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Cape Town International Airport fire takes out network, IT services
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (177+ words) Updated Feb. 24, 2026, 2:44 p.m. | By Newswatch A fire that broke out at the international terminal of Cape Town International Airport has been contained. Firefighters managed to extinguish Tuesday's blaze before it could spread further. According to reports, operations, including check-in and security…...
West Indies thrash Zimbabwe at T20 World Cup after piling up 254-6
18+ hour, 50+ min ago (547+ words) Updated Feb. 24, 2026, 6:15 a.m. | By AFP The West Indies blew away T20 World Cup surprise packages Zimbabwe by a colossal 107 runs in Mumbai on Monday as Shai Hope's team opened their Super Eights campaign with a dominant victory. Shimron Hetmyer blasted 85 off 34 balls…...
Trump's new envoy presents letters of credence to DIRCO
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (481+ words) Updated Feb. 23, 2026, 2:56 p.m. | By Jacaranda FM Newswatch Brent Bozell, the new US ambassador to South Africa, has presented copies of his letters of credence to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation. Bozell, a conservative media critic picked by President Donald…...
Trapped Ekapa mineworkers presumed dead, says Mantashe
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (324+ words) Updated Feb. 20, 2026, 2:12 p.m. | By Faith Modise Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says the five miners trapped after a mudslide at the Ekapa Mine in Kimberley in the Northern Cape are presumed dead." The miners have been trapped since a…...
These are the highest-earning Springbok players
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (381+ words) Updated Feb. 20, 2026, 7:54 a.m. | By Jacaranda FM Here is a ranking of the six highest-paid Springboks. Being a back-to-back World Cup winner comes with a massive reputation and, clearly, a very healthy bank balance. While many of our Springboks are abroad earning…...
Safety concerns raised over popular car brand after crash test results
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (618+ words) Updated Feb. 19, 2026, 4:30 p.m. | By Jacaranda FM The Automobile Association (AA) has stated it has cause for concern about one specific car brand that is fairly new to SA. The influx of international car brands into South Africa has increased massively over…...
South Africa dominates dangerous cities index
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (317+ words) Updated Feb. 18, 2026, 10:54 a.m. | By Faith Modise The latest global crime perception rankings reveal the world's 50 most dangerous cities, with this year's report placing several South African cities at the very top of the list. The index, released on Tuesday, evaluates urban…...
Over 500 licensed firearms seized from Mpumalanga gun dealer
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (288+ words) Updated Feb. 18, 2026, 9:19 a.m. | By Mmangaliso Khumalo Police in Mpumalanga have seized 537 licensed firearms and ammunition and arrested a 55-year-old gun dealer on Tuesday. The operation, conducted by the South African Police Service, formed part of nationwide inspections targeting firearm dealers and…...
SANDF deployment to combat gang violence, illegal mining to begin in 10 days
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (506+ words) Updated Feb. 18, 2026, 6:45 a.m. | By Anastasi Mokgobu The deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to support police operations against gang violence and illegal mining will begin within the next ten days, Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia confirmed in Parliament....
Challenges remain despite unemployment drop, economist warns
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (474+ words) Updated Feb. 17, 2026, 2:33 p.m. | By Mmangaliso Khumalo Chief Economist at the Efficient Group, Dawie Roodt, warns that the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey numbers hide deeper structural issues in the country's labour market and economy. Roodt was reacting to the latest labour…...