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WATCH LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues
The five people accused of murdering football star Senzo Meyiwa will appear in court again on Wednesday.

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One province keeps dragging South Africa’s jobs recovery through the mud
This province recorded a staggering official unemployment rate of 42.5%, the highest in South Africa.

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Keep calm and carry on yielding
If you’d told most South African investors two years ago that bond yields would compress by nearly 300 basis points, inflation would be flirting with 3%, and Eskom would be talking about excess capacity, you’d probably have been laughed out of the room. Yet here we are.

South Africa
Hormone‑disrupting chemicals found in sanitary pad brands sold in SA
UFS found hormone-disrupting chemicals in every sanitary pad and pantyliner from brands sold in SA.

South Africa
LIVE: Moroadi Cholota back in court for asbestos case
Judgment expected in the trial within a trial in the R255 million asbestos roof removal case.

South Africa
Limpopo musician Shebe Maburna expected to appear in court
The musician is facing charges including attempted murder and illegal possession of a firearm.

South Africa
LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 18 February 2026
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
World
News24 | Mark Zuckerberg to testify in landmark social media addiction trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify in a landmark trial addressing claims that Instagram and other platforms were designed to foster addiction among young users.

World
Australia bans citizen trying to return from IS camp in Syria
The person temporarily banned is among a group of 34 who this week attempted to leave the camp for Australia.
World
News24 | UK urged to check ‘vital evidence of flights’ as Epstein files indicate trafficking girls
UK police said they were “assessing” information in the Epstein files that women were trafficked by plane into Britain, as pressure grows to probe ex-prince Andrew’s links to the flights.

World
Witkoff says ‘meaningful progress’ made as Ukraine talks enter second day
The US special envoy struck an optimistic note after the first day of talks in Geneva, but hopes for a breakthrough remain low.

Africa
Gold fever hits South Africa after lucky find in cattle pen
“This is the only hustle we know,” miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

Africa
Family of Zambia’s ex-President Lungu dismiss poisoning allegation – lawyers
It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu’s body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.

Africa
US soldiers arrive in Nigeria to aid its fight against Islamist militants
The troops, who landed at an airfield in Bauchi state, will not take part in combat operations, officials say.

Africa
Fake funeral suspects allegedly used hearse to smuggle charcoal in Malawi
Officials allege that an empty coffin was placed over concealed bags of charcoal in a hearse.

Business
Business Talk – Ninety One Portfolio Manager Malcolm Charles discusses inflation and the South African National Budget
Malcolm Charles is a Portfolio Manager at Ninety One and a financial industry veteran with over three decades of experience.

Business
Mining giants worth R1.4 trillion ask for electricity price cuts to save thousands of jobs
The Glencore-Merafe Chrome joint venture may need to cut jobs, claiming that its discounted energy prices are not enough to keep its operations afloat.
Business
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Politics
ANC in Limpopo pledges renewal, accountability ahead of elections
ANC in Limpopo concludes its PEC Lekgotla, leaders emphasised the need for decisive action

Politics
Ekurhuleni Mayor Xhakaza reshuffles Mayoral Committee
The Mayor of Ekurhuleni has reshuffled the city’s Mayoral Committee. The reason is still unclear.

Politics
Hlabisa commends Ramaphosa for establishing Water Crisis Committee
Hlabisa was speaking at the State of the Nation Address Debate in Cape Town.

Politics
Political parties express mixed views regarding SANDF deployment
Bantu Holomisa says his party welcomes the deployment of soldiers in provinces ravaged by crime.

Sport
England need to forget Scotland defeat and look forward
Rugby Special pundits Chris Ashton and John Barclay look ahead to all the week three fixtures in the 2026 Six Nations.

Sport
Pirates coach Ouaddou refuses to count chickens before they hatch
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou insists victories over Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs alone will not secure the league.

Sport
Domestic kings Hull KR out to conquer the world
Hull KR made history with a domestic treble in 2025 and now target world domination in Thursday’s decider with NRL premiers Brisbane Broncos.

