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Discovery launches unique service for South Africans wanting to travel to the UK
Discovery has launched South Africa’s first dedicated UK visa application centre at its Sandton head office for clients of its bank.

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UK unemployment rate hits five-year high of 5.2%
It marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show.

South Africa
LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 17 February 2026
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

South Africa
Gold fever persists as Gugulethu residents dig at Springs kraal
Residents of the Gugulethu informal settlement are continuing their search for gold at a kraal

South Africa
Tembisa learner killed after goalpost falls on him at school
According to preliminary reports, the incident reportedly occurred during the second break.

South Africa
Africa’s AI Opportunity: A Journey of Agency and Innovation
All over the world, technology that once felt like science fiction is becoming a part of daily life. Just recently, AI helped researchers decode the genetic roots of diseases like sickle cell with incredible precision. Here in Africa, our teams are applying that same spirit of innovation to everyday challenges, from providing more accurate weather predictions to supporting organizations...
World
News24 | Trump won’t be directly involved in ‘very important’ Iran nuclear talks
US President Donald Trump said that he would be involved “indirectly” in high-stakes talks between Iran and the US over Tehran’s nuclear programme in Geneva, adding he believed Tehran wanted to make a deal.

World
Australia won’t repatriate 34 women and children from Syria
The Australian government will not repatriate from Syria a group of 34 women and children with alleged ties to the Islamic State group, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday.

World
U.S. and Iran to hold a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva
The second round of talks in Geneva about Iran’s nuclear program takes place as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds large-scale maritime exercises.
World
News24 | ‘Get the files out’: Hillary Clinton accuses Trump of Jeffrey Epstein cover-up
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has accused President Donald Trump of orchestrating a “cover-up” over files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Africa
How the tide turned against the leader of South Africa’s second-biggest party
John Steenhuisen will not seek re-election as DA leader, leaving the race wide open for a successor.

Africa
Ghana tomato traders among dead in Burkina Faso attack
Seven men from Ghana were “burnt beyond recognition” after Islamists raided the town they were travelling through.

Africa
South African trio charged with Bolt driver’s murder filmed on dashcam
Police are still looking for a fourth suspect in the attack which has shocked South Africans.

Africa
Kenya strike delays flights at international hub airport
Authorities say they have put in place contingency measures as a labour dispute affects travel.

Business
SARS is coming after these taxpayers hard next month
SARS has published new specifications kicking in from 1 March that will leave close to 6 million taxpayers exposed.

Business
Calculator: How will freeze on tax thresholds hit your take-home pay?
Wages have been rising faster than prices but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.

Business
Failed state reality check for South Africa
The economic and political prospects for South Africa are turning a corner, pulling away from the path that many had warned would lead to a failed state.
Business
Discovery launches new visa centre for customers travelling to the UK
Discovery has launched a first-of-its-kind visa application centre for Discovery Bank clients heading to the UK.

Politics
Emfuleni ANC Mayor Sipho Radebe defies party order to resign
Radebe says he was asked to step down over ongoing financial challenges in the municipality.

Politics
EXCLUSIVE: Ekurhuleni’s Xhakaza set to reshuffle mayoral committee amid ANC and EFF tension
The Economic Freedom Fighters will be accommodated in the reshuffled committee, sources told the Mail & Guardian

Politics
Police must defend citizens within the borders not SANDF: Analyst
President Ramaphosa announced that SANDF members will be deployed in some areas during SONA.

Politics
Police not SANDF must defend citizens within the borders: Analyst
President Ramaphosa announced that SANDF members will be deployed in some areas during SONA.

Sport
Maties, UCT Ikeys handed losses in Varsity Cup Round 1
The opening round of the 2026 Varsity Cup delivered a wave of high-scoring, dominant performances across the board.

Sport
Big game: Pirates vs Sundowns expected starting 11s
A potential Betway Premiership title decider is upon on Wednesday. Here are the expected line ups for Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns.

