THURSDAY, 12 FEBRUARY 2026, 04:29
SA untapped mineral potential still ‘significant’
Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Phumzile Mgcina has reiterated government’s stance that South Africa’s mining industry is on the rise.
The Deputy Minister addressed the South Africa Exploration Investment Forum, held on the sidelines of the ongoing Investing in Africa Mining Indaba, in Cape Town.
“The Council for...
The mining industry recorded a historic low number of fatalities in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of record-low deaths.
Your home address could be the difference between casting your vote and being turned away at the polling station in the local government elections – here’s what every South African voter needs to know about registering, writes Dhaya Pillay.
Thabo Bester takes his urgent application to be moved from Ebongweni to High Court.
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
Residents say the shutdown is jeopardising children’s education.
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%
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
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...
The Madlanga Commission continues to hear witness testimony.
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
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...
Thabo Bester was transferred from Kgosi Mampuru Prison to the eBongweni Super Maximum prison.
The Gauteng Education Department has admitted that the strike has affected learning and teaching.
Severe thunderstorms are expected in southern KZN, bringing heavy downpours and damaging winds.
Bongani Ntanzi says investigators were not specific on the date the soccer captain was killed
The state witness known as Mr X concedes errors in evidence on Brian Wainstein murder.
The inquest into the Enyobeni Tavern tragedy has been postponed to 23 February 2026.
Ramaphosa visited the bereaved Bolana family in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape to pay his respects.
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 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...