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Protests erupt across South Africa’s richest city
Protests have erupted across Johannesburg as water outages hit many parts of the city, leaving residents’ taps dry for weeks.
THURSDAY, 12 FEBRUARY 2026, 09:30

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Protests have erupted across Johannesburg as water outages hit many parts of the city, leaving residents’ taps dry for weeks.
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Get ready to be washed anew with hues of white, cream, ivory and creamy tonal colours
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Former keeper optimistic Amakhosi can win Confed Cup.

South Africa
Residents in Joburg’s southern suburbs have taken to the streets to protest over water outages.

South Africa
Worst affected regions are 1, 2, and 3, with the Soshanguve L and Mabopane reservoirs still empty
South Africa
Ndabeni puts spotlight on reindustrialisation to tackle youth unemployment
Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni has called for accelerated industrialisation as the most decisive intervention to address South Africa’s persistently high youth unemployment rate, warning that without a focused reindustrialisation strategy, young people will continue to bear the brunt of...
South Africa
SONA 2026: President Ramaphosa charts the way
The Cape Town City Hall stage is set, the final preparations are underway and the parliamentary gears are turning with one moment in sight: President Cyril Ramaphosa stepping up to the podium to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) tonight.
The agenda-setting address will be held from 7pm tonight.
The event is held in terms of...

World
The Trump administration on Wednesday expressed concern that China was costing Peru its sovereignty after a Peruvian court ruling restricted a local regulator’s oversight of a Chinese-built mega port.
World
Canadian police identified the 18-year-old who carried out a mass shooting in a remote mining town, as authorities investigate the suspect’s mental health and previous interactions with police and healthcare providers.

World
Zhang Youxia, widely seen as Xi’s closest military ally, was in January removed from his post.

World
It’s the first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that toppled Bangladesh’s long-serving prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

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

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

Africa
The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.

Africa
Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.

Business
Manufacturing was the main driver of growth during the final three months of the year, official figures show.

Business
Flawed electricity pricing policy and tariff regulation are deepening South Africa’s municipal electricity crisis, with experts arguing that the current tariff methodology is fundamentally broken.

Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Thursday, 12 February 2026.

Business
A new report shows that one million South Africans are now overseas, and 43% won’t ever move back.

Politics
Emmanuel Mbense was allegedly tortured and killed by police in Brakpan in 2022.

Politics
Steenhuisen, once an ANC critic, now serves as Agriculture Minister in President Ramaphosa’s cabinet

Politics
Ramaphosa will deliver this year’s State of the Nation Address in Cape Town on Thursday evening

Politics
The JSC is set to convene a sitting for consideration of the Tribunal’s report, on 5 March 2026.

Sport
The Nations League does not carry the prestige of other competitions, but Thursday’s draw still carries huge importance to Scotland and the Tartan Army.

Sport
WSL presenter Alex Scott and pundits and fellow Lionesses legends Fara Williams, Ellen White and Steph Houghton make confessions about each other, and reveal who they would sign, bench and sell in a five-a-side team.

Sport
The agent of a struggling Orlando Pirates fan-favourite has confirmed his client is in the market for a new team.

Sport
The Super 8 is on the horizon.
Education
[Nyasa Times] Malawi is facing a major crisis as private colleges sell fake diplomas from the UK and the US to students hoping for better jobs. A joint investigation by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) and TEVETA has revealed that unregistered local colleges are working with foreign organisations that exist only to sell certificates without any real education.
Education
[GroundUp] School owners in Limpopo say registration process is slow and opaque

Education
Policy announced in autumn budget freezes threshold at which students start repaying university loans
Protesters dressed as sharks and in Rachel Reeves face masks gathered outside the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday to express their anger over changes to their student loans and their ballooning debt.
The demonstration by members of the National Union of Students (NUS) characterised the...
Education
[Nile Post] School administrators in Luweero District, particularly in government-aided schools, have urged parents to send pupils back to school promptly, warning that delayed reporting is hurting learners academically now that classes have resumed.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Miss SA 2024 Mia le Roux shared a sneak peek of her custom, second engagement ring, which she co-designed with fiancé Luke Tenoever.

Lifestyle
Fans of Afrikaans singer Bobby van Jaarsveld were left speculating over this particular social media post about Valentine’s Day…
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Coalition partners insist the president must outline firm timelines and measurable targets.

Entertainment
The imminent end of local production at its Rosslyn plant outside Pretoria after six decades, won’t result in Nissan pulling out of South Africa entirely.
Entertainment

Entertainment
SA will serve the two-year term alongide the Kingdom of Lesotho.

Science/Tech
Sanral wants electric vehicle charging stations next to its highways and regional routes to hand over up to 3% of their energy revenues and 7% of other product revenues — much higher than the 0.5% it takes from fuel sales and 2.5% for other goods from fuel station forecourts.

Science/Tech
South Africa’s municipal electricity tariff methodology is fundamentally broken.

Science/Tech
Yolanden Moodley has been appointed MD of Altron Document Solutions and Warren Mande as COO of Netstar.

Science/Tech
Institutions in East Africa remain exposed to scenarios like vendor insolvency, acquisition by competitors, loss of key development capability, withdrawal of support or operational collapse following a cyber incident.

Motoring
2025 marked the year an American carmaker was surpassed by its Chinese rival.

Motoring
A fine may be the least of your concerns if you are caught exceeding the speed limit in South Africa.

Motoring
Chinese brands have a long way to go in one of South Africa’s top segments.
Motoring
Health
The states, all led by Democrats, claim the cuts were intended as retribution and will harm efforts to control H.I.V. and other sexually transmitted infections.
Health
The country’s confirmed cases have topped 9,000 since last year, raising fears that a high-stakes evaluation in April could lead to its status being revoked.
Health
The F.D.A.’s refusal to examine the company’s mRNA shot drew widespread criticism from doctors and was divisive within the agency.

Health
A new treatment being trialled at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital allows more patients to be treated and quicker recovery.