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Pirates walk the plank as Sundowns finally show their teeth
STATEMENTS of intent don't come as big as the one Mamelodi Sundowns made here last night.
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February 20, 2026
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Eight skiers found dead after avalanche
EIGHT of the nine skiers missing in California after an avalanche have been found dead and one remains missing in horrific blizzard conditions, police said yesterday.
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February 20, 2026
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Govt seeks legal advice on parental leave following ruling
THE government has asked for legal advice on the implementation of the Constitutional Court judgment granting parents, regardless of gender, equal access to four months and ten days parental leave.
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February 20, 2026
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Municipality probes possible sabotage of water supply
THE Msunduzi Municipality is investigating possibilities of sabotage in its water supply infrastructure following an outage that has seemingly only targeted the Pietermaritzburg High Court and the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DLRRD) buildings.
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February 20, 2026
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English still blocks access to justice for many
EVERYONE should have the right to bring certain grievances or disputes to court.
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February 20, 2026
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Can Markram continue India’s horror run?
PROTEAS coach Shukri Conrad may call on the golden arms of captain Aiden Markram and Tristan Stubbs in the Powerplay for the blockbuster ICC T20 World Cup Super Eights clash against India at Ahmedabad on Sunday.
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February 20, 2026
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Authorities crack down on vagrants among city's beach dunes
SUSPECTED criminals and vagrants have been cleared out of the dunes along Durban's North Beach on Tuesday.
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February 20, 2026
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Zwane, Zothwane serve and volley over unwanted favourites tag
IN A PRESS conference previewing the midweek Nedbank Cup Round of 16 midweek, AmaZulu FC coach Arthur Zwane and his counterpart Papi Zothwane, might as well have been handed rackets and a tennis ball and left on court to decide who gets the unwanted “favourites” tag ahead of their encounter at the Umhlathuze Sports Complex in Richards Bay tonight.
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February 20, 2026
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Arsenal title fears resurface after Wolves draw ... but is this really a meltdown?
FOR Arsenal supporters, it felt like a painfully familiar script.
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February 20, 2026
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JP Pietersen excited about chance to reverse Sharks’ fortunes against Lions at Ellis Park
AT THE Sharks team announcement press conference on Thursday, JP Pietersen quickly brushed off talk about his recent appointment as head coach and said the more important matter is beating the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday (2pm kickoff).
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February 20, 2026
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February 20, 2026
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Peru picks Balcazar as interim president
PERUVIAN lawmakers picked Jose Maria Balcazar as the country’s new interim president this week, making him the country’s eighth leader in a decade after Jose Jeri was impeached on graft allegations.
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February 20, 2026
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No more excuses: Ellis Park run must power Lions' playoff charge
SIX consecutive home games, no European distractions and a squad at near full strength just in time for a decisive push.
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February 20, 2026
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Mayor pushes for compassion-led plan for Che Guevara Road problem
IN DEALING with Durban's homeless population, particularly those who have been perennially camped on Che Guevara Road (formerly Moore Road) near Albert Park, Mayor Cyril Xaba said the situation must be handled with “compassion” and be people-centred.
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February 20, 2026
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Fifth day of hunger strike for freedom of Venezuelan political prisoners
RELATIVES of Venezuelan political prisoners staged a fifth day of hunger strike Wednesday on the eve of a parliament sitting they hope will result in passage of a long-awaited amnesty law.
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February 20, 2026
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Colombia's election faces danger
A PRESIDENTIAL candidate has been assassinated, rebels have pipe-bombed a major city and a third of the country is considered unsafe for candidates - all making Colombia's 2026 election campaign one of the most violent in decades.
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February 20, 2026
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'Hell Run' tests political tolerance
THE ‘Hell Run’ - the name by which a 20km stretch of the N2 highway has become known after a series of deadly assaults on motorists on the road.
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February 20, 2026
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Discover hidden gem of Zululand: Ghost Mountain Inn
NESTLED beneath the majestic Ghost Mountain in Mkuze, northern KwaZulu-Natal, lies a hidden gem that is fast becoming a must-visit destination for travelers seeking an authentic African experience.
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February 20, 2026
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Rudder drama in iconic race
YESTERDAY'S opening day of the 2026 Dusi Canoe Marathon delivered plenty of drama as defending K2 champions Andy Birkett and Matt Fenn claimed the men's stage honour, while a bent rudder denied Sbonelo Khwela and Msawenkosi Mtolo a late charge.
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February 20, 2026
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Court justice in Joshlin Smith case is not closure
TWO years after Joshlin Smith disappeared from Saldanha, the country is left with life sentences but no child, and that it is a reality the government cannot expect the public to quietly accept as closure.
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February 20, 2026
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KZN Premier defends FMD measures
KWAZULU-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has dismissed the DA's criticism that he has failed to declare the province a Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) disaster area to allow a smooth mass vaccination campaign.
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February 20, 2026
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Ouaddou backs Pirates to achieve legendary status
ORLANDO Pirates' coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has backed his troops to succeed in Operation Vat Alles (Operation Take Everything) this season, and earn legendary status at the club at the end of their respective stints.
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February 20, 2026
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British couple held in Iran sentenced to 10 years
A BRITISH couple detained in Iran since January last year have been sentenced to 10 years in jail for espionage, their family announced yesterday, prompting condemnation from the UK government.
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February 20, 2026
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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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