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🔴President Ramaphosa to Chair Inaugural Meeting of Newly Appointed Presidential Climate Commission🔴

Pretoria – President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the first gathering of the fresh lineup of the Presidential Climate Commission on Friday, 20 February 2026, through a virtual setup from 10:30 to 11:30. In this key session, he will speak to the new members, look back on main challenges, and give clear direction for their work over the next five years.

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🔴Minister John Steenhuisen to Receive First Shipment of One Million FMD Vaccines at OR Tambo🔴

Johannesburg – Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen is set to welcome the first major delivery of one million high-potency Foot and Mouth Disease vaccines at OR Tambo International Airport on Saturday, 21 February 2026, starting at midday.

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🔴Minister John Steenhuisen to Receive First Shipment of One Million FMD Vaccines at OR Tambo🔴

Johannesburg – Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen is set to welcome the first major delivery of one million high-potency Foot and Mouth Disease vaccines at OR Tambo International Airport on Saturday, 21 February 2026, starting at midday.

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🔴Lightning Deaths in Rural KZN Spark Concern After Three Killed in Harry Gwala Storms🔴

Durban – Disaster officials in KwaZulu-Natal have raised the alarm over a growing number of lightning deaths in rural spots, where people often work outdoors and live in homes that offer little protection from fierce storms.

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🔴SAMWU Hails City of Tshwane for Implementing Long-Overdue 3.5% Salary Increase – union praises action after years of delay🔴

Pretoria – The South African Municipal Workers’ Union has welcomed the City of Tshwane’s move to finally put into action a 3.5% salary increase for thousands of municipal employees, a step that ends years of waiting and brings relief to workers who have faced tough financial times.

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🔴Zimbabwe Cause Second Major Upset at ICC Men’s T20 World Cup With Win Over Sri Lanka🔴

Colombo – Zimbabwe pulled off another stunning victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, beating co-hosts Sri Lanka by six wickets with three balls to spare in a tense Group B match at the R Premadasa Stadium.

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🔴Ramaphosa Strikes Optimistic Tone in SONA Debate Reply, Says Signs of National Recovery Are Clear🔴

Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has delivered an upbeat reply to the State of the Nation Address debate in Parliament, maintaining a positive outlook and insisting that South Africa is on a clear path to recovery despite sharp criticism from opposition parties over ongoing challenges like unemployment and service delivery

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🔴New Era at NPA: Adv Andy Mothibi Leads Two-Day Strategy Session🔴

Pretoria – The National Prosecuting Authority is holding a two-day strategic planning workshop, marking the first under the fresh leadership of newly appointed National Director of Public Prosecutions Adv Andy Mothibi, where senior management gathered to chart a path forward for tackling crime and boosting performance.

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🔴Competition Commission Refers PG Glass and Glasfit to Tribunal Over Alleged Price-Fixing Cartel🔴



Pretoria – The Competition Commission has taken strong action against PG Glass and Glasfit, referring the two well-known companies to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution after finding they allegedly ran a long-running cartel to fix prices on automotive glass products, a move that could lead to hefty fines of up to 10% of their yearly turnover. This step follows a thorough investigation that uncovered a longstanding agreement between the firms to hike prices by the same percentage each year, hurting everyday consumers and insurance companies who pay more for windshields and repairs.



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🔴Minerals Council Deploys Senior Team to Support Ekapa Mine After Deadly Mud Rush🔴





Kimberley – The Minerals Council South Africa has sent a senior management team to the Ekapa Mine in Kimberley to provide hands-on support following a tragic mud rush that has left five mineworkers trapped deep underground, as rescue operations continue in a race against time to find them alive. The incident, which struck on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, around 1:00 AM in Tunnel 6 at about 800 metres below the surface, has sparked urgent calls for a thorough probe into safety measures at the diamond mine, where families wait anxiously for any sign of life from their loved ones.




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