UPPING THE GEES: Varsity Cup rule tweaks favour attack in 2026
The tournament’s rules have been adjusted with the aim of boosting the try-scoring statistics as well as the spectacle.
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WATCH LIVE | Madlanga commission continues
The Madlanga commission of inquiry into allegations of criminality, political interference, and corruption in the criminal justice system, chaired by retired justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, is continuing to hear witness testimony in Pretoria on Monday
Top economist positive about Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address
Award-winning economist Dawie Roodt said he was positive about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address.
Shoprite dominates Woolworths and Pick n Pay
PressPulse’s latest media sentiment report reveals that Shoprite enjoyed significantly better coverage than Woolworths, Pick n Pay, and Spar.
LETTER | Water crisis no laughing matter
Water is life and the most basic necessity the government must worry about.
The day novice ‘Neon Leon’ defeated ‘The Greatest’
Then, just over a year later, SA’s Gerrie Coetzee defeated Spinks with a TKO in the first round.
News24 | Start the week right with this fresh apple and mango smoothie bowl
Try toasted nuts, seeds, raisins, small dollops of full cream yoghurt and cinnamon for toppings.
Smith added to Australia squad before crucial match
Batter Steve Smith is added to Australia’s T20 World Cup squad in time for Monday’s crucial match against Sri Lanka in Kandy.
Bondi Beach shooting accused faces court for the first time
The 24-year-old faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder and one of committing a terrorist attack.
Can you name every FA Cup winner?
The FA Cup third round takes place this weekend – we want you to name every winner of the competition since it began in 1872.
Female Israeli soldiers rescued after being chased by ultra-Orthodox men
The two women were helped by police after being forced to run from a mob in the city of Bnei Brak.
End of the V&A Waterfront as you know it
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.
John Steenhuisen’s warning about the South African government
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”.
News24 | Sweet-selling teen lands business school bursary after matric ball fundraiser success
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.
South African state-owned company gets R214 million boost from selling property
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.
Expect to get killed if you point a gun at a soldier in Cape Town or Gauteng
South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Bantu Holomisa, warned that people should not point a gun at soldiers.
Matheson on Old Trafford heroics, ‘torrid time’ as £1m teenager & McLeod death
A 16-year-old Luke Matheson wrote his name in the history books by scoring against Manchester United in 2019. Six years later, he is aiming for more cup heroics with Macclesfield.
Mercedes end first Bahrain F1 test one-two on the time sheets
Kimi Antonelli led George Russell in a Mercedes one-two as Formula One wrapped up its first Bahrain pre-season test on Friday but the team continued to play down their prospects.
Water Minister in Ethiopia amid crisis, and ex-city manager’s R3.5 million luxury trip exposed
These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 16 February 2026.