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Actor Robert Duvall, who starred in The Godfather, dies aged 95
The Oscar-winner died “peacefully” at his home in Middleburg, Virginia on Sunday, his family says.
MONDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2026, 20:30

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The Oscar-winner died “peacefully” at his home in Middleburg, Virginia on Sunday, his family says.
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While Nelson Mandela Bay’s police chief says gang-related violence in the city’s northern areas is ‘nowhere close’ to the Western Cape, residents paint a bleak picture of persistent violent crime. ‘I know the pain of losing family members to gang violence,’ said one resident.
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President Ramaphosa’s deployment of the SANDF against gangsterism overlooks critical issues, revealing the military’s struggle against neglect and underfunding while failing to tackle the root causes of crime.

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A look at the life of the prolific actor whose many films included Apocalypse Now and The Godfather.

South Africa
More than 70 000 people have been suspended nationally from Sassa’s grand payment system.

South Africa
President Ramaphosa announced that the Whistleblowers Bill will be introduced in Parliament.

South Africa
A preliminary report indicates heatwave as one of the causes of the mass fish kill in KZN.

South Africa
Suspect to appear in Pretoria court tomorrow, faces murder and car hijacking charges.
World
The Kremlin has “strongly” rejected an assessment by five European countries that the Russian state killed jailed opposition leader Alexey Navalny by poisoning him.

World
A town in northern Italy has started celebrating carnival with its annual Battle of the Oranges where people hurl the fruit at each other for fun.
World
A group of gunmen attacked three villages in Nigeria in a dawn raid. At least 30 people have died and several are reportedly missing.

World
One passenger was taken to hospital after the derailment, which police say could have been caused by an avalanche.

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.

Africa
Authorities say they have put in place contingency measures as a labour dispute affects travel.

Africa
The authorities say a growing number of citizens are being illegally recruited to fight elsewhere.

Business
The treasury minister prepares to deliver a budget with a “significant rise” in personal allowances.
Business
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Business
Another collapse of the City of Johannesburg’s electronic billing and payments platform has triggered a major administrative own goal affecting roughly 1.5 million municipal accounts.

Politics
President Ramaphosa announced that SANDF members will be deployed in some areas during SONA.

Politics
President Ramaphosa announced that SANDF members will be deployed in some areas during SONA.
Politics
Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has recused herself from the investigation into how Parliament secretary Xolile George’s salary ballooned more than 88% since 2022.

Politics
Lukanyo Calata blames Thabo Mbeki for justice delays in Cradock Four case involving Fort Calata.

Sport
Wales needs a specialist defence coach but Welsh rugby greats Sam Warburton and Alun Wyn Jones question when that will happen and who decides.

Sport
Australia’s hopes of reaching the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup are all but over after Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka hits a brilliant unbeaten 100 to condemn them to an eight-wicket defeat in Pallekele.

Sport
Tyson Fury says his comeback is ‘to make boxing great again’.

Sport
Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka hits a brilliant unbeaten century off 52 balls to condemn Australia to an eight-wicket defeat in the T20 World Cup.
Education
[Nile Post] The Bunyoro University Taskforce has requested government to allocate Shs100 billion in the 2026/2027 national budget to enable the start of construction works for the proposed public university.
Education
[Nile Post] Teachers, administrators, parents, and learners gathered to acknowledge the school’s performance, released by the Uganda National Examinations Board, which showed significant improvement compared with 2024.
Education
[Nile Post] The curriculum, introduced by the National Curriculum Development Centre and examined by the Uganda National Examinations Board, faced early implementation challenges during its first year.

Education
Reform of this stealth tax is long overdue – and with it, a shake-up of the whole university system
Never go to war with Martin Lewis. The one iron law of politics is that the financial guru who built moneysavingexpert.com has a quasi-godlike status in Britain, the man millions trust with their cash in a way they would never trust any politician. If he takes up a cause, he usually wins. So when...

Lifestyle
A female TikToker threatened to sue social media users who falsely accused her of being one of the trio who allegedly killed a Bolt driver.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The City of Cape Town will auction around 50 City-owned properties in a move aimed at unlocking economic, social and spatial value.

Lifestyle
It seems Springboks captain Siya Kolisi is on another ‘baecation’ with rumoured girlfriend, 25-year-old influencer Rachel John.

Entertainment
A Grade 5 pupil died after a soccer goal post reportedly fell during break time at Reagile Primary School in Thembisa.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Monday, 16 February 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Science/Tech
Andrew Baker takes over from Wim de Bruyn, who will now head a different executive portfolio within the bank.
Science/Tech
A partner at KPMG Australia has been fined $7,000 by the Big Four firm after using AI tools to cheat on an internal training course about using AI. From a report: The unnamed partner was forced to redo the test after uploading training materials into an AI platform to help answer questions on the use of the fast-evolving technology. More than two dozen staff have been caught over this financial...

Science/Tech
Rapid crypto transactions, massive wins, and genuine prizes are transforming the gambling world. Sites like Rakebit and CryptoGames demonstrate the growth of this industry. Rakebit, managed by Tech Group BL Limited, provides over 7,000 titles, supports 16+ digital coins, and includes a full sportsbook. Meanwhile, CryptoGames has exceeded 9.5 billion Dice bets, focusing on built-in […]

Science/Tech
Barack Obama caused frenzy after saying aliens were real on a podcast – and was forced to clarify he had not seen any evidence of them in a statement posted to Instagram over the weekend.
There is a long-running conspiracy theory claiming that the US government is hiding extraterrestrials at Area 51, a highly classified air force site in Nevada.
Lucy Hough speaks to host of the Guardian’s...

Motoring
The Department of Transport has issued a tender to outsource the operation of South Africa’s new driving laws.

Motoring
Toyota South Africa has outlined its plans for 2026 and beyond.
Motoring

Motoring
Hijackers are looking for two discontinued cars in South Africa, including a small bakkie.
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.

Health
Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others.

Health
An East Kent Hospital surgeon says it was the “first time” he had encountered such a case.