on Thursday.

South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the SONA 2026 at the Cape Town City Hall at 7pm.

South Africa
Residents blocked roads with burning tyres, protesting two-week water outages in Soshanguve.

South Africa
State veterinarian say livestock on two farms adjacent to the index farm are also showing lesions

South Africa
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes at the Pretoria High Court.

World
The Trump administration on Wednesday expressed concern that China was costing Peru its sovereignty after a Peruvian court ruling restricted a local regulator’s oversight of a Chinese-built mega port.
World
Canadian police identified the 18-year-old who carried out a mass shooting in a remote mining town, as authorities investigate the suspect’s mental health and previous interactions with police and healthcare providers.

World
Zhang Youxia, widely seen as Xi’s closest military ally, was in January removed from his post.

World
It’s the first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that toppled Bangladesh’s long-serving prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

Africa
Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

Africa
The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Africa
The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.

Africa
Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.

Business
Curro Holdings is set to take control of its Meridian brand amid a series of ownership changes for the private school group.

Business
The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve the acquisition of various retail properties by Exemplar, including a major rural mall.

Business
The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve the acquisition of various retail properties by Exemplar, including a major rural mall.
Business

Politics
TRC Inquiry hears arguments on recusal of Chairperson Khampepe by Mbeki and Zuma.

Politics
The TRC Inquiry is hearing oral arguments in an application for the recusal of its Chairperson

Politics
Emmanuel Mbense was allegedly tortured and killed by police in Brakpan in 2022.

Politics
Steenhuisen, once an ANC critic, now serves as Agriculture Minister in President Ramaphosa’s cabinet

Sport
The Springboks have tied down the services of Rassie Erasmus to 2031, but there are no shortage of options in succession planning.

Sport
Co‑hosts Sri Lanka produce a commanding display to claim a massive 105‑run victory against Oman, making it two wins from two matches at the T20 World Cup.

Sport
As Trent Alexander-Arnold returns from his latest injury, BBC Sport looks at how he can transform his season at Real Madrid.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs Football Manager Bobby Motaung has exlained why the club retained Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze last year.

Education
After the death of Georgia Scarff, a coroner says safeguarding record-keeping should be standardised.
Education
[Nyasa Times] Malawi is facing a major crisis as private colleges sell fake diplomas from the UK and the US to students hoping for better jobs. A joint investigation by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) and TEVETA has revealed that unregistered local colleges are working with foreign organisations that exist only to sell certificates without any real education.
Education
[GroundUp] School owners in Limpopo say registration process is slow and opaque

Education
Policy announced in autumn budget freezes threshold at which students start repaying university loans
Protesters dressed as sharks and in Rachel Reeves face masks gathered outside the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday to express their anger over changes to their student loans and their ballooning debt.
The demonstration by members of the National Union of Students (NUS) characterised the...
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Entertainment couple Bontle Modiselle and Priddy Ugly addressed the rumours about their finances with podcaster L-Tido.
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Entertainment
The group now holds 4.55 BTC, as part of a programme to build long-term wealth for shareholders.

Entertainment
The continent’s share of global exploration spending fell from 16.6% in 2012 to 10.4% in 2024 – BDO.

Entertainment
The draw also produced a KwaZulu-Natal derby between Richards Bay FC and AmaZulu FC.

Entertainment
Communities across South Africa face water shortages and outages lasting more than 25 days.

Science/Tech
In January, local organisations faced an average of 2 145 cyber attacks per week, a 36% increase year-on-year, says Check Point.

Science/Tech
PayJustNow details how the vetting process works for Buy Now, Pay Later users in South Africa.

Science/Tech
Allie discusses the work X, bigly labs is doing to make healthcare more affordable and accessible in South Africa.
Science/Tech
Federal prosecutors have revealed that Peter Williams, the former general manager of U.S. defense contractor L3Harris’s hacking tools division Trenchant, sold eight stolen software exploits to a Russian broker whose customers — including the Russian government — could have used them to access “millions of computers and devices around the world.” Williams, a 39-year-old Australian national,...

Motoring
Calls are mounting on President Cyril Ramaphosa to act decisively on South Africa’s electric vehicle transition.

Motoring
2025 marked the year an American carmaker was surpassed by its Chinese rival.

Motoring
A fine may be the least of your concerns if you are caught exceeding the speed limit in South Africa.

Motoring
Chinese brands have a long way to go in one of South Africa’s top segments.

Health
A doctor failed to see test results that should have alerted them to Sue Howells’s blood clot, an inquest hears.
Health
The states, all led by Democrats, claim the cuts were intended as retribution and will harm efforts to control H.I.V. and other sexually transmitted infections.
Health
The country’s confirmed cases have topped 9,000 since last year, raising fears that a high-stakes evaluation in April could lead to its status being revoked.
Health
The F.D.A.’s refusal to examine the company’s mRNA shot drew widespread criticism from doctors and was divisive within the agency.