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Helen Zille welcomes 50 former ActionSA members to DA
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Mandla Nyaqela accused Herman Mashaba’s party of being a cult
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The National Treasury has changed the limit on the amount of South African banknotes that can be carried in cash when entering or exiting the country.

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A look at some of the top stories of the day
South Africa
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has ordered the precautionary suspension and disciplinary action against a senior Construction Project Management director.
South Africa
Budget restores SA’s credibility
The key economic milestones reflected in the 2026 Budget indicate that government’s implementation of structural reforms to support economic recovery has strengthened the country’s global standing.
This is due to government’s efforts to promote faster economic growth, anchored on four pillars: maintaining macroeconomic stability, implementing...

South Africa
Proceedings paused after the Commission required a detailed medical note from the officer.
South Africa
Budget 2026 balances redistribution and fiscal responsibility – Masondo
Deputy Finance Minister, Dr David Masondo, says the 2026 Budget is redistributive while balancing the need for fiscal discipline.
The Deputy Minister participated in the post-Budget speech breakfast discussion hosted by the National Treasury, in partnership with Brand South Africa and the Government...

World
Cuba’s government says the 10 people on a Florida-registered boat that opened fire on its soldiers were terrorists trying to infiltrate the island. The country says its forces killed four people.

World
A court on Thursday used Hong Kong’s national security law to jail Kwok Yin-sang for eight months, in the first case against a family member of an activist living abroad, and wanted by authorities.
World
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived on Wednesday in Jordan, where they met with Syrian refugees at the Zaatari camp and Palestinian children evacuated from the Gaza Strip.
World
Iran and the US hold the latest round of talks in Geneva on Thursday aimed at resolving their longstanding nuclear dispute and averting new US strikes on Iran following a large-scale military buildup.

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.

Africa
This is the first time that a pope will visit Algeria, whose population is mostly Muslim.

Africa
The RSF’s capture of the city in October was one of the most brutal chapters of Sudan’s nearly three-year civil war.

Business
In the heart of the West Rand, where mining has shaped communities, livelihoods and Gauteng’s economic story for decades, a new chapter is being written, one that places small businesses, skills development and inclusion at the centre of the province’s mining future.

Business
Plato Coffee is set to open its first store outside of Africa in April, with a new location in central London.

Business
Parties hoping to form at least part of a government will want to show how they will pay for their vote-winning promises
Business

Politics
Action SA says this is to block instability within the metro.

Politics
The Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony.

Politics
The motion has been tabled by political party Al Jama-ah and other parties in the Joburg council.

Politics
A crime intelligence officer sought a postponement from the Madlanga Inquiry due to ill health.

Sport
Ashley Du Preez found himself at the centre of fan fury after a costly miss in Kaizer Chiefs’ 2-1 loss to Stellenbosch FC midweek,

Sport
SA Rugby has suggested that a new tournament is a complete game-changer as momentum builds towards a global calendar.

Sport
New Zealand’s leading try-scorer Portia Woodman-Wickliffe announces her retirement from international rugby for a second time.

Sport
It is a good week for Fantasy Premier League managers to load up on Liverpool and Manchester United players, write Thomas Woods.
Education
[Daily News] Dodoma — THE Public Procurement Appeals Authority (PPAA) has blocked the award of 43 tenders worth more than 586bn/- after establishing that the bidders lacked the required financial and technical capacity, in a decisive move to safeguard public funds.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Ministry of Education has prohibited Liberian musician Christoph from performing at all school-related activities across the country for the remainder of the current academic year, following an incident that occurred on February 7, 2026 at St. Theresa Convent School IN Monrovia.
Education
Via essays, poems, videos, artwork and graphics, 35 students across the globe reflect on how this technology is affecting teenagers.
Education
We asked high school educators what it’s like to teach at a time when A.I. is transforming education. They answered in images, essays and videos.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
“He made my life a living hell on the set of Days. He was horrible to me.”

Lifestyle
The ever-popular Mayor’s Craft Market is set to open in the Mother City this Friday. Here’s everything you need to know…

Entertainment
The Stormers will be keen to end a two-match losing streak by beating the Lions in their URC derby on Saturday.

Entertainment
‘Schools and district offices are expected to acknowledge receipt of a bullying report within 24 to 48 hours.’

Entertainment
Many SOEs rely on the public purse despite operational gains.

Entertainment
Interim earnings rise to R244.7m as sales top R6.4bn, dividend climbs 13%, and management backs appeal in R233m GPS dispute.

Science/Tech
The acquisition unifies data resilience and security posture management to protect AI-driven enterprises.

Science/Tech
For seven years, she ran high-security nuclear simulations for the US government. Now, this famous supercomputer is being put to death.

Science/Tech
A new CallMiner report shows AI adoption is surging in tech. Yet manual CX processes continue to expand rapidly.

Science/Tech
Even if you’re incredibly busy, you can maintain your gains by eating the equivalent of the microwaveable chicken in The Fifth Element.
Motoring

Motoring
Gauteng has gone silent on the public rollout of its new number plates, which were supposed to launch in late 2025.

Motoring
Purchasing from national dealer groups like Bidvest McCarthy, with 70+ dealerships nationwide, provides buyers with greater access to vehicle sales, servicing, and parts.

Motoring
Volvo has slashed the starting price of its cheapest SUV by R92,000.
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.
Health
Thirty seals, primarily weaned pups, have died since late last week, scientists said.

Health
Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say.