These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 23 February 2026.

Political analyst Prince Mashele said the Gupta family facilitated state capture and stole billions from South Africa through very smart but perverse actions.

South Africa Sudan genocide: The UN named genocide in El Fasher on 19 February. South Africa stayed silent.

Efficient Group Chief Economist Dawie Roodt said incompetence, corruption, and the wrong macroeconomic policies are to blame for South Africa’s economic problems.

Dr Mamokgethi Phakeng said that while introducing Mathematical Literacy was well-intended, it should be done away with in schools.

Construction of Akademia’s new R3.2 billion Christian Afrikaans university in Pretoria started in January 2026, promising to become a world-class institution.

The latest Passport Index shows that South African passport holders can now visit 100 countries without a visa.

CAF has released more strict coaching requirements for clubs and national teams competitions ahead of the upcoming football season.

Political analyst Prince Mashele said that the ANC is rotten to the core, entirely corrupt, and that it is not possible to save the organization.

Political analyst Prince Mashele said white businesses in South Africa funded Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2017 ANC presidency campaign.

South Africa’s golden boy! Luca Human-Mare will be one of 104 ball carriers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Canada and the US.

The South Africa youth international has secured a big move to Europe after spending years with Ubuntu Football Academy.

Mamelodi Sundowns recently recorded their 501th league win by beating Orlando Pirates, but who has the most wins in the PSL era?

Zambia has announced that all import permits for South African livestock-related products have been suspended indefinitely.

Ranga Chivaviro has now scored eight goals in his last nine competitive matches for Saudi Arabian club Al-Adalah SC.

South Africa’s minimum wage of R30.23 per hour is driving increased unemployment and poverty in the country.

The Rupert family, particularly Anton Rupert and his son Johann Rupert, has had a profound impact on the preservation and economic revitalization of Graaff-Reinet.

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe is in a heap of trouble, after his arrested in Johannesburg over a shooting incident.

Responding to GNU parties demanding an end to BEE, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the levels of inequality in South Africa should be unacceptable to everyone in the cabinet.

Five workers at Ekapa Mine in Kimberley have been trapped in a shaft since Tuesday morning, with rescue efforts still underway.

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