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International giant taking on Checkers and Pick n Pay with new stores across South Africa
Walmart will launch 21 new stores in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape, offering South Africans lower prices than those at Checkers and Pick n Pay.

Fifa wants injured players to stay off for one minute
Players who receive treatment for an injury could be forced to stay off the field for one minute under proposals from Fifa.

Face-to-face with a pangolin: Free AR app launches for World Pangolin Day
Users can project a life-sized Temminck’s ground pangolin, ask questions about its ecology and threats and learn about conservation challenges such as illegal poaching, habitat loss and dangers from electric fencing. The app is free to download and supports pangolin rescue and rehabilitation

Sibiya denies receiving 20 impalas from Cat Matlala
Deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya said that when he found out the impalas were from Cat Matlala, he stopped the delivery

‘Journalist’s journalist’ Joe Letakgomo dies
Joe Letakgomo, revered journalist and founding editor of Sowetan, who also served as the Press Council of SA’s public advocate, has died.

‘Journalist’s journalist’ Joe Latakgomo dies
Joe Letakgomo, revered journalist and founding editor of Sowetan, who also served as the Press Council of SA’s public advocate, has died.

Mexican Open denies cancellation amid drug cartel violence
Mexican Open organisers say the tournament will go ahead despite violence following the death of the country’s most wanted drug baron.

One thing South Africa can do to avoid financial collapse
Putting a fiscal rule in place will help South Africa stay on a good path and avoid the near-financial crisis it has faced in the past few years.

Tembisa residents decry ‘harsh credit control’, DA accuses mayor of populism
Residents in Tembisa have initiated protests, blocking roads with burning tyres, in response to strict credit control measures by the City of Ekurhuleni, particularly focusing on electricity disconnections and rising municipal bills.

BBC apologises after guest with Tourette’s shouts racial slur during Baftas
Actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage at the time during the award ceremony in London.

‘Closest I’ve felt’ – Hodgkinson on breaking longest-standing world record
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson says she feels “closer than ever” to breaking the women’s 800m outdoor record – the longest-standing world record in athletics.

SANDF brigadier at centre of R1.5m bribery scandal released on bail
Brig-Gen Johannes Mkhabela of the SANDF has been granted bail after being accused of attempting to bribe an investigating officer with R1.5m to halt an investigation against him.

Australia backs removing Andrew from royal line of succession
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains eighth in line to the throne despite being stripped of his titles.

R22m Mandela and Tambo statues to be unveiled by Ramaphosa in March
eThekwini mayor Cyril Xaba said two 9m-high bronze statues of former ANC presidents Oliver Tambo and Nelson Mandela which cost R22m will be unveiled on March 6 by President Cyril Ramaphosa
SNOW MEAN FEATS: The Winter Olympics had it all, from political tension to phenomenal performances
As the twin flames in co-host cities Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo were extinguished on 22 February, bringing the 2026 Winter Olympics to a close, the curtain fell on a Games defined as much by controversy as by competition.
LEGAL DRAMA: Bellarmine Mugabe to remain behind bars for another week on attempted murder charges
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, is facing charges of attempted murder, obstructing justice and the possession of a firearm following the shooting of an employee at his Hyde Park residence.

What South Africa needs to win the war on crime
Ian Cameron, Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police, said South Africa needs more than the army deployment to win the war on crime.

Updated Mazda CX-3 Active Auto on sale in SA
Mazda South Africa has launched an updated version of its CX-3 Active Auto

Hamilton says he forgot who he was but has reset for 2026
The seven-time world champion has made it clear he is fully motivated again after a disappointing first season with the Italian team