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Is transplanting staff at the heart of government part of a bigger strategy – or a sticking plaster?
SATURDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2026, 17:05

Is transplanting staff at the heart of government part of a bigger strategy – or a sticking plaster?
The South African Weather Service has issued warnings of severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, strong winds, and hail in parts of Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Gauteng, the Free State, and the North West.

Luxe announced his death to her 1.7 million Instagram followers, saying she was “heartbroken”.

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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Two men are jailed after planning what police say could have been “the UK’s deadliest terror attack”.
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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.
The MK Party has announced Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi as its latest chief whip in yet another leadership change.
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.

Lt Col Mark Teeton says he was fortunate after a “targeted and deliberate” attack by Anthony Esan.

Igor Tudor agrees a deal to become Tottenham interim head coach until the end of the season.