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South African men return home from Russia war, and ANC leaders investigated for apartheid-era crimes
These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 26 February 2026.
One of South Africa’s oldest towns getting a huge new private school
Lydenburg, now called Mashishing, is set to receive a new pre-primary to Grade 12 private school, a potential boost town’s economic revival amid pressures on its mining-dependent economy.
How Mbali Nhlapo’s famous cleaning tagline changed her life
“I am Mbali Nhlapo and I’m a housekeeper” is the sassy tagline that set the TikTok content creator into viral superstardom.
Nedbank’s Nigerian adventure comes back to bite
Nedbank is set to take a hit after the disposal of its stake in Nigerian-based Ecobank, with an up to 55% decrease in earnings expected.
‘I’m ready’ – Park bids to show Man Utd form for England
Manchester United midfielder Jess Park has been in brilliant form since her move in the summer – but can she take that into England’s upcoming matches?
Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death, video shows
Israeli forces blocked Palestinian ambulances while a 14-year-old lay bleeding for at least 45 minutes.
Raise a toast to Gallo’s centenary, legacy of ‘O Nketsang’
If you have ever attended a SA wedding and didn’t dance to O Nketsang, did they even get married?
WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy rain and lightning expected TODAY
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Thursday, 26 February 2026.
News24 | Beyond the jam: Six savoury ways to cook with figs right now
Fig season in South Africa runs until March, and these gloriously jammy little biological marvels – technically not even fruit, but a syconia packed with hidden flowers – are worth every cent of their punnet price, especially since their natural enzyme, ficin, doubles as a meat tenderiser, which makes them the ultimate savoury ingredient.
Two ANC politicians cost South Africa 550,000 jobs
Mining analyst Peter Major said Cyril Ramaphosa and Gwede Mantashe have overseen the loss of hundreds of thousands of jobs in South Africa’s mining sector.
Berman, Nathan smoke peace pipe after IBF orders elimination bout
Legendary promoters told their ranked boxers must fight against each other
South Africa has 8.3 million personal income taxpayers and 26.5 million grant recipients
South Africa relies on a narrow tax base, where a small percentage of individuals contribute the majority of the revenue.
Earth’s heat to power 10,000 homes in renewable energy first for UK
Water super-heated by rocks will also provide the UK’s first domestic supply of the critical mineral lithium.
Orbán accuses Ukraine of disrupting oil supplies to Hungary
Ukraine says a critical pipeline was closed after Russian strikes.
It’s mind over matter for Soweto derby – Ben Youssef
Team focused on mental prep, and co-coach happy with Chislett
AmaZulu / AmaZulu lick wounds after loss to Downs, aim to regroup against Stellies
Zwane calls for immediate response as Usuthu title ambitions take a knock
RICHARD ZULU | Township entrepreneurs just need fair access to finance, markets…
Across townships, rural areas, and industrial nodes are resilient entrepreneurs who have built businesses under severe constraints. They have navigated weak infrastructure, scarce capital, and volatile demand. They have endured – and grown.
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai wins appeal against lesser conviction
The 78-year-old Lai, however, remains detained for a separate national security case.
News24 | Obesity medicines, like Ozempic, are needed in SA’s public sector. Can our government provide them?
In South Africa, access to weight loss medicines like Ozempic and Mounjaro remains limited to those who can shell out a few thousand rand a month.