High metals prices saw Northam Platinum’s interim profit skyrocket by over 3,000%.

High metals prices saw Northam Platinum’s interim profit skyrocket by over 3,000%.

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 27 February 2026.

South Africa’s entrenched policies such as BEE and expropriation are deterring investment and capping economic growth, with little sign of meaningful policy reform.

New Maskandi and Lekompo categories introduced.

Labour, which took the seat with more than 50% of the vote in 2024, came behind Reform UK.

Not only did Hannah Spencer become the first Green to win a by-election, she won it well.

The prime minister is facing questions about whether Labour’s focus on Reform left them exposed among some of their regular supporters.

Neil Murray volunteered his services for the production of We Will Rock You in Selkirk.

Chloe’s mum visited her drug-driver killer Keilan Roberts in jail and says he will live with the guilt forever.

The disgraced financier was in talks to buy luxury abode Bin Ennakhi – but the purchase was never completed.

Will a worsening internal crisis create the conditions for the Cuban Revolution to unravel from within?

Shari’ah-compliant finance gains momentum in South Africa With renewed sovereign sukuk issuance and steady portfolio growth, Shari’ah Banking is carving out a deeper presence in the financial system. Its long-term impact will depend on inclusion, innovation and market depth. Shari’ah Banking and investment have long occupied a defined, but contained, space within South Africa’s financial […]

The safety of the Limpopo farmer accused of killing two women and feeding their bodies to pigs came under the spotlight after it was revealed in court he was allegedly threatened with sexual assault behind bars.

The resignation of the City of Ekurhuleni’s Finance MMC is the latest in a series of politically destabilising events to rock the metro’s shaky coalition.

A number of Christian groups said the party’s immigration policies were opposed to Church beliefs and teachings.

In her acceptance speech, Hannah Spencer said she was “no different from every single person in this constituency”.

Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka says the ANC has condemned people to poverty and unemployment because of a lack of quality education.