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Councils face ‘uphill struggle’ to be ready for local elections
Thirty councils across England now have to organise local elections after the government abandoned plans to delay.
TUESDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2026, 06:01

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Thirty councils across England now have to organise local elections after the government abandoned plans to delay.
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Instead of switching off after work, Mitchells Plain police officer Constable Sinovuyo Seti changes into training gear, grabs his cones and hula hoops, and steps onto the open pitch in front of his house to prepare for a different kind of duty – one aimed at keeping children off the streets and out of gangs.
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Feb 16 (Reuters) – Oscar winner Robert Duvall, a versatile actor who made lasting impressions in a range of parts from starring to supporting roles like the napalm-loving colonel of Apocalypse Now, or the spectral Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird, has died at age 95, his wife said in a Facebook post.
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Feb 16 (Reuters) – President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that Ukrainian intelligence showed more Russian attacks on energy targets lay ahead and that such strikes made it more difficult to reach an agreement on ending the nearly four-year war.

South Africa
The driver was killed after responding to a trip request and his body was later found abandoned.

South Africa
Gugulethu residents have been urged not to engage in illegal mining activities.

South Africa
More than 70 000 people have been suspended nationally from Sassa’s grand payment system.

South Africa
President Ramaphosa announced that the Whistleblowers Bill will be introduced in Parliament.

World
Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to reassure Europe at the Munich Security Conference, but European leaders are skeptical.

World
The group of 34 women and children with family links to Islamic State group have been held in the Roj camp for nearly seven years.

World
It would be the first hard evidence that elephants were used in battle by General Hannibal.
World
The Kremlin has “strongly” rejected an assessment by five European countries that the Russian state killed jailed opposition leader Alexey Navalny by poisoning him.

Africa
John Steenhuisen will not seek re-election as DA leader, leaving the race wide open for a successor.

Africa
Seven men from Ghana were “burnt beyond recognition” after Islamists raided the town they were travelling through.

Africa
Police are still looking for a fourth suspect in the attack which has shocked South Africans.

Africa
Authorities say they have put in place contingency measures as a labour dispute affects travel.

Business
Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

Business
The move follows further revelations over her friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Business
The treasury minister prepares to deliver a budget with a “significant rise” in personal allowances.
Business

Politics
President Ramaphosa announced that SANDF members will be deployed in some areas during SONA.

Politics
President Ramaphosa announced that SANDF members will be deployed in some areas during SONA.
Politics
Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has recused herself from the investigation into how Parliament secretary Xolile George’s salary ballooned more than 88% since 2022.

Politics
Lukanyo Calata blames Thabo Mbeki for justice delays in Cradock Four case involving Fort Calata.

Sport
Macclesfield’s FA Cup dream ends in cruel fashion as Brentford win 1-0 after an own goal by Sam Heathcote.

Sport
The Miami Dolphins release Tyreek Hill with immediate effect as the star wide receiver continues his recovery from a serious knee injury.

Sport
Watch as Team GB’s women lose 10-6 to Switzerland to leave them on brink of missing out on the semi-finals.

Sport
When figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidze’s behaviour towards her pupils was branded “chilling to see” at the last Winter Olympics, it was hard to see her returning – but she is back for Milan-Cortina 2026.

Education
More than 170,000 seek compensation after UCL Covid settlement opens door to claims across university sector
Dozens of universities are facing legal action from more than 170,000 students seeking compensation after their studies were moved online during Covid.
Pre-action claim letters have been sent to 36 universities in England and Wales, including Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Cardiff, Leeds,...
Education
[Nile Post] The Bunyoro University Taskforce has requested government to allocate Shs100 billion in the 2026/2027 national budget to enable the start of construction works for the proposed public university.
Education
[Nile Post] Teachers, administrators, parents, and learners gathered to acknowledge the school’s performance, released by the Uganda National Examinations Board, which showed significant improvement compared with 2024.
Education
[Nile Post] The curriculum, introduced by the National Curriculum Development Centre and examined by the Uganda National Examinations Board, faced early implementation challenges during its first year.

Lifestyle
The V&A Waterfront is proposing to reclaim land from the sea to create new open spaces and public amenities, including tidal pools.

Lifestyle
Robert Duvall, the acclaimed actor known for his roles in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at the age of 95.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
A female TikToker threatened to sue social media users who falsely accused her of being one of the trio who allegedly killed a Bolt driver.

Entertainment
The provincial premier told ANC members there would be no leadership change before the next elections.

Entertainment
The deal excludes Eswatini, the only African country maintaining diplomatic ties with Taiwan.

Entertainment
What feels like playful experimentation may quietly expand the digital footprint users leave behind.

Entertainment
Duvall was known for legendary roles including soft-spoken mob loyalist Tom Hagen in the first two installments of “The Godfather.”

Science/Tech
New York, USA – As part of our strategic move towards broadening market access and enhancing investor participation, OneAssets Capital is excited to announce a dual-mode launch for the ONQ system featuring both an Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) and an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This approach is inspired by the proven success of Google’s Class […]

Science/Tech
Rockwall, TX – Saratoga Technologies, L.L.C. today unveiled Laserase™, an FDA-cleared 1927nm Thulium laser system. This platform combines micro-ablative and non-ablative treatments to address pigmentation disorders, photoaging, fine lines, wrinkles, acne scarring, uneven texture, sun damage, melasma, freckles, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), actinic keratosis, enlarged pores,...
Science/Tech
The music industry’s long romance with an ever-expanding catalog of songs appears to be souring, as streaming platforms and rights holders confront a daily deluge that now includes 60,000 wholly AI-generated tracks uploaded to Deezer alone — roughly 39% of the French service’s daily intake, a statistic the company shared during Grammys week last month. Streaming services now host 253 million...
Science/Tech
Samsung has all but confirmed that its upcoming Galaxy S26 will feature a built-in privacy display, releasing an ad that demonstrates a “Zero-peeking privacy” toggle capable of blacking out on-screen content for anyone peering over the user’s shoulder. The underlying technology is reportedly Samsung Display’s Flex Magic Pixel OLED panel, first shown at MWC 2024, which adjusts viewing angles on...

Motoring
The Department of Transport has issued a tender to outsource the operation of South Africa’s new driving laws.

Motoring
Toyota South Africa has outlined its plans for 2026 and beyond.
Motoring

Motoring
Hijackers are looking for two discontinued cars in South Africa, including a small bakkie.
Health
Federal policies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that are hostile to vaccines have “sent a chill through the entire industry,” one scientist said.
Health
Aging means “becoming a target” of the industry, one expert said. After decades of debate, politicians of all stripes are proposing bans.

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

Health
An East Kent Hospital surgeon says it was the “first time” he had encountered such a case.