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These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 3 February 2026.

The Women’s Super League transfer window shuts on Tuesday – so what can we expect to happen on the final day of business?

Eskom’s Medium-Term System Adequacy Outlook for 2026 to 2030 warns that load-shedding is likely to return.

The former Little Mix star reveals why she wanted to let cameras in to document her pregnancy journey.

The Limpopo twins were born joined at the abdomen over the weekend.   

Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa was murdered in 2014.

Four people, including three security guards and a student tenant, were injured in the incident. 

President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the two day gathering which seeks to advance Innovation.

Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.

The judge said the Department of Homeland Security Secretary did not have facts or law on her side.

Indian industry has welcomed lower tariffs, but experts caution against celebration until details are clearer.

Gary O’Donoghue looks at why no prosecutions have yet come from the release of millions of documents.

Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality.

They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.

South Africa’s sports minister Gayton McKenzie says “no formal decision” has been taken to relocate the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations away from Morocco.

Clinton Nyapara Mogesa is said to have been recruited in Qatar to fight for Russian forces in Ukraine.

Cornwall Council is consulting on proposals to remove free parking from 13 of its car parks.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 3 February 2026.

South Africa’s rand is undervalued at current levels, according to a survey of investors and economists, who see scope for further currency appreciation.

While OUTsurance has been a strong perfomer over the last year, its share price appears overvalued.

Justice Madlanga has ruled that the new witness cannot be named.

“So, it means that most of criminals, they smile out of, you know, out of prison.”

The Ad Hoc Committee may call Cyril Ramaphosa over the disbanded Political Killings Task Team

Carrim was implicated in testimony relating to alleged cartel member, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

Marvelous Nakamba’s Luton Town contract has been terminated as the Zimbabwe captain joins a new club in England.

The Springboks will kick off their World Cup defence against a tricky opponent, with venues and times confirmed for the pool stage.

German striker Ryan Naderi joins Rangers from Hansa Rostock, becoming the Ibrox club’s fourth winter signing.

West Ham sign Chelsea defender Axel Disasi on loan until the end of the season.

MoneySavingExpert founder has said changes that will lead to some graduates in England and Wales paying more are ‘not moral’

Graduates in England and Wales: share your views on student loan repayments

A fairly technical-sounding change to student loans tucked away in last November’s budget has become the catalyst for an increasingly bad-tempered row pitting the UK consumer champion Martin...

Caroline Willgoose, whose 15-year-old son was killed by another pupil, says murder was ‘senseless and avoidable’

The family of a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed to death at school by another pupil has said her son’s murder was “senseless and avoidable” and that a report ordered by the school showed too many “red flags” were missed.

Harvey Willgoose died one year ago to the day, and his killer,...

Tar balls have been washing up on beaches across Algoa Bay and surrounding areas, posing a huge danger to both people and birdlife.

Fans took to the comments section of Rachel John’s vlog to see the Jollof rice that Springboks captain Siya Kolisi was ‘indulging’ in.

Amor Vittone has praised her husband-to-be, businessman Marius van Biljon, who popped the question to her last week…

In a diplomatic spat, South Africa declared Israeli chargé d’affaires to South Africa Ariel Seidman a persona non grata.

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The Madlanga Commission exposes rogue police protecting each other while taxpayers and citizens suffer, showing urgent need for systemic overhaul.

The case has renewed calls for accountability and reform in VIP protection services.

Absa said it is evolving to move away from “cash-heavy” branches in South Africa.

The transaction values SpaceX at $1-trillion, and xAI at $250-billion, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bob Go is celebrating its 10th birthday and now ships over 4 million packages per year.

De Ruyter’s new role is in consulting for renewable energy projects and financing — a job which could see him helping private firms cut away at Eskom’s customer base.

South Africans who make use of balloon payments to lower monthly premiums need to prepare for the final payment.

The South African car industry got off to a great start in January 2026.

The N1 between Bloemfontein and Pretoria is one of the busiest routes in South Africa.

Members of the British Medical Association have backed more walkouts in the dispute over pay and jobs in England.