THURSDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2026, 21:08
Top Stories
The testimony of Linda Gxasheka, the suspended head of human resources at the City of Ekurhuleni, points to systemic governance failures within the metro.
Top Stories
As Nelson Mandela Bay confronts new service delivery mandates, questions arise about the metro’s capacity to meet strict response times amid ageing infrastructure, accountability challenges and an awful track record.
Top Stories
The Commons intelligence committee says it has been given a written insurance the government can not overrule any release.
Top Stories
As gang violence grips Nelson Mandela Bay, multimillion-rand crime-fighting technology, including gunshot detection systems, sits unused, raising concerns about the city’s effectiveness in ensuring safety.
South Africa
He was intercepted at the airport before he could board a flight to Singapore earlier this week.
South Africa
Maria Makgato and Kudzai Ndlovu, were shot and killed at a dumping site at Onverwacht farm.
South Africa
More than 260 000 animals have been affected by the outbreak.
South Africa
The court heard that the minor was sexually abused by the man since the age of three.
World
Onlookers watched as the cooling tower of the decommissioned Frimmersdorf power plant in Germany collapsed.
World
New York Times journalist David Sanger discusses how we got here, the state of Iran’s nuclear weapons program, the likelihood of U.S. military force against Iran and if Trump’s goal is regime change.
World
The terminated FBI staffers all participated in a probe into Trump’s handling of classified documents after his first term.
World
The ruling is temporary, but party co-leader Alice Weidel has already described it as a “major victory”.
Africa
A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.
Africa
Violence has plagued South Africa’s highly competitive and lucrative taxi industry for decades.
Africa
The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies.
Africa
Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.
Business
Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also serious debt
Business
The company told drivers they could expect to receive more in pay and tips than they actually did.
Business
A small agricultural town the Western Cape has been voted as the best to live in South Africa.
Business
Politics
Ramaphosa was addrerssing the opening of the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San leaders.
Politics
Zille says she doesn’t want a coalition government because of its instability.
Politics
Ramaphosa assured traditional leaders that the livelihood from communal cattle farmers is valued.
Politics
Suspended Ekurhuleni police chief Jabulani Mapiyeye wanted Mkhwanazi to be redeployed.
Sport
Tottenham interim manager Igor Tudor says trying to save the club from Premier League relegation is “probably” the toughest challenge of his career.
Sport
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews signs a new contract with the club, running until 2032.
Sport
The Proteas have officially qualified for the T20 World Cup semi-finals after beating the West Indies, while India eliminated Zimbabwe.
Sport
Wolves manager Rob Edwards and Sunderland counterpart Regis Le Bris condemn the racist abuse their players suffered last weekend.
Education
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, and others respond to a Nicholas Kristof column. Also: Reagan’s warning about nuclear weapons; aging doctors.
Education
Republican lawmakers push for conservative professors to counter purported leftwing indoctrination in schools
This story was produced by the Hechinger Report, a non-profit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.
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Education
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Education
As the dust settles on the government’s landmark changes to children’s special educational needs and disabilities provision, what will their impact really be on young people, their families and schools? John Harris and Kiran Stacey look at what we know so far. And, a growing backlash from graduates over student loan payments, led by the influential consumer champion Martin Lewis, is causing...
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Tim Gunn is a respected authority in the fashion industry, characterised by his impeccable suits.
Lifestyle
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
Minister confirms two South Africans have died on the frontlines, while others return safely from Russia under government supervision.
Entertainment
South Africa are the only unbeaten team left in the tournament.
Science/Tech
Speaking of the Citrini’s blog post, which imagines a near-future AI-driven economic collapse, and which ended up help triggering the S&P 500’s worst single-day drop in nearly two weeks on Monday, FT Alphaville decided to track how US stock markets have moved on the release days of notable dystopian speculative fiction throughout history. The story adds: You may contend that this is facile. We...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: It might look like something from the early days of the internet, with its aggressively grey color scheme and rectangles nested inside rectangles, but FPDS.gov is one of the most important resources for keeping tabs on what powerful spying tools U.S. government agencies are buying. It includes everything from phone hacking technology, to masses of location...
Science/Tech
A fictional memo set in June 2028, published by short seller Citrini Research, wiped roughly $10 billion off Indian IT stocks in a single trading session on February 24 and sent the Nifty IT index down as much as 5.3% — its worst single-day fall since August 2023 — on the argument that AI coding agents have collapsed the cost advantage of Indian developers to the price of electricity. The index...
Science/Tech
New York state has filed a lawsuit against Valve alleging that randomized loot boxes in games like Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2 amount to a form of unregulated gambling, letting users “pay for the chance to win a rare virtual item of significant monetary value.” From a report: While many randomized video game loot boxes have drawn attention and regulation from various...
Motoring
Nissan’s factory in Gauteng, which has been around since 1966, will soon be sold to a Chinese car brand.
Motoring
Motoring
South Africa’s car market is witnessing the rise of a new class of vehicle.
Motoring
The latest VW Golf GTI hot hatch is officially on sale in South Africa.
Health
Aria’s parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection.
Health
Subtle signs of mental distress often emerge before severe symptoms.
Health
The Trump administration is proposing Obamacare plans that it says will lower health insurance premiums. But critics warn they would make care unaffordable.
Health
Kicking your smoking habit to the curb is easier said than done. By following these six steps, you can unlock a smoke-free future.