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Sunday 15 Feb 2026 Springbok scrumhalf Grant Williams has been trending on social media following his recent visit to Japan – and whether the trip was business or pleasure remains the big question. This is not the first time the star has been linked to the Sharks’ exit. Last year, it was reported that he …

When a local idea meets real need, it does not take long for people to rally behind it. That is exactly what happened when SKUBU, a refill store built for low-income consumers, landed on millions of screens across the country. Johannesburg, South Africa (15 February 2026) – Something special is happening in Diepsloot, and it …

South Africa has experienced a steady and worrying decline in voter turnout since the dawn of democracy in 1994, despite a growing population and rising voter registration figures. While the number of registered… Community Engagement: Many newspapers engage with local communities through outreach programs and initiatives that address social issues. Read More at the Source

As it stands, no official confirmation of either brand coming to South Africa indefinitely has been made. Toyota Motors South Africa has hinted at expanding its brand portfolio to include Daihatsu and the ultra-luxurious Century divisions at some stage. Welcome back loading? Fully owned by Toyota since 2016, Daihatsu had a prolonged local spell from …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·15 Feb 2026 For the first time since 2021, newly elected Environmental Minister Willie Aucamp announced draft export quotas for hunting trophies of elephants, black rhinos, and leopards, three of South Africa’s high-value big-game animals. Big game hunters and guides have been urging the department to re-establish export quotas for these three high-value …

Distance runner Maxime Chaumeton continued his record-breaking spree on Saturday, taking down his own national mark in the 5km event on the road. Competing at the Breakfast Run race in Seville, Spain, Chaumeton won comfortably in 13:12, clipping one second off the South African record of 13:13, which he set in Tokyo in May last …

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It’s safe to say that wine is a little bit of an obsession in my life; I study it, I taste and evaluate, and I even wax lyrical. But, that being said, a few days ago as I slumped heavily into my couch on a hot and slightly sweaty Sunday afternoon’ I dug my index …

In his State of the Nation Address on Thursday. President Cyril Ramapohosa declared the FMD crisis a national disaster. Zambia has slammed the border shut to South African livestock in a rapid biosecurity move amid the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the country. Authorities say the suspension is intended to protect the country’s livestock …

Luke Fraser  ·15 Feb 2026 Ocean Basket has expanded into several international countries after launching its first store in Pretoria in 1995. Ocean Basket was founded by brothers Peter “Fats” and George Lazarides, and quickly became South Africa’s most popular seafood restaurant chain. The Lazarides brothers are from a Greek family; their father worked as …

Zambia has suspended livestock import permits from South Africa with immediate effect. The outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in South Africa continues to batter the country’s beef industry. Principal public relations officer Benny Munyama said the Zambian ministry of fisheries and livestock has taken urgent steps to protect Zambia’s livestock sector. “The ministry, through the …

Following South Africa’s seven-wicket victory over New Zealand, skipper Aiden Markram expressed that he was pleased with how the team has improved this far in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup as they continue their search for the perfect team performance. It was clear that South Africa would need a much-improved team performance to get …

KwaZulu-Natal transport and human settlements MEC Siboniso Duma has warned that nowhere in the province should be a “no-go zone” for e-hailing drivers. This comes after the alleged assault and extortion of a Bolt driver in Phoenix. “In KZN no area should be declared a ‘no-go zone’ for e-hailing drivers, and their assault or murders …

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The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey from Statistics South Africa shows that roughly 6 in 10 young people aged 15–24 who are economically active cannot find work, while about 40% of those aged 25–34 are unemployed. In the Western Cape, a province that is usually regarded as one of the country’s stronger provincial economies, youth …

DAY ONE WRAP: The South Africa Women’s Sevens team had a mixed bag of results in Nairobi on Saturday, winning two of their three HSBC SVNS 2 matches at Nyayo National Stadium. An opening 14-12 win over Spain was followed by a 0-12 defeat to Brazil, before they finished the day with a 12-10 win …

If you are an unemployed South African youth looking to gain work experience, practical skills, and a recognised qualification, this is your moment. Several top learnerships are closing on or before 20 February 2026. These programmes are offered by leading companies in mining, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and supply chain sectors. Below is a breakdown of …

  A factory reset will clear the configuration parameters of the CPE. In this case, you will need to reconfigure the CPE. The UI is subject to the CPE model, app version, and configuration page version. Method 1: Via hardware Power on the CPE and press and hold the Reset button for at least 2 …

Around the world, many teachers are choosing to leave their home countries once they’ve qualified. It’s a global phenomenon, and one that impacts both developed and developing nations – in some positive ways, but with negative effects particularly for the source country that’s losing skilled teachers to supposedly “greener pastures”. International teacher mobility is driven …

Total tax paid R 183,280 Did you know your employer also pays tax on your salary? It costs the employer R 4 482 to pay you R 430 537. In other words, every time you spend R 10 of your hard-earned money, R 4.26 goes to the government. Real tax rate 42.1% So, with you and the employer …

The summit is something South Africans might have to pay close attention to as the country battles a deepening water crisis. President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Ethiopia ahead of the African Union (AU) Summit. The President is leading a high-level South African delegation at the 39th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly of Heads …

As the government scrambled to put a Band-Aid on the national water crisis, the sheer scale of ineptitude and incompetence in Johannesburg told the story of a city drowning in broken promises. President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged the enormity of the problem in his state of the nation address this week, saying he would personally take …