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Staff Writer ·20 Feb 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has agreed to put the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme on hold, pending the outcome of certain legal challenges to its constitutionality. Union Solidarity, one of the key parties challenging the NHI, published a letter from the Office of the State Attorney, writing on behalf of Ramaphosa, …
On February 20 th 2026, H.E. Juan Humberto Magas Pino, Charge D'Affaires a.i. of Cuba paid a courtesy call to Hon. Okello Henry Oryem, MSFA/ IA. The two discussed issues pertaining to the Non-Aligned Movement as well as the historical relationship between Cuba and Africa.
Amb. Pino emphasized Cuba's continued support for African independence and the end of colonialism. He recounted Cuba's support for South Africa's independence. Recalling the 2024 Kampala Summit Declaration and by extension UN General Assembly resolution A/RES/80/209 on Human Rights and Unilateral Coercive Measures, tabled by the NAM group and adopted by 122 countries in December 2025, Hon. Oryem reiterated the importance of African solidarity with Cuba, especially in light of the US blockade.
Hon. Oryem reaffirmed Uganda's commitment to Cuba, highlighting the special relationship between the two countries. “We stand in solidarity with nations like Cuba and peoples subjected to unilateral coercive measures, particularly those from our Movement,” said Okello.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
To all Editors Women in Heritage programme to be hosted in KwaZulu-Natal Province The National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC), in collaboration with the Provincial Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, will host the Women in Heritage celebration programme on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, in KwaZulu-Natal, under the theme: “Honouring her legacy, Women Shaping …
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A funeral home that dumped the body of a grandmother inside a Capitec Bank branch as “proof of death” after the family was allegedly given the runaround on the payout of a funeral policy says they were acting on the family’s wishes. “We were acting on the family’s instructions because the bank was not assisting …
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week. Former RAF CEO paid R9.8 million in South Africa The former CEO of the Road Accident Fund (RAF), Collins Letsoalo, was paid R9.8 million in the 2025 financial year, including a bonus of nearly R3 million. This comes after the former CEO …
South Africa’s minimum wage of R30.23 per hour is driving increased unemployment and poverty in the country. On 3 February 2026, Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth announced South Africa’s new National… Podcasting: The rise of podcasts has led to new forms of storytelling and news reporting, with several South African media outlets launching their …
Nature reserve reopens after massive fire
Since the announcement that South Africa’s biggest airline, FlySafair, would be sold, the airline has assured its customers, employees and partners that it is business as usual, despite pushback. The airline announced that a sale agreement has been reached with private equity firm Harith General Partners, and that it would go ahead, subject to the …
Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·20 Feb 2026 The rand weakened against a stronger dollar on Thursday as investors awaited key US inflation data that could impact the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. The rand was trading at 16.1550 against the dollar, approximately 0.6% lower than Wednesday’s close, having been more than 1% weaker earlier in the day. The …
In his state of the nation address this year, for the first time in a long time, President Cyril Ramaphosa focused on the broader determinants of health, delivering the strongest message yet around the importance of prevention. This included signalling reforms around the taxation and regulation of alcohol, as well as announcing broad initiatives to …
When President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment of the South African National Defence Force to the provinces of Gauteng and the Western Cape in his 2026 State of the Nation Address, he was met with desperate applause by a crime-weary nation. This is largely due to police failure in almost every aspect of their duties …
Attention broadcasters: Please find audio by Lisa Schickerling MP in English and Afrikaans. The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes with grave concern that 6 351 South Africans were murdered between 1 October and 31 December 2025. This equates to: 2 117 murders per month 71 murders per day Almost three people murdered every hour. In the …
At a recent function, I sat next to a woman who had been deeply involved in South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle. She spoke with quiet pride about her role in those years, but also with unmistakable disillusionment about what has unfolded in our country over the past three decades. Although she felt personally fulfilled, she was …
After more than a century of monopoly control under Eskom, South Africa is shifting towards a competitive multi-market electricity system anchored by a wholesale market and supported by bilateral trading. The transition aims to unlock large-scale private investment, improve reliability and lower long-term costs, according to a new report by research and advisory firm Krutham, …
What Dunlop 2026 Motorsport PreviewWhere South AfricaWhen 2026Community South Africa National South Africa’s tyre of choice is ready to race across the board in 2026 Dunlop Tyres South Africa is looking to forward to another season of Motorsport domination in 2026. With the action already well under way, the year’s National battles kick off with …
Menstrual products used by millions of South Africans contain hormone-disrupting chemicals, even when marketed as “free from harmful chemicals”, new research from the University of the Free State (UFS), has revealed. The study, published in Science of the Total Environment, found that every sanitary pad and pantyliner tested contained at least two endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), …
South Africa’s largest car dealer is widening the range of brands it offers to ramp up revenues, as the country’s motor industry is reshaped by rising competition from Asia. Motus Retail, a unit of Motus is expanding its portfolio to include Haval, Honda, Suzuki, Tata and Mahindra to capture a larger share of a market …
“We host this project. But we do not benefit,” says village spokesperson
Pretoria commercial law firm addresses how standard estate planning fails business owners, leaving families facing operational paralysis and value destruction. PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – OAK Law has published comprehensive guidance on estate planning for business owners, addressing critical gaps that occur when entrepreneurs treat estate planning as a purely personal matter separate from business continuity …
Most people planning a trip to Africa think of Kenya or Tanzania first. And look, those are great spots. But if you’ve been paying attention to what seasoned travellers have been saying over the past few years, you’ll know that the real magic is happening further south. We’re talking about countries like Botswana and Mozambique, …
Why So Many People Are Thinking About Eye Surgery Wearing glasses or contact lenses is something millions of people deal with every day. For some, it is just a small hassle. For others, it gets in the way of work, sports, and daily life. That is why more and more South Africans are looking into …
20 February 2026 – The South African Football Association’s (SAFA) Technical Department has concluded a highly successful National Teams Identity Workshop that was held in Nasrec, Johannesburg, this week. The workshop was attended by all the national team head coaches, assistant coaches, goalkeeper coaches, conditioning coaches, performance analysts, FIFA officials, among others. Critical information was
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The Growing Demand for Custom Software South Africa has seen a sharp rise in the number of businesses turning to custom built software to run their operations. From retail to finance to logistics, companies of all sizes are realising that off the shelf tools do not always fit the way they work. This shift has …