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What Dawie Roodt would do as South Africa’s Finance Minister
With the 2026 Budget Speech approaching, Daily Investor asked Dawie Roodt what he would do as South Africa’s Finance Minister.
MONDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2026, 09:01

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With the 2026 Budget Speech approaching, Daily Investor asked Dawie Roodt what he would do as South Africa’s Finance Minister.

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These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 23 February 2026.

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Finn Russell, Antoine Dupont and Robert Baloucoune all impress in round three but George Ford struggles and Tomos Williams’ mistake proves costly for Wales.
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South Africa bulldozed defending champions India by 76 runs on Sunday in their Super Eight Group One clash in the Twenty20 World Cup

South Africa
Isaac Satlat was killed inside his vehicle in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, earlier this month.

South Africa
The employee sustained two gun shot wounds and is said to be in a critical condition in hospital.

South Africa
A truck driver lost control, hit three vehicles, fell into a ditch near the Hendrik Verwoerd tunnel.

South Africa
A study by the institution found that 23 sanitary pad brands contained at least two such chemicals.

World
School was canceled in several Mexican states and local and foreign governments alike warned their citizens to stay inside following the army’s killing of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” and the violence it spurred
World
The European Commission demanded that the US stick to the terms of an EU-US trade deal reached in 2025, after the US Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s global tariffs and he responded with new levies across the board.

World
The BBC’s Will Grant examines the power wielded by the Jalisco drug cartel chief, who died after a clash with security forces assisted by US intelligence.

World
More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars.

Africa
Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

Africa
A court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory.

Africa
In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.

Africa
Benni McCarthy says Jose Mourinho should admit his “mistake” following the Benfica manager’s post-match comments after Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr claimed he was racially abused.

Business
Nedbank has received a regulatory win in its bid to acquire a majority stake in Kenya’s BCAA.

Business
A Guernsey mum is calling for cheaper and a greater choice of gluten-free foods for her family.

Business
Sasol has seen its earnings take a nosedive despite the group declaring its first positive free cash flow in four years.

Business
Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Monday, 23 February 2026.

Politics
The State of the Province Address (SOPA) marks the opening of the Gauteng Legislature.

Politics
Sibiya is expected to field tough questions on his relationship with Matlala.

Politics
Dlamini was gunned down in Umgababa south of Durban on Saturday night.

Politics
Ramaphosa delivered the eulogy at the funeral service of Hosi Phylia N’wamitwa II in Limpopo.

Sport
Fans should welcome the belief of sources on all sides that Harry Maguire will remain at Manchester United at least for next season, writes Simon Stone.

Sport
An advert that sought to imply that the Proteas were ‘chokers’ at the T20 World Cup has not only backfired, but now been removed in India.

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Sport
Jackson Page has questioned the location of the Welsh Open, saying it “should be staged in south Wales, 100%”.

Education
In today’s newsletter: Rising need and shrinking budgets have left England’s Send provision at a crossroads, with children’s futures hanging on the success of Labour’s reforms
Good morning. Across many areas of England today anxious parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) will be packing their kids back off to school after half-term, waiting to hear what...

Education
Is it to be a degree and heavy debt when graduate jobs are shrinking? Or foregoing a degree, knowing society still worships them? Confused, angry: who wouldn’t be
Some months ago, I was at my old university, speaking to prospective sixth-form and college students about taking a degree in the arts and what future careers they could expect. It was a cohort of teenagers from underrepresented...

Education
‘Generational’ reforms are a key moment for Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, and for Keir Starmer
Ministers will unveil a “generational” overhaul of special educational needs and disabilities (Send) support, pledging £4bn to transform provision in schools in England and warning councils they could lose control of Send services if they fail to meet their legal duties.
The reforms are...
Education
He was America’s longest-serving college president, with 47 years of service, by the time he retired in 2015.

Lifestyle
The Cape Town Pride Festival is just days away. Here’s how you can celebrate the festivities safely without sacrificing the fun factor.

Lifestyle
Dubai is Mpho Popps and Latoyah’s chosen travel destination for some quality time as a couple. They clocked their 3rd anniversary this week.

Lifestyle
Stormers star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu – who celebrated his birthday over the weekend – left fans stunned at his impression…

Lifestyle
Hacjivah Dayimani, who has returned to the Stormers, has criticised Cape Town rental agents, he claims have ‘scammed’ him…

Entertainment
Police are still looking for the gun used in the shooting.

Entertainment
‘Compliance with the Domestic Violence Act is non-negotiable.’

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Search “Richard Branson” in the Epstein files released to date, and you get 665 results.

Science/Tech
A position that looks controlled on a demo account can unravel in minutes when real money and real emotion enter the picture.

Science/Tech
AI-related defamation lawsuits are being brought with increasing regularity, says Webber Wentzel.

Science/Tech
Operators are proving that fibre can be delivered at scale across a far wider spectrum of communities than was previously thought possible.

Science/Tech
Kasi Tech Series is a township digital innovation platform. The series brings together township tech founders, digital service providers and small businesses looking to digitise, building technology ecosystem connections that help entrepreneurs move beyond hustle and build sustainable enterprises. The Kasi Tech Series focuses on a specific training aligned to real market opportunities and the […]

Motoring
Petrol and diesel prices are set to go up in South Africa next month due to surging global oil prices.

Motoring
South African carmakers that export to Europe have new regulations to contend with.
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Health
The next moon mission, carrying four astronauts, could launch as soon as early March.

Health
The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis.
Health
A closely watched clinical trial in Britain that screened blood for early detection of cancer did not show a reduction in later stages of the disease.

Health
Manjit Sangha, from Penn, near Wolverhampton, says her life drastically change in one weekend.