News South Africa

A Pollsmoor Correctional Centre inmate managed to escape — with officials only realising the mistake nine days later.

Volkswagen said a plan to start producing a new pick-up truck in South Africa will hinge on improved tax breaks and other incentives to boost the industry.

Businessperson and ANC member Suleiman Carrim is appearing before the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Friday.

The pre-trial hearing of controversial businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala commences this morning

Sithole and Katlego Mokoena allegedly stabbed Mathabela to death at her home in Mattafin

The province has already allocated R800 million from its budget to start with the repairs

Iran and the United States could hold negotiations in Oman after a chaotic week that initially saw plans for regional countries to participate in talks held in Turkey

It was planned before Trump said he wanted the Arctic island but Canada says the move is a show of solidarity with Greenlanders.

The deal slashes hundreds of reciprocal tariffs between the two countries.

At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it’s feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.

Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

Businesses are being warned that pushing staff back into the office can quickly land companies in legal trouble—even if the initial business decision is lawful.

Halifax describes the figure as a “milestone”, and potentially daunting for first-time buyers.

Rio Tinto has pulled the plug on a deal to acquire Glecnore, with the mining companies unable to agree terms.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 6 February 2026.

Minister, Siviwe Gwarube urges EC department of education to utilize funds to improve rural schools

The Madlanga Commission will today continue hearing witness testimony.

This follows John Steenhuisen’s announcement that he will exit DA leadership race.

NW Businessman Suliman Carrim rises to infamy after being mentioned at the Madlanga Commission

Scotland bowler Mark Watt on the late rush for an unexpected place at the T20 World Cup.

The 25th Winter Olympics is taking place in Milan and Cortina in Italy and will feature a record 116 medal events.

The Winter Olympics opening ceremony takes place on Friday, and for the 16 days that follow many eyes of sport lovers worldwide will be focused on the Milan-Cortina Games.

We look ahead to the men’s T20 World Cup with our TMS teams in India and Sri Lanka.

Agency has identified roughly 500 000 beneficiaries it feels are ineligible and will fail SASSA grant reviews in 2026. Here’s how …

The forecast shows similar weather patterns for both Saturday and Sunday, with no rain expected throughout the weekend.

The incident follows an intelligence led investigation linked to multiple kidnapping and armed robbery cases.

Bester told the court that he is not a security risk.

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show concluded its 2026 run this week at the Jacob K Javits Convention Center in New York City, bringing days of high-energy tail-wagging to a close.

Lesaka Technologies is involved in a corporate shake-up, including an internal rationalisation of its operating portfolio.

Here’s what IT professionals should expect to earn per month on average in South Africa.

Stablecoins are reshaping global finance, but South Africa’s regulatory inaction risks leaving consumers and banks exposed.

Ford is looking at Chinese partners to share manufacturing output.

VW has taken the covers off the new T-Roc, which is coming to South Africa.

Expanding brand diversification is putting pressure on automotive repairers.

Auto sector faces collapse as VW flags policy failure, export risks and investor fears amid plant closures and layoffs nationwide.

A father-of-two reveals how a tumour in his tongue was caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).