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These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 4 February 2026.

Here are some of the revelations uncovered at the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Tuesday.

This year’s trendy Lunar New Year decor comes with a stroke of wizardry.

Police say the victims and the suspects involved in the Meyerton shooting are Lesotho nationals.

The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear at this stage.

Operators affiliated with the Gauteng Small Bus Operators Council have downed tools.

It is alleged that his wife, Ethel Mdluli, contracted two men to kill her husband at their home.

Official estimates suggest that around 55% of the town’s drinkable water is lost to leaking pipes.

The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby’s trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the move will protect children from the “digital Wild West”.

The appointment of a dead opposition politician to a presidential panel caused embarrassment.

Abiy Ahmed admitted for the first time in parliament that Eritrean troops had killed people in Aksum.

Hodan Mohamud Diiriye faced a firing squad after being found guilty of beating Saabirin Saylaan to death.

The correspondence describes arrangements for a meal and there is no indication of wrongdoing by Zuma.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 4 February 2026.

Money is set to flow into South Africa thanks to a combination of low inflation, improving policy credibility, and favourable global shifts.

Concerns were raised by a subcommittee including potential price rises and the future of cinemas.

Comac’s passenger jet is attracting customers in South East Asia where demand for affordable aircraft is growing.

SABC News has reliably learnt that he will not stand for re-election at the DA’s Federal Congress

The Madlanga inquiry is probing allegations of criminality in the justice system.

Mashale says all she did was expose corruption within the SAPS since 2008.

He was testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

The 2026 Six Nations tournament kicks off on Thursday night with a blockbuster clash between France and Ireland.

Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid eye Adam Wharton deal, Manchester United could move for Jean-Philippe Mateta and Sandro Tonali, Leeds keeper Illan Meslier looks to be heading to Turkey.

Great Britain’s Emma Finucane and Anna Morris win gold medals at the UEC Track Elite European Championships in Turkey.

Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng scored a brace to secure a 2-0 Betway Premiership victory over AmaZulu at Moses Mabhida Stadium.

When Essex University’s Southend campus opened, it was a message of hope for a ‘left behind’ UK seaside town. Its closure will be felt far beyond its 800 students, some of whom will not get their degrees

The seaside city of Southend-on-Sea, on England’s east coast, looks grey on a winter afternoon in term-time. Its cobbled high street, bordering the university campus, is sparsely populated...

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.

This week, from 2018: snowflake students have become the target of a new rightwing crusade. But exaggerated claims of censorship reveal a deeper anxiety at the core of modern conservatism

By William Davies. Read by Lucy Scott

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SA’s new First Safe Country principle was drafted late last year by the Department of Home Affairs and it represents a big shift in policy …

Trevor Noah has a long history of poking fun at the POTUS. Here are five unfiltered quotes about President Donald Trump…

Property owners say mayor’s Berg En Dal home worth millions remains undervalued while municipality’s valuation roll awaits High Court judgment.

The DA had to deal with a number of issues over the past few months.

Correctional Services portfolio committee members questioned whether enough was being to done to promote safety and mental health in prisons.

Even he must acknowledge that, of late, he has become a liability for the DA and could hurt it in the local government elections this year.

Early Remittix buyers are drawing increased attention as crypto markets shift toward projects showing real delivery, working infrastructure and clear timelines. The current focus across digital assets is no longer driven only by speculation but by payment execution, compliance readiness and products that can support real financial activity at scale. Within this shift, Remittix is […]

Vodacom Group has released a strong trading update for the quarter ended 31 December 2025, showcasing sustained momentum across its diversified portfolio. Group revenue grew 11.0% to R43.9 billion, with service revenue up 12.7%. Strategic Milestones and Financial Performance The quarter was marked by significant strategic progress. Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO, commented: “We made...

South Africa’s fuel price review has yet to yield any results despite promises that it would be completed “in the shortest possible time”.

Citroën has launched the new Aircross in South Africa, an affordable family SUV with up to seven seats.

Several domestic and international factors have a direct impact on how much South Africans pay for petrol.

Six of South Africa’s best-selling cars come from a single brand.

Hospices caring for people at the end of their lives are at risk because funding is “unsustainable”.