Gordon scores four goals to break Shearer record
Watch Anthony Gordon’s four goals against Qarabag, making him Newcastle’s top scorer in the Champions League (10), overtaking Alan Shearer (6).
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Eight skiers found dead after California avalanche
Fifteen skiers went missing on Tuesday following a massive avalanche in California’s Lake Tahoe region. One person remains missing but is presumed dead.
Billionaire Lex Wexner tells US lawmakers he was ‘naive’ and ‘conned’ by Epstein
Testifying before Congress, the former CEO of Victoria’s Secret lingerie brand accused Epstein of stealing “vast sums” of money from his family.
ANALYSIS: Cyril Ramaphosa’s long game is finally paying off
When Cyril Ramaphosa became President many people expected him to implement reforms immediately. During the long period of frustration that followed, his supporters argued he was playing “the long game”, and that over time, his patience would pay off. On balance, they were mostly right.
LOSS OF FOCUS: Ramaphosa declares war on alcohol abuse, while entity studying alcohol-related harms faces closure
In the 2026 State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa committed the national government to coming up with strategies to curb excessive alcohol use. This comes as the Foundation for Alcohol Related Research winds down its 30-year operation. Why does this matter?
UNDERWORLD ALLIANCE: R450m cocaine plane case ties Australian smuggler to ‘Big Five cartel base’ Gauteng
If you were on a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney in early October 2023, you may have been travelling along with a concealed R450-million cocaine consignment that connects a recently convicted Australian smuggler to several accused in Gauteng – the alleged Big Five cartel’s headquarters.
Sundowns rise to the occasion with statement win against Pirates
As some were writing the Brazilians off, they have pulled off two huge victories in succession.
Everything you need to know about Donald Trump’s Board of Peace
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‘MINISTERIAL INTERFERENCE’: Court dismisses Gabrielle Goliath’s Venice Biennale challenge against Gayton McKenzie
Artist Gabrielle Goliath lost her court battle against Minister Gayton McKenzie, meaning she’ll miss out on representing South Africa at the Venice Biennale.
Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK
The US president says “it will be a blight on our great ally” if the islands are handed over to Mauritius.
Four of the 17 men caught in Russia-Ukraine war back in South Africa
This comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to help with the repatriation process
BREAKING | City Power CEO steps down after 10 years with entity
Mashava to pursue ‘personal and other professional interests’
News24 | amaBhungane | Invalid R263m tanker tender rolls on as Joburg’s taps run dry
The City of Johannesburg’s tanker contracts are in jeopardy after the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg declared them “invalid”.
WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy rain, winds and hail expected in SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Thursday, 19 February 2026.
OUR CITY NEWS: Despite protests and promises, taps are still dry in Johannesburg
With large parts of Johannesburg still struggling without water, community groups call for immediate government intervention and a collaborative approach to ensure sustainable water security.