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Soweto Derby: Six mentors who coached both Chiefs and Pirates
Saturday’s Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will be the first for coaches from both sides.
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Saturday’s Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will be the first for coaches from both sides.

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Aiden Markram smacks 82 not out off 46 balls as South Africa beat West Indies by nine wickets to maintain their unbeaten record at the 2026 T20 World Cup

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Unisa’s new programme has appointed 863 adjunct academics, offering opportunities to qualified professionals facing stagnation in government roles, like Dr Demana Shangolirimini, who transitioned to academia after limited career growth despite his PhD.
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In this episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi sits down with economist and director of Inani Strategies Xhanti Payi to unpack what the national budget really means for ordinary families. From food prices and interest rates to service delivery and the decision to hold back further VAT increases, the conversation cuts through the policy jargon to focus on our realities.
South Africa
Public Works senior official placed on precautionary suspension
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has directed Director-General Sifiso Mdakane to implement precautionary suspension and disciplinary proceedings against a senior Construction Project Management (CPM) Director.
The director appeared in court on Tuesday on charges of fraud in relation to a...

South Africa
The department says this will help protect the province’s livestock and dairy industry
South Africa
Cabinet notes downward trend in murder cases
With the South African Police Service (SAPS) having released Quarter 3 2025/26 crime statistics last week, Cabinet says the national picture painted by these statistics indicates progress, while more work still needs to be done.
“[With regards to] murder, the downward trend that began in Q1 of 2023/24 has been sustained, with a recorded...

South Africa
The fire was ignited by lightning over the weekend, and two fire lines are still burning.

World
Russia’s announcement comes as Ukraine’s top negotiator was meeting US peace envoys in Geneva.

World
The top Democrat on the congressional panel investigating Epstein has called on the attorney general to publish the material.

World
U.S. and Iranian officials are set to meet today in Geneva to discuss Tehran’s nuclear program. And, Harvard professor Larry Summers is resigning over ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

World
The soaring cost of living has left people struggling to afford basic items – creating pressures which led to mass protests.

Africa
Violence has plagued South Africa’s highly competitive and lucrative taxi industry for decades.

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.
Business

Business
Married couples in South Africa can now transfer twice as much money offshore without needing to get approval from SARS or the SARB.

Business
Wendy Myers is a two-decade veteran of the finance and investment industries and is the Head of Securities at PSG.

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.

Politics
The election process was guided through by the Independent Electoral Commission.

Politics
The ANC claims that oversight visits to health facilities were being blocked by the DA.

Politics
He told MPs serving in the committee that he needs to catch a flight.

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

Sport
Wales international Hannah Cain says the mental health of female players can be affected by “really ugly” social media abuse.

Sport
Richard Collier-Keywood says dropping to three teams is the only way to ensure a sustainable future.

Sport
There is good and bad news pertaining to Relebohile Mofokeng’s future at Orlando Pirates with the 2026 FIFA World Cup around the corner.

Sport
Dennis Taylor pays an emotional tribute to snooker legend John Virgo, who died earlier this month aged 79.
Education
[Nile Post] Kikuube District is struggling with a low transition rate of children from primary to secondary education, currently standing at just 35%, according to District Education Officer Deogratias Byakagaba.
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
Ministers want to tackle the high number of young people not in education, employment or training.

Lifestyle
It’s been a testing week for Owamie, but she’s proud that she made it to her grandmother’s funeral despite setbacks.

Lifestyle
‘Mzwandile’ is home, and ready to light the Durban ICC stage on fire.
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Entertainment
If India beat Zimbabwe in their Super Eight match later on Thursday, the SA team will progress to the play-offs with a game to spare.

Entertainment
Gauteng members of the provincial legislature accused Lesufi of repeating the same talking points.

Entertainment
Gxasheka said she learned about the Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala blue light scandal from social media.

Entertainment
These are the economic realities faced by a large portion of the population.

Science/Tech
The intersection of ancestral tradition, community and technology took centre stage at the recent Investec Cape Town Art Fair, where LG Electronics South Africa partnered with multidisciplinary artist Chidiri Nwaubani to present the immersive installation, Mbari Memorial: What Cannot Be Returned Must Be Reconceived. Held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), the fair […]

Science/Tech
From weatherproof jackets and pants to puffers, gloves, and socks, WIRED’s winter sports experts have got you covered.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: In its 250th year, is America, land of immigration, becoming a country of emigration? Last year the U.S. experienced something that hasn’t definitively occurred since the Great Depression: More people moved out than moved in. The Trump administration has hailed the exodus — negative net migration — as the fulfillment of its promise to ramp up deportations...

Science/Tech
More people are turning to AI to explore their BDSM fantasies, but some in the community feel it’s a cop-out.

Motoring
South Africa had a train that could travel up to 245km/h, 35 years before President Cyril Ramaphosa announced plans to create a bullet train network.
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.
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.