An Australian teenager has been charged for allegedly making online death threats against Israeli President Isaac Herzog, ahead of his upcoming visit to Australia.

The Madlanga commission of inquiry hearings into allegations of corruption in the criminal justice system, chaired by retired deputy chief justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, continue on Thursday

The announcement by EFF President Julius Malema that the party has fallen out of love with the ANC in Gauteng has put Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s minority government in an incredibly precarious position.

Discount retailer Boxer is set to report strong results for its 2026 financial year, with the second half of the year showing solid turnover growth and the company on track to meet its store rollout targets.

Trade minister Parks Tau will travel to China from Thursday to Saturday to sign the China–Africa Economic Partnership Agreement which will see South African exports gain duty-free access to the Chinese market, says Tau’s office.

Proteas bowlers cop another pasting in India, composition of attack under the spotlight ahead of World Cup opener.

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.