News South Africa

A near-9% electricity tariff increase approved by Nersa has sparked frustration in Cape Town.

Soldiers to help fight crime in Western Cape and Gauteng, ministers pulled from Sona to tackle water crisis and family fleeced in ‘property scam’

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.

Booing at football is an accepted part of the game. It’s been around since time began, but are fans increasingly booing their own team?

SAWS issues a Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms across most parts of KwaZulu-Natal.

Deepak Kumar’s confronting of Hindu vigilantes is being hailed as a rare act of heroism. It’s also got him death threats.

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.

Imagine this: your business trip to Dubai for a conference wraps up on Thursday, but you extend your stay until Monday — to explore the old city markets, climb the Burj Khalifa, and watch the sunrise in the desert.

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.

Cycling South Africa (Cycling SA) has welcomed a High Court judgment dismissing an application brought by Shaun-Nick Bester.

Mbokazi’s agent Basia Michaels has raised concerns over the defender’s Bafana future after coach Hugo Broos criticised his move to MLS.

Scotland bowler Brad Currie may open the bowling against England on Saturday but he has an alter-ego – a fantasy football blogger and expert.

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.

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…

“This is a rollercoaster of a season. You can’t be naive to think this is going to be easy,” said England international Rice.

The threats follow a video widely circulated on social media platforms showing a man attempting to enter the NPA offices and intimidate officials.

Water frustrations spill over, turning deadly and splitting communities apart, while officials just shrug and point fingers.

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

Sedna Africa has successfully delivered and commissioned the digital network infrastructure enabling autonomous drilling at First Quantum Minerals’ Sentinel Mine in Kalumbila, marking a major milestone in the advancement of smart mining in Zambia. The project forms part of First Quantum’s broader strategy to modernise operations, improve safety and increase productivity as the company works […]

President Ramaphosa confirms nearly 30 companies have signalled interest in building South Africa’s first high-speed rail network — with Johannesburg to Durban and Johannesburg to Musina corridors in the crosshairs. South Africa’s long-awaited bullet train dream just shifted into a higher gear. Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed that nearly […]

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, […]

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.

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