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England still confident despite unconvincing run – Jacks
England remain just as confident they can win the T20 World Cup despite their unconvincing group stage, says batter Will Jacks.
MONDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2026, 17:29

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England remain just as confident they can win the T20 World Cup despite their unconvincing group stage, says batter Will Jacks.

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Mpact is set to shut its Springs cartonboard mill at the end of March 2026, citing cheaper imports and weak demand, though ongoing electricity and water disruptions also significantly undermined the plant’s viability.

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Ministers had planned to delay the polls until 2027 to help deliver a major reorganisation of local government.

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EasyEquities has begun onboarding live users to its Global Stocks offering in the Philippines through its partnership with GCash, with it seeing strong initial interest.

South Africa
Lungelo Sithole and Katlego Mokoena were arrested for Lusanda Mathabela’s 2025 murder.

South Africa
Five men are standing before the High Court in Pretoria for the 2014 murder of Meyiwa.

South Africa
Ekurhuleni officials Kemi Behari and Linda Qxasheka have been placed on suspension.

South Africa
The new fleet unveiled by Emfuleni includes fifteen pick-up trucks.

World
A town in northern Italy has started celebrating carnival with its annual Battle of the Oranges where people hurl the fruit at each other for fun.

World
One passenger was taken to hospital after the derailment, which police say could have been caused by an avalanche.

World
On the second anniversary of his death, Lyudmila Navalnaya says her son did not “simply die in prison”.
World
The Democratic Party is willing to spend tens of millions on a Virginia redistricting effort that could gain the party four more seats in the US House of Representatives, the chamber’s top Democrat said.

Africa
Seven men from Ghana were “burnt beyond recognition” after Islamists raided the town they were travelling through.

Africa
Police are still looking for a fourth suspect in the attack which has shocked South Africans.

Africa
Authorities say they have put in place contingency measures as a labour dispute affects travel.

Africa
The authorities say a growing number of citizens are being illegally recruited to fight elsewhere.
Business

Business
Another collapse of the City of Johannesburg’s electronic billing and payments platform has triggered a major administrative own goal affecting roughly 1.5 million municipal accounts.
Business

Business
Patrice Motsepe has resigned as the executive chairman of African Rainbow Minerals, but will still remain on the board.
Politics
Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has recused herself from the investigation into how Parliament secretary Xolile George’s salary ballooned more than 88% since 2022.

Politics
Lukanyo Calata blames Thabo Mbeki for justice delays in Cradock Four case involving Fort Calata.

Politics
The current deadline of the Ad Hoc Committee is 20 February.

Politics
Sibiya has been linked to murder accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala by witnesses including Witness F.

Sport
Fara Williams suggests that Phallon Tullis‑Joyce’s ‘tactical injury’ was a clever move, as it gave Manchester United players the chance to receive instructions – guidance that subsequently contributed to their goal in the 2–1 victory over London City Lionesses.

Sport
Orlando Pirates’ latest transfer target has been identified – and he has a very familiar name to South African football fans.

Sport
Hull KR half-back Mikey Lewis avoids a suspension that would have ruled him out of Thursday’s World Club Challenge against Brisbane Broncos.

Sport
The Springboks have added an unexpected 11th Test for the year to a season that will serve as key preparation for the 2027 World Cup.
Education
[Leadership] The new vice-chancellor of Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, formerly Benue State University, Prof. Timothy Terseer Alabar, has assumed duties and unveiled plans to reposition the institution for research, growth, infrastructure development and academic excellence.
Education
[Leadership] The Danmodi Students Care Initiative has trained 2,500 Almajiri in various vocational skills and provided them with startup packages to complement the Jigawa State Government’s efforts in tackling street begging, promoting job creation, and eradicating poverty.
Education
[Leadership] The Benue state government has launched a free digital skills programme aimed at training 23,000 young people, as part of efforts to reduce unemployment and prepare them for jobs in the digital economy.
Education
[Daily Maverick] The University of Cape Town was thrown into turmoil on the first day of the academic year as students blocked campus entrances, including the M3 access in Rondebosch, protesting against fee blocks, student debt and accommodation shortages that they say exclude academically eligible students from registering. University management has acknowledged receipt of a memorandum from...

Lifestyle
The Beyhive thinks Beyoncé has a project up her sleeve. Could it be music or a business venture? Only time will tell!
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Lifestyle
An urban planner has questioned how Cape Town’s N2 wall project contributes towards a long-term strategy of rooting out crime…

Entertainment
Heavy snow and possible avalanche caused a train to derail exiting the Lötschberg rail tunnel, authorities say, during severe weather conditions.

Entertainment
Alec Laird’s colt is back to his best.
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Entertainment
Critics warn Israel’s new land process in Area C threatens Palestinian rights and reshapes control of the occupied West Bank.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is “close” to cutting business ties with Anthropic and designating the AI company a “supply chain risk” — meaning anyone who wants to do business with the U.S. military has to cut ties with the company, a senior Pentagon official told Axios. The senior official said: “It will be an enormous pain in the ass to disentangle, and...
Science/Tech
Cloudflare, the tech company that provides services for a wide range of apps and websites, said it was working to fix an internal issue.

Science/Tech
A measles outbreak among unvaccinated children in London comes amid a global increase in infections
A measles outbreak in London is affecting unvaccinated children under the age of 10, and comes amid an increase in infections globally.
The UK was among six countries to lose the measles-free status granted by the World Health Organization (WHO) last month. Experts are calling on governments to...
Science/Tech
Sony is considering delaying the debut of its next PlayStation console to 2028 or even 2029 as a global shortage of memory chips — driven by the AI industry’s rapidly growing appetite for the same DRAM that goes into gaming hardware, smartphones, and laptops — squeezes supply and sends prices surging, Bloomberg News reported Monday. A delay of that magnitude would upend Sony’s carefully...

Motoring
Toyota South Africa has outlined its plans for 2026 and beyond.

Motoring
Hijackers are looking for two discontinued cars in South Africa, including a small bakkie.

Motoring
Mitsubishi has launched a new model for the Outlander SUV in South Africa, which is being limited to just a handful of units.
Motoring

Health
Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others.

Health
An East Kent Hospital surgeon says it was the “first time” he had encountered such a case.

Health
Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was “legally flawed” and “overly simplistic”.

Health
A high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff.