South African recruiters for Russian military return to the docks, and NHI hits a roadblock
These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 10 February 2026.
Top Stories
Sepsis mistakes killed our daughter – we fear it could happen again
Grieving parents call for better sepsis training to be introduced urgently so no family goes through what they did.
‘You love Kobbie’ – Mainoo showing Amorim why so many do
Why Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is proving Ruben Amorim was wrong to keep ignoring him.
End of an era for iconic South African hotel opened by Nelson Mandela
The Hilton group has officially terminated its management agreement with the Hilton Durban, leaving the iconic South African hotel’s future up in the air.
Top South African girls’ school changes its reasons for alleged Jewish school boycott
Top South African private school, Roedean, has changed its reasons as to why a tennis fixture against Jewish day school, King David Linksfield, was cancelled.
New rules for cannabis in South Africa
South Africans could soon face legal limits on how much cannabis they can grow, possess, or transport — and the government wants the public to weigh in.
Siv Ngesi brings his magic to tasty, new burger adventure
The comedian is curating melt-in-your-mouth, gourmet street-food experiences
One hundred flood warnings as heavy downpours persist
With more rain in the forecast, BBC Weather presenter Simon King looks at what’s been causing the very wet year so far.
News24 | Tropical storm not a threat to SA, severe weather conditions forecast in multiple provinces
The South African Weather Service has warned of hot conditions and thunderstorms in multiple provinces, and it is also monitoring a tropical storm off the east coast.
Unsafe toxin levels see peanut butter recall
Higher than legally acceptable levels of aflatoxin detected in some of its range has led to a voluntary product recall.
One government decision that cost 300,000 jobs in South Africa
South Africa’s mining sector has slumped over the past few decades, shedding around 300,000 jobs, with one government policy identified as the source of this decline.
News24 | Goldman expects wave of SA deals as economy picks up
Goldman Sachs Group expects a busy year of deals for South Africa as the economy starts to benefit from structural reforms and rides a commodities-boom wave.
‘Material gaps’ shield Mkhwanazi from disciplinary action
Outstanding statements from a journalist and historical conduct are among the material evidentiary gaps that allowed the ultimate return of embattled Ekurhuleni police chief Julius Mkhwanazi from suspension.
READER LETTER | Safe scholar transport is non-negotiable
The deaths of 14 schoolchildren in a horrific scholar transport crash in the Vaal last month has jolted Gauteng into a familiar ritual of emergency meetings, stern warnings and promises of reform.
Zwane urges Usuthu to end three-decade long trophy drought
AmaZulu coach sees Nedbank Cup as ideal for club’s first cup since 1992
Katsande urges Chiefs to fight on despite tough schedule
Amakhosi legend says coach Ben Youssef should not complain about what he can’t control
MMUSI MAIMANE | SAPS must address officer shortages, resource constraints
Two weeks ago we celebrated National Police Day amid a crime and safety pandemic in SA. In 1995, SA formally established the SAPS as part of our new democratic dispensation.
‘A convicted sex offender befriended me, then bombarded me with explicit images’
Ben Gunnery was sentenced to 12 months suspended for two years on Monday.
Minister of Water washes her hands of South Africa’s water crisis
Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, said the department has done all it can for South Africa’s water system, shifting the blame to the Constitution, local government, and water mafias.
Limpopo school struggles with overcrowding, unsafe conditions
‘It’s unacceptable that in 2026 learners still learn under trees’
Australia urges calm after violent clashes in Sydney during Israeli President’s visit
SYDNEY, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Australian leaders on Tuesday urged calm and called on protests to remain peaceful after clashes between police and demonstrators opposing Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia erupted in Sydney.