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Great Britain’s women curlers kickstart their campaign with a superb first victory of the 2026 Winter Olympics, beating medal contenders Canada 7-6.

No ice track, and yet the most successful nation in Olympic skeleton history – how Great Britain became a skeleton giant.

Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes is expected to be out for a couple of months after sustaining a hamstring injury.

The previously unseen photo was shared with the caption “Happy Valentine’s Day” along with a heart emoji.

Police say the attack is believed to be taxi-related.

Major cities like Johannesburg are seriously affected by water crises.

The family and closest friends of Diana Ferrus are still coming to terms with her passing

Members of the Vhembe Transport Association met to discuss issues around getting special permits

People gathered on rooftops to enjoy flying kites for the first time in years, celebrating the spring festival of Basant. The activity had been banned due to injuries and deaths during past celebrations.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a calm and reassuring message to America’s allies in Munich, after more than a year of President Donald Trump’s often-hostile rhetoric toward allies.

The Canadian prime minister attended a vigil with federal leaders and paid tribute to the eight victims.

The shutdown won’t affect air traffic controllers but some TSA workers may go without pay.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the army will work with the police to fight organised crime and illegal mining.

Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

Search efforts are continuing for the missing passengers, who included children.

Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

KPMG South Africa has named Joelene Pierce as its next CEO starting 1 March 2026.

The group, based in Solihull and Wolverhampton, says its vet bills are costing them more.

South Africans can anticipate salary increases in 2026, with more companies shifting to added benefits over massive hikes.

She has been accorded a Special Provincial Official Funeral, Category 2.

Niehaus cited the ANC’s step aside rule against Gigaba for wanting him to recuse himself.

The Ad Hoc Committee heard conflicting reports on Lazarus Mokgosi’s Naledi appointment.

The families of the victims are seeking constitutional damages for the delays.  

Jofra Archer removes George Munsey and Brandon McMullen as England make a strong start to their T20 World Cup match against Scotland.

Ireland smash 235-5 thanks to an unbeaten 94 from Lorcan Tucker to beat Oman by 96 runs for their first win at the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Two sailors are in hospital after a “catastrophic” crash between the New Zealand and France boats on the opening day of the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland.

While Milan-Cortina 2026 has brought the highest profile controversy regarding figure skating judging in recent years, it is not an isolated incident by any means.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi hinted that he gifted his younger brother Liyema a brand-new car. Take a look…

Valentine’s Day is not only about red roses and chocolate, but about the connection between lovers, the devotion to stay the course, and the youthful spirit for some fun along the way.

Springbok Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has revealed what an ideal Valentine’s Day gift would be for a man – do you agree?

Grass isn’t greener? A bombshell report revealed the struggles of some Afrikaner refugees who left South Africa for the US…

The TSO will have ownership and control of transmission assets and be responsible for operating the electricity market.

“We have done a lot to have AFCON held in east Africa, and our commitment remains to have AFCON in east Africa,” Motsepe said.

If you are in any way interested, or involved in mountain biking, you should know about the Ford Trailseeker MTB Series. It is only the biggest single-day mountain bike series in the world.

The latest satellite imagery showed Gezani situated over the Mozambique Channel.

Filing taxes is a pain. Here’s how H&R Block DIY performed against other services I tested.

Plus: iOS 26.3 makes it easy to switch to Android, Google cancels the Android 17 beta, and YouTube debuts on the Apple Vision Pro.

From February 14 to 16, these ultra-plush blankets and throws are nearly half off. No exclusions.

Following a major accident, the last thing people want to hear is the words “write off”.

Lawmakers are cracking down on screen-dominated car interiors.

Preventing smash-and-grab attacks requires drivers to be proactive and alert.

A high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff.