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Digital connectivity is changing the way we move, allowing for a seamless blend of local integration and the preservation of cultural roots.
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Digital connectivity is changing the way we move, allowing for a seamless blend of local integration and the preservation of cultural roots.

A near-9% electricity tariff increase approved by Nersa has sparked frustration in Cape Town.

Mismanagement of infrastructure, widespread corruption, political interference in appointments, and a decline in technical capacity result in unreliable water delivery to households, even when water is available.
Two friends, both sons of dairy farmers in KwaZulu-Natal, gathered with a small group of peaceful protesters outside Cape Town City Hall on Thursday afternoon to raise awareness about the impact of foot-and-mouth disease.

Lower government bond yields in South Africa have cut borrowing costs, likely avoiding tax hikes in the 2026 Budget while also improving investment conditions.

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 13 February 2026.

Arriving in South Africa without mobile data abroad can slow everything down. Airport Wi-Fi is inconsistent, and buying a local SIM often requires registration and waiting in line. For short stays, that process feels unnecessary. For longer trips, it becomes an avoidable hassle. This is why many visitors now explore digital alternatives before departure. Affordable […]

Afrihost has been recognised as the leading internet service provider and hosting company in South Africa thanks to its customer-centric solutions and consistent innovation.

President Cyril Rampahosa said Eskom will be fully unbundled, which would end the state-owned utility’s century-old monopoly over electricity in South Africa.

South African software development company Codehesion has achieved strong growth over the past two years, more than doubling its revenue and staff size.
The administration of US President Donald Trump announced the repeal of a scientific finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health, and eliminated federal tailpipe emissions standards for cars and trucks.

The crisis has exposed governance and infrastructure gaps as residents face ‘Day Zero’ conditions in multiple high-demand areas

The Madlanga commission and parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating corruption in policing have opened a crucial public conversation, analysts say

For weary citizens, the president’s address has become a ritual of promises rather than a moment of reckoning. If it is to regain its dignity, it must strip away the gloss and return to its core purpose

The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services recorded 11,889 complaints from offenders in the third quarter, including five allegations of inhumane treatment and one of torture.

The private forensic investigator denied having undue influence on the police, insisting he was just a concerned citizen who wanted to help in ‘uncapturing the criminal justice system’
Feb 12 (Reuters) – OpenAI has warned U.S. lawmakers that Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek is targeting the ChatGPT maker and the nation’s leading AI companies to replicate models and use them for its own training, a memo seen by Reuters showed.
WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (Reuters) – The administration of President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the repeal of a scientific finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health, and eliminated federal tailpipe emissions standards for cars and trucks.
Whether driven by the upcoming local government elections or the president’s awareness that his term is drawing to a close and his legacy hangs in the balance, this year’s SONA was notably action-oriented compared to previous addresses.

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