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Stop blaming “mjolo” and toxic relatives. Look at the (wo)man in the mirror and take responsibility for your relationships, advises broadcaster and coach in her debut book.
THURSDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2026, 21:36

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Stop blaming “mjolo” and toxic relatives. Look at the (wo)man in the mirror and take responsibility for your relationships, advises broadcaster and coach in her debut book.

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US-Iran talks continue but what will Trump do?
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The testimony of Linda Gxasheka, the suspended head of human resources at the City of Ekurhuleni, points to systemic governance failures within the metro.
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As Nelson Mandela Bay confronts new service delivery mandates, questions arise about the metro’s capacity to meet strict response times amid ageing infrastructure, accountability challenges and an awful track record.

South Africa
He was intercepted at the airport before he could board a flight to Singapore earlier this week.

South Africa
Maria Makgato and Kudzai Ndlovu, were shot and killed at a dumping site at Onverwacht farm.

South Africa
More than 260 000 animals have been affected by the outbreak.

South Africa
The court heard that the minor was sexually abused by the man since the age of three.

World
Onlookers watched as the cooling tower of the decommissioned Frimmersdorf power plant in Germany collapsed.

World
New York Times journalist David Sanger discusses how we got here, the state of Iran’s nuclear weapons program, the likelihood of U.S. military force against Iran and if Trump’s goal is regime change.

World
The terminated FBI staffers all participated in a probe into Trump’s handling of classified documents after his first term.

World
The ruling is temporary, but party co-leader Alice Weidel has already described it as a “major victory”.

Africa
A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Africa
Violence has plagued South Africa’s highly competitive and lucrative taxi industry for decades.

Africa
The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies.

Africa
Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.

Business
Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also serious debt

Business
The company told drivers they could expect to receive more in pay and tips than they actually did.

Business
A small agricultural town the Western Cape has been voted as the best to live in South Africa.
Business

Politics
Phahlane accused the committee’s evidence leader Norman Arendse of representing a cabal.

Politics
Ramaphosa was addrerssing the opening of the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San leaders.

Politics
Zille says she doesn’t want a coalition government because of its instability.

Politics
Ramaphosa assured traditional leaders that the livelihood from communal cattle farmers is valued.

Sport
The Premier League will launch its first direct-to-customer streaming service in Singapore next season – and is looking to see how it could be “replicated all around the world”.

Sport
Tottenham interim manager Igor Tudor says trying to save the club from Premier League relegation is “probably” the toughest challenge of his career.

Sport
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews signs a new contract with the club, running until 2032.

Sport
The Proteas have officially qualified for the T20 World Cup semi-finals after beating the West Indies, while India eliminated Zimbabwe.
Education
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, and others respond to a Nicholas Kristof column. Also: Reagan’s warning about nuclear weapons; aging doctors.

Education
Republican lawmakers push for conservative professors to counter purported leftwing indoctrination in schools
This story was produced by the Hechinger Report, a non-profit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.
One glossy insert stuck out from the orientation packet handed to hundreds of Ohio State University freshmen last August. It advertised a...
Education
Claire Shipman, the university’s acting president, said that the federal officials had misrepresented themselves to gain access.

Education
As the dust settles on the government’s landmark changes to children’s special educational needs and disabilities provision, what will their impact really be on young people, their families and schools? John Harris and Kiran Stacey look at what we know so far. And, a growing backlash from graduates over student loan payments, led by the influential consumer champion Martin Lewis, is causing...

Lifestyle
An Afrikaner refugee has disputed claims he is living on US welfare after posting pictures of a food hamper…
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Tim Gunn is a respected authority in the fashion industry, characterised by his impeccable suits.

Entertainment
Morero remains in office as a mayor after the proposer failed to appear in the council chamber.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Thursday, 26 February 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
Minister confirms two South Africans have died on the frontlines, while others return safely from Russia under government supervision.
Science/Tech
Mozilla has released Firefox 148 for Windows, macOS and Linux, bringing a new AI Settings section that lets users disable all of the browser’s AI-powered features in one click and then selectively re-enable the ones they actually want, such as the local translation tool that works locally rather than in the cloud. The update also patches more than 50 security vulnerabilities — none known to be...

Science/Tech
Silicon Valley built AI coding agents that can handle most of the grunt work. Now, the most valuable skill in tech is deciding what they should do.

Science/Tech
Scientists say DNA evidence indicates male Neanderthals and human females interbred more often than opposite
Tens of thousands of years ago, as modern humans migrated into northerly territories inhabited by our ancient cousins, the Neanderthals, the two species met – and sometimes mated.
Now, genetic evidence has revealed a striking imbalance in these prehistoric trysts, suggesting that...
Science/Tech
Speaking of the Citrini’s blog post, which imagines a near-future AI-driven economic collapse, and which ended up help triggering the S&P 500’s worst single-day drop in nearly two weeks on Monday, FT Alphaville decided to track how US stock markets have moved on the release days of notable dystopian speculative fiction throughout history. The story adds: You may contend that this is facile. We...

Motoring
Nissan’s factory in Gauteng, which has been around since 1966, will soon be sold to a Chinese car brand.
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa’s car market is witnessing the rise of a new class of vehicle.

Motoring
The latest VW Golf GTI hot hatch is officially on sale in South Africa.

Health
Aria’s parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection.
Health
Subtle signs of mental distress often emerge before severe symptoms.
Health
The Trump administration is proposing Obamacare plans that it says will lower health insurance premiums. But critics warn they would make care unaffordable.

Health
Kicking your smoking habit to the curb is easier said than done. By following these six steps, you can unlock a smoke-free future.