In sport, Proteas are out of the T20 World Cup 😢 Meanwhile, a former Orlando Pirates player is loving life overseas, and so are his new fans. Lastly, we remember Soli Philander, who passed away on Wednesday. Catch it all in #TheWrap 👇 https://t.co/RYyTNuEXjC

In #TheWrap this week... The US hits Iran, we unpack why, what it means, and yes, some are literally betting on war. Also, Cape Town mayor wants to lead the DA, Patrice Motsepe doing the “maybe yes, maybe no” stunts, plus 2 new statues in eThekwini got residents talking.

From clutch performances to the pressure moments that didn’t break them, we unpack what’s working... and what could still go wrong. Full explainer here:

South Africa are into the T20 World Cup semi-finals, after a campaign that’s been equal parts gritty, chaotic and surprisingly composed. So how did the Proteas pull it off… and does this squad actually feel different?

February hits… and so do campus protests. 🎓✊ NSFAS delays. Historical debt. No accommodation. More than a decade after #FeesMustFall — why are we still here? Temporary fixes every year. No long-term plan. And students are the ones paying the price. #Explainsaywhat

Each year, temporary fixes are stitched together. Registration deadlines are extended. Emergency funds are found. Then the cycle resets. The real issue? No sustainable, proactive plan for higher education funding. 👀👉 https://t.co/9e4FeaXmdf

It’s February. And students are protesting. Again. From UCT to NMU and CPUT, the same issues keep surfacing: • NSFAS funding delays • Historical debt blocking registration • Accommodation shortages More than a decade after #FeesMustFall… why are we still here?

Critics say the BBC failed on three fronts: • Not editing the slur • Offering a weak “if you were offended” apology • Applying standards inconsistently Full explainer 👉

At the 2026 Baftas, a racial slur wasn’t edited out of a delayed broadcast. Tourette’s activist John Davidson used the N-word while addressing Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo. He says his tics are involuntary. But the BBC had time to edit and cut. They didn't.

Fuel levies and sin tax are ⬆️ Most social grants increase. The SRD grant? Staying flat. Plus billions allocated to tackle the water crisis and struggling municipalities. Here are the 5 key takeaways from Budget 2026👀👉

No drama. No delays. 👀 Budget 2026 was delivered on the first try — and it came with some cautiously good news. Debt is stabilising for the first time in 17 years, growth is inching up, and government says the fiscal ship is finally steadying. But there are trade-offs…

Are you SA’s next news influencer? 🇿🇦 We’re recruiting community journalists — grassroots creators who want to deliver fact-checked news on social media. R10k/month stipend. Jhb-based. 🎥 Post a 90-sec explainer 📲 Tag @explainza on TikTok 📝 Apply 👉 https://t.co/5LGtuiR3W5

A new SA study found hormone-disrupting chemicals in every sanitary pad and pantyliner it tested — including major brands. Before you panic: here’s what the research actually says and why activists are calling for stricter regulation. Full explainer 👉 https://t.co/2be9z4Hryu

Roedean vs King David wasn’t just about a tennis match 🎾 Leaked voice notes. Antisemitism allegations. Resignations. An investigation. But what about the students caught in the middle? We unpack what went wrong👇 #ExplainSayWhat

Our latest explainer argues no school can truly “escape” politics — and both need to create space for dialogue, dissent, and real leadership. Read more here:

A cancelled tennis match between Roedean and King David has snowballed into resignations, antisemitism allegations, and a national debate. 🎾 But beyond the politics and leaked calls, one big question stands out: what about the students?

In politics, Russia may have planned to discredit the DA, what the president really said in SONA, a tragic e-hailing murder in Tshwane, and yes… Imogen Mashazi is back in the spotlight. Catch all in #TheWrap👇 https://t.co/1nPY00OGAp

In #TheWrap this week 👉 There’s more to the Roedean vs King David Linksfield tennis saga that goes from a cancelled match to national drama. Resignations, former students speaking out, did it have to get this messy?

The #BasicIncomeGrant has been delayed. Again. But are social grants just a safety net or an economic tool? Economist Dr Khwezi Mabasa says people aren’t unemployed by choice. Could expanding the SRD change more than we think? Welfare ≠ anti-development. #ExplainSayWhat

We spoke to economist Dr Khwezi Mabasa about the SRD, funding myths, corporate tax, and what SA can learn from Brazil’s Bolsa Família. Could grants be a development tool, not just welfare? Read more here: