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THE INTERVIEW : Paris signals strong, but nuanced, support for Pretoria on the global stage
French President Emmanuel Macron will keep SA’s G20 agenda alive in the G7.
THURSDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2026, 12:30
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French President Emmanuel Macron will keep SA’s G20 agenda alive in the G7.

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Economist Roelof Botha said ending the prime rate is a smokescreen solution to South Africa’s real unaffordability issue – overly restrictive monetary policy.

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Two of the biggest parties in the council have declined positions in the Ekurhuleni Mayoral Committee, saying they won’t work with the ANC anymore.
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A major new review by the Cochrane Collaboration has found that intermittent fasting is no more effective for weight loss than traditional dietary advice – or even doing nothing at all. While intermittent fasting may still suit some people and has been linked to other health benefits, the evidence suggests it is not a magic bullet for shedding kilos.

South Africa
Roodepoort police have arrested 16-year-old suspect for possession and distribution of explosives

South Africa
General Sibiya says he recorded the conversations to avoid allegations of intimidation.

South Africa
Local businesses in Limpopo are experiencing a steady rise in customers ahead of Armed Forces Day
South Africa
SA stone fruit enters Chinese market in historic first shipment
South Africa is marking a significant milestone in agricultural trade, with the country’s first consignment of stone fruit having departed for China.
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen, accompanied by the People’s Republic of China Ambassador to South Africa, Wu Peng, visited the Freshness First Packhouse in...

World
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison Thursday for imposing martial law to suppress the opposition in December 2024.

World
The U.S. concluded another round of talks to end the war in Ukraine as the White House pressured Ukraine while exploring potential business opportunities with Russia amid a reported economic proposal.

World
Ukraine’s president says Russia offered the U.S. a $13 trillion economic proposal. NPR’s Leila Fadel talks to historian Sergey Radchenko about the role of investment in the pursuit of peace.

World
Yoon Suk Yeol’s December 2024 martial law bid fundamentally damaged South Korea’s democracy, a judge told the court.

Africa
A UN Fact Finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces.

Africa
He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.

Africa
The media regulator cites the spread of false information and cyber-bullying as among the reasons.

Africa
“This is the only hustle we know,” miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

Business
Kumba Iron Ore says that the improved logistics network in South Africa helped boost its strong performance.

Business
Petrol price cuts at the start of the year is the main driver keeping inflation under control—and economists expect the good news to keep rolling.

Business
Jubilee Metals has completed the sale of its chrome and PGM operations in South Africa, but could still benefit from any upsides as per the deal with One Chrome.
Business

Politics
Former Minister Malusi Gigaba, co-accused back at the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court

Politics
President has accorded Hosi Phylia N’wamitwa II a category two official provincial funeral

Politics
Gigaba’s lawyer Nicholas Kourie says today’s appearance forms part of the pre-trial hearings.

Politics
Molefe and Matlala allegedly gave Sibiya money in exchange for protection.

Sport
The Nedbank Cup Round of 16 matches will take place this weekend, with the action set to get under way on Friday, 20 February.

Sport
Orlando Pirates had opportunities to take control, but three decisive factors handed Mamelodi Sundowns all three points in Soweto.

Sport
With Chelsea facing leaky Burnley at Stamford Bridge this week, FPL managers have a tough choice of captain between Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro.

Sport
World champion Luke Littler is through to the semi-finals of the Premier League event in Glasgow on Thursday following the withdrawal of Michael van Gerwen.
Education
The president of Bard College raised millions to save his school from closure. As he sought donations, he talked with Jeffrey Epstein about music, watches and young female musicians.
Education
A group of academics at the University of British Columbia say the school’s D.E.I. policies and practices, which include land acknowledgments, violate a law that requires universities to be “nonpolitical.”
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — A growing trend of schools picking up learners in the early hours of the morning has sparked concern among parents and the public, after a Kenyan man confronted a school driver for collecting children at 4 a.m.
Education
[Premium Times] As of 2025, Zamfara State had approximately 455,947 out-of-school children, according to Zamfara SUBEB and UNICEF data

Lifestyle
Two years later, where is Joslin Smith? And is she still alive? Here is the latest on the missing Saldanha Bay girl…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The Mr and Miss Cape Town Pride pageant saw Adrian Oktober and Larissa Gordon being crowned King and Queen. Long may they reign!

Lifestyle
‘Uyajola 9/9’ presenter is still light on his feet.

Entertainment
The pair dated during their season of Big Brother Mzansi last year.

Entertainment
SA Weather Service forecasts showers and thundershowers across Pretoria and Johannesburg during the weekend.

Entertainment
Brand currently has two models listed, with a third, an SUV, reportedly on the way.
Entertainment

Science/Tech
From threat modeling to encrypted collaboration apps, we’ve collected experts’ tips and tools for safely and effectively building a group—even while being targeted and tracked by the powerful.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Guardian: Tech companies are conflating traditional artificial intelligence with generative AI when claiming the energy-hungry technology could help avert climate breakdown, according to a report. Most claims that AI can help avert climate breakdown refer to machine learning and not the energy-hungry chatbots and image generation tools driving the...

Science/Tech
The worker, who posted dozens of defamatory videos, narrowly avoids activating a suspended 30-day prison sentence.

Science/Tech
Cyber security professionals have reacted to SONA 2026, urging government to classify digital security as critical infrastructure and prioritise skills development.
Motoring

Motoring
JLR has unveiled an ultra limited-edition Range Rover, exclusive to South Africa.

Motoring
Toyota South Africa has announced that the Land Cruiser 300 SUV will receive a powerful new hybrid engine in the near future.

Motoring
Plans are underway to rescue a South African supplier crucial to the automotive and mining industries.
Health
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will serve as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention until President Trump appoints a permanent director.
Health
In the oceans and on land, scientists are discovering rare, transitional organisms that bridge the gap between Earth’s simplest cells and today’s complex ones.

Health
Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.

Health
The decision, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.