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Capitec gives South African pharmacy giant a boost
Dis-Chem is reaping the rewards of its updated loyalty programme, including a partnership with Capitec, which has significantly boosted the group’s retail revenue.
FRIDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2026, 08:18

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Dis-Chem is reaping the rewards of its updated loyalty programme, including a partnership with Capitec, which has significantly boosted the group’s retail revenue.

Top Stories
Baroness Kidron tells the BBC the PM has being “late to the party” in regulating social media.

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Council spending on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities has soared in recent years.

Top Stories
Designed for everyday family life, the MPV’s spacious interior offers flexible seating configurations

South Africa
The panel at the Nkabinde Enquiry will commence with the cross examination of Adv Sello Maema

South Africa
MJC’s Sheikh Riad Fataar has called for a swift and thorough investigation.

South Africa
Rescue efforts to find the trapped miners since the mud rush incident on Tuesday continue

South Africa
David and his two co-accused are on trial for allegedly stealing the money that was hidden in a sofa
World
Iran on Thursday warned that US bases, facilities and assets would be “legitimate targets” if the United States follows through on its military threats and attacks.

World
Venezuela’s acting president has signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others. The approval marks a stark turn for the nation.

World
Osaka’s mayor says he is ‘lost for words’ and that he has ‘nothing but appreciation’ for the gesture.

World
Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches – and how to avoid them – in the spotlight.

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

Africa
The gunmen launched simultaneous assaults on multiple communities in a remote border district, officials say.

Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe is in custody after he allegedly shot a security guard at a property in Johannesburg.

Africa
Officers in Kano search cafes and restaurants every year during Ramadan looking for Muslims breaking the fast.

Business
SPAR CEO Angelo Swartz has resigned, with former Woolworths Finance Director Reeza Isaacs taking the top job.

Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 20 February 2026.

Business
Tax season is more than an administrative deadline. It is one of the most powerful annual opportunities South African investors have to strengthen their long-term wealth strategy.

Business
South Africans should not expect an increase in VAT to be announced in the Budget speech next week, but a hike is still likely in the works.

Politics
Senior Democratic Alliance officials are backing Western Cape agriculture MEC Ivan Meyer to replace the party leader as agriculture minister after its April federal congress

Politics
Ramaphosa insists that success within the GNU must be owned collectively rather than politicised.

Politics
The president has pushed back against MPs claims’ that the successes outlined in his State of the Nation address should be credited to coalition partners
Politics
The ANC is riding the wave of what it sees as a political victory for President Cyril Ramaphosa – the successful repatriation of members of the Zuma family and the MK Party (MKP) who were trapped on the frontlines of Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Sport
Keeping Finn Russell quiet is a question that occupies defence coaches across the world when they face Scotland.

Sport
These Orlando Pirates players were not at their best against Mamelodi Sundowns, while some brave Bucs went down swinging in defeat …

Sport
The top three highest-paid Springboks in South Africa are all paid handsomely by their clubs. A closer look at how much they earn …

Sport
Sikandar Raza says Zimbabwe have earned global respect after topping their T20 World Cup group, as the unbeaten underdogs march on.
Education
[Premium Times] According to the foundation, the programme will also extend to secondary schools, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 3,704 students.

Education
Political correspondent Alexandra Topping and special educational needs student Jake with his mum, Laura, explore the government’s controversial plans for reform
Next week, the government is expected to announce its education white paper. It is a moment, as political correspondent Alexandra Topping explains, of high political peril.
Part of the proposals will be reforms to special educational...
Education
The move comes after a trove of documents released by the Justice Department showed Leon Botstein had a relationship that was closer than previously known with the convicted sex offender.

Education
Children to get individual support directly from school instead of via council in attempt to curb spiralling costs
Children in England with special needs will receive individual support and therapy directly from their schools as part of the government’s overhaul of England’s special education provision.
Under the plans, mainstream schools will be given commissioning budgets to spend on...

Lifestyle
Gamini the cheetah, who was relocated from South Africa to India a few years ago, has become the mother of three cubs.

Lifestyle
According to a new report by the Hospitality Asset Management Company, the sector is trapped in a trilemma it can no longer sidestep.

Lifestyle
Actor Eric Dane, best known for his role as a plastic surgeon in the medical series “Grey’s Anatomy” has died at age 53.

Lifestyle
Economists predict fuel levy increases in the 2026 Budget Speech, ironically, due to the relief motorists have experienced recently …

Entertainment
Poor numeracy in South Africa risks more than failing exams; it leaves children vulnerable to misinformation and real-world dangers.
Entertainment

Entertainment
SA Canegrowers says cane deliveries and payments could stop overnight.

Entertainment
Investigation reveals long-serving executives overstated earnings, secured bonuses, and triggered the slow implosion of SA’s sugar giant.

Science/Tech
When you visit your local H&R Block store, you can save up to $50 when you use one of our (unique) codes.

Science/Tech
After 19 years of dedicated service, including two and a half years as Group Chief Executive Officer, Angelo Swartz will depart SPAR on 28 February 2026. His exit marks the end of a lengthy tenure that saw him guide the retail giant through a period of substantial operational complexity and strategic repositioning. Swartz took the […]

Science/Tech
New York, USA – The OAC Community officially announces the launch of the ONA 5.0 version for testing today. This significant milestone marks the beginning of a new development phase for the community. ONA 5.0 not only features comprehensive system upgrades but also introduces a series of innovative technologies and tools to further enhance the […]
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Scientific American: Why does “bouba” sound round and “kiki” sound spiky? This intuition that ties certain sounds to shapes is oddly reliable all over the world, and for at least a century, scientists have considered it a clue to the origin of language, theorizing that maybe our ancestors built their first words upon these instinctive associations...

Motoring
South Africa’s largest car dealer is widening the range of brands it offers to ramp up revenues, as the country’s motor industry is reshaped by rising competition from Asia.
Motoring

Motoring
The sale of FlySafair has drawn criticism from its employees, business partners, and the public.

Motoring
Motorists in South Africa are spending considerably less on petrol than they were a few months ago.

Health
The household cat could hold the key to understanding certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer.
Health
Technical and oversight problems left two astronauts aboard the International Space Station for months longer than had been expected.
Health
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will serve as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention until President Trump appoints a permanent director.
Health
In the oceans and on land, scientists are discovering rare, transitional organisms that bridge the gap between Earth’s simplest cells and today’s complex ones.