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.
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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.
Soldier ‘lucky to survive’ stabbing near barracks
Lt Col Mark Teeton says he was fortunate after a “targeted and deliberate” attack by Anthony Esan.
Tudor agrees deal to become Spurs’ interim boss
Igor Tudor agrees a deal to become Tottenham interim head coach until the end of the season.
High Court dismisses challenge to single-sex toilet guidance
Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was “legally flawed” and “overly simplistic”.
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.
Kaizer Chiefs in CAF Confed Cup: Best and worst case scenarios
Kaizer Chiefs may be top of the Group D log but progressing to the CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals will NOT be easy.
Why Getting Your Small SA Business Online Costs Less Than You Think
For many small South African businesses, the idea of getting a website still feels bigger and more expensive than it needs to be.