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Magz, Shezy ignite ancestral pride with powerful Afrotech anthem 'Ngangoba Yini'
SOUTH African DJs and producers Magz and Shezy are turning sound into a declaration of identity with their new Afrotech single, Ngangoba Yini.
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February 19, 2026
The Star
Markram and Proteas face their 'Bad Boys' moment in Super 8
First up in the Super 8 are defending champions India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
1 min |
February 19, 2026
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Analysing the Boks' No 4 options before Eben's return
THE Springboks' chief enforcer, Eben Etzebeth, has been enjoying a prolonged summer holiday after copping a 12-week ban for an eye-gouging incident during the November Test against Wales.
2 min |
February 19, 2026
The Star
South Africa's gold industry faces sodium cyanide shortage - DRDGold
JUST AS South Africa's gold industry is benefiting from the highest gold prices in history, the sector has been struck by a critical shortage of sodium cyanide, which is the key chemical used to dissolve the yellow metal from the ore.
2 min |
February 19, 2026
The Star
Peterson’s young Warriors stay afloat on the opening day
ROBIN Peterson's young Warriors have stayed afloat against the Lions on the opening day of the Cricket SA Four-Day Series final at the Bullring yesterday.
1 min |
February 19, 2026
The Star
Moshe Ndiki hosts 'Mgidi Moms': a reality show celebrating Xhosa traditions
IN ISIXHOSA culture, the Xhosa people observe various rites of passage that are central to their traditions.
2 min |
February 19, 2026
The Star
Water crisis is a growing threat to basic human rights
THERE'S no denying that South Africa is experiencing a severe water crisis.
5 min |
February 19, 2026
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South Africa receives one million vaccine doses to combat Foot and Mouth Disease
MINISTER of Agriculture John Steenhuisen announced on Tuesday that the first batch of one million high-potency vaccine doses against Foot and Mouth Disease from Biogénesis Bagó in Argentina is scheduled to arrive this weekend in South Africa.
2 min |
February 19, 2026
The Star
How to beat the odds in your first year of business
ACCORDING to recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 20% of Australian businesses fail in their first year after opening.
2 min |
February 19, 2026
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Two million VW Polos and South Africa's automotive success
2026 MARKS a milestone year for Volkswagen Group Africa as the company celebrates 75 years in South Africa and 30 years of Polo production at its Kariega manufacturing plant.
1 min |
February 19, 2026
The Star
MTN Group's R35billion offer accepted by IHS Towers board
MTN Group said Wednesday the board of New York-listed IHS Towers had accepted a R35 billion offer, or $8.50 a share, in a deal that will see MTN increasing its shareholding to 100%.
2 min |
February 19, 2026
The Star
R23 billion lost: Inside SA's electricity theft crisis
ELECTRICITY theft in Gauteng is costing Eskom billions of rands, and the crisis is escalating.
2 min |
February 19, 2026
The Star
How Vinicius became repeated target of racist abuse
VINICIUS Junior scored a brilliant goal but the focus after Real Madrid’s win at Benfica on Tuesday was on another incident of alleged racist abuse aimed at the Brazilian.
1 min |
February 19, 2026
The Star
NUM raises concerns over Eskom's Transmission System Operator amid wage negotiations
THE National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), currently at loggerheads with Eskom in a wage negotiation standoff, has voiced its opposition to the proposed transfer of transmission assets to an independent Transmission System Operator (TSO).
2 min |
February 19, 2026
The Star
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.
2 min |
February 19, 2026
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Why Chiefs’ 10-day breather could be the reset they need
THE BIG DEBATE
2 min |
February 19, 2026
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Insufficient power tariffs threaten 3000 jobs at Glencore-Merafe Chrome Smelters
Two of the five smelters, Boshoek and Wonderkop, were closed late last year due to high power costs
2 min |
February 19, 2026
The Star
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.
1 min |
February 19, 2026
The Star
JP on Sharks culture: Durban is different, I love the 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.
2 min |
February 19, 2026
The Star
Deadline threatens SA's automotive export future
THE European Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing CO² emissions from all new vehicle sales, setting a clear trajectory towards a zero-emission market by 2035.
3 min |
February 19, 2026
The Star
Exciting 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.
2 min |
February 19, 2026
The Star
Steenhuisen calls for urgent resolution as sugar mill crisis puts 40,000 livelihoods at risk
MINISTER of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has called for urgent intervention to prevent a shutdown of key sugar mills following the liquidation of Tongaat Hulett, warning that failure to resolve the funding impasse could devastate rural economies and threaten tens of thousands of jobs.
2 min |
February 19, 2026
The Star
Nomcebo 'Dot' Mthethwa firmly denies marriage to Khama Billiat
LEGAL WARNING
1 min |
February 19, 2026
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Makhaula opens up on World Cup ambitions
‘MISO MSOMI
1 min |
February 19, 2026
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Proteas entrust high-octane bowling attack
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.
2 min |
February 19, 2026
The Star
SA's hidden jobs crisis: Underemployment and the surge in the potential labour force
SOUTH Africa's official unemployment rate declined by 0.5 percentage points to 31.4% in the three months to December 2025, signalling modest relief in a labour market long under strain.
4 min |
February 19, 2026
The Star
The disconnect: why South Africa's SMEs are not benefiting from economic growth
DESPITE a climate of cautious optimism surrounding the South African economy, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are reporting increasing levels of uncertainty and dissatisfaction.
2 min |
February 19, 2026
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Neliswa Ngada pays tribute to Bravo Le Roux after disqualification
HOUSE DRAMA
1 min |
February 19, 2026
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Call for national disaster declaration over Joburg's water crisis
In addition, they propose a commission of inquiry made up of all sectors of society
3 min |
February 19, 2026
The Star
Why market access is a test, not a breakthrough for South African startups
IN SOUTH Africa's entrepreneurial ecosystem, market access is often framed as the ultimate breakthrough.
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