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Big changes to BEE in South Africa
South Africa is proposing major BEE reforms, including a central Transformation Fund for compliance contributions and stricter procurement targets favouring 100% black-owned businesses.
THURSDAY, 05 FEBRUARY 2026, 10:16

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South Africa is proposing major BEE reforms, including a central Transformation Fund for compliance contributions and stricter procurement targets favouring 100% black-owned businesses.

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Stellenbosch coach Gavin Hunt couldn’t stop raving about the intensity of Wednesday’s Nedbank Cup last-32 win over Kaizer Chiefs, feeling both teams really came to the party.
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An Australian teenager has been charged for allegedly making online death threats against Israeli President Isaac Herzog, ahead of his upcoming visit to Australia.

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The Madlanga commission of inquiry hearings into allegations of corruption in the criminal justice system, chaired by retired deputy chief justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, continue on Thursday

South Africa
The Nkabinde Enquiry is assessing suspended South GP DPP Adv Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

South Africa
The state alleges that Molefe orchestrated the murder of DJ Sumbody in November 2022.

South Africa
The families expressed concerns that the remains of their loved ones have not been retrieved.
South Africa
A biodiversity officer from the Northern Cape has given the botany world a new-year suprise after recently rediscovering a long-lost plant, which was believed to be extinct for close to 200 years.
World
Taiwan welcomed US President Donald Trump’s call with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, saying it would help “stabilise” the region as China increases military pressure on the island.

World
Gus Lamont was last seen playing outside his home on a remote sheep station on 27 September.

World
A rare phantom jellyfish has been spotted by scientists exploring the deep sea in the South Atlantic.
World
Israel has killed at least 23 Palestinians in attacks across the Gaza Strip in one of the deadliest days since an October ceasefire began, according to medical sources.

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

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

Africa
Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.

Africa
The surprise move that may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.

Business
Prepping for the 2026 Mining Indaba.

Business
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.

Business
Boxer is rolling out new stores across South Africa, as the company sees double-digit revenue growth.

Business
The charity’s founder says the supermarket also aims to help users get support from other services.

Politics
Political parties set to attend the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Lily Mine tragedy

Politics
The Madlanga Commission is probing criminality, political interference in the justice system.

Politics
Parly’s Ad Hoc Committee asked Xolile Mashukuca to apply for security clearance from the SSA.

Politics
Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has alleged that Kohler Barnard shared classified intelligence information.

Sport
Tensions boiled over at the DHL Stadium as Brandon Petersen confronted a supporter following Chiefs’ Nedbank Cup exit.

Sport
With the T20 World Cup beginning on Saturday, BBC Sport looks at the trends and tactics from the global game that may play a part in India and Sri Lanka.

Sport
The tragic death of former Bulls, Boland and Ulster flank Russell Nelson has been confirmed just weeks before his 53rd birthday.

Sport
Cross-country skier Matthew Smith and skeleton athlete Nicole Burger will carry the South African flag at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Education
[GroundUp] Parents say they were not consulted before 75 learners were transferred from Elshaddai Learning Academy to Lee Rand High School
Education
[GroundUp] Overcrowded school in Limpopo has waited years for new classrooms
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto has awarded a charter to Bomet University, elevating it to the status of Kenya’s 36th fully chartered public university.
Education
[Liberian Observer] In a major boost to the University of Liberia’s revitalization efforts, the National Port Authority (NPA) has kicked off a US $1 million fundraising campaign aimed at improving learning conditions across the University’s four campuses.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Traffic lights at intersections across Gauteng municipalities are being swapped out with stop signs. This is the reason why…

Lifestyle
Choreographer, radio personality and businessman Somizi Mhlongo has come out to do the big brother thing by telling Nigerians to act better.

Lifestyle
Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth and wife Anlia celebrated three years of marriage on 4 February, after welcoming their second baby in October.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Honor unveiled its latest smartphone at Levelthree in Kramerville on Wednesday.

Entertainment
Production version of the long delayed Tarok will enter production in 2027. For now, it has not been indefinity confirmed for South Africa.

Entertainment
Guardiola acknowledged he did not expect City to be successful in their plea.

Science/Tech
Global memory shortages are choking smartphone supply, threatening sales, profits and industry growth.

Science/Tech
MTN Group is in advanced discussions to acquire the shares in IHS Holdings that it does not already own.

Science/Tech
The crypto presale market in 2026 has seen dozens of projects compete for investor attention. NexChain continues to attract buyers with promises of AI-powered blockchain infrastructure and claims of processing 400,000 transactions per second. However, a closer look reveals that Digitap ($TAP) offers something far more valuable: real banking utility that works today. This crypto […]

Science/Tech
In less than a year, Volkswagen has dropped from second to fourth best-selling car brand.

Motoring
Two European automakers have teamed up to push back against the rise of Chinese imports.

Motoring
The City of Cape Town is partnering with the University of Cape Town to upgrade the MyCiti bus service.

Motoring
South Africa is increasingly reliant on older, high-mileage cars as the cost of new models continues to soar.

Motoring
Municipalities across South Africa are replacing traffic lights with stop signs as a result of constant cable theft and vandalism.
Health
The company’s data will be essential for many states to comply with new work requirements for the health insurance program that take effect next year.
Health
The announcement followed a similar recommendation from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. But other medical groups argued for a more personalized approach.
Health
The Trump administration announced that the company, a pharmacy benefit manager, had agreed to make significant changes to its practices.
Health
Sex therapists say a character’s struggle to reach her “pinnacle” could help viewers better understand women’s sexuality.