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US says it ‘supports’ UK Chagos Islands deal
US Department of State says it supports the UK’s decision to ‘proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago’.
WEDNESDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 2026, 06:09

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US Department of State says it supports the UK’s decision to ‘proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago’.

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Desperate young jobseekers hope to work for SANDF

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As Khoisan praise singer Ria Reen ushered in President Cyril Ramaphosa at the state of the nation address (Sona), her role carried profound relevance.

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Orlando Pirates utility attacker Andre de Jong has laid bare his desire to impress in big games against Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs, saying that will improve his chances of making the New Zealand World Cup squad.

South Africa
The learner died after a goalpost fell on him while he was playing on the school’s soccer field.

South Africa
Sibiya has been accused of moving dockets from KwaZulu-Natal to the national office in Pretoria

South Africa
Authorities are racing to contain the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease in the Mossel Bay area.

South Africa
The students have called for an academic boycott until their demands are met.

World
José Jerí is the third consecutive president to be ousted and the country’s seventh since 2016.

World
Rescuers are racing to the scene, which has seen about 30 inches (76cm) of snowfall in the last 24 hours.

World
Delcy Rodriguez knows its in America’s interests for her to be a success

World
Kerstin G’s boyfriend is accused of leaving her unprotected and exhausted close to the summit during a blizzard.

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

Africa
It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu’s body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.

Africa
The troops, who landed at an airfield in Bauchi state, will not take part in combat operations, officials say.

Africa
Officials allege that an empty coffin was placed over concealed bags of charcoal in a hearse.

Business
A trade body has warned illegal skin bleaching products are being sold in an increasingly wide range of places.
Business
More than 200,000 people bought Equity for Punks shares in the craft brewer but many now believe they are worthless.

Business
The company has faced years of legal battles over Roundup, a weedkiller made by Monsanto.

Business
Unemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 2025

Politics
Hlabisa was speaking at the State of the Nation Address Debate in Cape Town.

Politics
Bantu Holomisa says his party welcomes the deployment of soldiers in provinces ravaged by crime.

Politics
Radzilani emphasised the need for accountability in the projects to rebuild public infrastructure.

Politics
EFF leader, Julius Malema has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to close the Israeli Embassy.

Sport
Ivan Toney leaves the door open for a move back to the Premier League, Liverpool have no plans to sell Dominik Szoboszlai, Nick Woltemade is eyeing a move back to the Bundesliga, plus more.

Sport
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he is “happy” to interact with fans but there are times where he has felt “exposed” and “not very comfortable”.

Sport
JJapan’s Ami Nakai leads the women’s singles figure skating competition after the short program at the Winter Olympics.

Sport
Watch as Dundee United survive an early red card – and a late comeback from League 2 visitors Spartans – to win 2-1 and set up a Scottish Cup quarter-final away to Premiership rivals Falkirk.
Education
The green card holder from the West Bank had been detained during a citizenship appointment.
Education
Marco Rubio reminds an audience in Munich of what still unites us.
Education
Introducing the French player Victor Wembanyama was a map that hearkened back to the Capetian realm of the 12th century.

Education
Some universities and colleges have taken action involving faculty or affiliates named in the documents. We want to hear about what’s happening where you study or work
As fallout from the large release of documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein continues, a handful of US universities have taken action against faculty or affiliates named in the files.
At some campuses, professors have been placed...

Lifestyle
‘Another great tree has fallen,’ says The Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Lifestyle
Less than a week after the principal of Roedean resigned, the board’s chairperson has now stepped down, citing safety concerns…

Lifestyle
Nigerian immigrant Isaac Satlat illegally utilised the profile of another Bolt driver, the e-hailing app has confirmed in a statement…

Lifestyle
Ever thought you are eating dinner too early or too late? Find out what a new study showed about your dinner time and health.

Entertainment
Economist Dawie Roodt argues ideological resistance to private sector participation is holding back reform.

Entertainment
Securing water systems strengthens the economy, protects human dignity, and ensures climate resilience.

Entertainment
From cannonballs to bubble buttons and cheesy snacks, hot pools expose humanity’s chaotic, silly, and endearing tendencies in full display.

Entertainment
R64 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 17 February 2026.

Science/Tech
London, UK – UK Financial Ltd, known for its regulated, gold-backed digital asset infrastructure, today announces the launch of “Maya Meme’s”, an innovative program designed to bridge global meme culture with institutional-grade tokenization. The Maya Meme’s family began with MayaCat, a project that started as a simple meme and defied industry expectations by evolving into the […]
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Associated Press: Agrochemical maker Bayer and attorneys for cancer patients announced a proposed $7.25 billion settlement Tuesday to resolve thousands of U.S. lawsuits alleging the company failed to warn people that its popular weedkiller Roundup could cause cancer. The proposed settlement comes as the U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to hear...

Science/Tech
Luxury Developer Roni Avraham Partners with German Kitchen Center to Redefine Customization in Sandy Springs Boutique Condominiums SANDY SPRINGS, GA Roni Avraham, a prominent luxury real estate developer operating across Georgia and Florida, has announced a strategic partnership with German Kitchen Center (GKC) for his latest project, a 17-unit luxury boutique condominium in Sandy […]
Science/Tech
Anthropic has released Claude Sonnet 4.6, the first upgrade to its mid-tier AI model since version 4.5 arrived in September 2025. The new model features a “1M token context window” and delivers a “full upgrade of the model’s skills across coding, computer use, long-context reasoning, agent planning, knowledge work, and design.” From Anthropic: Sonnet 4.6 brings much-improved coding skills to...

Motoring
These are the lowest prices you can expect to pay for a last-minute flight from Joburg to Cape Town this February.
Motoring

Motoring
Operations at one of South Africa’s busiest airports will be impacted while the site undergoes a multi-billion-rand upgrade.

Motoring
VW is set to launch a special-edition version of the iconic Polo GTI hot hatch in South Africa.
Health
In the Lost Science series, scientists whose jobs or funding have been cut by the Trump administration tell their stories.
Health
Kathleen Chalfant, Elizabeth Marvel, April Matthis and other actors deliver top-notch performances in a play that leaves questions unanswered.

Health
Farmer Sam Stables walks from Herefordshire to London to raise awareness of mental health.
Health
The Tony winner returns to the stage in “Every Brilliant Thing,” an interactive monologue with a message of hope “that might be vital for somebody to hear.”