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Stellies crash out of Africa after Congo rout

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February 09, 2026

STELLENBOSCH FC waved their CAF Confederation Cup hopes goodbye following a 3-0 defeat at the hands of AS Otohé yesterday afternoon.

- HERMAN GIBBS

The outcome of this Group C clash, played on the artificial turf at the Stade Alphonse Massamba-Débat in Congo-Brazzaville, was Stellenbosch's third defeat in five games. With one round of matches left, Stellenbosch can no longer secure a slot in the top two berths of the log.

MEER VERHALEN VAN Cape Times

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Stellies crash out of Africa after Congo rout

STELLENBOSCH FC waved their CAF Confederation Cup hopes goodbye following a 3-0 defeat at the hands of AS Otohé yesterday afternoon.

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February 09, 2026

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SA produces first locally made Foot and Mouth Disease vaccines in over 20 years

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February 09, 2026

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Agricultural machinery sales start 2026 strong as tractor demand rises

SOUTH Africa's agricultural machinery sales got off to a positive start in January 2026, with tractor sales rising sharply year-on-year, reflecting cautious optimism among farmers despite mixed rainfall patterns and softer commodity prices.

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February 09, 2026

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Sona is no time for business as usual: Ramaphosa must lead a bold economic reset - Cosatu

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February 09, 2026

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Bangladesh elections test ties with India as China deepens outreach

BANGLADESH’S elections next week could reshape South Asia’s balance of power, as Beijing seeks to consolidate influence and ties with India falter, analysts say.

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February 09, 2026

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WCG commits R100 million to procure FMD vaccines amid outbreak

AN INVESTIGATION is underway to determine the extent of the Foot-and-Mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in the Mbekweni area near Paarl and to establish what control measures will be required to prevent further spread.

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February 09, 2026

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Hanover Park teacher reaches top 50 in the world

WITNESSING the transformative power of education inspired Hanover Park teacher Charnelle Arendse, who was nominated as a finalist in the Top 50 Global Teacher Prize 2026 in Dubai, to enter the profession.

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1 mins

February 09, 2026

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Discovery acquires Sandton headquarters for R4.05 billion in strategic property move

DISCOVERY has announced plans to purchase of its head office, 1 Discovery Place, in Sandton, for R4.05 billion, which will result in an initial annual cash-flow saving of R800 million over the remaining lease period.

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2 mins

February 09, 2026

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Catholic traditionalists risk showdown with Vatican

A CATHOLIC community wedded to tradition is preparing to defy Pope Leo XIV by ordaining new bishops without his approval, raising the spectre of a new schism within the Church.

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2 mins

February 09, 2026

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Source of fatal EC food poisoning under investigation after two children die

A DETAILED history indicated that the children who were admitted to hospital on Saturday following a suspected food poisoning incident had consumed various food items, including instant porridge, rice, chips and sweets.

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1 mins

February 09, 2026

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