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THURSDAY, 05 FEBRUARY 2026, 11:41

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Parties gear up for local elections

Today at 11:08 AM, via SowetanLIVE

The political landscape in Gauteng is marked by instability as two mayors face motions of no confidence driven by the PAC and Al Jama-ah.

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SOWETAN | Water shortages must not become a norm

Today at 11:04 AM, via SowetanLIVE

The water disruptions that affected residents of Midrand in Joburg, Tembisa in Ekurhuleni, and Laudium and Atteridgeville in Tshwane, have underscored the risks faced by our water supply system.

South Africa

Concern over Senteeko Dam safety risks

Today at 09:46 AM, via SAnews

Concern over Senteeko Dam safety risks

The Department of Water and Sanitation has issued a dam safety directive to address serious and ongoing safety risks at My Own Dam, publicly known as Senteeko Dam, in Mpumalanga.The directive, issued in terms of Section 118 of the National Water Act, was served on the dam owner, Shamile Communal Property Association (CPA), on Tuesday, 3...

South Africa

NAC opens applications to fund arts projects

Today at 09:31 AM, via SAnews

NAC opens applications to fund arts projects

The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) has encouraged individual arts practitioners, registered arts organisations and community art centres to apply for funding for the 2026-2027 financial year.“This call appeals to arts practitioners to present projects that can continue to educate, entertain, and enlighten audiences....

Business

Beyond Reform: Deepening Capital Markets to Anchor Africa’s Future

Today at 11:25 AM, via BusinessTech

Africa’s next phase of growth will depend less on policy announcements and more on its ability to mobilise capital at scale. Deep, liquid markets are no longer optional, they are the foundation for infrastructure, energy transition and long-term resilience.

Business

South Africa moving from one disaster to another

Today at 10:02 AM, via BusinessTech

South Africa has dodged a bullet—for now—with AGOA, but new BEE policies and government red tape are choking the country’s biggest employers.

Sport

Sibling of Springbok star called up by the USA

Today at 11:19 AM, via The South African

The twin brother of a leading Springbok World Cup winner, as well as another South Africa-born centre, have been called up by the USA.

Science/Tech

R5 million in transaction fees

Today at 11:02 AM, via MyBroadband

Lesaka Technologies will spend about R5 million in transaction costs during its current financial year to acquire Bank Zero.