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After an impressive start to life at Newcastle, what has happened to Nick Woltemade?

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 10 February 2026.

Grieving parents call for better sepsis training to be introduced urgently so no family goes through what they did.

Why Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is proving Ruben Amorim was wrong to keep ignoring him.

Thabo Bester was transferred from Kgosi Mampuru Prison to the eBongweni Super Maximum prison.

The Gauteng Education Department has admitted that the strike has affected learning and teaching.

Severe thunderstorms are expected in southern KZN, bringing heavy downpours and damaging winds.

Bongani Ntanzi says investigators were not specific on the date the soccer captain was killed

The landmark decision said “legitimate intimate relationships” must not be “legally invisible”.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Michigan to Ontario, is set to open this year.

Why did a youthful, progressive party do so poorly compared to a transactional, old-style party?

Since 2022, Zambia has rolled out free education from primary through secondary school, boosting enrolment by over 2.3 million learners. As Hakainde Hichilema’s government seeks to entrench the policy in law, the opposition warns of overcrowded classrooms and strains on education quality

Imagine it is 2099 and a historic treaty to return African artefacts is falling apart.

Police say the “transnational” criminal group has been in operation since 2017.

Africa is pursuing a single electricity market to overcome the limitations of fragmented national power grids that constrain economic growth and energy access

Pick n Pay has seen its headline loss rise to around R490 million amid lower-than-expected turnover.

South African agricultural exports hit an annual record of $15.1 billion in 2025, even as sales to the US slumped in the second half.

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SARS has issued final letters of demand to trusts, warning that fines are next—and they can escalate quickly if ignored.

Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan to appear at Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee on Tuesday.

Behari will continue his testimony before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday.

The DA is the third largest party in the North West. 

O’Sullivan initially insisted on appearing virtually citing a fear of his life.

Here are the kick off times to note as the Six Nations heads into its second round of action, which will include Scotland hosting England.

Zimbabwe’s Scottland FC have sealed a five-year partnership with South African top-flight side Durban City.

Mark Chapman is joined by Tymal Mills, Phil Tufnell and Stephan Shemilt.

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior says he is not “bothered at all” by memes comparing him to tongue-in-cheek television characters.

Catherine O’Hara, who starred in “Schitt’s Creek” and “Home Alone,” died from a blood clot in her lungs, her death certificate revealed.

The NCC has issued a product recall for selected ButtaNutt (Pty) Ltd peanut butter products after elevated levels of aflatoxin were detected.

A viral voice note between Roedean and King David Linksfield claimed parents had ‘pressurised’ the school to shun its Jewish rivals.

The incident comes as the country battles the high number of road fatalities on its roads with speeding under the spotlight.

Catch up on the biggest stories this morning, 10 February 2026 in our simple morning fix update

Some analysts say illegal mining requires economic reform and stronger policing, not just new task teams.

In the past few years, a handful of companies have emerged as rooftop solar giants in South Africa, installing hundreds of megawatts of power that contribute meaningfully to reducing load-shedding.

Cirrus Bridge is a South African software development company that builds high-quality mobile apps, platforms, and AI-enabled solutions for clients across the world.

YouTube star Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson acquired Step, a financial services company catering to young people.

[Cape Town, South Africa | February 10, 2026] As global demand for transition and technology minerals surges, countries in the Global South must redefine their mineral assets not just through the lens of international supply chains, but through domestic development imperatives. The Linkage-Based Criticality Matrix (LBCM™), developed by the Centre for African Mineral Value Chains […]

Municipalities have less than six months to ready themselves for the rollout of the AARTO Act.

BMW’s factory in South Africa has been producing cars for over 50 years.

Concerns are mounting that VW could close its Kariega plant soon.

The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations.