SATURDAY, 28 FEBRUARY 2026, 00:45
Top Stories
Watch highlights as Wolves dent Aston Villa’s Champions League qualification hopes with a 2-0 home win, ensuring they better the worst Premier League points tally set by Derby County.
Top Stories
The Weekend Wrap highlights include how it often takes a crisis to spark real SOE reform and the urgent need for constructive communication in schools in the wake of the Roedean High School and King David Linksfield tension.
Top Stories
Tony Hudgell, who lost both legs after being assaulted, welcomes plans for a child cruelty register.
Top Stories
Dozens of well-known groups faced shutdown under a new Israeli law, although the reprieve might be temporary.
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
If Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.
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.
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
Ashton Golding scores on his Castleford debut against former club Huddersfield Giants to complete Tigers’ first Super League win of the season.
Sport
John Higgins remains on course for a sixth Welsh Open title after brushing aside Zhou Yuelong in the quarter-finals.
Sport
Watch Bundesliga highlights, as hostAugsburg celebrate their 500th game in the competition with a win over Cologne, thanks to a well-taken goal by Rodrigo Ribeiro.
Sport
Edinburgh battle past a spirited Scarlets side 24-19 to secure a crucial bonus-point win in their bid to reach the United Rugby Championship play-offs.
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
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Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Friday, 27 February 2026, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Associated Press: The U.S. military used a laser Thursday to shoot down a “seemingly threatening” drone flying near the U.S.-Mexico border. It turned out the drone belonged to Customs and Border Protection, lawmakers said. The case of mistaken identity prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to close additional airspace around Fort Hancock,...
Science/Tech
With spring just around the corner, now’s the smart time to snag an electric scooter.
Science/Tech
President Donald Trump’s sudden order comes after the Defense Department pressured Anthropic to drop restrictions on how its AI can be used by the military.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: Weeks after the U.S. Congress rejected unprecedented cuts to science budgets that the administration of US President Donald Trump had sought for 2026, funding to several agencies that award research grants is still not freely flowing. One reason is that the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has been slow to authorize its release. The US...
Motoring
Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
She and her husband, the financier B. Gerald Cantor, amassed one of the largest private collections of Rodin artworks, donating much of it to museums around the world.
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.