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Seventeen-year-old Choi Ga-on denies American great Chloe Kim snowboarding history as she brushes off an early fall to win Winter Olympic halfpipe gold.

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his ninth state of the nation address at the Cape Town City Hall before a joint sitting of parliament on Thursday evening.

Ukrainians are uniting in solidarity with Olympic skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych after he was disqualified for wearing a helmet with images of Ukrainian athletes killed during Russia’s invasion.

The International Olympic Committee defends the T-shirt as being part of its Heritage Collection, celebrating styles from all editions of the Games.

After the retired Navy captain told servicemembers they don’t have to obey illegal orders, Defence Secretary Hegseth moved to cut his rank.

Jessica and Jacques Moretti are under criminal investigation for involuntary manslaughter, as well as bodily harm and arson through negligence.

Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

Search efforts are continuing for the missing passengers, who included children.

Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the developments with plans to introduce high-speed rail in South Africa.

Consumer outlet Which? has been campaigning on access to loyalty schemes, calling it a “huge win for shoppers”.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a major warning to mafia-style organised crime groups in South Africa.

The president said senior officials in municipalities would be appointed through an independent process free from political interference

The president said the South African National Defence Force would be deployed to support police in tackling gang violence and illegal mining

The president said the army would be deployed to tackle illegal mining and gang violence and pledged urgent action against organised crime

Party leader Julius Malema said the move signalled the president’s loss of confidence in the police

A lot can change in sport over two decades – but not Arianna Fontana’s ability to collect Olympic medals.

Think you know your cricket? Only the most knowledgeable of fans will smash our T20 World Cup stats battle game.

Tyson Fury’s comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill says “there are no easy games” in the Nations League after being drawn with Hungary, Ukraine and Georgia.

The SANDF band’s choice of song at SONA – ‘Water’ – and a near-disastrous 21-gun salute left many South Africans amused…

Minister of Small Business Development Stella Ndabeni bragged about wearing local – including thrift store items – on the SONA red carpet.

The principal of Roedean has resigned amid a public apology to fellow school, King David Linksfield, and the Jewish community…

Political parties react sharply to Ramaphosa’s Sona, questioning delivery, accountability and election-year promises.

Crime and water were among the major issues touched upon by Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa touched on several key issues facing the country in his State of the Nation Address on Thursday evening.

Catch up on the biggest stories of Thursday, 12 February 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

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Super Bowl season always pulls fans in many directions, from buying team gear to checking the latest odds. This year, Fanatics felt the heat when a surprise Patriots–Seahawks Super Bowl led to empty shelves, social media anger, and a formal apology over stock problems. Meanwhile, DraftKings seized the spotlight, launching Super Bowl LX deals that […]

Hybrid and electric cars are starting to take off in South Africa thanks to an influx of new, affordable models.

How much motorists spend on petrol each month depends on a range of factors.

The company said it also plans to launch two new models in South Africa this year – the Nexon and Sierra.

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