THURSDAY, 05 FEBRUARY 2026, 14:38
Just a few weeks after etching his name into South African sporting history as one of the oldest swimmers to conquer the Robben Island crossing, 80-year-old John Flanigan has died in a tragic sea-kayaking accident at Bloubergstrand in Cape Town.
As affordability pressures rise in major metros, South Africans are increasingly semigrating to smaller coastal and lifestyle towns in search of better value, a higher quality of life, and strong property growth.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein said their alleged abusers ‘remain hidden and protected’ after the US government released millions of new pages from files related to the convicted sex offender on Friday, adding fuel to the case that has dogged US President Donald Trump.
Zimbabwe’s economy has more than tripled in dollar terms over the past 15 years while South Africa’s has stagnated and slightly declined, highlighting the latter’s prolonged economic underperformance.
Most tourists to Stellenbosch come for the wine, but this small group was here for the water, sampling a selection of the world’s finest varieties in an experience new to South Africa.
Former Statistician-General Pali Lehohla says that, according to his estimations, the number of people living in poverty, as well as poverty intensity, is exceeding the levels of early democracy.
The City of Tshwane was hit by a widespread power outage on Saturday after a major trip at the Njala infeed substation, one of its largest power hubs.
The City of Tshwane in Gauteng is currently experiencing a widespread electricity outage, said to be triggered by tripped transformers.
In a moment that will forever change their lives, a young professional couple has claimed the staggering R178.9 million PowerBall jackpot from Draw 1687, which was held on Tuesday, 20 January 2026.
The iconic Sun City Hotel is reinventing itself, while honouring its history as the Resort’s first hotel.
A man who raped and assaulted his mother was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Ngwelezane Regional Court.
South Africa’s coal exports are recovering strongly due to improved leadership and performance at Transnet, but will require major rail investment to fully recover to peak levels.
A heated Face The Nation debate questioned President Cyril Ramaphosa’s accountability for allies, amid Madlanga report fallout and police probe exclusions.
The Western Cape government is investing millions in planning and infrastructure to unlock 313 new housing opportunities in Elands Bay as part of its broader housing delivery strategy.
SARS is increasingly blocking tax refunds for South African expats, leaving refunds on hold until profiles are fully updated and verified.