Sport
File on 4 Investigates
Can boxing do more to look after its fighters?

Sport
Concern for sports fans as SuperSport loses ‘power’
Cost-cutting measures are reportedly set to have a massive impact on SuperSport’s product offering and broadcast rights.
Education
Nigeria: WAEC Releases Computer-Based WASSCE Results, Records 42% Pass Rate
[Premium Times] WAEC said it has released the results of 61,943 -94.21 per cent- of candidates, while the remaining 3,809 -5.79 per cent- are still being processed due to “some errors traceable to them”.
Education
South Africa: Drivers Given 60 Days to Comply With Strict Scholar Transport Rules
[GroundUp] Hundreds of operators marched in Johannesburg on Friday against the Gauteng transport department’s new regulations

Education
Students in England and Wales launch legal action over online teaching during pandemic
More than 170,000 seek compensation after UCL Covid settlement opens door to claims across university sector
Dozens of universities are facing legal action from more than 170,000 students seeking compensation after their studies were moved online during Covid.
Pre-action claim letters have been sent to 36 universities in England and Wales, including Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Cardiff, Leeds,...
Education
Uganda: Bunyoro University Taskforce Seeks Shs100bn to Kick-Start Construction
[Nile Post] The Bunyoro University Taskforce has requested government to allocate Shs100 billion in the 2026/2027 national budget to enable the start of construction works for the proposed public university.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Marc Lottering, partner survive deadly cyclone: ‘Grateful to be alive’
Comedian Marc Lottering and his husband Anwar McKay survived a deadly cyclone that ripped through Mozambique and Madagascar…

Lifestyle
The two discontinued cars that thieves in SA are targeting
Security experts say that hijackers in South Africa are gunning for two cars that are no longer in production. Here’s why…
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Pirates’ De Jong – ‘It’s a massive game’
‘We are six points clear and that can put a lot of pressure on Sundowns,’ said the Pirates attacker.

Entertainment
Undocumented Lesotho national sentenced to 25 years in jail for raping teen
The man will be deported after completing his sentence.

Entertainment
Senior SANDF member in the dock for R1.5m bribe attempt
Members of the Madlanga Commission Task Team arrested the member on Friday.
Entertainment

Science/Tech
Starlink expands public advocacy campaign as it pushes for SA licence
Starlink has intensified its campaign to secure a South African operating licence amid ongoing regulatory delays.

Science/Tech
The Small English Town Swept Up in the Global AI Arms Race
The residents of Potters Bar are working to protect the “green belt” of farms, forests, and meadows that surround London from the endless demand for AI infrastructure.

Science/Tech
‘No-shows’ and what it’s costing your business
For professionals where time and expertise are their products and income generators, a missed appointment is a direct financial loss.

Science/Tech
Elevating ERP with AI: Acumatica Summit Africa to highlight a new era of proactive intelligence infrastructure
The cloud ERP vendor will outline the AI-enabled innovations driving transformation in ERP.

Motoring
Toyota’s first electric cars coming to South Africa – What to expect
Toyota and Lexus have unveiled their 2026 product lineup for South Africa, including their first electric cars.

Motoring
South Africa’s used car boom
Pre-owned cars are becoming increasingly popular in South Africa.

Motoring
Big changes for traffic fines in South Africa
The Department of Transport has issued a tender to outsource the operation of South Africa’s new driving laws.

Motoring
Toyota’s plan to rescue South Africa’s car industry
Toyota South Africa has outlined its plans for 2026 and beyond.
Health
Vaccine Makers Curtail Research and Cut Jobs
Federal policies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that are hostile to vaccines have “sent a chill through the entire industry,” one scientist said.
Health
Should Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers?
Aging means “becoming a target” of the industry, one expert said. After decades of debate, politicians of all stripes are proposing bans.

Health
Women calling for greater support with menopause
Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others.

Health
Married couple share same cancer diagnosis
An East Kent Hospital surgeon says it was the “first time” he had encountered such a case.