Eskom going from hero to zero
Despite ending load-shedding, Eskom faces a growing threat in the form of record private investment in solar and wind, which is steadily eroding demand from its biggest customers.
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News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: The reality of KZN’s FMD outbreak. Plus: Tony Leon on next DA leader
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
IMF sends a warning to South Africa
The International Monetary Fund has urged South Africa to adopt a clearer and more binding limit on government debt, warning that risks to the country’s economic outlook are tilted to the downside.
South African pharma giant takes R700 million hit
Aspen Pharmacare has reassured shareholders that short-term pain in the first half of its 2026 financial year will lead to longer-term gains.
News24 | Thursday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail, damaging winds in 6 provinces
Severe thunderstorms, heavy downpours, hail, and strong winds are forecast in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, the Northern Cape, North West, Free State, Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga, according to the South African Weather Service.
When a future British Prime Minister was a prisoner of war in South Africa
Before becoming the “British Bulldog’ opposing Hitler’s Third Reich, Winston Churchill was a young war correspondent during the Second Anglo-Boer War, captured by Boer commandos.
WEATHER: Severe storms with rain, winds and HAIL expected in SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Thursday, 12 February 2026.
Dodgy R646 million water contract in South Africa
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.
The two companies South Africa must fix to save its economy
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
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.
Three years of disruptions loom for major South African airport
Cape Town International Airport will begin a R9 billion upgrade next month that will cause passenger delays and disruptions for the next three years.
Crime chasing rich South Africans out of the country
Concerns about crime, the future of their children and career prospects have driven more than 1 million rich and well-educated South Africans to emigrate.
Minister reveals big change to BEE in South Africa
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
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.