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Social grants up, fraudulent beneficiaries busted, ghost workers identified

Matt Henry gets New Zealand off to a blistering start as Pathum Nissanka is dismissed with the first delivery of Sri Lanka’s innings in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super 8s match.

Water users should report aggressive or unusual seal behaviour to the City of Cape Town.

The party has urged politicians to use municipal funds for their intended purpose.

KZN has received 200 000 doses of the Biogenesis vaccine that government bought from Argentina.

Ntanzi was arrested in June 2020 for his alleged involvement in the murder of Bongani Ntanzi 

Several witnesses jumped into action helping both drivers get to safety while others directed traffic, according to police.

Wadi Rum’s otherworldly landscape is where Star Wars movies and The Martian were filmed. In late winter, plants emerge in this desert — but some are toxic to camels, so their herders must protect them.

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

Access to biological samples raised flags for Zimbabwe as the US did not want to share the benefits of its research.

After a long time in the wilderness, Zimbabwe are again contending on the biggest stage at the 2026 T20 World Cup – this is the story of their resurgence.

Uganda has some of the strictest anti-homosexual laws in the world.

Dennis Bloem says Sibiya is trying to hide from all the damaging evidence before him.

Parties and labour organisations have slammed the 2026 Budget for failing to tackle low growth, high unemployment, and municipal distress, while cautiously welcoming tax relief and social grant increases

Khawula’s name came up at the Commission on numerous occasions.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to table National Budget to MPs.

British-born Zimbabwean midfielder Teshaun Murisa has signed his first professional contract with Arsenal at 17.

Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs has questioned Orlando Pirates’ mentality after their shock Nedbank Cup exit.

The Springboks boast some of the fastest players in rugby, including Cheslin Kolbe, Grant Williams and Kurt-Lee Arendse. But who’s quickest?

The Jacksonville Jaguars will play two games in the UK in 2026 while the Washington Commanders will also play in London and the Detroit Lions will visit Munich.

MPs criticise “rip-off” interest rates and unfair changes to repayment terms during a debate in Parliament

Katherine Hartley Short died at the age of 42.

Agency confirms official 2026 SASSA grant increases after Finance Minister’s annual Budget Speech. Here’s what beneficiaries are getting …

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 26 February 2026.

‘Over the medium term, growth is expected to average 1.8%, reaching 2% by 2028’.

Workers reportedly go unpaid as rescue efforts continue nearly 900 metres underground following last week’s deadly mud rush.

The 2026 awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, 15 August.

Leading prediction market Kalshi has revealed details of two recent insider trading cases it flagged to authorities, giving a rare look at how the platform enforces its policies.

Trump supporters are angry at the lack of arrests after the latest Epstein file dump, but have targeted their ire at Kash Patel, Pam Bondi, and Steve Bannon rather than the president.

New York, USA (PinionNewswire) — Braznex introduces its core infrastructure, the Unified Multi-Asset Ledger. The system addresses capital friction in cross-market portfolios by natively integrating traditional finance (TradFi) and digital assets. It enables institutional and active retail traders to manage cross-asset margin and access global markets directly within a single ecosystem....

The new Edition 20 is the most expensive VW Polo you can buy in South Africa.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana proposed hikes on three major fuel taxes during his 2026 Budget Speech.

For many South Africans, the dream of owning a new car seems far away. The vast majority of people can’t afford to buy a vehicle in cash, and traditional financing options may feel out of reach.

New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.

Bid to improve access to Mounjaro in England, but experts warn eligibility still tightly restricted.