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LETTER | Ramaphosa cartoon hits right note

Today at 12:02 PM, via SowetanLIVE

God ordered humans to exercise dominion over animals: if you depict a person as an animal, you’re demeaning them and blaspheming their creator.

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Toto Wolff says F1 engine rivals are ganging up on Mercedes

Today at 12:00 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has accused rival Formula One manufacturers of ganging up against his team to put pressure on the governing FIA to change the engine rules, but said it would make no difference.

World

Morning news brief

Today at 12:03 PM, via NPR

A second U.S. aircraft carrier moved closer to the Middle East Thursday, President Trump’s Board of Peace held its first meeting, former Prince Andrew released after spending day in police custody.

Africa

Lobito Corridor: A new line for trade and investment

Today at 00:00 AM, via Mail & Guardian

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

Business

Joy for DStv subscribers in South Africa

Today at 11:30 AM, via BusinessTech

DStv owner Multichoice has confirmed that subscribers will not see a price increase in April as is usually expected—but warned that future hikes are not off the table for 2026.

Politics

Steenhuisen faces palace revolt

Today at 00:30 AM, via Mail & Guardian

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

Education

Should Child Welfare Be Called Over School Absences?

Today at 12:02 PM, via New York Times

Teachers are required to report cases of possible “educational neglect” to child protective services, but there is a growing movement to change that policy.

Education

Liberia: Senate Allocates Exclusive Budget Line for UL Law School

Today at 11:44 AM, via AllAfrica

[New Dawn] Capitol Hill — Senate Pro-Tempore and Grand Bassa County Senator Nyonblee Kangar-Lawrence has pledged a dedicated budget line for the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law at the University of Liberia in the National Budget. This commitment aims to support both the law school’s administration and its students.

Education

Liberia: UL Gets Additional $6m for Renovation

Today at 11:43 AM, via AllAfrica

[New Dawn] Monrovia, February 20, 2026: After years of neglect and deteriorating infrastructure, the Government of Liberia has allocated an additional $6 million to the University of Liberia’s $40 million budget for the renovation and rehabilitation of its buildings.

Entertainment

Minister throws Gauteng water lifeline

Today at 12:13 PM, via The Citizen

This comes as reservoir levels across Gauteng continue to struggle to recover following a series of infrastructure failures in late January.

Science/Tech

His Team Devised Ways to Keep World Cup Crowds Safe

Today at 12:02 PM, via New York Times

Michael Silevitch leads a research center dedicated to protecting busy public spaces. Last April, he was instructed to “end all work” immediately.