Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Thursday, 5 March 2026.

A historic South African wine farm linked to a former politician and anti-apartheid activist is set for auction this month.

It is the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to “around 5%” in 2023.

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The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.

South African citizens have been told to evacuate the Middle East, with heavy attacks expected in the coming days.

The case is the first wrongful death case against Google over alleged harms caused by Gemini.

UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food

Scott Bessent says that “likely sometime this week” the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.

The Pilanesberg National Park has increased its fees for local and international travelers, but the infrastructure is collapsing in plain sight.

After confirming that the Gauteng government would take over the Gautrain as a fully paid asset at the end of March, the operators now say it will continue as a public-private partnership for an extended period.

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.