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Trump administration fires Virginia prosecutor hours after judges appointed him
It is the second time this month that the Trump administration has abruptly fired a prosecutor who was appointed by judges.
SATURDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2026, 20:09

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It is the second time this month that the Trump administration has abruptly fired a prosecutor who was appointed by judges.
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Trump reaacts after the US Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff programme as invalid
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President Donald Trump raised the global duty on imports into the United States to 15% on Saturday, doubling down on his promise to maintain his aggressive tariff policy a day after the Supreme Court ruled much of it illegal.

South Africa
The hijacked vehicle and the driver’s body were later found in Atteridgeville.

South Africa
Passengers were evacuated out of the bus and were seen walking on the highway.

South Africa
Authorities warn that heavy rain, strong winds could lead to flooding in low-lying areas.

South Africa
The research has sparked debate, the university says it’s also looking to develop safe sanitary pads

World
A Russian driver also died when their mini-bus plunged under the ice to the bottom of the lake in Siberia.

World
The six-person girl group say the decision was made following “open and thoughtful conversations together”.

World
British police arrested the former Prince Andrew on suspicion of “misconduct in public office.” NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to royal expert Jennie Bond about the latest developments.

World
Backwoods ski trails Quebec residents used to get from village to village a century ago are luring outdoor enthusiasts and boosting winter tourism.

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.

Africa
The MP was arrested this month after mocking the president’s handling of the recent floods in the country.

Africa
The corridor is strategically significant given that Zambia, Angola and the DRC are home to some of the world’s most significant deposits of critical minerals

Business
Eugene Ronné stepped away from his role in Retail Operations and Sales for SPAR in Switzerland and returned to South Africa to become CEO for PNA.

Business
Although South Africa’s unemployment rate decreased by 0.5 percentage points in the last quarter of 2025, the country still has 7.8 million unemployed people and faces a significant skills shortage.

Business
Several areas of Johannesburg South and Alberton remain popular amongst buyers and investors.

Business
Action SA has announced that its party leader, Herman Mashaba, will stand as its mayoral candidate in Joburg for the coming local elections.

Politics
Ramaphosa today delivered the keynote address at the Armed Forces Day celebrations in Limpopo.

Politics
ActionSA leader joins the likes of DA’s Helen Zille to claim city’s top post

Politics
The NEC, led by Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, is meeting with 11 provincial branches.

Politics
Herman Mashaba has unveiled what he called a clear recovery plan for the city of Johannesburg.

Sport
Allianz Stadium.England head coach Steve Borthwick feels his side left themselves a “mountain to climb” after an error-strewn first half in the 42-21 defeat by Ireland at Allianz Stadium.

Sport
Jessica Pegula says she couldn’t have asked for a better start to 2026 after beating Elina Svitolina 6-2 6-4 to win the Dubai Tennis Championships.

Sport
40-year-old Jorrit Bergsma wins gold for the Netherlands in the men’s Mass Start Speed Skating, becoming the oldest ever speed skating medalist.

Sport
Jon Rahm’s Ryder Cup future remains uncertain after refusing to settle his long‑running dispute with the DP World Tour, leaving the Spaniard at risk of missing next year’s event in Ireland.

Education
Court lifted injunction on law requiring display of religious text in every public school classroom
A federal appeals court cleared the way on Friday for a controversial Louisiana law requiring poster-sized displays of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom, allowing the state to enforce a law that was previously found to be unconstitutional.
The US fifth circuit court of appeals...
Education
The law was the first in the nation to explicitly ban L.G.B.T.Q. student clubs. The ruling applies only to the Houston, Katy and Plano school districts.
Education
A federal appeals court vacated a temporary block on the 2024 law, tossing a previous decision that called it “plainly unconstitutional.”

Education
Exclusive: David Blunkett and Estelle Morris among those calling plans a ‘once in a generation chance’ to fix system
Five former education secretaries have made a joint appeal to Labour MPs to back the overhaul of special education provision in English schools, calling it “a once in a generation chance” to fix a failing system.
The open letter is signed by David Blunkett, Estelle Morris,...

Lifestyle
Raise a coffee toast to Cape Town’s Espressolab, which snagged a spot on a list ranking the best coffee shops in the world.

Lifestyle
As Cape Town endures scorching summer temperatures, four public swimming pools are set to close this Monday…

Lifestyle
Fresh from a family holiday to Malindi in Kenya, Carol Ofori’s passion for African travel shines brighter before.

Lifestyle
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and ‘girlfriend’ Rachel John are on the second location of their ‘baecation’ in New York. Take a look…

Entertainment
A total of R44,5 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for Saturday, 21 February 2026.

Entertainment
The matter has been postponed to 27 February 2026 for legal representation.

Entertainment
England replacement Sam Underhill scored a try four minutes from time but by then the damage had been done.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 22 February 2026.
Science/Tech
CNN reports on a 13,000-year-old glacier in a Romanian cave, where scientists say a bacterial strain they thawed and analyzed “is resistant to 10 modern antibiotics used to treat diseases such as urinary tract infections and tuberculosis.” But there’s no evidence the bacteria is harmful to humans, CNN notes, and “The scientists said the insights they have gained from the work may help in the...
Science/Tech
Can being “very online” really affect our brains, asks the Washington Post:Research suggests that scrolling through short videos on TikTok, Instagram or YouTube Shorts is affecting our attention, memory and mental health. A recent meta-analysis of the scientific literature found that increased use of short-form video was linked with poorer cognition and increased anxiety… In a 2025 study...
Science/Tech
This week the Python Software Foundation explained how they keep Python secure. A new blog post recognizes the volunteers and paid Python Software Foundation staff on the Python Security Response Team (PSRT), who “triage and coordinate vulnerability reports and remediations keeping all Python users safe.”Just last year the PSRT published 16 vulnerability advisories for CPython and pip, the most...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Guardian: You wear them at work, you wear them at play, you wear them to relax. You may even get sweaty in them at the gym. But an investigation into headphones has found every single pair tested contained substances hazardous to human health, including chemicals that can cause cancer, neurodevelopmental problems and the feminization of males. […]...

Motoring
The Road Accident Fund in South Africa has several obstacles to overcome.
Motoring

Motoring
US President Donald Trump’s 30% tariffs on South Africa have been shot down by the nation’s Supreme Court.

Motoring
South Africa’s fuel industry is set for a major overhaul.
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.