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Ramaphosa calls Putin to try get South Africans home, and rising crime rates to be a key SONA focus
These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 11 February 2026.
SOWETAN | City failures worsen Joburg’s services crisis
The City of Johannesburg is in the grip of a service delivery crisis, and the symptoms of it are everywhere, with leadership seemingly absent to resolve the problems.
Cheaper medical aid for 10 million South Africans over a decade late
The Board of Healthcare Funders said the government could implement two interventions that would make healthcare more affordable to millions of South Africans, essentially overnight.
Sunbed ads spreading harmful misinformation to young people
Hundreds of TikTok, Instagram and Facebook ads made misleading claims about health benefits, BBC finds.
Commonwealth boss confident about slavery reparations
The Commonwealth secretary-general expects to make progress in reparations talks for the slave trade for member countries, including South Africa.
What ‘Disco Brits’ Fear and Gibson must do to win Olympic medal
Robin Cousins says Britons Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson need to be “flawless” to win an Olympic medal on Wednesday.
Water supply to Midrand will take days for full restoration
Most suburbs are receiving water, but restoration is progressing slowly due to the overall high demand, the metro says.
Netanyahu to meet Trump as Iran nuclear talks reach critical stage
The Israeli prime minister is expected to press Trump to pursue a deal that would halt Iran’s uranium enrichment.
NSFAS urges universities to support loan-eligible students
The scheme has asked universities to assist affected students by allowing them to complete their 2026 registrations without restrictions, as long as they appear on the NSFAS loan funding eligibility list.
Kaizer Chiefs partner with Carling Black Label!
Kaizer Chiefs have added Carling Black Label to their long list of partners and sponsors during this time of the team’s attempt for revival.
AMABHUNGANE: Why Eskom’s improved performance still leaves SA exposed
Eskom’s station-by-station data shows that its coal fleet was online only 58% of the time in 2025, well below the 80% target.
Gauteng scholar transport to resume after payment dispute
Financial strain cited as cause of disruption.
Russian strike near Kharkiv kills four, including children, official says
Three toddlers and a 34-year-old man were killed in a strike near Kharkiv as a state of emergency is declared.
Criminal case opened against municipality over sewage discharge in river
A criminal case has been opened against the Buffalo City Metro in the Eastern Cape over allegations that raw sewage is being discharged into the Buffalo River, posing serious environmental and public health risks to residents.
The silver bullet to save South Africa
Standard Bank chief economist Goolam Ballim says that South Africa would be better off having an annual rule of law conference rather than its current investment conference.
How a TV journalist helped crack a murder cold case
An interview by journalist Rafal Zalewski with a murderer was the “tipping point” to her confession.
Chris Mason: Smiles of a survivor as Starmer attempts his latest reset
Some political air has been cleared for Sir Keir but fundamental issues remain unaltered, the BBC’s political editor writes.
Flooding concerns remain but shift in weather patterns on the way
Conditions are expected to turn colder later in the week.
New plan to fix ‘ageing and fragile’ schools exposed by Raac crisis
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says the government’s 10-year strategy is a “turning point” for schools.
UK doubles troops in Norway to counter Russian ‘threat to Arctic’
Defence Secretary John Healey says British personnel in Norway will rise from 1,000 to 2,000 over three years.