
SOWETAN | Can a new DA leader broaden the party’s support?
John Steenhuisen’s departure as leader of the DA has been a long time coming.
FRIDAY, 06 FEBRUARY 2026, 23:38

John Steenhuisen’s departure as leader of the DA has been a long time coming.

Set against the buzz of the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town’s iconic aquarium offers a calm, captivating escape.

Minaj, a vocal supporter of US president Donald Trump, falsely believes she’s sacrosanct.

South Africa’s surge in online gambling is diverting disposable income from groceries and essentials, hurting retailers and prompting calls for tighter regulation and higher taxes.

In a scathing critique of the Department of Agriculture’s handling of South Africa’s Foot and Mouth Disease crisis, ActionSA MP Athol Trollip argued that distant bureaucrats lack the urgency required to save the agricultural sector.

‘Vengeful’ man used bush knife to butcher siblings

We look at the key players and key battles that will decide whether the Seattle Seahawks or New England Patriots will win Super Bowl 60 in Santa Clara.

History has proved over and over again that governments formed along racial lines will never prosper.

Coach warns against complacency as team prepares for clash gainst Highbury

As South Africa moves into 2026, it appears that a certain number of traders will redefine financial market engagement in South Africa.

James Milner will equal the Premier League appearance record if he features for Brighton on Sunday, 24 years after making his debut as a 16-year-old.

We need to gauge their abilities, says promoter Vilakazi

Discovery has bought its Sandton head office for about R4 billion, citing long-term strategic use, favourable property and interest rate conditions, and significant expected cost savings.

A woman say Steve Wright followed her and friends home, days before he murdered Victoria Hall.

Amakhosi shift focus to must-win intercontinental cup clash

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 6 February 2026.

Three members of Team Mouat are from Stranraer – home to an ice rink built in a hotel.

For more than a decade, it was the deal mining billionaire Ivan Glasenberg had sought more than any other: putting Glencore – the sprawling commodity trader-cum-miner he built – together with industry titan Rio Tinto.

For years he was overlooked by the art world – now he’s been approached to create a piece for a new art prize.

Lily-May Edwards travels two hours each way from north Wales to Liverpool to work in the office.

Peace Mabe, the deputy minister of sport, and her boss Gayton McKenzie should have communicated to each other about the possibility of SA replacing Morocco as Wafcon hosts, instead of issuing contradictory statements