Residents protest over collapse of scholar transport services
Residents say the shutdown is jeopardising children’s education.
South Africa
Road closures: State of the Nation Address
Road closures: State of the Nation Address
The City of Cape Town has advised members of the public and motorists of planned road closures ahead of the annual State of the Nation Address (SONA).
President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver SONA on Thursday, 12 February 2026 at 7pm, before a joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament.
“Traffic flow in and around the Central Business...
Poaching declines by 16%
Poaching declines by 16%
South Africa’s anti-poaching and anti-trafficking efforts have yielded a 16% overall decline in rhino poaching last year when compared to 2024.
This is according to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, who attributes the decline to dedication and tactical, swift coordination.
“From January to December 2025, 352 rhinos...
Concerns raised over illegal mining activities in Bekkersdal
Concerns raised over illegal mining activities in Bekkersdal
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has condemned the “escalating activities of illegal mining” in Bekkersdal.
“The [committee] expresses its deep concern and unequivocal condemnation of the escalating activities of illegal mining in the Bekkersdal community, which have plunged...
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 10 February 2026
The Madlanga Commission continues to hear witness testimony.
Weather Service monitors tropical storm Gezani
Weather Service monitors tropical storm Gezani
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is closely monitoring a moderate tropical storm named Gezani, currently located over the south-west Indian Ocean to the east of Madagascar.
At present, there is no indication of any direct threat to South Africa.
“Gezani is currently moving westward under favourable environmental conditions,...
Gauteng discontinues 100 unroadworthy minibuses
Gauteng discontinues 100 unroadworthy minibuses
More than 100 minibuses were discontinued for failing to meet the basic roadworthiness requirements during stop and search operations carried out by the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) in collaboration with the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC).“We will not allow profit to be placed above people’s lives. Any vehicle...
Bester to file urgent bid against prison transfer to Super Max
Thabo Bester was transferred from Kgosi Mampuru Prison to the eBongweni Super Maximum prison.
Unpaid Gauteng scholar transport operators halt services
The Gauteng Education Department has admitted that the strike has affected learning and teaching.
KZN braces for severe thunderstorms under Yellow Level 4 warning
Severe thunderstorms are expected in southern KZN, bringing heavy downpours and damaging winds.
Investigators were not specific on the date Meyiwa was killed: Ntanzi
Bongani Ntanzi says investigators were not specific on the date the soccer captain was killed
State witness Mr X concedes errors in evidence on Wainstein murder
The state witness known as Mr X concedes errors in evidence on Brian Wainstein murder.
Inquest into the Enyobeni tavern tragedy postponed to 23 Feb
The inquest into the Enyobeni Tavern tragedy has been postponed to 23 February 2026.
Ramaphosa hails Bishop John Bolana as a voice of knowledge
Ramaphosa visited the bereaved Bolana family in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape to pay his respects.
Tshwane says excessive water use putting system under strain
The city warns that if consumption is not reduced, widespread water outages could follow.
President offers words of comfort to Bishop Bolana’s family
President offers words of comfort to Bishop Bolana’s family
President Cyril Ramphosa has visited the home of the late Bantu Church of Christ Bishop, Dr John Bolana, where he conveyed his condolences and words of comfort to the bereaved family.
The visit in Gqeberha on Monday reflected the nation’s shared sorrow and solidarity during this period of mourning, while honouring the...
Youth called to safeguard dignity in the digital age
Youth called to safeguard dignity in the digital age
Government has condemned the sharing of images and videos of individuals without their consent, underscoring the importance of protecting personal dignity and constitutional rights.
The call was made during the Pre-State of the Nation Address (SONA) Youth Dialogue held on Monday at the Desmond Tutu Hall in Makhaza, Khayelitsha, in...
PwC Survey Finds AI Implementation Gap Slowing Africa’s Digital Transformation
A new report from PwC has identified a significant gap between ambition and execution in artificial intelligence adoption across Africa, warning that the shortfall is slowing the continent’s digital transformation and weakening competitiveness. Findings from PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey show that while 75% of African chief executives expressed strong intent to adopt AI in […]
Safety concerns halt use of mobile classrooms at MP school
Tsandzanani Primary School in Matsulu, Mpumalanga is struggling with overcrowded classrooms
DG-led oversight visit identifies safety, infrastructure gaps
DG-led oversight visit identifies safety, infrastructure gaps
Safety and infrastructure challenges affecting schools, police stations and victim support facilities were pointed out as areas of concern during a Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster Directors-General-led oversight visit in Athlone, Heideveld and Mitchells Plain on Monday.The visit in the Western Cape...
Investor Warns of AI Investment Bubble, Calls for Guardrails in South Africa
Thato Ntseare, an investment manager at E-Squared Investments, has called for stronger governance guardrails around artificial intelligence investments in South Africa, warning that a potential AI bubble could pose risks to markets and investors. In an interview with Business Times, Ntseare said growing enthusiasm around AI investments is increasingly resembling a speculative bubble, driven in […]