South Africa’s literacy rates are appalling, with only 30% of Grade 1 to 3 learners reading at grade level.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Sunday, 1 March 2026.

New data shows that this small Eastern Cape town recorded one of the highest numbers of sales in 2025. 

Airlines and authorities have confirmed that flights are being disrupted and cancelled following US and Israeli military action in Iran.

The Greengate Lifestyle Centre is under construction and is a key part of the Mooikloof Smart City.

While the national rollout of the AARTO system is in question, experts warn that speeding fines won’t just disappear.

SARS has upgraded its automatic exchange of information systems. From 1 March, it will cover 120 jurisdictions around the world.

Professor Ha-Joon Chang, “a hungry economist” explores why economics matters.

Johannesburg is asking for funding from National Treasury, as South Africa’s richest city struggles financially ahead of the upcoming municipal elections.

The Department of Employment and Labour has published new Bills for public comment, which looks to introduce new working hour laws.

For nearly a decade, David Stern acted as a key conduit between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Saturday, 28 February 2026.

The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.

If Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

The OpenAI leader, and much of the tech industry, is throwing support behind Anthropic.

The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.

Walmart will expand its presence in the country, with a new store set to open on Saturday, 28 February 2026, at Eastpoint Shopping Centre in Boksburg.

Parent company KP confirms the proposals may lead to the loss of a factory in Uttoxeter.