
SOWETAN | Tone-deaf leadership erodes public trust
During moments of crisis, South Africans expect leadership that is empathetic and acutely aware of the daily hardships faced by ordinary citizens.
MONDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2026, 07:48

During moments of crisis, South Africans expect leadership that is empathetic and acutely aware of the daily hardships faced by ordinary citizens.

The City Makoti, also known as Anika Dambuza, has taken her real-life makoti ventures onto the small screen.

After a year of major upgrades, new tenants and strong leasing momentum, Fourways Mall is entering 2026 with a lower vacancy rate and double-digit growth in footfall and turnover.

Discover the magic of the Galileo Open Air Cinema! Enjoy movies under the stars at the most beautiful venues across the Western Cape.

Discover why the South African version of the musical Cats is taking the stage by storm with world-class talent and breathtaking energy.

Digital connectivity is changing the way we move, allowing for a seamless blend of local integration and the preservation of cultural roots.

Four-times Formula One world champion Max Verstappen declared his new Red Bull not much fun to drive and more like “Formula E on steroids” on the second day of pre-season testing in Bahrain on Thursday.

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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.
Two friends, both sons of dairy farmers in KwaZulu-Natal, gathered with a small group of peaceful protesters outside Cape Town City Hall on Thursday afternoon to raise awareness about the impact of foot-and-mouth disease.

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.

Arriving in South Africa without mobile data abroad can slow everything down. Airport Wi-Fi is inconsistent, and buying a local SIM often requires registration and waiting in line. For short stays, that process feels unnecessary. For longer trips, it becomes an avoidable hassle. This is why many visitors now explore digital alternatives before departure. Affordable […]

Afrihost has been recognised as the leading internet service provider and hosting company in South Africa thanks to its customer-centric solutions and consistent innovation.

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 administration of US President Donald Trump announced the repeal of a scientific finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health, and eliminated federal tailpipe emissions standards for cars and trucks.

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) lead investigator expressed dissatisfaction over the testimony of a key witness, known as Witness D, in the case against suspended Ekurhuleni police chief Julius Mkhwanazi. Witness D, who had previously survived assassination attempts, testified about the torture and death of Emmanuel Mbhense by EMPD and SAPS officials, and alleged that...