
EFF, ActionSA reject roles in Ekurhuleni after cabinet reshuffle
Nkosindiphile Xhakaza stacks cabinet with ANC comrades who take five crucial positions
FRIDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2026, 08:11

Nkosindiphile Xhakaza stacks cabinet with ANC comrades who take five crucial positions

Our investigation reveals gangs from a range of ethnic backgrounds are operating widely in the capital, exploiting girls and young women.
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Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya, the embattled police deputy commissioner, is under scrutiny at the Madlanga commission of inquiry for alleged misconduct and criminal connections, specifically ties with the Big Five cartel.

Education department launches private investigation in parallel to police inquiries

Benfica claim there is a “defamation campaign” against Gianluca Prestianni after Uefa launched an investigation into claims he racially abused Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr.

Benfica claim there is a “defamation campaign” against Gianluca Prestianni after Uefa launched an investigation into claims he racially abused Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr.
The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms, heavy downpours, damaging winds, excessive lightning and hail in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, which may lead to damage and flooding.

Over the past two decades, the government has quietly increased South Africa’s personal income tax burden through base broadening and reduced rebates, extracting significantly more revenue from a small pool of taxpayers.

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has stepped down as the host of Power Talk on POWER 98.7 after a year, with veteran journalist Mondli Makhanya set to take over starting on March 2.

Pulvinder Dhillon, 68, from London, died after the crash on the M4 in Berkshire in March 2022.
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Lindi-Mae Humphreys’ words about the pain of leaving behind everything she knew and loved struck a chord with every South African.

Man, 46, surrenders to police after allegations on social media platforms

The US skier was the Olympic downhill champion in 2010 and had been hoping for a fairytale ending to her illustrious career in 2026.

With wet and unsettled weather expected to continue flood affected areas will have to wait longer for any respite as Sarah Keith-Lucas explains.