BBC at memorial for Gen Z protesters after landmark election in Bangladesh
BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri visited Sheikh Hasina’s former residence which is now a memorial for the student protesters killed in the 2024 uprising.
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Pereira signs deal as Forest boss until end of next season
Vitor Pereira has signed a deal until the end of next season to become Nottingham Forest’s fourth manager of the campaign.
News24 | Female suspect arrested after e-hailing driver’s gruesome murder in Pretoria West
The police have arrested a female suspect after an e-hailing driver was killed, allegedly while inside his car, in Pretoria West on Wednesday.
Ukrainian slider Olympics over as helmet appeal dismissed
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych will not compete at the Winter Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed his appeal to wear a helmet depicting images of athletes killed during Russia’s invasion of his home country.
WASHED UP: Floating fish — two beaches closed, mass deaths on KZN North Coast
KwaZulu-Natal coastal residents were horrified to find hundreds of dead fish floating near the mouth of the Umhlali River this week, with survivors gasping for air or stranded next to the water line.
Where does sacking of Civil Service head leave Sir Keir Starmer?
Is transplanting staff at the heart of government part of a bigger strategy – or a sticking plaster?
News24 | Saturday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms, strong winds, hail for most of SA; hot in KZN
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.
Stars offer support after husband of influencer Lorna Luxe dies
Luxe announced his death to her 1.7 million Instagram followers, saying she was “heartbroken”.
South Africans Abroad: Lorch unveiled, jersey number revealed
Thembinkosi Lorch will start a new chapter of his career in Libya with a new jersey number he was handed in by Al-Ittihad.
News24 | Ramaphosa promises swift fixes; Eastern Cape horror crash kills 7: Today’s top 7 stories
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.
Men jailed over plot to attack Jewish community
Two men are jailed after planning what police say could have been “the UK’s deadliest terror attack”.
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.
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.