Day: February 18, 2026
News24 | ‘Stop looking in rear-view mirror’: Froneman on the gold-standard for job creation in SA
As one of SA’s most influential former miners, Neal Froneman has a unique perspective on how to stimulate economic growth to create jobs. Here’s a sneak peek at what the rainmaker will propose at News24’s On the Record summit in March.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Thursday’s weather: Heavy rain, wind, lightning in KZN, thunderstorms in 6 provinces
The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms, heavy downpours, damaging winds, excessive lightning and hail in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, which may lead to damage and flooding.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Duduzile’s key role in MKP; 2 stars for SA’s top Chinese car brand: Today’s top 7 stories
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Continue ReadingNews24 | Water shortage in Pietermaritzburg forces temporary closure of High Court
The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg was temporarily closed on Wednesday due to an ongoing water shortage that has disrupted operations since 10 February.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Traders trim SA rate-cut bets after inflation still hotter than expected
Traders trimmed bets that South Africa’s central bank will resume its interest rate-cutting cycle next month after inflation slowed less than expected.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Kings Park shake-up: Pietersen made permanent Sharks coach amid structural changes
JP Pietersen has been appointed as permanent head coach of the Sharks with immediate effect amid several structural changes announced by the Durban franchise on Wednesday.
Continue ReadingNews24 | SA’s most popular Chinese car brand gets two-star safety rating
Following Toyota’s Corolla Cross two-star rating, revealed earlier in January, Chinese automaker Chery is the latest brand to come under the Automobile Association’s attention after a low score on adult occupant protection.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Back to the dock for Magashule’s ex-PA as new ruling dismisses special plea
The case of former Free State premier Ace Magashule’s ex-assistant, Moroadi Cholota, involving the asbestos removal tender saga, can finally resume.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ActionSA denies role in Ekurhuleni reshuffle chaos as EFF quits coalition government
Herman Mashaba’s ActionSA has distanced itself from any involvement in the City of Ekurhuleni’s governing coalition.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Inflation cools as fuel, some food items become cheaper
Consumer price inflation cooled to 3.5% in January, from 3.6% in December thanks to cheaper fuel as well as lower prices for some food items.
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