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Wiandre Pretorius, the Ekurhuleni police reservist who claimed to have survived an attempted assassination a few days ago has died after taking his own life at a filling station. Police spokesperson Brig Athlenda Mathe confirmed they are investigating the matter. “Police confirm an inquest docket has been registered after a 41-year-old man allegedly shot and …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·8 Feb 2026 The Events Permit Office of the City of Cape Town—which was voted the top city in the world in 2025 by Time Out magazine—approved a total of 1,064 events from 1 January to 31 December 2025, with 15 of these events generating over R2.5 billion. These events spanned a variety …

Volkswagen Group South Africa managing director Martina Biene opposes increased import duties on cars as a way to protect the local vehicle manufacturing industry, Sunday Times reports. The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition is reviewing possible measures to curb the flood of car imports, especially from China and India, which it argues undermines local …

The Blitzboks were up 14-12 at the break but conceded the lead to Fiji early in the second half, with last weekend’s Singapore champions leading by five points with four minutes to play. The second stanza belonged to the Blitzboks though. They tackled like demons and when presented with an attacking opportunity, Ryan Oosthuizen, who …

As South Africa continues to battle rolling blackouts, rising electricity costs, and ageing infrastructure, the search for long-term energy solutions has taken on renewed urgency. With economic growth, social development, and industrial productivity increasingly threatened by an unstable power supply, the question is no longer whether the country needs alternative energy solutions but how quickly …

Eskom has walked back earlier threats to cut off and fine its direct customers who fail to register their solar power systems. However, it is still demanding compliance. In response, energy analyst Chris Yelland has advised South African households to ignore Eskom’s pressure to register their residential photovoltaic (PV) solar installations. Yelland shared his views …

SOUTH Africa has decided to end its long-running troop contribution to the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), drawing to a close nearly three decades of involvement in UN peacekeeping operations in the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa informed United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of the decision during a telephone …

“Chinese car brands are rapidly gaining popularity in South Africa” is a statement that would have sounded unbelievable a few years ago, and yet the latest sales figures attest to the fact that brands like Chery and GWM are now some of the biggest players in the auto sector. The first generation of Chinese cars …

By Staff WriterPublished: 8 February 2026 This forecast is for: Mon 09 February 2026The maps cover: Mon 09 Feb – Tue 10 Feb Warnings from the SA Weather Service for Monday: A. level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms leading to over the Overberg District Municipality and Langeberg Local Municipality in the Western Cape; as well …

Hartbeespoort Dam, or “Harties” as locals call it, is so polluted that hyacinths have taken over, creating a green mat that covers the surface. This spoils the once pristine historical landmark, which has been a… Digital Newsrooms: Many publications have established digital newsrooms to enhance their online presence and engage with audiences. Read More at …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·8 Feb 2026 Discount grocery retailer Best Before has shared big plans for the brand after launching nationwide courier delivery, expanding beyond its previous Gauteng-only online service, with products priced lower than those of Checkers and Pick n Pay.  Best Before sells short-dated and past-dated items that are still safe to use and …

Malcolm Libera  ·8 Feb 2026 Military website Global Firepower has published its military strength ranking for 2026, featuring 145 countries, with the ranking utilising more than 60 different factors to determine a given nation’s Power Index. The Global Firepower Power Index is calculated by focusing on weapon diversity rather than the total number of weapons available …

With technological advancements continuing to change the way the world buys, used car dealerships are being forced to adapt to new buying trends to satisfy customers. This means adopting new strategies, digital execution, and even implementing the use of artificial intelligence. According to George Mienie, CEO of AutoTrader, the South African automotive industry won’t be …

South Africa has announced its withdrawal of troops from a United Nations (UN) mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to the Presidency, South Africa will work jointly with the UN to finalise the timelines and other modalities of the withdrawal, which will be completed before the end of this year. South Africa …

South Africa skipper Aiden Markram on Sunday said his team enters the T20 World Cup with confidence and self-belief boosted by their World Test Championship triumph last year. Runners-up in 2024, South Africa begin their campaign in the 20-team tournament against Canada at the world’s biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. The Proteas in …

Before “mixed-use” became a real estate buzzword, before the 15-minute city entered policy debates, the idea of living, working, shopping, conferencing and socialising in one place felt almost reckless in South Africa. This was a country that planned in silos. Suburbs with homes over here, offices there, retail somewhere else entirely. Then Century City arrived, …

On Thursday, 5 February 2026, the annual Wine Harvest Commemorative Event once again celebrated five esteemed role players in the South African wine industry who have paved the way forward by setting standards of commendable excellence. This prestigious event also blessed the season’s new grape harvest while commemorating the birth of the South African wine …

South Africans may not find the Winter Olympics on their usual TV channels this year, but that doesn’t mean the Games are out of reach. With our athletes representing the country on the world stage, there is still a way to watch every icy, high-stakes moment as it happens. South Africa (08 February 2026) – …

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The South African Football Association (Safa) are their own worst enemy. They have mastered the art of being all talk and no action. Safa have gloated about the national teams’ upward trajectory in recent months, with Banyana Banyana, Amajimbos, Amajita, and Bafana Bafana all qualifying for their respective World Cups. Yet, amid the celebrations, Safa …

CER will participate in the 2026 Alternative Mining Indaba in Cape Town, reinforcing its role in environmental justice and accountability in the extractives sector. The organisation will spotlight legal reform, enforcement of environmental law and community rights as central to a just energy transition. CER will contribute expert legal insight to discussions on South Africa’s …

Shamla Pather|Published 22 hours ago Copy to Clipboard I CAME across a plaque-frame years ago which said, “Marriages performed by the Captain are valid only for the duration of the voyage.” This could not be truer when it comes to parties going through matrimonial discord. Parties are happy, content and are able to make decisions together, financial or otherwise …

Tata Motors slumped to a loss in its latest quarter, showing lingering pain at its Jaguar Land Rover unit after a crippling cyberattack shut down production. The Indian parent posted a loss of 34.9 billion rupees (R6.2 billion) for the three months through December, versus a profit of 54.1 billion rupees (R9.7 billion) a year …

Conservationists earlier warned that human beings posed a greater danger to animals than any adverse weather systems. Anti-poaching operations in the Kruger National Park (KNP) have resulted in the death of one suspected wildlife criminal. The park is still recovering from January’s devastating floods that caused damage to infrastructure that may require millions to repair. …