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Cardoso named Coach of Month after Sundowns’ unbeaten run
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso was awarded Coach of the Month for January-February after leading his team to four consecutive wins.
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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso was awarded Coach of the Month for January-February after leading his team to four consecutive wins.
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The conflict in the Middle East has entered a volatile new phase. What does it mean for global stability? Defence expert John Stupart is answering your questions on Daily Maverick Connect now.

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Authorities fail to track down owner, or find any evidence of construction plans

South Africa
Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota died at the age of 77.
South Africa
NW Police Commissioner praises the arrest of a police officer
Acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, has welcomed the arrest of a police constable for murder and housebreaking.
Constable Kutlwano Joy Tshepe (29) was apprehended on Thursday evening in Phokeng.
This followed allegations that he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s house in Roma Section...
South Africa
Communities key in protecting biodiversity economy
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has highlighted the need to safeguard the biodiversity economy through stronger collaboration with communities and traditional authorities.
“Communities are no longer viewed merely as beneficiaries of conservation. Through co-management arrangements and...
South Africa
Hosting the SADC Summit is a testament to eThekwini’s progress
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the decision to hold the 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in eThekwini in August 2026, is an encouraging acknowledgement of the progress the city has made.
“This is a worthy recognition of the progress that has been...
World
Leaders in Israel and the United States have indicated that the conflict against Iran could continue for weeks.

World
Spain’s prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump’s threat to end trade with his country.
World
Israeli strikes hit a Beirut hotel and residential complex in Lebanon’s east, Lebanese state media said, as Israel announced broad strikes in response to Hezbollah missile and drone launches.

World
The case has gripped South Korea, where there is no regulation on how far into pregnancy an abortion can take place.

Africa
A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.

Africa
The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what says is abuse.

Africa
Rwanda accused Washington’s move as “one sided” and politically motivated.

Africa
Conservative clerics are meeting in Nigeria to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.
Business

Business
Synthesis Power Solutions director and energy expert Thomas Garner says load shedding could return in South Africa.

Business
The Department of Social Development has confirmed that a new BIS grant is being processed, with consultations to be finalised in March 2026.

Business
Woolworths’ operations have seen sales growth, but the group’s gross profit margin and overall profit have taken a hit.

Politics
Member of parliament Fadiel Adams is testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Head of Organised Crime Major-General Richard Shibiri takes the witness stand

Politics
Mosiuoa Lekota passed away in the early hours of Wednesday morning at a hospital in Midrand.

Politics
Newly established Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on the Presidency will elect its chairperson

Sport
The Premier Soccer League has announced Orlando Pirates superstar Relebohile Mofokeng as the January-February Player of the Month.

Sport
Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick says he and star player Luka Doncic have a “great relationship” despite a heated exchange between the pair that went viral.

Sport
Dave Rennie is appointed the new head coach of New Zealand, becoming the first person of Pasifika heritage to lead the side as they target a fourth World Cup triumph.

Sport
Para-powerlifter and multi-sport enthusiast Hope Gordon on her Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games aims.
Education
[Shabelle] The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU), with the support of the United Nations (UN), has rolled out a nationwide labour rights education campaign aimed at enabling workers to understand, reclaim and defend their labour rights while ensuring effective implementation of Somalia’s newly adopted Labour Code, which entered into force after 52 years without comprehensive reform.
Education
[Premium Times] An official of the university stated that the decision to suspend the students was reached at the 252nd Senate meeting following reports presented by the Ad-Hoc Senate committee on examination malpractice and the senate students’ disciplinary committee.
Education
Attorney General Letitia James is investigating the university for its actions after the 2012 arrest of Robert Hadden, a former Columbia gynecologist convicted of sex crimes.
Education
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators who had taken over Hamilton Hall in 2024 faced expulsions, suspensions and the revocation of their degrees.

Lifestyle
The City of Cape Town plans to add two new nature reserves and expand five others in and around the Mother City. Take a look…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Mathew Knowles has been credited with the success of Destiny’s Child as their manager.

Lifestyle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s trip to the Middle East was questioned as the pair were reportedly ‘shuttering’ their Archewell Foundation.

Entertainment
Lekota left the ANC after the party’s controversial 2007 Polokwane elective conference.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Minister Manamela said Setas plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between educational institutions and employers.

Entertainment
Saps official Tebello Mosikili opened a theft case after R10 000 was allegedly stolen.

Science/Tech
AI adoption across the jobs value chain is causing a seismic shift in the education-to-jobs pipeline.

Science/Tech
Huawei released a series of all-scenario U6 GHz products today at MWC Barcelona 2026 to help carriers unlock the full potential of 5G-A and set the stage for a seamless transition to 6G. The company also launched enhanced AI-Centric Network solutions that will help carriers prepare for the agentic era by enabling intelligent services, networks, […]

Science/Tech
Google is partnering with Back Market to sell USB sticks that let you install ChromeOS Flex on older Windows and Intel-powered Macs collecting dust.

Science/Tech
In presenting the 2026 national budget to South Africa’s parliament on 25 February, finance minister Enoch Godongwana characterised this as the turning point in South Africa’s public finances – heralding improved confidence, increased growth and rising infrastructure investment. For over a decade, the size of the deficit and the rise in public debt have been […]
Motoring

Motoring
The conflict in the Middle East has had an immediate impact on the price of fuel, which is now set to go up by more than R2 per litre.

Motoring
One Chinese automaker has seen its sales figures dip below a major rival’s.

Motoring
Gauteng is home to more than two-thirds of the country’s carjacking hotspots.

Health
A Buckinghamshire charity urges people to craft reusable pads to raise awareness of period poverty.

Health
A team that transports seriously ill children says its workload is increasing with no additional funds.

Health
It is time to move beyond the “baby brain” cliche, say scientists who scanned dozens of women’s brains.

Health
The TV presenter shares how counselling has given her new perspectives on life.