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A love anthem rooted in Sesotho culture
SINGER and actor Brian Themba is stepping into a vibrant new chapter of his music career with the recent release of his first Sesotho single, Rato Laka, a heartfelt nod to his roots and the people who have supported him throughout his journey.
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February 14, 2026
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The new S-Class explained
IN CELEBRATION of 140 years since Carl Benz's invention of the automobile in 1886, Mercedes-Benz has pulled back the covers on the new S-Class, the world’s bestselling luxury saloon.
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February 14, 2026
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First female DJ to perform a historic 24-hour set in SA
IN A GROUNDBREAKING move set to reverberate across the South African music scene, multi-talented DJ and producer DBN Gogo is poised to make history as the first female DJ in the country to perform a full 24-hour set.
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February 14, 2026
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OTTAWA: Canada probes mental health of mass shooting suspect
CANADIAN police on Wednesday identified the 18-year-old who carried out a mass shooting in a remote mining town, as authorities investigate the suspect's mental health and previous interactions with police and health care providers.
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February 14, 2026
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Octogenarian hockey players prove age is just a number
THE referee dropped the puck at center ice, and the game kicked off fast.
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February 14, 2026
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Actor behind Albania's Al 'minister' wants her face back
AN ACTOR whose face was used by Albania’s government for an AI chatbot that it promoted to be a “minister” said this week that she had launched a legal fight to stop the use of her image and accused the government of “exploitation”.
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February 14, 2026
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Europe defends Nato, US ties at security gathering
EUROPEAN leaders strove to shore up relations with the US and insisted they were strengthening their defences as they gathered for a security conference on Friday under heavy pressure from US President Donald Trump.
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February 14, 2026
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ALIEN MAKEOVER: Influencer Jasontheween parlays goofy antics into R50m-a-year job
JASON Nguyen, the Twitch personality known as Jasontheween, wanted everyone to see his alien makeover - especially the other influencers living with him in a multi-million Los Angeles mansion.
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February 14, 2026
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How to be assertive while avoiding 'bossy' label
IF you’ve ever held back your true opinion in a meeting for fear of being labelled as difficult, or softened your emails to avoid sounding too demanding, then you know the exhaustion of the likability trap.
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February 14, 2026
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Dream destinations for your next group trip
YOU know the drill.
4 min |
February 14, 2026
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WASHINGTON: Trump warns Iran over nuclear deal
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump threatened Iran on Thursday with \"very traumatic\" consequences if it failed to make a nuclear deal - but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was skeptical about the quality of any such agreement.
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February 14, 2026
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National minimum wage hike - lifeline for workers or risk to jobs?
FROM March 1, South Africa’s national minimum wage will increase to R30.23 an hour, a 5% rise that takes the rate past the R30 mark for the first time.
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February 14, 2026
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TOAST TO LOVE: Bonang Matheba's romantic Bubbly getaways guide
BONANG Matheba's love for bubbly is more than a hobby; it is a lifestyle.
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February 14, 2026
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SONA PROMISES: 'DOESN'T HOLD WATER'
No tankers, no communication, say frustrated residents
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February 14, 2026
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'ODE TO MOTOWN' A powerful tribute to black excellence
Theatre is excited to be staging AN ODE TO MOTOWN, during Black History Month.
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February 14, 2026
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Navigating a career pivot
MANY job-seekers believe that landing their dream job means jumping directly into it.
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February 14, 2026
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SA's relay stars chase redemption and glory
SOUTH Africa’s elite sprint units are heading to the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone this May with a dual mission: defending their global crowns and banishing the ghosts of a heartbreaking World Championships in Tokyo.
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February 14, 2026
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Antonelli crashes ultra-rare Mercedes AMG
IN A dramatic offtrack incident just days before the start of the 2026 Formula 1 preseason, Mercedes F1 driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli suffered a spectacular crash in one of the rarest road cars in existence.
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February 14, 2026
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Al pets: Chinese youth's new alternative to marriage, babies
Shan looked at her owner, her big eyes wide above her fluffy little body, and asked: “Are you not feeling well? Would you like some water?”When the owner coughed and asked her to sing, Shan Shan hesitated, according to a video posted on the Chinese social media app Rednote. a
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February 14, 2026
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'Group C on a knife edge'
THERE are matches defined by context, and then there are those defined by consequence.
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February 14, 2026
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Behind skating’s most controversial trick – the backflip
AFTER decades of debate, discussion and disinformation, these Olympic Games are featuring cartwheels, handstands and — yes —the backflip in figure skating, reversing one of the sport’s most controversial rules.
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February 14, 2026
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Leadership skill that makes you irreplaceable
AS artificial intelligence (AI) takes on more analytical and operational decision-making, the leaders who will stand out are those who can do what machines can’t: read emotional cues, build trust and inspire teams to act.
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February 14, 2026
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Proteas hint at change to playing XI against Blackcaps
THERE is a lot at stake in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash between South Africa and New Zealand in Ahmedabad today.
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February 14, 2026
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Guidance for financial stability
TO MARK Valentine's Day, let's look at how young couples can avoid the conflicts and heartbreak that money can cause in a relationship, and build a life together on a strong financial foundation.
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February 14, 2026
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Volkswagen's new people carrier
VOLKSWAGEN Commercial Vehicles has confirmed that the all-new T7 Caravelle plugin hybrid 4MOTION will be launched in South Africa around mid-2026.
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February 14, 2026
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The future of the Bok blindside jersey is bright
THE Springboks have always relied heavily on their No 7 bruiser when it comes to softening up the opposition in a Test match.
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February 14, 2026
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Glass recycling drives offer schools opportunities for both cash and impact
THE Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) is calling on schools across Gauteng, the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and the Greater Durban and Pietermaritzburg regions to take part in its exciting 2026 Annual Schools Competition, an initiative designed to inspire environmental responsibility while rewarding school communities for their efforts.
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February 14, 2026
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Losing your heart without losing your investment
SHAKESPEARE said it: “The course of true love never did run smooth.”
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February 14, 2026
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Tyla's 'Water' performed at Sona: a tone-deaf splash or just bad timing?
THE State of the Nation Address (Sona) took an unexpected pop culture turn on Thursday when the national military brass band played Water by Tyla ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address at Cape Town City Hall.
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February 14, 2026
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Distraught young deer rescued from an icy lake
DANIEL Poleschook jr looked out of his window at Washington state’s Loon Lake and saw something unusual: a deer was stranded in the middle of it.
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