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These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 13 February 2026.

Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.

Farage said it was “no surprise” Conservative MPs were choosing to jump ship to Reform, which has more energy.

Afrihost has been recognised as the leading internet service provider and hosting company in South Africa thanks to its customer-centric solutions and consistent innovation.

The Tel Aviv indictment is the first publicly known instance of people being accused of leveraging military secrets to place bets on the popular prediction market.

Sussan Ley, plagued by poor polls, was deposed by Angus Taylor after just nine months in the job.

The US president has shaken up international relations and the continent is working out where it stands.

Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

Search efforts are continuing for the missing passengers, who included children.

Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 13 February 2026.

British American Tobacco CEO blasts government following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA 2026.

South Africa faces a deepening water crisis from ageing systems, neglect and drought.

Fort Calata, Matthew Goniwe, Sparrow Mkhonto, Sicelo Mhauli, anti-apartheid activists, were murdered

Political parties have expressed mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 SONA.

Political parties have expressed mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 SONA.

Nathan Broadhead and Kieffer Moore both helped Ipswich Town in their rise up the football pyramid but are now bidding to knock their former club out of the FA Cup with Wrexham.

Crunch time for the Buccaneers.

The latest from the title-chasing Glamour Boys.

Former Kaizer Chiefs skipper Neil Tovey has preview Amakhosi’s trip to Egypt to battle Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup.

UK charity warns against excessive academic pressure and suggests reducing the number of high-stakes tests

Exam stress at age 15 can increase the risk of depression and self-harm into early adulthood, research suggests.

Academic pressure is known to have a detrimental impact on mood and overall wellbeing, but until now few studies had examined the long-term effects on mental health.

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Distraught woman finds out on live radio that her boyfriend has another girlfriend, after going into debt to help bury his mother.

The SANDF band’s choice of song at SONA – ‘Water’ – and a near-disastrous 21-gun salute left many South Africans amused…

Minister of Small Business Development Stella Ndabeni bragged about wearing local – including thrift store items – on the SONA red carpet.

The principal of Roedean has resigned amid a public apology to fellow school, King David Linksfield, and the Jewish community…

‘Illegal mining undermines the rule of law, endangers communities, destroys critical infrastructure, and damages Gauteng’s economy.’

SANDF to enter Cape Flats and Gauteng within days as Ramaphosa labels organised crime a threat to democracy nationwide stability.

Wiaan Mulder picked up amazing match figures of 12/45 with the ball and scored 115 with the bat in their innings win over the Tuskers.

Boyz II Men return to South Africa for long-awaited tour

From digital IDs to AI-powered crime fighting, here are the key tech takeaways from Sona 2026.

New York, USA – While mainstream media remains fixated on the volatility of equity indices, a far more significant structural shift is occurring in the global commodities markets. Driven by a perfect storm of geopolitical friction and “AI-industrial” demand, strategic metals have staged a historic breakout. Claude Riveloux, Chief Strategist at Ai Synthara, identifies this […]

New York, USA – As global capital markets grapple with heightened volatility and the decoupling of traditional asset correlations in early 2026, institutional allocators and Family Offices face increasing difficulty in preserving capital through static models. Against this backdrop of macroeconomic uncertainty and data saturation, HEBITAL Wealth College formally positions its proprietary...

Hybrid and electric cars are starting to take off in South Africa thanks to an influx of new, affordable models.

How much motorists spend on petrol each month depends on a range of factors.

The company said it also plans to launch two new models in South Africa this year – the Nexon and Sierra.

Backlog drops below 7.3m for first time since 2023 in England, but concern over long A&E waits.

What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?