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President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Thursday, 12 February 2026, deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to a Joint Sitting of the two Houses of Parliament, the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), at Cape Town City Hall. The State of the Nation Address is an annual overview delivered by the …
A University of Cape Town (UCT) researcher has received a prestigious international research grant to investigate whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help improve employment prospects for unemployed young people in South Africa – placing youth at the centre of a global conversation on the future of work. Dr Tim Köhler, a senior research officer at …
As South Africans digest the latest matric results and look ahead to tomorrow’s state of the nation address (Sona) and the budget speech, a familiar concern resurfaces: how do we deploy our education spend to deliver real, internationally comparable outcomes? More pointedly, can education policy and funding meaningfully close the skills gap that continues to …
Along with the influx of affordable Chinese brands came a surge in their sales figures, considerable market share, and expanded offerings in nearly every segment, yet they still have one market to conquer. Chinese imports have become so popular locally, in fact, that Chery and its subsidiaries Omoda, Jaecoo, and Jetour now rank as the …
Bargaining council alleges that pay is below minimum wage and workers endure appalling conditions
South African private equity firm Harith General Partners agreed to acquire budget carrier FlySafair as the investor with $3 billion (around R48 billion) in assets expands its transport portfolio on the continent. The deal with the nation’s biggest airline is at an advanced stage and subject to approvals by regulators, including the antitrust authorities and …
State signal distributor Sentech’s ongoing dispute with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has taken a disastrous toll on its finances. National Treasury has intervened to provide funding to Sentech, which is no longer a going concern, meaning it is no longer seen as financially stable enough to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Nonkqubela …
World Rugby, in partnership with USA Rugby and TEG Rugby Live, has officially announced the full schedule for the Pacific Four Series 2026, the sixth edition of the annual intercontinental elite women’s rugby competition featuring Australia, Canada, New Zealand and USA. Five of the six matches in the 2026 edition will be hosted in the United States, …
Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton and Lungi Ngidi enjoyed a good day out in Ahmedabad. South Africa beat Afghanistan in one of the most remarkable and thrilling T20s match ever seen in Ahmedabad, India at the T20 World Cup on Wednesday. The Proteas needed two super overs to get the better of their opponents in …
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has appointed Dr Gary Bauer of Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA) to the Ministerial Task Team responsible for managing the current Foot and mouth disease (FMD) response. Dr Bauer will represent the wildlife sector on the task team, bringing crucial expertise at a time when the intersection between wildlife, …
Staff Writer ·11 Feb 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced it will launch legal action against the City of Johannesburg over the persistent water crisis that has left thousands of homes and businesses running dry. It will also be taking on similar crises that have arisen in the City of Tshwane and the City …
City of Cape Town is conducting a risk assessment
Malcolm Libera ·11 Feb 2026 Legal war is brewing in the small town of Graaff-Reinet, as residents and other stakeholders refuse to accept the government’s move to rename the 240-year-old town. Graaff-Reinet has been renamed to Robert Sobukwe Town, after Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie signed off on the renaming of 21 …
·11 Feb 2026 South Africa’s capital Pretoria, commercial hub Johannesburg and tourism mecca Cape Town all experienced water shortages this week, highlighting ongoing challenges with the nation’s frayed infrastructure. Officials said water supply was low in Pretoria because of depleted levels at key reservoirs, which were unable to keep up with consumer demand amid high …
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Parliament is gearing up for one of the most significant events on South Africa’s democratic calendar as preparations gather pace for the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) – a sitting that coincides with the 30th anniversary of the country’s Constitution. National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza and National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Chairperson Refilwe …
The latest checklist of Table Mountain flora shows that Cape Town is still a global hotspot for threatened flowering plants.
Putting on muscle takes more than just showing up at the gym. Training breaks down muscle fibres. The body rebuilds them stronger during recovery. But that rebuilding process needs raw materials. Protein, energy, and specific nutrients all play a role. When diet alone struggles to provide enough, supplements fill the gaps. Muscle building supplements have …
Massmart is considering closing 20 Game stores in Gauteng, the Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal, to potentially redevelop the sites into new Walmart stores. MyBroadband first learnt of the potential closures via a KwaZulu-Natal business owner, who received a job application from an employee facing potential retrenchment at one of the targeted stores. The employee said …
On 11 February 2026, during the 38th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council, South Africa was elected by Member States to serve a two-year term on the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, starting from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028. These pivotal elections took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. South Africa …
They are accused of unlawfully issuing asylum and refugee documents
Losing body fat is hard work. Anyone who has tried knows that diet and physical activity are the foundations. But sometimes people need extra support to push through plateaus or kickstart their progress. That is where weight loss supplements come into the picture. The supplement market offers various products aimed at people trying to shed …
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Transport, Mr Donald Selamolela, has said that, contrary to public opinion, the Road Accident Fund (RAF) is on road to recovery.
“We are satisfied that indeed there is work happening to improve governance and stabilise operation of RAF. The committee accepts that RAF is a challenged entity of government, besieged by historical factors that unnecessarily frustrated the work of the entity,” the Chairperson noted.
“Concerns about organisational structure remain, and if not attended to with speed, they will frustrate the progress that is being realised. The negativity around how the entity is viewed by the public should cease, and our focus should be to service the claimants,” he said.
The RAF board appeared before the committee on Tuesday, where the committee continued with engagements that started in November 2025. The Deputy Minister of Transport, Mr Mkhuleko Hlengwa, accompanied RAF and told the committee that reforming the RAF remains a priority and that direct claims are an immediate area of attention. Mr Hlengwa likened the work of reforming RAF to fixing an aeroplane while airborne.
Mr Selamolela said despite a Standing Committee on Public Accounts-led inquiry into the issues of RAF, the committee remained hopeful that significant strides are being made to stabilise the entity. “We are happy that you are summoning all capacities from the departments in marketing the work you are doing. Kindly speed up your game in whatever you are doing, and we share the view that RAF is an important service delivery mechanism that touches interrupted lives of people,” he said.
He also called on the department to move with speed to review the RAF legislation with the intention of closing all loopholes.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.
The warm, moist air of a steam room offers a different kind of relaxation than a dry sauna. The humidity wraps around the body, opens pores, and creates a sensation that many find deeply calming. What was once found only at spas and health clubs is now becoming a feature in private homes across South …