24 hours in pictures, 19 February 2026
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
Amber Lee Hughes appears at Johannesburg High Court for pre-sentencing proceedings on February 19, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Hughes was previously found guilty on a charge of premeditated murder, as well as rape of her ex-boyfriend’s child (Nada Jane Challita) in 2023. (Photo by Gallo Images/Luba Lesolle)
Jonathan Lidl-Trek’s Italian rider Jonathan Milan reacts after crossing the finish line first during the fourth stage of the UAE Tour cycling event in al-Fujairah on February 19, 2026. (Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP)
Supporters of South Korea’s impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol hold up placards reading “Yoon again!” in front of the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul on February 19, 2026. A South Korean court will rule on February 19, on insurrection charges against ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, weighing whether he should be sentenced to death for his failed bid to impose military rule. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP)
Muslims gather at Three Anchor Bay for the Ramadan moon sighting on February 18, 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. The sighting of the moon signifies the beginning and end of the sacred month of Ramadan. The ritual of moon sighting holds great religious significance and is extremely crucial in the Muslim calendar. (Photo by Gallo Images/Brenton Geach)
Israeli forces blow up the home of Palestinian Waleed Sabarneh, who was killed in November last year after reportedly attacking settlers at Gush Etzion area, in Beit Ummar village, north of the occupied West Bank city of Hebron, on February 18, 2026. (Photo by HAZEM BADER / AFP)
(From L) Italy’s Alba De Silvestro, France’s Margot Ravinel, Germany’s Tatjana Paller, Slovakia’s Marianna Jagercikova, Switzerland’s Caroline Ulrich and Italy’s Giulia Murada compete in the women’s sprint ski mountaineering semi-final heat 2 during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at the Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio (Valtellina) on February 19, 2026. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)
The official opening of the newly upgraded Liver Transplant Unit in Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, 19 February 2026, in partnership with the FirstRand Empowerment Foundation. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen
Muslim women offer Tarawih, the first prayers marking the start of the Islamic holy fasting month of Ramadan at Al Akbar mosque in Surabaya on February 18, 2026. (Photo by JUNI KRISWANTO / AFP)
This aerial photo shows a car stuck in a flooded area following heaving rains in Le Tourne on February 18, 2026. Charente-Maritime, Gironde, Lot-et-Garonne and Maine-et-Loire remain on red alert for flooding until at least February 19, 2026, Vigicrues announced on February 18, 2026, indicating that nine departments are on orange alert for flooding or rain-related flooding as Storm Pedro approaches. (Photo by ROMAIN PERROCHEAU / AFP)
Leader of the DA in Gauteng, Solly Msimanga delivers the True State of the Province Address (TSOPA) at Nkululeko House on February 19, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The address highlighted the rampant decay of service delivery in the province. (Photo by Gallo Images/Fani Mahuntsi)
Curlers of the Norway vs Canada game (L), curlers of the China vs Germany game (C) and curlers of the Italy vs Switzerland game (R) compete in the curling men’s round robin during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d’Ampezzo on February 19, 2026. (Photo by François-Xavier MARIT / AFP)
Chinese opera performers get ready for a performance at a Temple Fair on the third day of the Lunar New Year of the Horse in Beijing on February 19, 2026. (Photo by Pedro PARDO / AFP)
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