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Calls for changes to SA’s eviction laws amid rising exploitation
THE Patriotic Alliance is calling for an amendment to South Africa's eviction legislation, arguing that criminal syndicates are exploiting legal protections to illegally occupy properties and extort rent in major cities.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
D-Day for Mayor Dada Morero
THE City of Johannesburg (CoJ) will today appoint a deputy mayor in a high-stakes council sitting where Mayor Dada Morero is also facing a motion of no confidence.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
Cardoso hails Sundowns’ resilience as title race intensifies
MAMELODI Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has praised his side's character and resilience, highlighting how they have battled through difficult periods this season to keep their title ambitions firmly on track.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
Chiefs face mental and tactical test ahead of Soweto derby
WHILE Kaizer Chiefs players are expected to be self-motivated heading into the Soweto derby on Saturday (3.30pm), their medical and technical teams still have plenty of work to do in fine-tuning their readiness for the clash.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
Will Musa Khawula testify? Madlanga Commission stays tight-lipped
THE Madlanga Commission has refused to confirm whether controversial blogger Musa Khawula will testify before it, despite Khawula publicly suggesting he has been subpoenaed.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
National Treasury targets Wage Bill with early retirement drive and ghost worker audit
THE National Treasury has reiterated that it is taking a multi-pronged approach to manage the growth in the government's wage bill, including a staggered early-retirement programme, auditing the number of employees on government's payroll, and professionalising the public service.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
Gauteng Economic Development Department battles former official over R1.14m arbitration award
THE Gauteng Economic Development Department's legal battle with a former top official is heading to the Labour Court after it was granted a stay of the operation and execution of a R1.14 million arbitration award.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
Snoop Dogg’s Swansea party showcases Championship glow-up
FRENZIED fans, dreams of hitting the Premier League jackpot and “the smell of weed in the tunnel”: Snoop Dogg’s arrival at Swansea heralded the latest chapter in the English Championship’s celebrity inspired makeover.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
Professor Roy’s comments labelled classist and racist
THE South African Sociological Association (Sasa) has expressed “deep concern’ over comments allegedly made by Professor Srilata Roy, the head of the sociology department at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), labelling the comments classist, racist, and xenophobic.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
Merz in China for talks
GERMAN Chancellor Friedrich Merz touched down in China yesterday, beginning his inaugural visit to his country’s largest trade partner and a high-tech rival as Europe's biggest economy struggles.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
Sibisi, the Soweto Derby armband and a season on trial
THE Soweto Derby has never waited for players to find comfort.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
Witness testimony delayed again at Madlanga Commission due to health issues
THE Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has yet again postponed the hearing of testimony from a witness identified as a Crime Intelligence officer handling agent informants, who had taken ill.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
Property groups welcome tax relief measures in South Africa's 2026 Budget
PROPERTY groups have responded positively to the adjustment of personal income tax brackets announced in the National Budget Speech by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
Dereleen James raises concerns over Mogotsi's role in SAPS investigations
ACTIONSA MP Dereleen James said that the testimony of North West businessman Oupa “Brown” Mogotsi has raised concerns about how an ordinary citizen is conducting investigations within the South African Police Service (SAPS).
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February 26, 2026
The Star
Political leaders out of touch on immigration
AS THE debates following the State of the Nation Address (SONA) heated up last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa found himself under fire from opposition MPs, facing an onslaught that illuminates deeper issues within the ruling party.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
R1 trillion infrastructure spending: A roadmap for South Africa's recovery
THE government intends spending R1 trillion on infrastructure over the medium term to address backlogs in social delivery and other major capital projects that have arisen from weak economic growth, inefficient public investment management and limited state capacity, policy uncertainty, supply-side constraints and waning investor confidence.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
Mixed reactions from farmers on Godongwana's 2026 Budget
AGRICULTURAL associations have given mixed reactions following the Finance Minister Enoch Gondongwana’s tabling of the National Budget on Wednesday.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
2026 BUDGET: A NEW ERA FOR SOUTH AFRICA'S ECONOMY
Godongwana outlines key reforms, challenges in SA's fiscal strategy
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February 26, 2026
The Star
Budget 2026: SA economy seen expanding to 2% by 2028 as reforms gain traction
THE National Treasury has struck an optimistic tone on South Africa's economic prospects, projecting that growth will gradually accelerate by 0.2 percentage points each year over the medium term, reaching 2% by 2028.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
Speed, spirit, and sacrifice: How Kelly Mpeku became Lions’ new hero
LIONS wing Kelly Mpeku is fast becoming a fan favourite at Ellis Park in the United Rugby Championship after a few stellar performances this season, which have not only showcased his blinding speed but also his commitment to fight for lost causes.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
Bodo/Glimt no Champions League pushovers
NORWAY’S Bodo/Glimt pulled off one of the most remarkable results in modern Champions League history on Tuesday, beating last season's runners-up Inter Milan 2-1 at San Siro to reach the last 16 with a 5-2 aggregate triumph, while Newcastle United, Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen also went through.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
Eskom's financial turnaround: The role of 71 municipalities in the debt relief package
ALTHOUGH Eskom reported an annual profit in 2024/25, for the first time in a decade, the improved financial performance remains at risk, partly due to escalating municipal debt arrears.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
Zim ends health deal talks with US, citing threat to national Sovereignty
ZIMBABWE has pulled out of negotiations with the US on a new health deal intended to replace the aid programme disbanded by President Donald Trump, the US embassy in Harare has said.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
Combating the illicit economy is a work in progress - Treasury
A TREASURY official in his interaction with the media during the question and answer sessions, said that combating the illicit economy was a work in progress.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
Over 44 000 inmates in South Africa face lengthy sentences
PARLIAMENT’S Committee on Correctional Services says more than 44 000 offenders in South Africa are serving sentences longer than 15 years, including 20 783 life terms, highlighting the need for structured rehabilitation programmes.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
Godongwana defends R1.5bn-a-day borrowing amid rising debt projections in 2026
South Africa’s debt is projected to rise in nominal terms from R6.12 trillion in 2025/26 to R6.94trln in 2028/29
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February 26, 2026
The Star
China's Science and Technology Backyard programme contributes to global green transformation of agriculture
CHINA'S Science and Technology Backyard (STB) programme, an agricultural innovation and service platform featuring university-farmer cooperation, is a new integrated model that combines scientific and technological innovation, social services and talent cultivation.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
South Africa's National Budget: No personal tax increases and inflation relief
TAXPAYERS will breathe a sigh of relief from this year's National Budget because not only were there no personal tax increases announced, but the government scrapped plans it made last year to raise an additional R20 billion through tax this year.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
Rescuers search for missing after deluge
THREE firemen pulled a man’s body from the mud amidst the rubble of houses swept away in a landslide in southeastern Brazil, where 30 people died and 39 were still missing on Tuesday after torrential rains.
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February 26, 2026
The Star
Four SASSA officials arrested in R4.9m fraud case in Gauteng
FOUR suspects, including two current officials and one former official of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), were arrested this week in connection with alleged fraud totalling approximately R4.9 million.
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