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FRIDAY, 13 FEBRUARY 2026, 06:46

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Dodgy R646 million water contract in South Africa

Wednesday at 16:18 PM, via Newsday

The SIU welcomed a Tribunal ruling setting aside AECOM’s R646.5 million KZN water contract, which was unlawfully inflated, breached procurement rules, and caused major losses.

Three task teams later but Joburg water crisis is worsening

Wednesday at 16:15 PM, via SowetanLIVE

The City of Joburg is facing ongoing protests due to persistent water cuts, with some residents experiencing outages lasting up to a month. To address these issues, a fourth Intergovernmental Water War Room was launched in Midrand.

The two companies South Africa must fix to save its economy

Wednesday at 16:01 PM, via Daily Investor

Business confidence in South Africa is closely linked to the performance of state-owned enterprises, but slow and inconsistent reform progress is holding back investments needed to boost the economy.

COURT BATTLE: Further delay in Danny Jordaan fraud case as co-accused enlists new legal representative

Wednesday at 15:45 PM, via Daily Maverick

Representing South African Football Association President Danny Jordaan, as well the federation’s Chief Financial Officer Gronie Hluyo and former acting CEO Russell Paul, advocate Victor Nkhwashu once again argued for the dismissal of the matter, pending a high court review of a Hawks search and seizure at Safa House in 2024. Once more, the State rubbished this stance.

Minister reveals big change to BEE in South Africa

Wednesday at 14:36 PM, via Daily Investor

South Africa has removed BEE participation requirements at the mining prospecting stage to boost exploration and investment, while retaining transformation rules at production level.

IN PICTURES: On this day: Nelson Mandela’s walk to freedom

Wednesday at 14:29 PM, via Daily Maverick

Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison, on Robben Island, at Pollsmoor and finally at Victor Verster. On 11 February 1990, amid mounting domestic unrest and growing international pressure, President F.W. de Klerk ordered his release — a moment that reshaped South Africa’s future.

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