South Africa’s richest province on the edge of a serious disaster
Gauteng faces a looming water crisis as ageing infrastructure, rising demand, massive water losses, and delays to the Lesotho Highlands project threaten severe shortages.
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Cape Town traffic: A daily reality for locals
Cape Town traffic has become a defining part of daily life, influencing how residents move.
News24 | Busisiwe Mavuso | Ramaphosa must pick a side on power reform — now
Eskom’s argument that it should own the grid assets rather than have them housed in the independent Transmission Systems Operator is flawed, says Busisiwe Mavuso.
Five talking points from Six Nations opening round
Who impressed and who has the most to do after a transfixing opening weekend of the Six Nations?
Top South African mining CEO splits after seven months
Copper 360’s commercial executive and CEO, who had only been at the helm for seven months, have taken an immediate leave of absence.
South African electricity prices to soar, and Tembisa corruption kingpin to get luxury cars back
These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 9 February 2026.
Friends left ‘in tears’ over £8k rental scam
A Chartered Trading Standards Institute spokesperson says their advice is to “take a step back”.
My son was groomed by drug dealers and killed, but my pleas for help were ignored
Jodian Taylor says her murdered son Daejaun was let down by authorities who did not treat his case with urgency.
KPop Demon Hunters sequel ‘in process’, reveals Golden songwriter
Mark Sonnenblick says “the music will follow from the story” for the sequel to Netflix’s most-watched film.
Chris Mason: Crunch time for the prime minister
There is universal acceptance in Labour that Sir Keir Starmer’s predicament is dire and he confronts immense peril, writes Chris Mason.
Exploring the Tugela Falls hike in the Drakensberg
Tackle the Tugela Falls hike in the Drakensberg, a breathtaking route featuring iconic chain ladders and the world’s highest waterfall.
Venezuela’s opposition says party leader kidnapped hours after being freed
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado said political leader Juan Pablo Guanipa was taken by force in Caracas.
News24 | Heavy rainfall, flooding in Overstrand as emergency teams respond to high call volumes
As relentless rain batters parts of the Western Cape, multiple homes in Hawston are flooded – and residents have been warned to brace for more.
Double tax hike on the cards for South Africa
The 2026 Budget could see hikes on two taxes in South Africa, presenting risks to the country’s inflation outlook for the rest of the year.
Understanding seizures and knowing what to do
Managing epilepsy through awareness and lifestyle changes.
Four charged with murder of 17-year-old
They are due to appear at Newport Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Seahawks crush Patriots to claim second Super Bowl
The Seattle Seahawks produce a devastating defensive display to beat the New England Patriots and claim their second Super Bowl victory.
Bad Bunny piles on Puerto Rican patriotism at Super Bowl half-time show
Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny made history with his entirely Spanish set on the sporting world’s biggest stage.
Major South African city’s name changed to the ‘gom-gom’ sound of waves breaking against a rock
East London’s name has been changed to KuGompo City, which is linked to the sound the waves make as they break against a rock formation near the metro.
Markram warns against taking minnows Canada lightly
Aiden Markram says his South African side need to show due care when they face Canada in Ahmedabad on Monday