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Can you name every FA Cup winner?
The FA Cup third round takes place this weekend – we want you to name every winner of the competition since it began in 1872.
MONDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2026, 10:08

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The FA Cup third round takes place this weekend – we want you to name every winner of the competition since it began in 1872.

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Public consultation has begun for a R20 billion expansion of the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, which will reclaim about 3.8 hectares from Granger Bay, alongside major upgrades to the existing precinct.

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South Africa’s second-largest political party faces some internal pressure to quit the ruling coalition, but doing so would damage its growth prospects and be a “big mistake”.

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Telkom is set to deliver a solid set of results for its 2026 financial year, driven by strong data and fibre revenue growth, as well as a boost from property sales in the year to date.

South Africa
Police confiscated drugs with an estimated street value of R715 000 during the operation.
South Africa
Government creating opportunities for young people
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government’s commitment to creating work opportunities for young people, while improving the quality of education.
The President on Monday said targeted interventions in schools are helping to prepare learners for a rapidly changing world.
In his weekly newsletter today, following the...

South Africa
All three suspects are expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court this Monday morning

South Africa
The houses for those displaced by the 2022 floods were initially set for completion in December.
World
Accused Bondi Beach killer Naveed Akram appeared in an Australian court via video link, in his first public hearing since the nation’s worst mass shooting in nearly three decades.

World
North Korea said Monday it completed a new housing district in Pyongyang for families of North Korean soldiers killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.

World
A top European Union official on Sunday rejected the notion that Europe faces “civilizational erasure,” pushing back at criticism of the continent by the Trump administration.
World
Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the US that delivers economic benefits for both sides, an Iranian diplomat was reported as saying on Sunday, days before a second round of talks between Tehran and Washington.

Africa
Afcon 2027 will be held in June and July next year and reports the finals could be delayed are “totally unfounded”, says African football boss Patrice Motsepe.

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

Africa
Blessing Muzarabani claims a superb 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a thrilling 23-run win in the T20 World Cup.

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

Business
Business groups worried about Eskom clawing onto its transmission monopoly are breathing a huge sigh of relief.

Business
A six-month listening exercise has taken place, giving support and advice to parents.

Business
Old Mutual Private Equity has sold its stake in Medhold to its rival Sanlam Private Equity, which will help the medical devices company in its next phase of growth.

Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Monday, 16 February 2026.

Politics
The Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony.

Politics
Lukanyo Calata, son of Fort Calata, continues testifying at the TRC Cases Inquiry in Pretoria.

Politics
EFF leader Julius Malema said his party would end cooperation agreements with the ANC in Gauteng.

Politics
Radebe warned that voters will punish them in underperforming municipalities by not voting.

Sport
Former Kaizer Chiefs captain Itumeleng Khune has urged one of the club’s struggling players to leave on a loan deal.

Sport
The countdown to the next edition of South Africa’s most exciting and competitive student rugby tournament, the Varsity Cup, is over.

Sport
UCT Ikeys finally got the monkey off their back at the third time of asking by winning the 2025 Varsity Cup.

Sport
The Proteas are firing on all cylinders at the ongoing T20 World Cup and are poised to finish at the top of Group D.
Education
[Capital FM] Kisii — The government has intensified efforts to reintegrate teenage mothers into the education system, with at least 200 young mothers in Bobasi Constituency, Kisii County, benefiting from an empowerment programme aimed at supporting their return to school.
Education
[RFI] Senegal’s largest university has suspended student associations after violent demonstrations over unpaid grants led to the death of a student. The victim’s family has called on the judiciary to clarify the circumstances of his death after an autopsy report circulating on social media showed multiple traumas.

Education
I am furious that women and children have to endure a crisis like this for progress to become politically possible. But I will seize this moment
Jess Phillips MP is parliamentary under-secretary of state for safeguarding and violence against women and girls
Jess Phillips calls for Epstein files to be catalyst for long-term legislative change
It always takes a calamity – a dreadful murder that...

Education
Refocusing provision into schools is, apparently, all about ‘inclusion’. It doesn’t take much to see the real reasons – and the impact on children and parents
Where is this government heading, and who is now in charge? Keir Starmer looks even weaker than he did a week ago, uncoupled from the aides who wrote his scripts and picked his fights, and only still in his job because the cabinet and...

Lifestyle
LaConco is excited for the medical procedure to fix her excess skin after her weight loss.

Lifestyle
‘Real Housewives of Durban’ star Jojo Robinson was gifted a yellow Ferrari along with her roses on Valentine’s Day. Take a look…

Lifestyle
Justin Baldoni is selling his Ojai estate while going through a legal fight with Blake Lively, the female star on ‘It Ends With Us’.

Lifestyle
The City of Cape Town is making technological strides in order to improve learner’s licence testing. Here’s how…

Entertainment
Witness F last week abandoned legal efforts to postpone their testimony.

Entertainment
In January, President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged deep-seated problems in South Africa’s education system.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
‘I’m loving it,’ she said, ‘We are a small team and the vibe is amazing. It’s like going to work with a family, every day.’

Science/Tech
Telkom Group’s mobile business has passed 25 million subscribers for the first time, powered by strong data growth.

Science/Tech
Telkom Consumer’s operating revenue climbed 5.7% to R20.5 billion for the third quarter ended 31 December 2025, fueled by growth in both mobile and fibre services, the Telkom Group announced today. The consumer unit – led by Lunda Siyo – continues to gain traction through targeted customer value management initiatives and aggressive fibre expansion, reinforcing […]

Science/Tech
Data cannot be owned like property, forcing organisations to rely on contracts, governance and regulation to unlock value.

Science/Tech
Logicians and their bonnets
Today’s puzzle is a new twist on a classic genre: the “common knowledge” hat riddle in which logicians deduce facts about their hats based on what they know, and what they know others know.
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Motoring
The Honda Elevate combines comfort and functionality at an affordable price – making it a standout option in South Africa’s competitive SUV market.

Motoring
Toyota has officially launched the new range-topping Prado SUV in South Africa.

Motoring
Honda has sounded the alarm over lower consumer demand and global tariffs, which recent cost the company R27 billion.

Motoring
Of South Africa’s more than 12 million vehicles, 5 million can be found in one province.

Health
Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others.

Health
Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was “legally flawed” and “overly simplistic”.

Health
A high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff.
Health
Proponents of vaccines warn that the efforts will further dismantle the immunization infrastructure and lead to more outbreaks of disease.