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SONA 2026: State of the Nation in the shadow of the water tanker
A year after bold promises, Cyril Ramaphosa’s weak spots are clear: taps and safety. The rest of the Cabinet tells a better story.
WEDNESDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2026, 21:00
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A year after bold promises, Cyril Ramaphosa’s weak spots are clear: taps and safety. The rest of the Cabinet tells a better story.

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“I also experience water shortages and in certain instances I had to go to a certain hotel so that I could bathe and go to my commitments.”

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Lindsey Vonn says she is “making progress” after having a successful third surgery on the broken leg she sustained in a crash at the Winter Olympics on Sunday.
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KwaZulu-Natal South Coast residents are calling for a permanent resolution to the ‘Vula/Vala’ tap water crisis plaguing nearly 200,000 people between Port Edward and Southbroom. (In isiZulu, vula is open and vala is closed).

South Africa
Mayor Cyril Xaba says there’s no crisis but has urged residents to use water sparingly.

South Africa
A researcher at the University of Cape Town has received an international research grant to examine whether artificial intelligence can improve employment prospects for unemployed young people in South Africa. Dr. Tim Köhler, a senior research officer at the Development Policy Research Unit in UCT’s School of Economics, is one of 19 early-career researchers selected […]

South Africa
Using artificial intelligence chatbots to seek medical advice can be dangerous because of their tendency to provide inaccurate and inconsistent information, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Oxford. The research, led by scientists from the Oxford Internet Institute and the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, was published in […]

South Africa
AI is rapidly changing the nature of entry-level work. In South Africa, where youth unemployment hovers around 60%, this shift has serious implications. Entry-level roles have traditionally been the first rung on the ladder into meaningful employment, allowing young people to learn on the job, gain experience, and build careers. But as AI increasingly takes […]
World
Israeli government moves to change rules around land registration in the West Bank, making it easier for Israeli Jews to buy property in the illegally occupied territory, are raising alarm among Palestinians, fearful that the new rules will establish de facto Israeli annexation.

World
Members of the remote community have spoken of their fear and uncertainty after nine people were killed.

World
Every week, more than 100,000 people ride bikes, skates and rollerblades past some of the most best-known parts of Mexico’s capital. And sometimes their dogs join them too.

World
The FAA said the area around the Texas border town would be closed for “special security reasons”.

Africa
Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

Africa
The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Africa
The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.

Africa
Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.

Business
Instagram’s longtime lead Adam Mosseri arrived on Wednesday at a courtroom in Los Angeles.

Business
The closures have been announced days after Santander said it would shut branches.

Business
A Market Rasen pub asks customers about the cost of Guinness ahead of a price increase in April.

Business
Charles Brohiri travelled without buying a ticket on 112 train journeys over a period of nearly two years.

Politics
O’Sullivan has refused to answer questions about his tertiary qualifications.

Politics
SABC News looks back at some of the promises President Ramaphosa made during his SONA 2025 speech.

Politics
The inquiry was urged to look at events that may have led to political interference before 2003.

Politics
IPID has referred the Emmanuel Mbense murder case to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Sport
England fall short against West Indies on day of double Super Over

Sport
Anza Beach in Agadir hosted the 2026 World Bodyboard Championship which brought elite international athletes to Morocco’s Atlantic coastline.

Sport
England will complete their World Cup preparations with matches against New Zealand and Costa Rica in Florida in June, before travelling to their base in Kansas City.

Sport
Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport at Milan-Cortina that does not have a women’s event. BBC Sport takes a look at why.
Education
[Nile Post] School administrators in Luweero District, particularly in government-aided schools, have urged parents to send pupils back to school promptly, warning that delayed reporting is hurting learners academically now that classes have resumed.
Education
[Nile Post] Several schools in Tororo District registered low learner turnout on the first day of reopening for the 2026 academic year, raising concern among education administrators over potential disruptions to learning.
Education
[Nile Post] Schools across Kamwenge District reopened today for the first term of 2026, following a one-week delay from the original academic calendar.
Education
[Leadership] The Minister of State for Regional Development, Hon. Uba Ahmadu Maigari, over the weekend inaugurated multi-billion naira projects across Gombe State, aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and educational development for the benefit of the state and the nation.
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Lifestyle
Cruz Beckham is in a nostalgic mood as he pulls a picture from the family archives.
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
Ballistic evidence showed the fatal shots were fired from a distance, contradicting the accused’s claim of an accidental discharge.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Wednesday, 11 February 2026, in our simple daily news update.

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Science/Tech
Gurhan Kiziloz shifted from fintech to gaming due to what he described as excessive regulation and red tape in the financial technology sector. The Turkish-British entrepreneur stated in an interview with Gulf News that fintech is built to protect monopolies, with everything designed to slow down new entrants. Kiziloz previously founded Lanistar, a fintech venture […]

Science/Tech
AMA to review safety of respiratory vaccines as health agencies end recommendations based on no new data
The largest medical organization in the US will help conduct a review on the safety and effectiveness of respiratory vaccines as federal health agencies and advisers end vaccine recommendations based on no new information.
“They are filling a void that the government created,” Ezekiel...

Science/Tech
Canada, BC, Vancouver11.02.2026 – Payop, a global payment service provider supporting businesses across multiple industries and markets, has announced the appointment of Alina Yelenok as its new Chief People Officer (CPO). In this role, Yelenok will lead Payop’s people strategy, with a focus on developing talent, supporting organisational growth, and strengthening company culture as Payop […]

Science/Tech
The financier recommended adding Margaret Thatcher to Tesla’s board even though she had been dead for five years.

Motoring
Chinese brands have a long way to go in one of South Africa’s top segments.
Motoring

Motoring
The cheapest 7-seater family SUV in South Africa still clocks in at close to R400,000.
Motoring

Health
A new treatment being trialled at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital allows more patients to be treated and quicker recovery.
Health
A novel lawsuit in Portland argues the chemicals are a health threat that have soaked into apartment walls, furniture and even children’s toys.
Health
Fringe movements are using games and other online platforms to draw growing numbers of children to their causes, new data and dozens of interviews show.

Health
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) can be found in some of the food and products we use – and even in our bodies. But what exactly are they?