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Godongwana outlines SA Budget achievements
Strategies for fiscal recovery and economic growth in SA’s 2026 budget
3 min |
February 26, 2026
The Mercury
Business tycoon Robert Gumede breaks his silence on Tongaat Hulett
BILLIONAIRE entrepreneur and Vision Sugar shareholder Robert Gumede has come out guns blazing against critics accusing his consortium of “corporate hijacking”.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
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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.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
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Petersen’s leadership key to Chiefs’ Soweto derby hopes
BRANDON Petersen might finally be proving his worth to Kaizer Chiefs, but he will know that to whom much is given, much is expected.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
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Associate Nations have shown they can run with the big dogs and lift their leg
IT'S become almost customary to switch on the television and tune into 120 cricket being played somewhere in the world.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
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Jacob Elordi reveals the real reason he is ghosting social media
BELIEVE it or not, not everyone wants to document their breakfast, gym session and emotional breakdown for public consumption.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
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SAPS and SANDF receive R1 billion each to combat organised crime and beef up defence force capabilities
FINANCE Minister Enoch Godongwana announced that R1 billion each will be allocated to the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to fight organised crime in the country.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
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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.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
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Repeating economic mistakes of failing states will be SA’s tipping point
SOUTH Africa is drifting toward a fiscal and economic trap that has ensnared many nations before it.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
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Hendrikse eyes showdown with Pollard
AFTER coming out on top against Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in consecutive weeks during the United Rugby Championship (URC), Sharks flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse has Bulls pivot Handré Pollard in his sights.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
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Pathan warns India to prioritise points over net run-rate
FORMER all-rounder Irfan Pathan has cautioned India against chasing a big gain in net run-rate ahead of their crunch ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super 8 meeting against Zimbabwe today, saying that winning must remain the priority in their aim to enter the semifinals.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
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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.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
The Mercury
The greed of the banks knows no bounds
TRUST the biggest capital-accumulating industry in this country to take further steps to facilitate bringing on that certain social uprising this much closer.
1 min |
February 26, 2026
The Mercury
How responsiveness could help rebuild broken trust in state
Responsiveness signals that the state is present, listening, and accountable
4 min |
February 26, 2026
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Debt seen peaking at 78.9% of GDP as revenue overrun bolsters fiscal outlook - Annabel Bishop
UNPACKING Budget 2026, debt stabilisation is projected as expected this year, and gross debt is expected to peak at 78.9%of gross domestic product (GDP) in the current tax year, then drop below 75%/GDP in five years’ time as expected.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
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City's land invasion unit to boost security teams
THE eThekwini Municipality intends to beef up its land invasion unit security teams in anticipation of the upcoming Local Government Elections in 2026.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
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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.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
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Proteas brace for high-stakes Super 8 clash with West Indies
SOUTH African cricket has long been entranced with players from the Caribbean islands.
3 min |
February 26, 2026
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Ice melt threatens emperor penguins during annual moult: researchers
EMPEROR penguins shed all their feathers once a year, a precarious ritual that may become deadly as climate change pushes them into shrinking patches of Antarctic sea ice, researchers said yesterday.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
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Bodo/Glimt make history as Newcastle, Atletico reach last 16
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.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
The Mercury
Home Affairs reveals plan after fraud probe
HOME Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has announced a series of targeted interventions aimed at rooting out corruption within the Department of Home Affairs and holding implicated officials accountable for manipulating systems to issue documents unlawfully.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
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GOVERNANCE STYLE OF DA EXPOSED BY FMD
THE DA has correctly demanded that the current leadership of the Knysna and Joburg municipalities be held responsible for the water crisis, which in some cases resulted in residents being without this valuable resource for weeks, if not months.
1 min |
February 26, 2026
The Mercury
Speed, spirit, and sacrifice: How 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.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
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Top-four finish still in sight for AmaZulu, says coach Zwane
AMAZULU FC have been one of the standout performers among the Premiership’s top five this season, emerging as genuine contenders for a high finish while maintaining impressive consistency.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
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Education Department launches probe into foreign national educators after SIU report
THE KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education is embarking on an investigation into the employment status of foreign national educators or officials, following alarming findings from the Special Investigating Unit (SIU).
1 min |
February 26, 2026
The Mercury
ConCourt rules against IT director who resigned over new reporting rules
THE Constitutional Court has dismissed an IT director's application for leave to appeal against rulings by the Labour Court and the Labour Appeal Court, both of which found that he was not constructively dismissed.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
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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.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
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Defending champion Naidoo to lead strong field at SA Open
SOME of the world’s best golfers are set to tee it up in front of a sold-out crowd at the South African Open at Stellenbosch Golf Club from this morning, all chasing more than just a trophy.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
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Fann's vision for Port Natal Bowls
WHEN Ken Fann was entrusted with the presidency of Port Natal Bowls, his reaction was a mix of pride and resolve.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
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Corporate profits and rising precious metals prices boost South Africa's revenue projections
RISING corporate profits, particularly from the precious metals miners, higher revenue from the fuel levy and from VAT receipts have allowed the government to revise its revenue outlook upward by R21.3 billion from its previous estimates last year, despite low economic growth.
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