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Declare Joburg’s water crisis a national disaster, Ramaphosa told
A CALL has been made for President Cyril Ramaphosa to declare Johburg’s water crisis a national disaster and set up a commission of inquiry into the collapse of water and sanitation provision.
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February 19, 2026
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Water crisis threatens basic human rights
THERE'S no denying that South Africa is experiencing a severe water crisis.
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February 19, 2026
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International exposure key, says Jones
FORMER South African hockey stalwart Shelley Jones believes consistent exposure to top international competition is the only way the country’s national teams can become genuine medal contenders, with the FIH Hockey World Cup looming later this year.
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February 19, 2026
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Racism claims mar Real Madrid’s victory
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
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February 19, 2026
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Parents shut down primary school over unsafe pit toilets
ANGRY parents of Tholeni Primary School learners in Impendle, outside Pietermaritzburg, have closed down the school to protect the children from falling into the dilapidated pit toilets
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February 19, 2026
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Iran signals cautious optimism after indirect nuclear talks with US
IRAN signalled cautious optimism this week after a second round of indirect nuclear talks with the US, describing them as opening a “new window of opportunity,’ while Washington said Tehran had yet to acknowledge President Donald Trump’ “red lines”
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February 19, 2026
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New labour inspectors to protect workers
IN A transformative initiative heralded as unprecedented since 1994, the Department of Employment and Labour is poised to enhance its enforcement capabilities dramatically with the addition of 10000 new labour inspectors.
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February 19, 2026
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Grave fears as liquidation rocks KZN
ONE MILLION LIVELIHOODS ON THE LINE
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February 19, 2026
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City's suspension of tennis advertising board ruling denied
THE Pietermaritzburg High Court recently denied the eThekwini Municipality’s request to suspend a previous court ruling on a case between the municipality, the eThekwini Tennis Association, and its commercial partner, Evolv Outdoor.
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February 19, 2026
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Arrows face Stellenbosch test
LAMONTVILLE Golden Arrows coach Mangoba Mngqithi is preparing for what he expects to be a demanding test against an improving Stellenbosch FC in their Nedbank Cup last-16 clash at King Zwelithini Stadium on Saturday evening (6pm).
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February 19, 2026
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Disrespect for Zuma seen as a betrayal by many
THE recent absence of acknowledgement for former president Jacob Zuma during parliamentary proceedings has ignited indignation, drawing attention to the pervasive issue of biases in South Africa's political landscape.
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February 19, 2026
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Metro cops arrest two suspected dealers in CBD
IN A BID to clean up the streets, Durban's metro police have waged a relentless fight against drug-related crime in the city's CBD.
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February 19, 2026
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School powerless and dry
OUT OF BECAUSE OF UNPAID BILLS
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February 19, 2026
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Deadline threatens SA's automotive export future
THE European Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing CO?
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February 19, 2026
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Police hunt killers of KZN granny, 75
THE community of Mandeni is reeling with shock following the brutal murder of a 75-year-old woman, Gog’ Busisiwe Nokuthula MaMkhwanazi Ngema, who was allegedly hacked to death with pangas in her home.
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February 19, 2026
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Zwane tips Ngwenya to become a top scorer
AMAZULU striker Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya has all the qualities to be a top marksman in the Betway Premiership as long as he continues to work hard and maintain his discipline.
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February 19, 2026
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Criticism grows as city drags its feet
THE eThekwini Municipality's three-month delay in producing a report on its plans to address homelessness sparked debate at a meeting on Tuesday.
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February 19, 2026
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Exciting brand-new FJ and six electric vehicles on the way in 2026
TOYOTA South Africa Motors (TSAM) has lifted the veil over the cars they are set to launch into the local market this year, showing a strong bias towards their stated intention of a phased electrification strategy.
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February 19, 2026
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Markram and Proteas face their 'Bad Boys' moment in Super 8
“I THINK the World Cup really starts now.”
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February 19, 2026
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Bangladesh PM names cabinet after election win
BANGLADESH’S Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has named a former commerce minister to steer the country’s troubled economy and kept the defence portfolio for himself as he formed his first cabinet.
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February 19, 2026
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After the heatwave, the Midlands breathe again
RUMOUR has it that some mischievous planetary alignment nudged KwaZulu-Natal a little closer to the sun, because the past two weeks felt less like summer and more like life inside a furnace.
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February 19, 2026
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Coalition wobbles as the NFP backs new MK bid to oust premier
DESPITE ongoing engagements with the Government of Provincial Unity aligned parties, the IFP, ANC and DA, the NFP has assured the Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) that it will back the next motion of no confidence against Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli.
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February 19, 2026
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Proteas look to high-octane bowling
SOUTH Africa finished the group stage of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup unscathed, having won all four of their matches, including yesterday’s six-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates in Delhi.
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February 19, 2026
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This was no holiday for Michel
‘OST visitors to this country who have had all of their kit stolen out of their car would have packed up and gone home.
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February 19, 2026
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TOYOTA FORTUNER CHALLENGE 2026 Your chance to win SA's favourite SUV
SHOULD you be selected to represent Independent Media for the Toyota Fortuner Challenge 2026 powered by Quartz Engine Oil and you are tough enough to win the gruelling event, a R746 000 Fortuner becomes yours.
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February 19, 2026
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Chiefs' 10-day breather - good or bad for them?
SOMETIMES progress in football does not come from playing more matches, but from stepping away long enough to breathe, reset and recalibrate.
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February 19, 2026
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Struggling farmers find hope in India co-op
KIRAN Ramnath Waghchaure beams as he plucks deep-red grapes from his vines in India’s Maharashtra state, one of thousands of farmers reaping the benefits of a cooperative bringing hope to a long-suffering sector.
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February 19, 2026
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Dismissed from work. What now?
THERE are few sentences in adult life that land heavier than this one: “You are dismissed”
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February 19, 2026
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'Proud' Pietersen on Sharks culture: I love the Durban flair
THERE is little JP Pietersen did not experience in his 197 matches for the Sharks, stretching from 2005 to 2020, and the euphoria and agony of the highs and lows have contributed to his coaching style.
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February 19, 2026
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Festival travel sees more diverse homebound trips
TWENTY-one years ago, Wei Shouyi, a migrant worker in Foshan, south China’s Guangdong Province, endured an 18-hour battle against the elements as he joined a massive, wobbling armada of hundreds of thousands of workers making the long journey home for the Chinese New Year on motorbikes.
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