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ANC calls for probe into trafficking of SA men to Ukraine
THE ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has called for a full investigation into those responsible for recruiting and trafficking South Africans into the Ukraine conflict, following reports that 17 men were allegedly lured to Russia in July 2025 with promises of legitimate security work.
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February 20, 2026
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Miley Cyrus celebrates 20th anniversary of 'Hannah Montana'
IT'S THE best of both worlds all over again as American singer and actress Miley Cyrus is returning to the role that made her a global teen sensation: Hannah Montana.
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February 20, 2026
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Paternity rumours, special guests and reality TV battles
THIS week in celebrity news, he-said, she-said statements dominated, while online backlash and major announcements kept timelines busy.
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February 20, 2026
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Pam Andrews steps out of acting and into content creation
PAM Andrews has honestly been one of those South African gems quietly doing the most online.
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February 20, 2026
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How a student's bold 'Your name is in Epstein's files' job application tactic backfired
IN A BID to stand out in an increasingly crowded job market, a student from IIT Hyderabad recently sparked a viral debate after sending a cold email to Harshdeep Rapal, the CEO of Legitt AL To make sure the CEO actually opened the email, the student used the shocking subject line: \"Your name is in Epstein's files.\"
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February 20, 2026
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From Bucie to DJ Kent – enjoy these live events this weekend -
THE Soirée Lover's Edition 2026
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February 20, 2026
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Law firm given two weeks to answer following Grade R learner's death
GAUTENG MEC of Education Matome Chiloane has given an independent investigative law firm two weeks, to probe the death of Grade R learner Manqoba Mnisi at Bernard Isaacs Primary School, in Coronationville, who died after he was allegedly locked inside a classroom.
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February 20, 2026
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Police search for gun in Mugabe Jr shooting
Upon arrival, they discovered gardener with a gunshot wound
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February 20, 2026
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Lions target season double over Sharks in clash at Ellis Park
A \"Test-match level\" of intensity is what the Lions are preparing for and expecting from a revenge-seeking Sharks side tomorrow in their reverse United Rugby Championship (URC) local derby at Ellis Park.
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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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Four South Africans 'lured' to fight for Russia have returned home
FOUR South African men who were recruited into Russian-linked security operations amid the war in Ukraine returned to the country on Wednesday, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) confirmed.
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February 20, 2026
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QUICK READ
CLOSE CALL
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February 20, 2026
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Joburg informal traders protest against permit delays
‘UNFAIR TREATMENT’
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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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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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The untold story of Zbyszek Miszczak: from Poland to SA
ONE of the most revealing things about Anchors Down in Africa is that its author never planned to write it.
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February 20, 2026
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Breaking down the tighthead anchors for Human’s scrum
THE Springboks’ scrum ploughed its way through allcomers in 2025, leaving a path of destruction and scrum penalties in its wake.
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February 20, 2026
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Amla has been key to my development, says Mulder
WIAAN Mulder identifies working with Lions batting coach Hashim Amla as the main reason for his development as an all-rounder, as he led the Lions' fight back on Day Two of the ongoing Cricket SA Four-Day Series final clash against the Warriors at the Bullring.
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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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Family waiting for answers after boy’s death
IOL News previously reported that Mangoba’s mother, Bongiwe Mnisi, previously described the shock and confusion she experienced after receiving a call from the school at about 10am on February 2.
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February 20, 2026
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Can SA’s golden arm 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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Oil surges above $71 on US-Iran tensions, raising inflation risks for South Africa
Sharp move reflects growing geopolitical tensions, with markets fearing possible US military action
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February 20, 2026
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How the Tongaat Hulett crisis could devastate South Africa’s rural sugar economy
THE application to place Tongaat Hulett into provisional liquidation has crystallised a reality many in the sector have feared for some time: the financial distress of a cornerstone miller now threatens to cascade through the entire sugar value chain.
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February 20, 2026
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Cape Town's ‘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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Several dead after Zimbabwe-bound bus crashes on N1 near Makhado
SEVERAL people have reportedly been killed after a bus travelling from Gauteng to Zimbabwe veered off the N1 and plunged into a ditch near Ingwe Lodge outside Makhado yesterday morning.
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February 20, 2026
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ANCHORS DOWN IN AFRICA
Into exile from communist Poland - a maverick shipbuilder’s journey
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February 20, 2026
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English language 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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Growthpoint Properties begins construction on Tecoma Park logistics park in Durban
GROWTHPOINT
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February 20, 2026
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Rachel Kolisi to release powerful memoir 'Falling Forward'
RACHEL Kolisi’s upcoming memoir, Falling Forward, promises to peel back the layers of her public image and reveal the intimate moments that have shaped her journey.
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February 20, 2026
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Residents struggle with utility bills
AMID widespread reports of billing system failures, many Johannesburg residents say they have not received their utility bills for the month of February.
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