Ramaphosa stops Eskom’s new monopoly in its tracks
South Africa is on track to set up an independent power-transmission company, President Cyril Ramaphosa said, countering assertions that the state is revising the plan.
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Principal of top-performing private school resigns, and scheduled water cuts on the cards for South Africa
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 13 February 2026.
Too little too late to save 51-year-old factory and 230 jobs in South Africa
British American Tobacco CEO blasts government following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA 2026.
Costs from Trump’s tariffs paid mainly by US firms and consumers, NY Fed says
Last year, collective import tariff rates on various goods coming into the US more than tripled.
AI coding platform’s flaws allow BBC reporter to be hacked
Vibe-coding tools – which let people without coding skills create apps using AI – are exploding in popularity.
Rain and politics driving up half-term holiday bookings, travel agents say
Rain plus the political environment is creating a “powerful psychological need for escape”, travel agents say.
The US economy is growing – so where are all the jobs?
As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.
Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.
US antitrust chief resigns amid tensions with Trump officials
The departure of Gail Slater has raised questions about the White House’s approach to policing big mergers and monopolies.
FTC warns Apple over alleged lack of conservative news
The tech giant is facing pressure over claims that its news app does not feature articles from conservative outlets.
High-speed bullet train still coming for South Africa, Ramaphosa promises
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the developments with plans to introduce high-speed rail in South Africa.
Tesco plans to give under-18s Clubcard access this year
Consumer outlet Which? has been campaigning on access to loyalty schemes, calling it a “huge win for shoppers”.
Ramaphosa deploys army to take on mafias in South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a major warning to mafia-style organised crime groups in South Africa.
New state-owned entity coming to South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says that the National government is close to creating a new state-owned agency focused on water.
Ramaphosa says a new social grant is coming this year
President Cyril Ramaphosa has repeated a promise made at multiple State of the Nation Addresses (SONAs) over the past years, assuring that a new income support grant is on the way.