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Kirk Jones says he initially thought a slur shouted during the ceremony was not broadcast.
FRIDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2026, 22:28

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Kirk Jones says he initially thought a slur shouted during the ceremony was not broadcast.

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It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon.

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To many, Iran now seems to be hovering in a tense limbo where everything could change suddenly.

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The letter was written when Princess Elizabeth would have been between 10 and 12 years old.

South Africa
The municipality says the hot and windy conditions caused several flare-ups.

South Africa
Two other children also sustained injuries, the 14-year-old’s body was found on the school premises

South Africa
The victim was raped by her brother at night while was sleeping.
South Africa
From 1994 to 2026: Hard-won gains and the long road to economic justice
By Kenny Morolong
South Africa in 2026 is a far cry from the country before 1994. Things such as human rights for all which now stand as one of the pillars of our democracy were unheard of for the majority. The apartheid state systematically worked to deprive black people, and enforced laws to maintain the...
World
The United States must drop its “excessive demands” in nuclear talks with Iran to achieve a successful outcome, the Iranian foreign minister has said, as the US embassy in Jerusalem granted permission to nonemergency staff members to leave Israel amid fears of a regional war.
World
Chad has closed down its border with Sudan saying it does not want the conflict to spread. Experts accuse it, however, of supplying arms to the RSF, one of the warring factions.

World
The tech firm has been criticised for not reporting the suspect’s ChatGPT account to police despite it being flagged internally due to concerns over content.

World
Australian supermarket giant Woolworths tweaks its AI-powered assistant after users said it gave them the “ick”.

Africa
The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

Africa
He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

Africa
This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

Africa
A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Business
The OpenAI leader, and much of the tech industry, is throwing support behind Anthropic.

Business
The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.

Business
Walmart will expand its presence in the country, with a new store set to open on Saturday, 28 February 2026, at Eastpoint Shopping Centre in Boksburg.
Business

Politics
DA National Spokesperson Karabo Khakhau says the nomination window runs until the 23rd of March.

Politics
The municipality says the extra ward will be located in the northern region of the Municipality.

Politics
DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga put his hand up for the federal chair position held by Ivan Meyer

Politics
Gauteng DA leader Solly Msimanga addressed a media briefing at the Union Buildings.

Sport
‘Write it down, Rele is going to score,’ outspoken soccer analyst Junior Khanye makes Soweto Derby prediction.

Sport
The council says it will continue fighting on behalf of the Ospreys and rugby supporters across Wales.

Sport
Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks lead England to an unlikely four-wicket win over New Zealand in a nail-biting finish at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Sport
Northern Ireland midfielder Nadene Caldwell backs Kris Lindsay to take the manager’s job permanently after impressing players in camp before their opening two World Cup qualifiers
Education
[Nile Post] Learners and teachers at Kanara Seed Secondary School in Kanaara Sub-county, Kitagwenda District, are grappling with difficult learning conditions following prolonged delays in the completion of a Shs2.6 billion school construction project.
Education
[Nile Post] The State Minister for Primary Education, Joyce Moriku Kaducu, has urged parents to play a more deliberate and active role in supporting their children’s education, cautioning that the long-term success of Universal Primary Education (UPE) hinges on effective collaboration between families, schools, and government.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The National Sports College (NSC) in Winneba has successfully held its maiden Player Agent Training Certificate Programme from February 20-22, marking a significant milestone in sports education.
Education
[New Times] Ntare Louisenlund School has announced that it will host its annual Discovery Day on March 15, 2026 at its campus in Nyamata Sector, Bugesera District, inviting families, prospective students, and all interested members of the public to explore the school and learn more about its academic programmes and vibrant student life.

Lifestyle
Twenty years after her shock passing, mystery still clouds the death of talented R&B singer Tsakani ‘TK’ Mhinga…

Lifestyle
Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune will be visible in our skies just after dinner time on Saturday, February 28.

Lifestyle
Did you know that you can legally claim sibling maintenance if you are unable to pay for your living expenses? Here’s how…

Lifestyle
Tired of renting and looking to become a homeowner? Here’s how much you need to earn to buy an ‘average’ house in Cape Town…

Entertainment
The aunt’s partner and accomplice was fatally wounded while trying to evade arrest.

Entertainment
Coach Kevin Foote said his team made the most of their opportunities despite conceding many penalties and seeing two players sin-binned.

Entertainment
R91 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 27 February 2026.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Friday, 27 February 2026, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
The $200 billion video game industry is caught between studios eager to cut ballooning development costs through AI and a player base that has grown openly hostile to the technology after a string of visible blunders. As Bloomberg news, Arc Raiders, a surprise hit from Stockholm-based Embark Studios that sold 12 million copies in three months, was briefly vilified online for its...

Science/Tech
Cities want to stop kids from getting hurt. A lawmaker thinks warning them away from legal gray-area “e-motos” could help.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to decline 12.9% year-on-year (YoY) in 2026 to 1.1 billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This decline will bring the smartphone market to its lowest annual shipment volume in more than a decade. The current forecast represents a sharp decline...

Science/Tech
Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are big business, and some Big Tech employees are testing boundaries by making trades based on insider knowledge.
Motoring

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Birmingham Children’s Trust refused respite help and suggested training grandparents to help.
Health
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who was appointed to the role last week, has offered to publicly endorse vaccination, in particular the measles vaccine, winning over some agency employees.

Health
Aria’s parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection.
Health
Subtle signs of mental distress often emerge before severe symptoms.