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Mismanagement of infrastructure, widespread corruption, political interference in appointments, and a decline in technical capacity result in unreliable water delivery to households, even when water is available.

Lower government bond yields in South Africa have cut borrowing costs, likely avoiding tax hikes in the 2026 Budget while also improving investment conditions.

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 13 February 2026.

Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.

The Tel Aviv indictment is the first publicly known instance of people being accused of leveraging military secrets to place bets on the popular prediction market.

Sussan Ley, plagued by poor polls, was deposed by Angus Taylor after just nine months in the job.

The US president has shaken up international relations and the continent is working out where it stands.

Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

Search efforts are continuing for the missing passengers, who included children.

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

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

South Africa is on track to set up an independent power-transmission company, President Cyril Ramaphosa said, countering assertions that the state is revising the plan. 

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 13 February 2026.

South Africa faces a deepening water crisis from ageing systems, neglect and drought.

Fort Calata, Matthew Goniwe, Sparrow Mkhonto, Sicelo Mhauli, anti-apartheid activists, were murdered

Political parties have expressed mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 SONA.

Political parties have expressed mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 SONA.

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior sits down with BBC Sport before Friday night’s FA Cup fourth-round clash with Hull City – a team he used to both play for and manage.

Macclesfield assistant manager Francis Jeffers tells The Wayne Rooney Show Oliver Glasner and Marc Guehi had a “big disagreement” at half-time in Crystal Palace’s FA Cup third-round defeat by the non-league side.

Nathan Broadhead and Kieffer Moore both helped Ipswich Town in their rise up the football pyramid but are now bidding to knock their former club out of the FA Cup with Wrexham.

Macclesfield management team John Rooney and Francis Jeffers join the pod.

Distraught woman finds out on live radio that her boyfriend has another girlfriend, after going into debt to help bury his mother.

The SANDF band’s choice of song at SONA – ‘Water’ – and a near-disastrous 21-gun salute left many South Africans amused…

Minister of Small Business Development Stella Ndabeni bragged about wearing local – including thrift store items – on the SONA red carpet.

The principal of Roedean has resigned amid a public apology to fellow school, King David Linksfield, and the Jewish community…

Experts argue Gauteng’s water shortages stem from structural decay rather than excessive household consumption.

White South Africans risked comfort and security in 1992, voting yes to reform and choosing hope over entrenched fear.

‘Illegal mining undermines the rule of law, endangers communities, destroys critical infrastructure, and damages Gauteng’s economy.’

SANDF to enter Cape Flats and Gauteng within days as Ramaphosa labels organised crime a threat to democracy nationwide stability.

In a decisive State of the Nation Address on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa laid out an ambitious plan to digitise the South African state while simultaneously unleashing artificial intelligence and data analytics on criminal syndicates flooding the country with counterfeit goods. “We will harness digital transformation as a driver of growth, inclusion and effective service […]

South Africans are not permitted to gamble on online casinos and sports betting platforms that are not licensed locally, unregulated sites likely have the odds heavily stacked against the player, and banks are legally obligated to confiscate any winnings detected. “Given that there are regulated and licensed local online gambling options, anyone using an illegal, […]

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Suzuki Auto South Africa has partnered with the NSRI for Cars4Good 2026, a nationwide fundraising campaign that raises lifesaving awareness and support, with four Suzuki Jimny 5-door GLX manuals up for grabs.

Monthly insurance premiums can vary, which is especially true of South Africa’s favourite bakkie.

Hybrid and electric cars are starting to take off in South Africa thanks to an influx of new, affordable models.

Backlog drops below 7.3m for first time since 2023 in England, but concern over long A&E waits.

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