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BOOK REVIEW: Loaded For Bear: Tim Cohen brings Leon Louw’s overlooked legacy to life
Cohen has done a service to history by shining the light on Louw’s record and legacy, and he has done so in his typically readable and witty fashion.
WEDNESDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 2026, 12:39
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Cohen has done a service to history by shining the light on Louw’s record and legacy, and he has done so in his typically readable and witty fashion.
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A giant of the American civil rights struggle and a political pioneer, the Reverend Jesse Jackson now belongs to history. We examine what he did – and what he meant to America.
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Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Luxembourg have opposed calls by other European governments to delay the EU’s upcoming carbon market as political pressure mounts for the bloc to curb energy costs, a joint paper by the countries showed.

South Africa
He has been testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.

South Africa
Judge Phillip Loubser delivered the judgment in Cholota’s court bid to avoid prosecution.
South Africa
South Africa to receive one million FMD vaccine
The first consignment of one million high-potency Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses from Biogénesis Bagó in Argentina is expected to arrive in South Africa this weekend, bringing much-needed relief to the most affected provinces and regions.
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen said the shipment marks the first phase of a...

South Africa
UFS found hormone-disrupting chemicals in every sanitary pad and pantyliner from brands sold in SA.

World
It’s a word that evokes national pride and rare talent, and one that has been around for thousands of years.

World
Ali Akbar, a 73-year-old immigrant from Pakistan, has been hawking papers on the streets of Paris for the last 50 years. French President Emmanuel Macron honored him with a knighthood late last month.
World
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify in a landmark trial addressing claims that Instagram and other platforms were designed to foster addiction among young users.

World
The person temporarily banned is among a group of 34 who this week attempted to leave the camp for Australia.

Africa
The media regulator cites the spread of false information and cyber-bullying as among the reasons.

Africa
“This is the only hustle we know,” miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

Africa
It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu’s body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.

Africa
The troops, who landed at an airfield in Bauchi state, will not take part in combat operations, officials say.
Business

Business
The popularity of e-hailing services such as Uber and Bolt has created a new target for criminals in South Africa.
Business

Business
South Africa’s consumer inflation has dipped to 3.5% in January 2026, supporting the SARB’s view that inflation peaked in December, opening the way for interest rate cuts.

Politics
The Economic Freedom Fighters said it would take up a position on the council’s opposition benches instead

Politics
ActionSA distances itself from Xhakaza’s statement appointing Xolani Khumalo as MMC in Ekurhuleni

Politics
ANC in Limpopo concludes its PEC Lekgotla, leaders emphasised the need for decisive action

Politics
The Mayor of Ekurhuleni has reshuffled the city’s Mayoral Committee. The reason is still unclear.

Sport
Zimbabwean forward Thando Ngwenya has become a key figure for AmaZulu this season, scoring crucial goals and shaping the team’s campaign.

Sport
With the addition of their Test against the Wallabies, the Springboks’ fixture list for 2026 has now been bumped up to 11 matches.

Sport
Former world number two Paula Badosa responds to claims she is “disrespectful to the game” following her withdrawal from a match in Dubai.

Sport
Jess Fishlock will join Rhian Wilkinson’s coaching staff for part of Wales’ international camp in March before leaving to fulfil club commitments with Seattle Reign.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The National Labour Commission (NLC) has summoned all four tertiary education unions and their employers to appear before it to address the ongoing strike action in the country’s higher education institutions.
Education
[Nile Post] Early childhood educators and headteachers from Buganda Kingdom schools have received specialized training on effective teaching methods aimed at improving learning outcomes for young children this academic year.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto on Tuesday presided over the inaugural graduation ceremony of the National Intelligence and Research University (NIRU), marking a historic milestone for the institution and Africa’s growing intelligence and security education landscape.
Education
The green card holder from the West Bank had been detained during a citizenship appointment.

Lifestyle
Anele Mdoda has been criticised for her ‘selective outrage’ tweet relating to the murder of Nigerian Bolt driver Isaac Satlat…

Lifestyle
Five things to know about Springboks captain Siya Kolisi’s rumoured girlfriend, following his split from estranged wife, Rachel Kolisi.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
A study conducted by the University of the Free State discovered harmful traces of toxic chemicals in menstrual products that disrupt hormones in the body.

Entertainment
Rising meat prices continue to place pressure on South Africans’ wallets

Entertainment
Police have dismissed the claims as false, with authorities saying the group were merely “creating content”.

Entertainment
Stellies CEO Rob Benadie has welcomed the addition if Ndah to the club’s defence.

Science/Tech
Bamboo makes some of the softest bedding you can find. Here’s how it’s made and how it’s different from cotton and linen bedding.
Science/Tech
In a small double-blind clinical trial, a single intravenous dose of DMT produced rapid and clinically meaningful reductions in symptoms of major depressive disorder within a week, with effects lasting up to three months in some patients. “Unlike psilocybin and lysergic acid diethylamide ( LSD), whose effects can last for hours, intravenous DMT has a half-life of around five minutes,” notes...

Science/Tech
Reliable long-life IoT networks like Sigfox form the hidden foundation of scalable AI systems across industries.

Science/Tech
The designation is awarded to partners that demonstrate deep technical skills, mature service delivery frameworks and consistent customer outcomes, according to Microsoft.
Motoring

Motoring
One African nation has banned all new petrol car imports and now has 17 electric vehicle assembly plants.

Motoring
Toyota has pulled the covers off the new, locally-built Corolla Cross flagship SUV.

Motoring
The “baby Toyota Prado” SUV is coming to South Africa very soon.

Health
Some health boards have told people using the painkiller to begin reducing their tablets by one a week.
Health
In the Lost Science series, scientists whose jobs or funding have been cut by the Trump administration tell their stories.
Health
Kathleen Chalfant, Elizabeth Marvel, April Matthis and other actors deliver top-notch performances in a play that leaves questions unanswered.

Health
Farmer Sam Stables walks from Herefordshire to London to raise awareness of mental health.