South African telecoms giant bets big on Egypt
Vodacom has acquired spectrum from the Egyptian government for around R5.6 billion, encouraged by the country’s pro-investment landscape, growth outlook and regulatory safeguards.
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News24 | Low heat, a little patience, maximum payoff: Eight slow roasts to add to your rotation
These are eight roasts worth your time that ask very little of you upfront, then reward you hours later with tenderness, depth, and delicious aromas wafting through the whole house.
South Africa’s richest province on the edge of a serious disaster
Gauteng faces a looming water crisis as ageing infrastructure, rising demand, massive water losses, and delays to the Lesotho Highlands project threaten severe shortages.
Cape Town traffic: A daily reality for locals
Cape Town traffic has become a defining part of daily life, influencing how residents move.
News24 | Busisiwe Mavuso | Ramaphosa must pick a side on power reform — now
Eskom’s argument that it should own the grid assets rather than have them housed in the independent Transmission Systems Operator is flawed, says Busisiwe Mavuso.
Top South African mining CEO splits after seven months
Copper 360’s commercial executive and CEO, who had only been at the helm for seven months, have taken an immediate leave of absence.
South African electricity prices to soar, and Tembisa corruption kingpin to get luxury cars back
These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 9 February 2026.
Exploring the Tugela Falls hike in the Drakensberg
Tackle the Tugela Falls hike in the Drakensberg, a breathtaking route featuring iconic chain ladders and the world’s highest waterfall.
News24 | Heavy rainfall, flooding in Overstrand as emergency teams respond to high call volumes
As relentless rain batters parts of the Western Cape, multiple homes in Hawston are flooded – and residents have been warned to brace for more.
Double tax hike on the cards for South Africa
The 2026 Budget could see hikes on two taxes in South Africa, presenting risks to the country’s inflation outlook for the rest of the year.
Major South African city’s name changed to the ‘gom-gom’ sound of waves breaking against a rock
East London’s name has been changed to KuGompo City, which is linked to the sound the waves make as they break against a rock formation near the metro.
News24 | Mom and daughter pay off PEP lay-bys, triggering strangers to do the same nationwide
A Durban-based mother-and-daughter business has sparked a wave of small-scale giving across the country after paying off school-uniform lay-bys at a local clothing store and urging others to do the same.
News24 | Woman dies after suffering cardiac arrest during Midmar Mile
A 63-year-old woman has died after suffering cardiac arrest while participating in the aQuellé Midmar Mile on Sunday, event organisers confirmed.
Key South African city in crisis
A governance crisis in Matlosana has erupted as civil society challenges the council’s allegedly unlawful reinstatement of the dismissed CFO, while the provincial ANC and CoGTA move to intervene.
The R54 billion mistake that will make South Africans pay more for electricity
South Africa’s energy regulator has allowed state-owned Eskom to raise tariffs and recover R54.7 billion over three years after a series of pricing errors and a failed attempt to settle the matter privately.
News24 | Monday’s weather: Flooding warnings issued as severe storms sweep across SA
The South African Weather Service has warned people to brace for a wet and potentially dangerous day, with flooding warnings in place across several provinces.
Businesses in once-thriving South African town crying out for help
Business owners in the historic mining town of Krugersdorp are issuing a desperate plea for help, warning that the CBD is undergoing a “slow death” due to rampant urban decay, crime, and infrastructure collapse