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WEDNESDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 2026, 08:52

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South Africa is facing a crisis worse than load shedding

Friday at 08:36 AM, via Newsday

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.

South Africa dodging tax hikes

Friday at 08:15 AM, via Daily Investor

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

Best eSIM for South Africa in 2026: Mobile data for travelers and remote workers

Friday at 07:34 AM, via Mail & Guardian

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 […]

Say goodbye to Eskom as you know it

Friday at 07:13 AM, via Daily Investor

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.

Water outages push residents to the edge

Friday at 05:31 AM, via Mail & Guardian

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

A look behind the rot in policing

Friday at 05:03 AM, via Mail & Guardian

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

SONA 2026: What’s the real dealbreaker?

Friday at 05:01 AM, via Mail & Guardian

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

MPs question O’Sullivan’s Ipid control

Friday at 05:00 AM, via Mail & Guardian

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’

News24 | FRIDAY BRIEFING | SONA 2026: Ramaphosa’s manifesto

Friday at 04:18 AM, via News24

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.

Between love and letting go

Friday at 02:24 AM, via Mail & Guardian

On Under the Sun, Sun-El Musician lets go of perfection, embraces risk and steps boldly into his independent era

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