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President Cyril Rampahosa said Eskom will be fully unbundled, which would end the state-owned utility’s century-old monopoly over electricity in South Africa.

South African software development company Codehesion has achieved strong growth over the past two years, more than doubling its revenue and staff size.

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.

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

British American Tobacco CEO blasts government following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA 2026.

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.

Even before his speech on Thursday, many opposition parties had already given the president a ‘fail’

Crunch time for the Buccaneers.

The latest from the title-chasing Glamour Boys.

Former Kaizer Chiefs skipper Neil Tovey has preview Amakhosi’s trip to Egypt to battle Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Defending champion Rory McIlroy makes a solid start to the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am as Japan’s Ryo Hisatsune sets the early pace with a 10-under 62.

UK charity warns against excessive academic pressure and suggests reducing the number of high-stakes tests

Exam stress at age 15 can increase the risk of depression and self-harm into early adulthood, research suggests.

Academic pressure is known to have a detrimental impact on mood and overall wellbeing, but until now few studies had examined the long-term effects on mental health.

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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…

Wiaan Mulder picked up amazing match figures of 12/45 with the ball and scored 115 with the bat in their innings win over the Tuskers.

Mind doctor Steve Harris said the Springboks personify a ‘get ahead of the game’ approach.

The government will forge on with a centralised plan to vaccinate 14 million animals over the space of the coming 12 months.

Political analysts warn casual remarks during service delivery crises erode trust, amplify inequality perceptions and fuel voter disengagement across Gauteng.

New York, USA – While mainstream media remains fixated on the volatility of equity indices, a far more significant structural shift is occurring in the global commodities markets. Driven by a perfect storm of geopolitical friction and “AI-industrial” demand, strategic metals have staged a historic breakout. Claude Riveloux, Chief Strategist at Ai Synthara, identifies this […]

New York, USA – As global capital markets grapple with heightened volatility and the decoupling of traditional asset correlations in early 2026, institutional allocators and Family Offices face increasing difficulty in preserving capital through static models. Against this backdrop of macroeconomic uncertainty and data saturation, HEBITAL Wealth College formally positions its proprietary...

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

How much motorists spend on petrol each month depends on a range of factors.

The company said it also plans to launch two new models in South Africa this year – the Nexon and Sierra.

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

What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?