Tucked away in Mpumalanga’s highlands, Dullstroom is a small town with a big personality.

Sasol’s R7.8 billion writedown in parts of its South African and Mozambican businesses, together with a decline in oil and chemical prices, triggered a drop of as much as 99% in half-year profit. 

Amid its acquisition of Bank Zero, fintech company Lesaka is on track to return to profitability in its 2026 financial year, with its half-year results set to show positive earnings and net income.

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 5 February 2026.

Daily Investor toured the new R420 million Emeris campus in Sandton. Here is what it looks like.

Kaizer Chiefs hit a new low following their 2-1 loss to Stellenbosch FC in the Last 32 of the Nedbank Cup on Wednesday night.

Speak to Volkswagen brand enthusiasts, and you get the sense that they are unconvinced by the recent product mash-ups with Ford.

Supper clubs are having their moment—and they’re here to stay

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Thursday, 5 February 2026.

Billionaire Johann Rupert said he receives a ‘thank you’ letter in Switzerland for his tax contributions. However, in South Africa, he gets harassed.

The sudden moral fervour directed at Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe would be more convincing were it not so conspicuous in its absence during the darkest chapter of African football administration.

Codehesion, voted South Africa’s most trusted software development company in 2025, helps companies to build their own custom software and avoid high licensing fees.

Ever since Focalistic dropped the famous tagline, Chengu Lengu, in the 2023 hit song, Tiya Mfana, DJ Tshegu’s career has been on an all-time high.

AmaZulu coach Arthur “10111” Zwane is undeterred by Tuesday’s league defeat against Pirates and asserted that the team is still on track to finish in the top four.

Scheme proposes monthly pay for crash victims, not lump sum

EFF leader Julius Malema has announced his party’s decision to withdraw from any co-operation and working relationship with the ANC.

Attorney argues for release, citing family dependence

Police deputy minister Cassel Mathale has denied claims that he put pressure on the office of suspended deputy commissioner Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya to arrest celebrity basher Musa Khawula.