
South Africans Abroad: Lorch scores on debut for Al-Ittihad
Thembinkosi Lorch handed Al-Ittihad Tripoli a 1-0 win over Al Shamooa in the Libyan Cup in what was his first official match.
SATURDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2026, 00:34

Thembinkosi Lorch handed Al-Ittihad Tripoli a 1-0 win over Al Shamooa in the Libyan Cup in what was his first official match.

More than a year after an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease began devastating South African herds, the country finally has the beginnings of a plan to tackle the disaster and stave off a food crisis.

South Africa’s residential property market is poised for a cautious rebound in 2026, with estate agents expecting stabilising demand, rising activity from first-time buyers and investors, and improving sentiment.

An investigation by The Free Press has found that many of the Afrikaners who moved to the US as refugees are living in poor conditions.
The South African Police Service wants custody of the body of the late former Zambian president Edgar Lungu, News24 has reliably learnt.

Dual-qualified solicitor Adam Mitchell advises South Africans in England on protecting complex cross-border wealth in family law disputes.

A recent High Court judgment warned that, while SARS can still demand upfront payment of disputed tax, taxpayers with strong security and evidence can challenge the decision and potentially stop enforcement.

Minister Angie Motshekga has recently announced a new board of directors for Denel after a recent forensic report exposed alleged renewed corruption at the state entity.

Africa’s biggest bank expects to see substantial cumulative interest rate cuts in South Africa over the next year, boosting consumer spending.
Australia will play world champions South Africa at Perth Stadium on September 27.

Award-winning economist Dawie Roodt said he was positive about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address.

PressPulse’s latest media sentiment report reveals that Shoprite enjoyed significantly better coverage than Woolworths, Pick n Pay, and Spar.
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Public consultation has begun for a R20 billion expansion of the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, which will reclaim about 3.8 hectares from Granger Bay, alongside major upgrades to the existing precinct.

South Africa’s second-largest political party faces some internal pressure to quit the ruling coalition, but doing so would damage its growth prospects and be a “big mistake”.
Viral sweet-selling teenager Rudolph Lekay will on Monday step into the start of his entrepreneurial career as he prepares to begin his three-year degree in Strategic Brand Management at Emeris Business College in Cape Town.

Telkom is set to deliver a solid set of results for its 2026 financial year, driven by strong data and fibre revenue growth, as well as a boost from property sales in the year to date.

South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Bantu Holomisa, warned that people should not point a gun at soldiers.

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 16 February 2026.

While many citizens welcome the army’s presence on the streets, there is growing pressure for deeper solutions.

South Africa’s improving public finances and economic outlook have ended its credit-rating slump, with further upgrades expected in the coming years.