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Inconsistencies at the local government level could discourage private investment in South Africa’s electricity sector, threatening reform progress and the critical expansion of the national grid.

You do not need to look far to find people proclaiming that VAR works fine outside the Premier League. BBC Sport spoke to people across Europe’s top leagues to find out.

The Johannesburg mayoral race is heating up as ActionSA prepares to announce its candidate, with many speculating it will be the party’s leader, Herman Mashaba. He thinks he could easily take on the DA’s candidate, Helen Zille.

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 18 February 2026.

Maema says that advocate Batohi’s successor Andy Mothibi must revisit the issue.

Two structural barriers have long limited the effectiveness of global AI voice platforms in South Africa: lack of local accent authenticity and latency caused by routing calls through overseas data centers. Cape Town-based Untapped AI says it has addressed both challenges by building a voice automation platform specifically for South African conditions, rather than adapting […]

The US special envoy struck an optimistic note after the first day of talks in Geneva, but hopes for a breakthrough remain low.

Robert Dorgan – who also went by the name Roberta Esposito – was found dead inside the Pawtucket arena.

The daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte has feuded spectacularly with the incumbent, Bongbong Marcos.

“This is the only hustle we know,” miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu’s body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.

The troops, who landed at an airfield in Bauchi state, will not take part in combat operations, officials say.

Officials allege that an empty coffin was placed over concealed bags of charcoal in a hearse.

The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.

Araxi is acquiring an 80% stake in Araxi in a deal worth R1 billion, as the payment companies look for further expansion.

The Local Economy Forum welcomes a £2,250 rise in the personal allowance on the Isle of Man.

Rising remuneration among black South Africans has dramatically changed the makeup of the country’s band of middle- and top-income groups.

ANC in Limpopo concludes its PEC Lekgotla, leaders emphasised the need for decisive action

The Mayor of Ekurhuleni has reshuffled the city’s Mayoral Committee. The reason is still unclear.

Hlabisa was speaking at the State of the Nation Address Debate in Cape Town.

Bantu Holomisa says his party welcomes the deployment of soldiers in provinces ravaged by crime.

Emily Harrop is one of France’s best medal hopes as ski mountaineering makes its Winter Olympic debut – but she could have been competing for Team GB.

A former Orlando Pirates winger looks set to finally get his career back on track after being thrown a lifeline by Highlanders FC.

As South Africa and India prepare for a crucial Super Eight showdown in the ICC T20 World Cup, Dale Steyn has confirmed he’s heading home.

Wales centre Joe Hawkins ready to go toe-to-toe with Scotland’s Lions in the Six Nations at Principality Stadium.

Marise Pollard, the wife of Springbok Handre Pollard, celebrated their baby girl’s first milestone in an adorable video. Take a look…

Both e-hailing drivers and employers could be operating outside the law if critical compliances are not met in the coming weeks …

Once again, Sihle Dambuza has defended his reputation by asserting that he is indeed employed, contrary to popular belief.

‘Another great tree has fallen,’ says The Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Despite confirmation of the Duster-based Tekton for South Africa, for now, the Gravite has not been approved for the local market.

South Africa have three matches to come in the next phase of the competition.

History warns that military deployments against gangs and illegal miners can intimidate, but not address root causes of crime.

South Africa’s leading crypto platform Luno has launched SA’s first bundle combining market-leading crypto and top tokenised US stocks in a single investment. This provides investors with diversified exposure to two established asset classes through a single purchase. Luno’s Blue Chip+ bundle offers a curated mix of 20% Bitcoin, 10% Ethereum, and 70% blue-chip US […]

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The “baby Toyota Prado” SUV is coming to South Africa very soon.

The launch of the highly anticipated VW Golf 8.5 GTI has been delayed due to South Africa’s poor petrol quality.

These are the lowest prices you can expect to pay for a last-minute flight from Joburg to Cape Town this February.

Farmer Sam Stables walks from Herefordshire to London to raise awareness of mental health.