These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 24 February 2026.

Acknowledging that BEE is not fulfilling its transformation mandate, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition is implementing new laws and a new R100 billion fund for BEE compliance.

At least 73 people are dead in Mexican cartel violence after the killing of El Mencho, raising urgent questions about security four months before the 2026 World Cup.

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Kurt Abrahams will play in the Belgian top flight next season following the promotion of SV Beveren this past weekend.

The 2026 municipal elections will decide whether South Africa democratic accountability works beyond the national level.

While President Cyril Ramaphosa celebrates the end of loadshedding, the plan to fix a new electricity crisis, load reduction, is falling behind schedule and proving more difficult.

Ian Cameron, Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police, said South Africa needs more than the army deployment to win the war on crime.

EFF leader Julius Malema said he does not hate white people. However, he hates the system and capitalism, which have taken from black people.

Residents of Gauteng are facing a deepening water crisis, with water restrictions looming.

Waterfront expansion plan could reshape Cape Town’s coastline

Best Before clearance stores, which have grown to eight branches, offer lower prices on food and household products than Pick n Pay, Checkers, and Spar.

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.