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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.
You’re never too old, says dancer, 71, cast in Taylor Swift video
Denise Sides was selected from hundreds of applicants to take part in the Opalite video.
Game of Thrones play to open in the UK this summer
The stage prequel will be set 10 years before the events of the original books and TV series.
Farmer Tony Martin leaves £2.5m to ‘loyal friend’
Martin, jailed in 2000 for the killing of a burglar, leaves his estate to a former pub landlady.
News24 | Israeli minister calls for Palestinian ‘emigration’ as Israel tightens West Bank control
A senior Israeli far-right minister vowed to encourage “emigration” from the Palestinian territories, despite mounting criticism of recent measures tightening Israel’s control over the occupied West Bank.
Letter by young Queen Elizabeth II to be auctioned
The letter from Queen Elizabeth II asks if “the birds are well, and the goldfish haven’t died”.
Vinicius: Eight years at Real Madrid, 20 cases of alleged racist abuse
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague details how Vincius Jr has become a global symbol of resistance against discrimination.
WATCH | Election year ‘anaesthesia’ numbs opposition, says Premier Saul
Broad failure to accept the country’s positive trajectory revealed in Ramaphosa’s Sona
EFF, ActionSA reject roles in Ekurhuleni after cabinet reshuffle
Nkosindiphile Xhakaza stacks cabinet with ANC comrades who take five crucial positions
Teenage girls lured into forced sex by gangs in London, BBC finds
Our investigation reveals gangs from a range of ethnic backgrounds are operating widely in the capital, exploiting girls and young women.