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LOOK: Papa Penny turns heads in navy and gold suit at SONA 2026
Discover the standout fashion moments from the Sona red carpet, featuring bold styles from South (…)
[The Mercury] 12/02/2026
Cops arrest suspects and confiscate drugs and guns in Cape Flats
POLICE busted three suspected drug dealers following raids in Kleinvlei and Eerste River.
[The Mercury] 12/02/2026
AI-generated fake nudes: KZN Parents Association issues alert to pupils, parents
The Parents Association of KwaZulu-Natal warns of the misuse of AI to create fake explicit (…)
[The Mercury] 12/02/2026
IPID intended charging key Madlanga 'witness' over murder
Testimony at the Madlanga Commission reveals the late Marius van der Merwe's claims of police (…)
[The Mercury] 12/02/2026
Coffee makes your day in Portia's Humble home
Portia Sibiya, voted KZN's best barista in the 2025 Battle of the Beans competition last week, (…)
[The Mercury] 12/02/2026
Ethekwini mayor announces housing plans for flood victims by June
Ethekwini's mayor, Cyril Xaba, announces plans to relocate over a thousand flood victims to new (…)
[The Mercury] 12/02/2026
Unisa charts decisive path for 2026 as VC LenkaBula links global turbulence to local action
The University of South Africa (Unisa) officially opened its 2026 academic year with a strong (…)
[IOL] 12/02/2026
Unisa charts decisive path for 2026 as VC LenkaBula links global turbulence to local action
The University of South Africa (Unisa) officially opened its 2026 academic year with a strong (…)
[The Mercury] 12/02/2026
Ramaphosa’s SONA will be ‘another round of empty promises,’ says Manyi
MK Party MP Mzwanele Manyi has dismissed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (…)
[IOL] 12/02/2026
Ramaphosa’s SONA will be ‘another round of empty promises,’ says Manyi
MK Party MP Mzwanele Manyi has dismissed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (…)
[The Mercury] 12/02/2026
Adelaide vs Steyn City: LIV Golf sparks new chapter in SA–Australia rivalry
The fierce rivalry between South Africa and Australia takes to the golf course as LIV Golf (…)
[The Mercury] 12/02/2026
Adelaide vs Steyn City: LIV Golf sparks new chapter in SA–Australia rivalry
The fierce rivalry between South Africa and Australia takes to the golf course as LIV Golf (…)
[IOL] 12/02/2026
'Katt Williams: The Last Report' delivers savage laughs and unapologetic truths
Williams delivers outrageous jokes, celebrity insights, and observations in a special that’s as (…)
[IOL] 12/02/2026
'Katt Williams: The Last Report' delivers savage laughs and unapologetic truths
Williams delivers outrageous jokes, celebrity insights, and observations in a special that’s as (…)
[The Mercury] 12/02/2026
City banks on 'appropriate safety measures' after threats shut clinic
The City of Cape Town said services at the Town Two facility were suspended to ensure that (…)
[IOL] 12/02/2026
City banks on 'appropriate safety measures' after threats shut clinic
The City of Cape Town said services at the Town Two facility were suspended to ensure that (…)
[The Mercury] 12/02/2026
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Rhino poaching in South Africa's Kruger park doubles despite national drop
Official statistics show poachers killed 352 of the animals last year compared to 420 in 2024, with 175 of the deaths...
[Africanews] 12/02/2026
South Africa: SONA 2026 - President Ramaphosa Charts the Way
[SAnews.gov.za] The Cape Town City Hall stage is set, the final preparations are underway and the parliamentary gears...
[AllAfrica] 12/02/2026
South Africa: Limpopo Farmers Go Hungry After Floods
[GroundUp] One farming cooperative estimates their losses to be up to R350,000
[AllAfrica] 12/02/2026
South Africa: Gauteng to Enforce 'Soft' Water Restrictions - South African News Briefs - February 12, 2025
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[AllAfrica] 12/02/2026
South Africa: 'We Are Turning the Corner' - President Ramaphosa Ahead of SONA 2026
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa says while many South Africans believe the country is turning the corner,...
