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A new Swiss bank has officially set up shop in South Africa, at a time when African wealth is forecast to grow.
A new bank launches in South Africa
A new Swiss bank has officially set up shop in South Africa, at a time when African wealth is forecast to grow.
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February 18, 2026 at 2:54 PM
A new Swiss bank has officially set up shop in South Africa, at a time when African wealth is forecast to grow.
Kaizer Chiefs legend opens up about arrest
‘I knew nothing about the drug lab’ – Kaizer Chiefs legend opens up about arrest
Kaizer Chiefs legend Mike Mangena has detailed the moment police uncovered a drug lab on his Randfontein farm in 2018.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Kaizer Chiefs legend opens up about arrest
The SA city with the lowest unemployment rate in the country
The SA city with the lowest unemployment rate in the country
New Stats SA data has shown that the one SA city with the lowest unemployment rate also added 113 000 jobs year-on-year in Q4 2025.
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February 18, 2026 at 9:34 AM
The SA city with the lowest unemployment rate in the country
18 February 2026: ‘SA migrants send billions back home’ and other world headlines
18 February 2026: 'SA migrants send billions back home' and other world headlines
Here are all the stories that made the headlines on front pages of newspapers worldwide on Wednesday, 18 February 2026. Have a read ...
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February 18, 2026 at 9:31 AM
18 February 2026: ‘SA migrants send billions back home’ and other world headlines
Zimbabwe is playing an increasingly important role by contributing to South Africa’s record tourism arrivals in 2025.
Is Zimbabwe driving South Africa’s tourism boom?
Zimbabwe is playing an increasingly important role by contributing to South Africa's record tourism arrivals in 2025.
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February 18, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Zimbabwe is playing an increasingly important role by contributing to South Africa’s record tourism arrivals in 2025.
A former England international has suggested Rassie Erasmus is ‘always stirring the pot’ in his role as Springbok boss.
Ex-England fullback: Rassie has to back up big talk
A former England international has suggested Rassie Erasmus is 'always stirring the pot' in his role as Springbok boss.
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February 18, 2026 at 6:11 AM
A former England international has suggested Rassie Erasmus is ‘always stirring the pot’ in his role as Springbok boss.
Richtersveld National Park has yielded brand new species, reinforcing its status as a biodiversity hotspot in SA. Here’s what was found…
Rare new species discovered at SA's Richtersveld National Park
Richtersveld National Park has yielded several new insect species, reinforcing its status as a biodiversity hotspot in South Africa.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Richtersveld National Park has yielded brand new species, reinforcing its status as a biodiversity hotspot in SA. Here’s what was found…
A conservative media critic picked by President Donald Trump to be US ambassador to South Africa has arrived to take up his post.
Donald Trump's new envoy arrives in South Africa with relations frayed
A conservative media critic picked by President Donald Trump to be US ambassador to South Africa has arrived to take up his post.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:10 AM
A conservative media critic picked by President Donald Trump to be US ambassador to South Africa has arrived to take up his post.
A Cape Town woman – Juliette Bryant – has spoken out about her experience meeting Bill Clinton and being trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein…
Epstein's Cape Town survivor speaks: 'I have nothing to hide'
A Cape Town woman - Juliette Bryant - has spoken out about her experience meeting Bill Clinton and being trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein...
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February 17, 2026 at 9:12 AM
A Cape Town woman – Juliette Bryant – has spoken out about her experience meeting Bill Clinton and being trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein…
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe stepped down as chairman of African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) on Monday.
Billionaire Patrice Motsepe steps down as chairman of ARM
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe stepped down as chairman of African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) on Monday, 16 February 2026.
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February 17, 2026 at 8:51 AM
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe stepped down as chairman of African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) on Monday.
A rare Pokemon card owned by YouTuber Logan Paul has smashed the record for the most expensive Pocket Monster trading card sold at auction.
Logan Paul's ultra rare Pokemon card sells for record $16.5 million
A rare Pokemon card owned by YouTuber Logan Paul has smashed the record for the most expensive Pocket Monster trading card sold at auction.
