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Mugabe’s son to spend another week behind bars
- Robert Mugabe’s son, Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, appeared in court on attempted murder charges.
- His case was postponed for a week for a bail application.
- Mugabe and his bodyguard were arrested after a shooting at a Hyde Park property.
The Special Investigating Unit has uncovered widespread fraud at the Department of Home Affairs, revealing that officials accepted bribes as little as R3 000 for fraudulent permits.
SA sold ‘one permit at a time’: SIU report reveals massive fraud at home affairs
- The SIU uncovered widespread fraud at the Department of Home Affairs, where officials accepted bribes as low as R3 000 for fraudulent permits.
- Four officials collectively pocketed over R16.3 million through the scheme, using methods like WhatsApp, e-wallets, and funneling money through spouses’ accounts.
- The SIU has made 275 criminal referrals and 100 deportations, while the Home Affairs Minister says they are working on systemic reforms to prevent future fraud.
Prasa allegedly wasted billions refurbishing trains that were not required for service.
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Trains to nowhere: How a firm scored millions as Prasa allegedly blew billions on old trains
- A forensic investigation revealed that Prasa wasted over R4 billion on a train refurbishment scheme marred by irregularities and price gouging.
- YNF Engineering, the largest beneficiary, allegedly bribed Prasa officials, including Molefe Mosweu, to secure preferential treatment and inflated prices by up to 2 000%.
- Despite the findings, Prasa is proceeding with the GO contract, claiming to implement remedial actions, while YNF threatened legal action against News24 for reporting on the allegations.
Colleen Makhubele has resigned as an MK Party MP.
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Colleen Makhubele resigns as MK Party MP
- Colleen Makhubele has resigned as an MP, stating she can better serve the country in a different capacity.
- Her tenure as an MP was marked by controversies, including a voting error and leadership disputes within the MK Party.
- Makhubele previously served as the Johannesburg speaker under Cope before joining MKP in 2024 and becoming an MP in January 2025.
US President Donald Trump.
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Rand back below R16/$, gold climbs to 3-week high amid Trump tariff uncertainty
- Gold prices rose to a three-week high due to uncertainty caused by the US Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s tariffs, which weakened the dollar.
- The US Supreme Court struck down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, leading to market uncertainty and a “sell America” trade.
- The rand strengthened following the tariff ruling, while investors are also monitoring potential US military action against Iran and US inflation data.
India's Varun Chakravarthy (R) bowls as South Africa's Dewald Brevis watches during the T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match in Ahmedabad on 22 February 2026.
‘We had to take him down’: Miller on how Proteas countered Indian spin ace Chakravarthy
- South Africa defeated India by 76 runs in their Super Eight opener, recovering from an early setback to post a total of 187/7.
- David Miller and Dewald Brevis formed a crucial 97-run partnership, effectively countering India’s key bowler, Varun Chakravarthy.
- Keshav Maharaj’s spin and the pace bowlers dismantled India’s batting lineup, restricting them to 111 and securing a dominant victory for South Africa.
‘iThonga’ creator Phathutshedzo Makwarela.
DStv wraps telenovelas ‘Genesis’ and ‘iThonga’, shutting down Canal+ delay rumours
- MultiChoice confirms that Genesis and iThonga, both Mzansi Magic telenovelas, were always intended as finite productions with fixed storylines, aligning with a strategic shift away from open-ended soaps.
- Other South African broadcasters like e.tv and SABC are also closing long-running productions, such as House of Zwide, Kelders van Geheime, Scandal!, Muvhango, and 7de Laan, reflecting an evolving TV landscape.
- The move comes as MultiChoice faces challenges like declining subscribers and streaming competition, but the decision to end these shows is attributed to creative endpoints and maintaining quality rather than external pressures.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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