FRIDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2026, 12:36
South Africa’s water crisis is no longer just about scarcity – it is about failing institutions, leaking infrastructure and weak accountability. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s new National Water Crisis Committee and R156-billion pledge could mark a turning point, but only if governance reform, municipal capacity and transparent oversight take precedence over announcements.
After handing him its inaugural 2025 Peace Prize award, Fifa has once again shown its love for US President Donald Trump by joining his newly established Board of Peace.
While the 2026 Budget is expected to offer relief by keeping VAT at 15%, SARS will tighten enforcement, digital monitoring and audits – especially for small businesses.
The renowned snake-catcher succumbed to a virus
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has not attempted to help return 17 South Africans deceived into fighting in Ukraine, despite MK Party paying for their Russia travel tickets.
The killing of notorious cartel leader El Mencho has raised security concerns for the FIFA World Cup opener between Bafana Bafana and Mexico.
The fire on the landside disrupted operations on Tuesday, suspending international departures, diverting incoming flights and affecting key IT systems
A suspected cable fire has disrupted Cape Town International Airport, as the Airports Company South Africa confirms a temporary halt of international flights.
South Africa has been trapped in a cycle of weak growth, rising debt and surging borrowing costs since 2013, but sustained fiscal consolidation in recent years signals a potential break from the decade-long slump.
Parliamentarians serving on the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture grilled Minister John Steenhuisen on the terms of reference for his foot-and-mouth disease task team, demanding to know exactly what the task team’s role would be.
A fire broke out at Cape Town International Airport earlier today, leaving many passengers in the dark.
After decades of centralised control and crisis management, South Africa is entering the real world of competitive electricity markets, which will reward those who prepare early and punish those who cling to legacy assumptions.
Outgoing KAL Group CEO Sean Walsh explains how being both an agricultural and consumer-focused retailer creates unique margin advantages for the company.
A group of specialist doctors from across the public and private sectors went above and beyond to provide care for epilepsy patients at Groote Schuur Hospital on Saturday, 21 February, offering their skills pro bono to perform life-changing surgeries aimed at preventing future seizures.
Bearish options bets on the rand are at the highest in almost three years as traders start to question whether the South African currency’s headlong rally has further to run.
Multiple civil rights groups and political parties are attempting to block the city from selling off 50 municipal properties, arguing that this land should be used for social and affordable housing, not given to the highest bidder.