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These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 2 February 2026.

I am proud that the Mpumalanga health department has taken innovative steps to strengthen and solidify primary healthcare.

Sonskynhoekie, a white informal settlement on the outskirts of Pretoria, is characterised by extreme poverty and the absence of electricity or running water.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot hailed Ibrahima Konate’s commitment to the club after the defender returned early from compassionate leave following the death of his father to help the Premier League side amid a defensive crisis.

Police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says Senona still has credentials to enter the HQ building

The suspect, a Mozambican national, was arrested in Germiston on Friday night.

The three accused persons face multiple charges, including housebreaking, theft and money laundering

Police say the search for the persons swept away by flood waters will resume on Monday.

China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, which ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.

The grand opening took place on Sunday, with a variety of boats and floats making their way through the city’s canals.

The move follows several artists cancelling performances at the storied institution after it was recently renamed as the Trump Kennedy Center.

Ifunanya Nwangene, a former contestant in The Voice Nigeria, died after not getting the antivenom she needed.

The Zulu king was trying to calm anti-migrant feelings but ended up using a highly derogatory phrase.

The president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a “tyrant” and “an enemy of Mali”.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Monday, 2 February 2026.

Food pantries are run by schools in North Yorkshire in a bid to help parents, and tackle food waste.

Digicloud Africa, Google Cloud distributor and reseller enablement partner in Africa, expects a ‘stellar’ year ahead, thanks to a surge in positive sentiment around Gemini and Google security solutions across Africa.

South Africa is heading for a potential tax shock as its already narrow tax base is concentrated among older individuals.

The Madlanga Commission has delivered its first interim report to President Ramaphosa.

Julius Malema assured party officials that his leadership of the EFF is not under threat.  

The IEC has been registering voters in ward 22, in the Abaqulusi Municipality

Malema says people cannot demand services from government if they do not participate in elections

Hugo Ekitike’s form gives Liverpool a dilemma when Alexander Isak returns from injury, says ex-Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney.

Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman expressed frustration and disappointment in his team’s fourth-place finish at the HSBC SVNS Singapore.

Here is how the latest URC log looks after the Sharks and Bulls picked up good wins that will keep their playoff hopes alive and well.

Government has ‘learned lesson’ of botched welfare overhauls but MPs say they will not back cost-saving measures

Ministers have “learned the lesson” of botched welfare changes and are on a sustained lobbying blitz of Labour MPs over an overhaul of special educational needs, Labour MPs told the Guardian, as they said they would not back measures aimed at saving money.

The changes will raise the...

The best in music strutted their stuff on Sunday on the red carpet at the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

Mustadafin Foundation, a Cape Town-based, non-profit organisation, is calling on the public to contribute to their school supply drive.

Handre Pollard’s wife Marise shared another look inside their ‘dream’ home, three months after welcoming their second baby.

Eskom’s schedule operates on a seven-day rotation, with different areas affected on different days of the week.

After a stunning 10 game winning start to the season, the Stormers have fallen into a rut with three losses in their last four matches.

Players like Harold Vorster, Embrose Papier and Stravino Jacobs grabbed their opportunities and made selection difficult, said the coach.

Nvidia chief executive officer Jensen Huang said the company’s proposed $100 billion investment in OpenAI was “never a commitment.”

There are life and death decisions that government must make about South Africa’s vehicle industry.

Straddling the celestial equator, the constellation is visible in both hemispheres

Orion, the hunter, one of the most recognisable constellations in the night sky, is well placed for observation from the northern hemisphere during February. Straddling the celestial equator – the projection of Earth’s equator on to the night sky – the constellation is also visible from the southern...

FNB says the new devices are significantly smaller and make it easier to optimise branch space.

Sales momentum has seen Jetour break into the top 10 best-selling vehicle brands in South Africa.

After having to halt their first attempt due to an injury, the couple are ready to set off again.