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February 17, 2026 at 7:30 AM
A rare Pokemon card owned by YouTuber Logan Paul has smashed the record for the most expensive Pocket Monster trading card sold at auction.
Security experts say that hijackers in South Africa are gunning for two cars that are no longer in production. Here’s why…
The two discontinued cars that thieves in SA are targeting
Security experts say that hijackers in South Africa are gunning for two cars that are no longer in production. Here's why...
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February 17, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Security experts say that hijackers in South Africa are gunning for two cars that are no longer in production. Here’s why…
Robert Duvall, the acclaimed actor known for his roles in ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Apocalypse Now’, has died at the age of 95.
Robert Duvall, star of 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now', dies aged 95
Robert Duvall, the acclaimed actor known for his roles in 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now', has died at the age of 95.
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February 17, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Robert Duvall, the acclaimed actor known for his roles in ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Apocalypse Now’, has died at the age of 95.
MC Alger coach Rulani Mokwena has lashed out at Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso for his ‘provocative’ behaviour.
Rulani Mokwena accuses Sundowns coach of breaking FIFA rules
MC Alger coach Rulani Mokwena has lashed out at Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso for his 'provocative' behaviour.
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February 16, 2026 at 1:37 PM
MC Alger coach Rulani Mokwena has lashed out at Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso for his ‘provocative’ behaviour.
After a four-year pause, hunting export quotas for high-value species in South Africa may return. Here’s what’s being proposed…
Elephant tusks back on the export list? SA proposes new hunting quotas
After a four-year pause, hunting export quotas for high-value species in South Africa may return. Here's what's being proposed...
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February 16, 2026 at 11:57 AM
After a four-year pause, hunting export quotas for high-value species in South Africa may return. Here’s what’s being proposed…
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.
Accused Bondi Beach killer Naveed Akram appears in court by video link
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.
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February 16, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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.
The Moon will partially cover the Sun for nearly three hours in South Africa this week. Here’s when and how to catch the solar eclipse…
Reminder: SA to catch a glimpse of partial solar eclipse this week
The Moon will partially cover the Sun for nearly three hours in South Africa this week. Here's when and how to catch the solar eclipse...
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February 16, 2026 at 9:36 AM
The Moon will partially cover the Sun for nearly three hours in South Africa this week. Here’s when and how to catch the solar eclipse…
16 February 2026: ‘For second time in days, govt approves move for Israelis to buy West Bank land’ and other world headlines
16 February 2026: 'For second time in days, govt approves move for Israelis to buy West Bank land' and other world headlines
Here are all the stories that made the headlines on front pages of newspapers worldwide on Monday, 16 February 2026. Have a read ...
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February 16, 2026 at 9:17 AM
16 February 2026: ‘For second time in days, govt approves move for Israelis to buy West Bank land’ and other world headlines
LaConco, the former president baby mama, is excited for the medical procedure to fix her excess skin after her weight loss.
WATCH | Jacob Zuma's baby mama checks into Johannesburg hospital
LaConco, the former president baby mama, is excited for the medical procedure to fix her excess skin after her weight loss.
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February 16, 2026 at 8:01 AM
LaConco, the former president baby mama, is excited for the medical procedure to fix her excess skin after her weight loss.
News that some Afrikaner refugees are living in dire conditions in the US has been met with little surprise by these prominent critics…
'Told you so' - Critics on news of 'struggling' Afrikaner refugees
News that some Afrikaner refugees are living in dire conditions in the US has been met with little surprise by these prominent critics...
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February 16, 2026 at 5:55 AM
News that some Afrikaner refugees are living in dire conditions in the US has been met with little surprise by these prominent critics…
Bafana Bafana players are set to make millions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be co-hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico.
Bafana Bafana: How much they could earn at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Bafana Bafana players are set to make millions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be co-hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Bafana Bafana players are set to make millions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be co-hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico.
Toyota South Africa has unveiled an expanded new energy vehicle range, including its first fully electric model.
Toyota brings first full electric vehicle to SA market
Toyota South Africa has unveiled an expanded new energy vehicle range, including its first fully electric model.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Toyota South Africa has unveiled an expanded new energy vehicle range, including its first fully electric model.