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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa co-hosts, with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (not pictured), a summit on the Global Fund on November 21, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa, ahead of the G20 Summit that starts tomorrow. Leon Neal/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo JOHANNESBURG, Feb 10 (Reuters) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his country’s support for efforts …

As Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to deliver the State of the Nation Address, SAFTU sets out clearly the expectations of workers, the unemployed and poor communities.This is not a ceremonial moment. It is a moment of accountability. Workers expect answers to one central crisis; Why, in a country as rich as South Africa, are there no …

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is closely monitoring a moderate tropical storm named Gezani, currently located over the south-west Indian Ocean to the east of Madagascar. At present, there is no indication of any direct threat to South Africa. “Gezani is currently moving westward under favourable environmental conditions, and forecast …

As the world stands at a crucial moment in the global energy transition, the demand for minerals has soared. This has placed Africa, and South Africa in particular, at the very heart of future global industry, energy security and sustainable development. Mining Indaba 2026 presents an opportunity to position the country as a globally competitive, …

Consumers have faced a wave of product recalls in recent months, with authorities and retailers pulling food, infant products and medicines from shelves over safety concerns. Here are some notable recalls announced recently: ButtaNutt peanut butter The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has confirmed a voluntary recall of certain ButtaNutt peanut butter products after higher than …

Anti-corruption advocacy group Transparency International has released its Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2025, revealing that South Africa has failed to improve its standing, remaining at a score of 41 out of… Renewable Energy: The government is investing in renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Read More …

CIO South Africa will kick off the community’s 2026 calendar at the Sandton Hotel with a gathering designed to inspire IT leaders and set the tone for the year ahead. The Johannesburg CIO Summit will explore how data, AI, cloud, networks and people are coming together to deliver business value. The 2025 Johannesburg CIO Summit …

The recent improvement in sentiment about South Africa’s economic outlook should not be mistaken for a turnaround, according to the latest Blueprint for Growth paper from the Institute of Race Relations (IRR), launched at a webinar this morning. The paper, Arming SA’s Pro-Growth Forces, makes the case for placing economic growth at the centre of …

 ·10 Feb 2026 Goldman Sachs Group Inc. expects a busy year of deals for South Africa as the continent’s largest economy starts to benefit from structural reforms and rides a commodities-boom wave.  “We expect activity across the board, and our pipeline has broadened across sectors,” said Simon Denny, chief executive officer of the South Africa …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·10 Feb 2026 Transparency International’s (TI) 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) shows that South Africa is still seen as more corrupt than not, with its score stagnating at historic lows. South Africa is also below the global average on the index, which, for the first time in over ten years, has fallen to …

In the past few years, a handful of companies have emerged as rooftop solar giants in South Africa, installing hundreds of megawatts of power that contribute meaningfully to reducing load-shedding. Utility-scale renewable generation expansion has slowed down due to limited transmission grid capacity in the Cape provinces, which have the greatest generation and return-on-investment potential. …

Following reports that VW South Africa may be considering the closure of its factory in Kariega in the Eastern Cape, the group’s Communications Head has clarified the German automaker’s position. Fears arose after Martina Biene, the Volkswagen Group Africa chairwoman, wrote to President Cyril Ramaphosa in December asking for rapid reforms which would allow VW …