COSAS demands Gauteng school shutdown over scholar transport crisis
The ongoing scholar transport operators strike has resulted in thousands of learners missing school
TUESDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2026, 11:33
The ongoing scholar transport operators strike has resulted in thousands of learners missing school
Special Economic Zone oversight visit to assess functionality and operations
Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Alexandra Abrahams conducted official oversight visits at the Freeport Saldanha Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) and the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the Western Cape.
The visits were aimed at assessing the functionality and operational realities...

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

The bail application of Armindo Pacula for killing of Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock.
Presidential Climate Commission Deputy Chair announced
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Senior Advisor at the Presidential Climate Commission, Dipak Patel, as Deputy Chairperson of the Commission.
Patel previously served as the Senior Advisor for Climate Finance and Innovation at the commission and his new tenure will begin this year and end in 2030.
“Mr Patel’s...

Emergency services are encouraging motorists to use alternative routes.
NERSA announces electricity price hike
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has approved an 8.76% electricity price hike in April this year, followed by an 8.83% increase in April 2027.
The move is a redetermination of Eskom’s price increases for the next two years, which were initially set at 5.36% for 2026/27 and a further increase of 6.19% for the 2027/28...

The Madlanga Commission will today continue hearing witness testimony.
Gauteng reiterates obligations for scholar transport operators
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has outlined responsibilities that scholar transport operators must fulfil to advance their applications for operating within the legal framework.To ensure compliance, operators must enter into formal agreements with parents, including signed indemnity forms...

Niani residents demand action on cross-border crime, citing frequent thefts and impunity.
Environmental legislation supports sustainable development
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has assured the mining community that environmental legislation and regulations are not designed to hinder development, but to ensure that it is responsible, sustainable and resilient in the long term.“In fact, they are inseparable and can yield...
Nkabinde Enquiry to hear postponement application
The Enquiry into the Fitness to Hold Office of Advocate Andrew Chauke, known as the Nkabinde Enquiry, is expected to resume hearings this morning with evidence leaders expected to present a request for postponement of proceedings.The inquiry is led by retired Justice Baaitse Elizabeth Nkabinde and was established in September last...

The condition of the station poses a serious risk to community members, police officers and staff

The inquest has seen testimonies from Enyobeni owners Siyakhangela and Vuyokazi Ndevu

Ntanzi is alleged to be one of the intruders that entered the Khumalo home on the day of the murder

The heavy rain may cause major travel disruptions with the possibility of falling trees
Botswana, Zambia highlight importance of regional integration, beneficiation
Botswana and Zambia have positioned themselves as key partners in Africa’s push for mineral beneficiation, energy security, and regional industrialisation, as leaders from both countries called for deeper cooperation and long-term investment.The two countries said this at Brand South Africa’s Investing...

Two suspects are to appear in the Christiana Magistrate’s Court in the North West on Monday,

Evidence leaders seek postponement in the Nkabinde Inquiry due to absent witnesses.
Mineral wealth places Africa at centre of future industries
Africa’s mineral wealth is placing the continent at the centre of future industries, from clean energy to advanced manufacturing, as demand for critical minerals accelerates the global energy transition. This is according to Deputy Minister in The Presidency Kenny Morolong, who was delivering the keynote address at Brand...

Armindo Pacula is accused of pulling the trigger that killed DJ Warras.