South Africans Abroad: Lorch unveiled, jersey number revealed
Thembinkosi Lorch will start a new chapter of his career in Libya with a new jersey number he was handed in by Al-Ittihad.
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News24 | Ramaphosa promises swift fixes; Eastern Cape horror crash kills 7: Today’s top 7 stories
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.
JOBURG NEWSLETTER: From Sjava to the Joburg Ballet: Your guide to Valentine’s in the city
Stay inspired despite the taps running dry. Explore Maria McCloy’s curated guide to the best South African music and art gigs happening this week.
WEATHER: Severe storms with rain, strong winds and lightning expected in SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 14 February 2026.
News24 | AU to assess its peacemaking prowess at upcoming summit
The African Union’s (AU) unsuccessful peace and security initiatives will be under scrutiny at the upcoming summit. Leaders from across the bloc are calling for the body to take greater initiative in resolving conflicts.
News24 | Manyi, Makhubele and now Mokoena-Zondi: MK Party appoints new chief whip
The MK Party has announced Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi as its latest chief whip in yet another leadership change.
News24 | Bloom and doom: Durban florist goes viral as ad nightmare sends clients to rival
Orders meant for a local small business went to chain NetFlorist because of a Google search engine “trick”. But there was a happy Valentine’s Day ending.
Major shift for South Africa’s rental property market
South Africa’s rental market is becoming a long-term lifestyle choice, as high interest rates, affordability pressures, and changing preferences push more households to renting, rather than buying, properties.
Newsletters: I have a picture for you! 07 February-13 February 2026
The First Thing newsletter’s Ever-lasting Subscriber Photo Gallery.
Ramaphosa’s speech met with protests
On 12 February 2026, SONA sparked protests near Cape Town City Hall, with CPUT students, Operation Dudula, and Stop the Farm Killings participating.
Ramaphosa announces move to digital driver’s licences
The goal to move to a digital driving licence has been in the planning for a few years
SANITATION STENCH: ‘We live with sewage now’ — Limpopo village residents brace for disaster
Residents in Mariveni Village, Limpopo, say they feel trapped daily by the stench of a five-month sewage crisis. The local government claims to have fixed the problem.