Residents of Midrand and surrounding areas have been left without water for days, and are now taking to the streets to protest, saying they will not pay their municipal levies.

From the misty heights of the Blyde River Canyon to the Wild Coast, we explore the best views in South Africa for every homesick expat.

South African mining giants are expecting a significant profit boost from higher commodity prices, which also spells good news for the state’s strained coffers.

Impala Platinum said its second-half profit likely jumped by about 400% from a year earlier because of the rally in metals. 

Energy analyst Chris Yelland has advised South African households to ignore threats from Eskom to register their residential solar PV installations.

Discover the best vacation spots in the Western Cape, from Muizenberg to Plett. Where is your favourite getaway? Tell us your top pick!

Standard Bank is rapidly expanding cashless branches and shrinking traditional branch infrastructure as customers move away from cash.

South Africa’s rand is undervalued at current levels, according to a survey of investors and economists, who see scope for further currency appreciation as the government’s reform program boosts economic growth. 

It is eight years after President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his first State of the Nation Address (SONA), and most of his promises remain unfulfilled.

The Gauteng Provincial Government has ‘redeployed’ three senior officials under precautionary suspension for allegations of serious maladministration to other departments.

Mining analyst Peter Major said the government can be given credit for doing nothing, as this has actually benefited the local economy.

The Western Cape offers wine farms that combine world-class wines with unforgettable scenery and experiences.

President Cyril Ramaphosa said trust in democracy and governance has been squandered through years of mismanagement of waste and corruption.

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 3 February 2026.

Eskom’s Medium-Term System Adequacy Outlook for 2026 to 2030 warns that load-shedding is likely to return.

South Africa’s corporate tax base is extremely concentrated, with around 1,000 companies paying over two-thirds of all corporate income tax, making government revenue highly vulnerable to economic shocks.