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These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 19 February 2026.

The Proteas maintained their unbeaten streak at the T20 World Cup, storming past an outgunned United Arab Emirates by six wickets

Three years and R230 billion later, Eskom is now well-positioned to survive without more government bailouts.

Limpopo Traffic authorities to confirm number of people killed when bus overturned on N1 north

Families of four South African men who were rescued from Ukraine express gratitude to Ramaphosa

Mkhwebane says her office’s 2022 report lists irregularities and calls for further action.

The men arrived at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport on Wednesday.

President Donald Trump will gather Thursday with representatives from more than two dozen countries that have joined his Board of Peace, for a meeting that will focus on the reconstruction of Gaza.

See the floats from the famous festival as the city’s top samba schools compete for first prize.

Rouble Nagi has spent the last three decades promoting learning among India’s marginalised communities.

He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.

The media regulator cites the spread of false information and cyber-bullying as among the reasons.

“This is the only hustle we know,” miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu’s body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.

Gold Fields is returning R27 billion to shareholders—including a R4 billion special dividend—as gold reaches record high prices.

Motus Retail is expanding its brand lineup to boost revenue, as the country’s motor industry is reshaped by rising competition from Asia.

“You cannot go to sleep on this president,” says one toymaker, of the ongoing uncertainty over trade policy.

Gigaba’s lawyer Nicholas Kourie says today’s appearance forms part of the pre-trial hearings. 

Molefe and Matlala allegedly gave Sibiya money in exchange for protection.

ANC MP Fasiha Hassan calls on President to pay attention to the seriousness of youth unemployment

Lonzi says the EFF will rally the youth to deliver CVs daily to government offices

Lara Markthaler put the finishing touches to a memorable first Winter Olympics in the women’s slalom at the Milano Cortina Games.

There are a couple of Springbok players, at different stages of their careers, who still have a cloud of uncertainty hanging over them.

Today’s news wrap.

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Demand is rising at unsustainable rate and could cost £3.4bn by 2030-31, local authorities warn

Families who have children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) should be means tested for school transport, according to councils in England, who say demand is rising “at an unsustainable rate”.

Local authorities are urging the government to be “radical” in its Send reforms,...

The journey to refurbishing Pretoria’s Erasmus Castle, popularly known as ‘Die Spookhuis’, has proven to be a rocky one. Here’s why…

An Afrikaner family – the Breetzkes – have been denied asylum by Irish authorities, and have been issued deportation orders.

” We need to be critical of ourselves because it was not good enough,” Arteta said.

Here is a brief explainer about how the T20 World Cup Super Eights will work over the coming days in India and Sri Lanka.

Amid crises, internal party battles and global shocks, Ramaphosa’s resilience and incremental gains explain why his presidency endures.

Education, energy and home affairs departments celebrated several successes in 2025 and have grand ambitions for 2026.

Government is planning responsible gambling awareness across universities and TVET colleges to fight the scourge.

Meta Platforms reportedly plans to release its first smartwatch this year, and it will have a built-in AI assistant.

Madeleine Finlay sits down with science editor Ian Sample and science correspondent Nicola Davis to discuss three eye-catching stories, including the impact of a powerful psychedelic on depression, answers on the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, and an explanation to the mystery of why humans have chins

Single dose of potent psychedelic drug could help treat depression, trial...

Plans are underway to rescue a South African supplier crucial to the automotive and mining industries.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy facing pressure to announce the 8-year licence extension.

Three legacy car brands have scaled back their local dealer networks, while new companies are rapidly expanding their presence in South Africa.

Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.

The decision, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.