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Staff Writer  ·24 Feb 2026 Following an agreement from President Cyril Ramaphosa to put the promulgation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act on hold, the Pretoria High Court has granted an order to the same effect. Trade union Solidarity, one of the key litigants challenging the NHI on several grounds, announced that it received …

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Australia’s test team will return to Cape Town for the first time since the 2018 ‘Sandpaper-gate’ ball-tampering scandal when they meet South Africa in the final fixture of a three-match series from 27 October. Though having played white-ball games in South Africa, Australia have not toured the nation for a test series since the scandal …

One such individual is Elon Musk. He is the world’s richest man. Recently, he estimated that he would pay more than 500 billion dollars in taxes over his lifetime. That’s R8 trillion rand. And therein lies South Africa’s problem: how do you create business leaders like Musk who will not only create jobs but also …

Staff Writer  ·23 Feb 2026 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will this week outline improvements in South Africa’s public finances that pave the way for a sovereign credit-rating outlook upgrade, a Bloomberg survey shows. Six of the nine economists canvassed — including those at Bank of America Corp. and Morgan Stanley — expect Fitch Ratings to …

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has committed to rebuilding the Pilanesberg International Airport, following a devastating fire that destroyed its main terminal building in 2023. The airport, which serves as a key tourism avenue into the North West Province, is situated less than 10km from Sun City Resort, making it an ideal entry …

Malcolm Libera  ·23 Feb 2026 The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has noted that luxury vehicles and properties will be a focus area in the upcoming financial year as it pays special attention to wealthy South Africans.  During SARS’ revenue announcement presentation last year, the SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter said that the increase in collections …

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) will be convening a webinar to bring together scholars, faith leaders, policymakers, civil society actors, and constitutional institutions to interrogate how gender inequality is sustained at the intersection of religion and health and how these systemic realities shape lived, embodied experiences. This engagement forms part of the CGE’s constitutional …

23 February 2026By Staff Writer These are the preliminary recorded rainfall figures for the 24-hour period ending at 8am on Monday 23 February 2026, according to the SA Weather Service and readings that we get from other sources. The total recorded rainfall for January 2026 across South Africa is available by clicking here. Recorded rainfall …

23 February 2026 – Wits University Six undergraduate and two postgraduate students from Wits are set to compete in the 54th Budget Speech Competition. They are part of a group of ten undergraduates and ten postgraduate students from universities across South Africa chosen by Nedbank and Old Mutual to compete ahead of the annual Budget …

Car builders in South Africa have a new challenge on their hands, as European regulations threaten to cut down on locally-built vehicles exported out of the country. With its Automotive Package announcement, the European Commission is driving towards a zero-emission vehicle future with regulations that also aim to reduce CO2 emissions on all new vehicles. …

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, is leading the South African delegation at the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) and the high-level segment of the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva from 23 to 25 February 2026. South Africa’s prominent role at the session is underscored by its recent …

Luke Fraser  ·23 Feb 2026 Skukuza Airport is a small airport within the Kruger National Park, and has been named as the most beautiful airport in the world by Forbes. Skukuza Airport lies within the Kruger National Park, and Airlink offers direct flights from Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town. While charter planes also operate from …

Statement read by the Acting Head of the Special Investigating Unit during a press conference to announce the investigation outcomes of the Home Affairs investigation Members of the media, Honourable Minister of Home Affairs, Valued South Africans participating in this press conference through online channels and other platforms, Good morning. I extend my gratitude for …

Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso will lead a high-level South African delegation to Cartagena, Colombia, for the International Conference on Agrarian Reform and Rural Development (ICARRD+20) this week. The ICARRD+20 conference marks 20 years since the inaugural International Conference on Agrarian Reform and Rural Development, held in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and convenes …

After a pandemic-induced pause, the City of Cape Town reintroduced paid street parking. For some, this felt like a human rights violation. I recall a woman in a heated argument with a parking marshal over a R10 parking fee. So accustomed to free parking, she felt entitled. Like a teenager whose allowance has been cut …

When President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment of the South African National Defence Force to the provinces of Gauteng and the Western Cape in his 2026 state of the nation address, he was met with desperate applause by a crime-weary nation. This is largely due to police failure in almost every aspect of their duties …

A hungry South Africa will “keep wanting more” after their statement victory over co-hosts India at the T20 World Cup earmarked Aiden Markram’s side as serious title contenders. India were swept aside by 76 runs as 80 000 fans in Ahmedabad were silenced on Sunday and their 12-match win streak at the T20 World Cup, stretching …

Programme Directors, Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile,The family and members of the N’wamitwa Royal House,Your Majesties,Chairperson of the Valoyi Royal Council, Mr Ben Shipalana,Premier of Limpopo, Dr Phophi Ramathuba,Executive Mayor of the Mopani District Municipality, Cllr Pule Shayi,Moderator of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Rt. Rev. Advocate SPH Nyambi,South African Police Service Chaplain, Lt. Col (Rev) RM …

WHILE shoppers see refrigerated display cabinets in stores, the real refrigeration work takes place behind the scenes; in plant rooms and on rooftops, where compressor racks, heat exchangers, and condensers provide the cooling essential to modern food retail. This is Colcoil’s area of expertise. Established in 2013 as a division of Colcab, Colcoil Technologies manufactures …

HERE we go again: It’s crunch time, and as the South African Proteas prepare to face India in a marquee ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash in Ahmedabad on Sunday. There’s a lot on the line in this game, including pride because both sides enter the match unbeaten from the group phase.  …

The Eastern Cape has seen centuries of loss, but standing at Founders Lodge, surrounded by wildlife and stories of recovery, it became clear that decline is not the only possible ending. Eastern Cape, South Africa (22 February 2026) – Founders Lodge: Where hope grows. That’s the title I chose while I was driving in a …

Anthony Butler’s most recent column refers (“Tribal solidarity and the rise and fall of powers”, February 20). Whether the linear or cyclical theory prevails in South Africa matters not. South Africa’s destiny is decided by voters who have a choice to continue voting on tribal lines (with the inevitable result of black nationalism and racial …

Staff Writer  ·22 Feb 2026 A tumultuous week lies ahead as markets will open to renewed tariff chaos coming from the United States. US President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that he will increase the global 10% tariff he announced one day earlier to 15%, stirring up more economic turbulence. The president is lashing out …