Sport
Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns: Match day guide
FNB Stadium will host a blockbuster Betway Premiership clash on Wednesday evening as Orlando Pirates take on Mamelodi Sundowns.
Education
Uganda: Buganda Kingdom Teachers Trained On Best Practices for Early Childhood Education
[Nile Post] Early childhood educators and headteachers from Buganda Kingdom schools have received specialized training on effective teaching methods aimed at improving learning outcomes for young children this academic year.
Education
Africa: President Ruto Presides Over NIRU’s Inaugural Graduation, Boosting Africa’s Intelligence Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto on Tuesday presided over the inaugural graduation ceremony of the National Intelligence and Research University (NIRU), marking a historic milestone for the institution and Africa’s growing intelligence and security education landscape.
Education
Judge Blocks Deportation of Columbia Protester Mohsen Mahdawi
The green card holder from the West Bank had been detained during a citizenship appointment.
Education
The Only Civilization Worth Defending
Marco Rubio reminds an audience in Munich of what still unites us.

Lifestyle
Braai prices: Great on the grill, but tough on the wallet
The braai, South Africa’s social tradition, continues to bring friends and family together. But while the coals are hot, so too are prices.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Gayton schooled by EFF over embarrassing Parly blunder [video]
The EFF and many social media users have publicly ridiculed Minister Gayton McKenzie, whose blunder in parliament went viral…

Lifestyle
‘I’m not okay’: Marise Pollard shares baby’s first milestone
Marise Pollard, the wife of Springbok Handre Pollard, celebrated their baby girl’s first milestone in an adorable video. Take a look…

Entertainment
Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber wants Eskom takeover
Trading and wheeling at stake.

Entertainment
WATCH: Tyla makes a surprise appearance at Cardi B’s Miss Drama Tour in LA
The superstar also features on Cardi B’s latest album, Am I the Drama?

Entertainment
JUST IN: Moroadi Cholota to stand trial after court rules it has jurisdiction
Cholota’s special plea to block her prosecution was dismissed.

Entertainment
Real’s Vinicius hits out at ‘cowards’ after racism storm against Benfica
‘Racists are, above all, cowards. They need to put their shirts over their mouths to show how weak they are,’ Vinicius wrote on Instagram

Science/Tech
SA film industry to get funding boost and digital overhaul after outcry
Government has announced a number of measures to help South Africa’s ailing film and television industry.

Science/Tech
The last generation of coders
Vibe coding and AI agents are upending software development — and the implications for jobs are profound, says iqbusiness’s Morgan Goddard.

Science/Tech
Amazon’s steam iron ad gets reality check in SA
A promotion on Amazon SA’s website advertising a steam iron at the “lowest price of the year” has been found to be misleading.

Science/Tech
Hybrid by design: Wireless central to SA’s connectivity future
Hybrid fibre-and-wireless architectures emerge as the most practical response to South Africa’s connectivity realities and frustrations.

Motoring
New Toyota FJ Cruiser coming to South Africa – What to expect
The “baby Toyota Prado” SUV is coming to South Africa very soon.

Motoring
New Toyota Land Cruiser FJ coming to South Africa – What to expect
The “baby Toyota Prado” SUV is coming to South Africa very soon.

Motoring
Petrol in South Africa “too dirty” for new VW Golf GTI
The launch of the highly anticipated VW Golf 8.5 GTI has been delayed due to South Africa’s poor petrol quality.

Motoring
What it costs to fly from Joburg to Cape Town right now
These are the lowest prices you can expect to pay for a last-minute flight from Joburg to Cape Town this February.

Health
Scotland’s supplies of prescription co-codamol limited until June
Some health boards have told people using the painkiller to begin reducing their tablets by one a week.
Health
Documenting a ‘Drastically Changing’ Scientific Landscape
In the Lost Science series, scientists whose jobs or funding have been cut by the Trump administration tell their stories.
Health
Kathleen Chalfant and Elizabeth Marvel Are Sobriety Sisters in ‘The Dinosaurs’
Kathleen Chalfant, Elizabeth Marvel, April Matthis and other actors deliver top-notch performances in a play that leaves questions unanswered.

Health
‘The kindness of people got me to the finish line’
Farmer Sam Stables walks from Herefordshire to London to raise awareness of mental health.