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News24 | Dream delivered: Doctor’s surprise for pupil with cerebral palsy goes viral

19 Feb 2026 - 08:09:00

A heartwarming video posted by the Alta du Toit School of a boy with cerebral palsy being gifted his dream police uniform has gone viral, reminding many South Africans of the power of a simple act of kindness. Source

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News24 | ‘I fought for freedom, and now I am going to die without water,’ says Mpumalanga pensioner

19 Feb 2026 - 07:52:42

Pensioner Margaret* has lived without a reliable supply of running water for more than a decade, in Ward 5 of the Lekwa Local Municipality in Standerton, Mpumalanga. Source

National News

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News24 | amaBhungane | Invalid R263m tanker tender rolls on as Joburg’s taps run dry

18 Feb 2026 - 19:25:06

The City of Johannesburg’s tanker contracts are in jeopardy after the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg declared them “invalid”. Source

National News

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News24 | Thursday’s weather: Heavy rain, wind, lightning in KZN, thunderstorms in 6 provinces

18 Feb 2026 - 16:30:31

The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms, heavy downpours, damaging winds, excessive lightning and hail in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, which may lead to damage and flooding. Source

National News

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News24 | Water shortage in Pietermaritzburg forces temporary closure of High Court

18 Feb 2026 - 14:20:02

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg was temporarily closed on Wednesday due to an ongoing water shortage that has disrupted operations since 10 February. Source

National News

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News24 | SA’s most popular Chinese car brand gets two-star safety rating

18 Feb 2026 - 11:02:07

Following Toyota’s Corolla Cross two-star rating, revealed earlier in January, Chinese automaker Chery is the latest brand to come under the Automobile Association’s attention after a low score on adult occupant protection. Source

Business & Finance

IOL Business

Adobe, IBM team up on marketing software for banking industry

21 Jul 2020 - 16:30:00

Adobe and IBM said they are teaming up to make marketing software easier to use for banks that face controls on how customer data must be handled. Source

Business & Finance

IOL Business

Major Pierneef Landscape heads Strauss & Co July flagship auction

21 Jul 2020 - 16:04:00

The cover lot of Strauss & Co’s winter Live Virtual auction, due to be held over three days from 26 to 28 July, is a monumental bushveld scene by JH Pierneef. Source

Business & Finance

IOL Business

SA stocks set to snap back from 2020 losses

21 Jul 2020 - 15:13:42

South Africa’s benchmark equities index is set to erase its 2020 drop, staging a spectacular snap-back. Source

Africa

AllAfrica

South Africa: 'I Fought for Freedom, and Now I Am Going to Die Without Water' Says Mpumalanga Pensioner

19 Feb 2026 - 09:35:43

[GroundUp] Residents of Lekwa Local Municipality say they have endured years of poor supply Source

Africa

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Kenya: Jambojet Cancelled Over 40 Flights During Recently Ended Aviation Strike

19 Feb 2026 - 09:08:08

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Low-cost carrier Jambojet faced significant operational disruptions during the recently ended aviation workers strike, which was called off following an agreement between the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU). Source

Africa

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Nigeria: Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai Rearrested After EFCC Release

19 Feb 2026 - 09:08:04

[Premium Times] Mr El-Rufai was detained by the EFCC over corruption allegations on Monday morning and held till Wednesday night. Source

Sport

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Eddie Jones remains respectful of depleted France

30 Nov 2020 - 09:48:30

England coach Eddie Jones is braced for a gruelling encounter when his side go in search of Autumn Nations Cup glory at Twickenham even though they will arguably be up against something less than a France 2nd XV. Source

Sport

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New Zealand win toss and bowl in 3rd West Indies T20

30 Nov 2020 - 09:27:29

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl as they chase a series clean-sweep against the West Indies in the third Twenty20 international at Mount Maunganui on Monday. Source

Sport

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Bulls' 14-man triumph: Jake White draws comparisons to Crusaders upset in 2014

30 Nov 2020 - 08:55:44

Bulls mentor Jake White has compared their win over WP to when he coached the Sharks to an upset win over the Crusaders in 2014. Source

Sci/Tech

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News24 Business | Facing a broken economy, Ghana's tech-savvy teens turn to fraud

05 May 2025 - 17:49:02

In the dusty alleys of Nima, a shanty town in the heart of Ghana's capital, a 17-year-old called Ghost reclines on a faded plastic chair inside a dimly lit internet cafe. Source

Sci/Tech

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News24 Business | Meta threatens to cut off Facebook, Instagram in Nigeria

03 May 2025 - 15:09:45

Meta on Saturday vowed to fight Nigerian fines for various consumer data violations as the US tech giant reportedly threatened to cut off Facebook and Instagram in Africa's most populous country. Source

Sci/Tech

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News24 Business | EU slaps big fines on Apple and Meta, risking Trump fury

23 Apr 2025 - 12:21:35

The EU on Wednesday slapped Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines for breaking digital competition rules, risking the wrath of US President Donald Trump. Source

World

BBC World

Float featuring Brazil's Lula comes last at Rio Carnival

19 Feb 2026 - 06:44:21

See the floats from the famous festival as the city's top samba schools compete for first prize. Source

World

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Australian presenter apologises for drinking before slurred Olympics report

19 Feb 2026 - 06:11:15

Danika Mason also blamed the cold, after talking about coffee and iguanas in her live cross. Source

World

BBC World

White House says Iran would be 'wise' to make deal, as US ramps up military presence

19 Feb 2026 - 06:05:26

The White House spokeswoman says there are "many reasons and arguments that one could make for a strike against Iran". Source

Motoring

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WATCH | How the Kia Seltos managed to cover more than 1100km on a single tank of diesel

29 Nov 2020 - 09:00:06

Tumelo Maketekete drove the Kia Seltos from Gauteng to the Western Cape. Here's what went into that epic drive. Source

Motoring

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WATCH | How the Kia Seltos managed to cover more than 1100km on a single tank of diesel

29 Nov 2020 - 09:00:06

Tumelo Maketekete drove the Kia Seltos from Gauteng to the Western Cape. Here's what went into that epic drive. Source

Motoring

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Ferrari's 488 GT Modificata is a track day weapon

29 Nov 2020 - 04:30:03

Ferrari will sell a handful of customers what is essentially a GT3 car. It's powered by a 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 engine and Ferrari claims it has 1000kg of downforce at 230km/h. Source

Health

BBC Health

NHS joint ops disrupted amid bone cement supply problems

18 Feb 2026 - 17:43:45

Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable. Source

Health

BBC Health

NHS must pay injured children higher compensation, court rules

18 Feb 2026 - 16:28:48

The decision, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS. Source

Health

BBC Health

Woman's leg amputated after botched knee op

18 Feb 2026 - 13:21:21

The patient was the victim of a "life-changing error" when a drill slipped during surgery. Source