[AllAfrica] 12/02/2026
South Africa: Khayelitsha Clinic to Remain Closed After Extortion Incident
[GroundUp] City of Cape Town is conducting a risk assessment
[AllAfrica] 12/02/2026
South Africa and China sign trade deal amid tariff row with the US
The Supreme Court in Ghana has ordered the government to reveal the terms of a controversial deportation deal with the...
[France 24] 11/02/2026
Africa Accelerates Electric Vehicle Growth
From South Africa’s industrial incentives to Kenya’s green number plates, a number of African governments are moving...
[News Central] 11/02/2026
Johannesburg residents protest weeks of dry taps
Frustration is boiling over in Johannesburg after nearly a month of dry taps pushed residents to take to the streets,...
[Africanews] 11/02/2026
Rahmanullah Gurbaz becomes fifth-highest run scorer for Afghanistan in international cricket
Ahemdabad (Gujarat) [India], February 11 (ANI): Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz became the fifth-highest run...
[The Africa news] 11/02/2026
South Africa: 'Smell Me! I Haven't Had Water for 24 Days' Protester Tells Joburg Mayor
[GroundUp] Frustrated residents carried empty containers in the streets to protest ongoing water crisis
[AllAfrica] 11/02/2026
South Africa: Joburg Working to Resolve Water Issues
[SAnews.gov.za] City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has moved to assure residents that the municipality is hard at...
[AllAfrica] 11/02/2026
"Such losses sometimes hurt and sting": Afghanistan coach Trott on double Super Over thriller against SA
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 11 (ANI): Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott lauded his team's resilience after...
[The Africa news] 11/02/2026
South Africa: How to 'Pre-Bunk' a State of the Nation Address (And Almost Anything Else)
[Africa Check] Every year since 2013, Africa Check has fact-checked South Africa's state of the nation address (Sona) -...
[AllAfrica] 11/02/2026
"Unlucky to be part of the losing team": Rashid Khan after Afghanistan's narrow defeat in Super Over
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 11 (ANI): South Africa defeated Afghanistan in the second Super Over thriller...
[The Africa news] 11/02/2026
"Tough competition": Proteas skipper Aiden Markram after his side's nail-biter victory against Afghanistan
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 11 (ANI): South Africa skipper Aiden Markram called the double-Super Over win over...
[The Africa news] 11/02/2026
T20 WC: "Lost so much weight," says Lungi Ngidi after South Africa win nail-biter against steely Afghanistan
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 11 (ANI): South Africa fast bowler Lungi Ngidi admitted he had never felt that...
[The Africa news] 11/02/2026
T20 World Cup thriller: South Africa overpower Afghanistan after two Super Overs
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 11 (ANI): South Africa defeated Afghanistan in the second Super Over thriller...
[The Africa news] 11/02/2026
South Africa supports Russia's peace efforts - president
Pretoria has long maintained that the Ukraine conflict should be resolved through negotiations, Cyril Ramaphosa has said...
[The Africa news] 11/02/2026
South Africa supports Russias peace efforts president
Pretoria has long maintained that the Ukraine conflict should be resolved through negotiations, Cyril Ramaphosa has said...
[The Africa news] 11/02/2026
T20 World Cup: South Africa sets 188-run target for Afghanistan
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 11 (ANI): South Africa have set a big target of 188 runs for Afghanistan in match...
[The Africa news] 11/02/2026
T20 World Cup: Afghanistan wins toss, opts to bowl first against South Africa in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 11 (ANI): Afghanistan have opted to field first after winning the toss against...
[The Africa news] 11/02/2026
South Africa reports 16% drop in rhino poaching for 2025
South Africa has announced a significant 16% national decline in rhino poaching for 2025, crediting intensified...
[Africanews] 10/02/2026
South Africa: Nigel Homeowners Take to the Streets Over Water Outage
[GroundUp] The area has experienced an intermittent water supply for years and taps have been dry since last week
[AllAfrica] 10/02/2026
Ex-NZ pacer Danny Morrison chooses four semifinalists for T20 WC
New Delhi [India], February 10 (ANI): Former New Zealand bowler Danny Morrison picked defending champions India, New...
[The Africa news] 10/02/2026
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