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Met apologises to Lord Speaker after Mandelson tip-off error
Lord Mandelson’s lawyers said police arrested the peer because of a “baseless” suggestion he was planning to move abroad.
THURSDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2026, 14:00

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Lord Mandelson’s lawyers said police arrested the peer because of a “baseless” suggestion he was planning to move abroad.

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The Crown dependency is now the second part of the British Isles where assisted dying has been fully approved.

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There were 4,793 people sleeping on the streets on a single night last autumn.

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The city of Cape Town has embarked on the next step in its plans to make the city independent from Eskom.

South Africa
The department says this will help protect the province’s livestock and dairy industry

South Africa
The fire was ignited by lightning over the weekend, and two fire lines are still burning.
South Africa
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has ordered the precautionary suspension and disciplinary action against a senior Construction Project Management director.
South Africa
Budget restores SA’s credibility
The key economic milestones reflected in the 2026 Budget indicate that government’s implementation of structural reforms to support economic recovery has strengthened the country’s global standing.
This is due to government’s efforts to promote faster economic growth, anchored on four pillars: maintaining macroeconomic stability, implementing...

World
The soaring cost of living has left people struggling to afford basic items – creating pressures which led to mass protests.

World
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks with John Bolton, a national security advisor in President Trump’s first term, about the prospect and risks of pursuing regime change in Iran.
World
Cuba said it thwarted gunmen trying to infiltrate from the US as its coastguard opened fire at a Florida-registered speedboat near its shores, killing four people and wounding six.

World
Cuba’s government says the 10 people on a Florida-registered boat that opened fire on its soldiers were terrorists trying to infiltrate the island. The country says its forces killed four people.

Africa
The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies.

Africa
Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.

Africa
This is the first time that a pope will visit Algeria, whose population is mostly Muslim.

Africa
The RSF’s capture of the city in October was one of the most brutal chapters of Sudan’s nearly three-year civil war.

Business
Wendy Myers is a two-decade veteran of the finance and investment industries and is the Head of Securities at PSG.

Business
In the heart of the West Rand, where mining has shaped communities, livelihoods and Gauteng’s economic story for decades, a new chapter is being written, one that places small businesses, skills development and inclusion at the centre of the province’s mining future.

Business
Plato Coffee is set to open its first store outside of Africa in April, with a new location in central London.

Business
Parties hoping to form at least part of a government will want to show how they will pay for their vote-winning promises

Politics
Action SA says this is to block instability within the metro.

Politics
The Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony.

Politics
The motion has been tabled by political party Al Jama-ah and other parties in the Joburg council.

Politics
A crime intelligence officer sought a postponement from the Madlanga Inquiry due to ill health.

Sport
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes part-owner of Spanish second division side Almeria after acquiring a 25% share in the Saudi Arabian-owned club.

Sport
One newcomer who looks well set to make his Springbok debut this year has described his emotions after his first call up to the team camp.

Sport
Phil Parkinson has urged his Wrexham players to “appreciate” the challenge of their Championship play-off push as the regular season edges towards the crucial run-in.

Sport
Ashley Du Preez found himself at the centre of fan fury after a costly miss in Kaizer Chiefs’ 2-1 loss to Stellenbosch FC midweek,
Education
[Daily News] Dodoma — THE Public Procurement Appeals Authority (PPAA) has blocked the award of 43 tenders worth more than 586bn/- after establishing that the bidders lacked the required financial and technical capacity, in a decisive move to safeguard public funds.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Ministry of Education has prohibited Liberian musician Christoph from performing at all school-related activities across the country for the remainder of the current academic year, following an incident that occurred on February 7, 2026 at St. Theresa Convent School IN Monrovia.

Education
Ministers want to tackle the high number of young people not in education, employment or training.
Education
Via essays, poems, videos, artwork and graphics, 35 students across the globe reflect on how this technology is affecting teenagers.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
“He made my life a living hell on the set of Days. He was horrible to me.”

Lifestyle
The ever-popular Mayor’s Craft Market is set to open in the Mother City this Friday. Here’s everything you need to know…

Entertainment
The Sharks have a second and chance to secure the URC’s SA Shield after last week’s defeat to the Lions.

Entertainment
The budget allocation will help 744 203 students access higher education.

Entertainment
The Stormers will be keen to end a two-match losing streak by beating the Lions in their URC derby on Saturday.

Entertainment
‘Schools and district offices are expected to acknowledge receipt of a bullying report within 24 to 48 hours.’

Science/Tech
The portable listening revolution is fully underway. From open earbuds to noise cancelers and wired headphones, I can find a reason to love them all.

Science/Tech
The acquisition unifies data resilience and security posture management to protect AI-driven enterprises.

Science/Tech
For seven years, she ran high-security nuclear simulations for the US government. Now, this famous supercomputer is being put to death.

Science/Tech
A new CallMiner report shows AI adoption is surging in tech. Yet manual CX processes continue to expand rapidly.
Motoring

Motoring
Gauteng has gone silent on the public rollout of its new number plates, which were supposed to launch in late 2025.

Motoring
Purchasing from national dealer groups like Bidvest McCarthy, with 70+ dealerships nationwide, provides buyers with greater access to vehicle sales, servicing, and parts.

Motoring
Volvo has slashed the starting price of its cheapest SUV by R92,000.
Health
The Trump administration is proposing Obamacare plans that it says will lower health insurance premiums. But critics warn they would make care unaffordable.

Health
Kicking your smoking habit to the curb is easier said than done. By following these six steps, you can unlock a smoke-free future.
Health
Thirty seals, primarily weaned pups, have died since late last week, scientists said.

Health
Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say.