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High metals prices saw Northam Platinum’s interim profit skyrocket by over 3,000%.

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 27 February 2026.

South Africa’s entrenched policies such as BEE and expropriation are deterring investment and capping economic growth, with little sign of meaningful policy reform.

New Maskandi and Lekompo categories introduced.

He was intercepted at the airport before he could board a flight to Singapore earlier this week.

Maria Makgato and Kudzai Ndlovu, were shot and killed at a dumping site at Onverwacht farm.

More than 260 000 animals have been affected by the outbreak.

The court heard that the minor was sexually abused by the man since the age of three.

Pakistan carried out airstrikes hours after Afghanistan launched a cross-border attack in the latest escalation of violence between the neighboring countries. The clashes are making a Qatar-mediated ceasefire appear increasingly shaky.

Pakistan’s defense minister said that his country ran out of “patience” and considers that there is now an “open war” with Afghanistan, after both countries launched strikes following an Afghan cross-border attack.

Same-sex romance has flourished in Asia as a haven of fantasy and escapism for women and the queer community.

A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Violence has plagued South Africa’s highly competitive and lucrative taxi industry for decades.

The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies.

Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Friday, 27 February 2026.

Households entitled to national benefits will be identified by the new system.

Schalk Malan is the Head of Insurance South Africa for Standard Bank’s Insurance and Asset Management Business (IAM) Unit and the former CEO of the innovative BrightRock.

Paul O’Sullivan walked out during proceedings, claiming that he needed to catch a flight

Suspended Ekurhuleni HR Head Linda Gxasheka is accused of protecting Julius Mkhwanazi.

Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan walked out of Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee in Cape Town.

The ANC provincial working committee in the Free State has been accused of defying the party’s deployees in government, resulting in the near collapse of the Matjhabeng local municipality. Sources say provincial chairperson Mxolisi Dukwana and secretary Polediso Motsoeneng have used their political power to undermine premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae’s intervention in the municipality, which is […]

Italy’s Andrea Pavan has withdrawn from the DP World Tour’s SA Open after sustaining injuries in a freak accident ahead of the tournament.

Welsh cyclist Zoe Backstedt is preaching the importance of wearing a helmet after a scary training crash.

News roundup ahead of the Derby.

An outspoken former England international has suggested that Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth is more bark than bite.

There’s hope for the critically endangered African penguin yet after SANCCOB revealed its record-making hatching milestone.

No more hiding! Springbok Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has finally confirmed his romance with model and influencer, Sarah Langa…

Cape Town transgender content creator Meghan Saulse is celebrating a milestone – receiving her gender-affirming identity document…

An Afrikaner refugee has disputed claims he is living on US welfare after posting pictures of a food hamper…

Former monitors describe collecting patients without verifying court documents, trusting assurances process was legal.

Four years and 200 000 to 400 000 dead Russian soldiers later, the Russian army holds about 20% of Ukraine’s territory.

Former patients allege unlawful sectioning, absent court processes and unsupervised detox at unregistered centre.

However, the initial investigation probed by Wits is reportedly still underway. 

A global shortage of gaming chips could last until the end of this year, an Nvidia executive has warned.

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Following the quiet exit of the Suzuki Ciaz, only a handful of affordable sedans remain in South Africa.

Nissan’s factory in Gauteng, which has been around since 1966, will soon be sold to a Chinese car brand.

South Africa’s car market is witnessing the rise of a new class of vehicle.

Aria’s parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection.