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Durban family’s desperate plea for justice over police shooting
EVERY day, Omar Ismail lives with a bullet in his head. Fragments remain lodged in his skull, too dangerous to remove.
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February 17, 2026
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Witness F’s testimony postponed by Madlanga Commission
THE Madlanga Commission has postponed the hearing of Witness F after learning that he was hospitalised.
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February 17, 2026
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Tinkler and Co keep Top 3 ambitions alive
SEKHUKHUNE United coach Eric Tinkler has often downplayed his team’s chances of competing for the league title - a dream that now seems increasingly out of reach.
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February 17, 2026
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Telkom reports 8.4% growth, riding on mobile services and data growth
SOUTH Africa's telecommunications giant, Telkom, on Monday reported a commendable 8.4% increase in earnings for the third quarter ending December 31, a performance propelled by cost-cutting and a boost in mobile service revenue.
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February 17, 2026
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As dust settles from Sona, the manufacturing crisis requires action - BLSA
AS THE dust settles from Thursday night’s State of the Nation Address (Sona), attention must turn to the rapid implementation of what President Cyril Ramaphosa announced and to addressing what was left unsaid.
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February 17, 2026
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Uber and Bolt risk shutting down in South Africa over licence chaos
SOUTH Africas popular e-hailing platforms including Uber and Bolt could soon find themselves on the wrong side of the law as the clock runs out on new government regulations.
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February 17, 2026
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The Probation Myth: Can you really be fired ‘on the spot’?
A PERSISTENT myth continues to circulate in South African workplaces: “Don't worry, he’s only been here for two weeks.
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February 17, 2026
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Zuma's big plan for youth led alliance
Sources reveal former President Jacob Zuma is adamant to retain his ANC membership
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February 17, 2026
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Advertising watchdog rejects fears over ‘dangerous’ washing machine advert
A COMPLAINT that a TV advert could encourage children to climb into washing machines - with potentially fatal consequences - has been dismissed by the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB).
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February 17, 2026
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Jose gets real about Madrid return
BENFICA coach Jose Mourinho insisted he is capable of saying “no” to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez as he played down rumours of a return to the Spanish giants yesterday.
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February 17, 2026
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'Big Brother Mzansi': Shocking evictions and rising tensions
BAZOZWA house delivered one of the most dramatic stretches of the season so far, blending power shifts, romance, rising tensions and disciplinary action that reshaped the game overnight.
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February 17, 2026
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Global AI talks begin in India
A GLOBAL artificial intelligence summit kicked off in New Delhi yesterday with big issues on the agenda, from job disruption to child safety, but some attendees warn the broad focus could diminish the chance of concrete commitments from world leaders.
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February 17, 2026
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Iran and US prepare for Geneva talks
AS DIPLOMATIC tensions mount, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi heads to Geneva for a pivotal second round of indirect talks with the United States.
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February 17, 2026
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Tongaat Hulett liquidation: Zulu King Misuzulu’s plan to save 25 000 jobs
KING Misuzulu kaZwelithini has mandated his leadership to engage with global entrepreneur and philanthropist Robert Gumede to save the Tongaat Hulett Limited (THL) company amid the threat to several jobs in KwaZulu-Natal’ agriculture industry.
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February 17, 2026
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Godongwana faces tough task to fund SONA promises amid constrained fiscus
Minister is faced with funding an ambitious slate of commitments made by President Ramaphosa
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February 17, 2026
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The chatshow: TV podcasts have evolved (or regressed) beyond their category
THIS week's column hijacker, Adam Wakefield, is a radio journalism major turned reporter turned consultant turned marketer turned comms strategist, who co-founded and co-hosted the Elite Rugby Banter podcast before, as he puts it, life got in the way.
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February 17, 2026
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Africa GreenCo targets 200 MW in renewable energy trades this year
AFRICA GreenCo aims to enable 200 Megawatts (MW) worth of trades this year, according to Precious Mpepele, the Commercial Manager at Africa GreenCo.
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February 17, 2026
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SAPS hunts celebrity musician Malloti over armed robbery
THE South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed to JOL that Zimbabwean musician and social media personality Malloti is wanted in South Africa on a charge of robbery with a firearm, with authorities now moving to have her extradited from Zimbabwe.
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February 17, 2026
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Who will inherit Kolisi’s No 6 jersey?
TRADITIONALLY, the Springboks have relied on their versatile loose-forwards to cover the No 6 jersey, with less emphasis on selecting specialist fetchers to strengthen the squad.
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February 17, 2026
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Industry has mixed response to Zambia’s temporary import ban on South African livestock
ZAMBIA announcing a temporary import ban on South African livestock due to the Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) outbreak has received mixed responses from the agriculture industry and the Department of Agriculture.
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February 17, 2026
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Fourth suspect in Bolt driver murder case surrenders to police
IN A shocking development, the last of four suspects in the murder of 22-year-old Bolt driver Isaac Satlat surrendered to police yesterday, in Atteridgeville.
2 min |
February 17, 2026
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Addressing the challenges facing the youth
IF WE are interested - really interested - in changing the futures of youth in South Africa, particularly youth of colour, then we must start by understanding the system in which we are operating.
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February 17, 2026
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Florist goes viral by exposing Google Ads’ customer misdirection
IF YOU thought supporting local was as simple as typing a business name into Google and clicking the first link, Roxane Gordon’s story is here to humble all of us.
2 min |
February 17, 2026
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Nepal launches campaign for upcoming polls
NEPALI candidates launched their campaigns yesterday for next month’s parliamentary elections, the first since deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the previous government in 2025.
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February 17, 2026
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Actress Seipati Mahamu reveals the complexities of Nyakallo in 'Outlaws'
OUTLAWS cast member Seipati Mahamu has been captivating viewers with the portrayal of Nyakallo.
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February 17, 2026
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Valentine's Day horror: Teacher kills girlfriend, shoots her 22-year-old daughter
A 56-year-old teacher has been arrested for murder and attempted murder following a fatal shooting in Elukwatini in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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February 17, 2026
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Dressing for the heatwave: Staying chic when the temperature soars
WITH temperatures in towns like Paarl climbing past 40 degrees and the rest of the Western Cape sweltering in a persistent heatwave, the daily wardrobe struggle has become a matter of survival.
2 min |
February 17, 2026
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Jacks of all-rounder trades wills England into Super 8
ENGLAND survived a major scare to qualify for the Super 8 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup yesterday, as a swashbuckling Italian chase fell agonisingly short in Kolkata.
2 min |
February 17, 2026
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Amakhosi players under pressure to deliver the title
KAIZER Chiefs have run out of safety nets.
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February 17, 2026
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Health department ordered to pay lump-sum for cerebral palsy claim
IN A SIGNIFICANT legal victory, the Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of a mother who fought to receive lump-sum damages for her child born with cerebral palsy due to hospital negligence, rejecting the Eastern Cape Health Department’ attempt to substitute future medical care for monetary compensation.
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