News South Africa

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

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

The lawyers for Sulliman Carrim say they will move to file for a postponement of his appearance

Ferrus, who passed away last week, is widely known for her poem, “I’ve Come to Take You Home”.

HPCSA Registrar, Dr Magome Masike says action will be taken against both individuals in question.

The Enquiry is examining Advocate Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

The deal slashes hundreds of reciprocal tariffs between the two countries.

It is rare for US presidents to publicly back candidates in foreign elections.

At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it’s feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.

Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

Rio Tinto has pulled the plug on a deal to acquire Glecnore, with the mining companies unable to agree terms.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 6 February 2026.

While lower petrol prices in South Africa are great news for motorists, the impact on inflation is limited because half the price goes to tax—and another tax hike may be coming.

Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.

This follows John Steenhuisen’s announcement that he will exit DA leadership race.

NW Businessman Suliman Carrim rises to infamy after being mentioned at the Madlanga Commission

Kohler-Barnard says she ended up reporting him to the Public Protector.

Kohler-Barnard testified before the Ad Hoc Committee on Thursday.

Bafana Bafana will use two home friendlies against Panama to fine-tune their World Cup plans ahead of a historic 2026 return.

Veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford will keep playing for at least one more season after being named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player for the first time.

To coincide with the start of his new podcast series, Gareth Rhys Owen looks at the role Louis Rees-Zammit is playing in the changing face of rugby in Wales.

France started their Six Nations title defence with a dominant win over Ireland, and have moved up in the World Rugby rankings as a result.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay out its March 2026 social grants on the following dates.

Road closures at intersections of a major road in Claremont, Cape Town, are expected to last until the end of May.

Leyds had a great tournament making his Blitzbok debut in Perth in 2024, and is hoping to give his all again this weekend.

AFP Sports looks at three talking points ahead of the weekend action.

Polo GTI 20 Edition, T7 Caravelle, new T-Roc and Amarok Walkinshaw introduced this year.

Makro has launched a refurbished tech range, betting on growing consumer acceptance of pre-owned devices.

A Tesla Cybertruck has landed in South Africa.

Procurement delays, budget overruns and change management are not the root causes. The root cause is alignment − and it can be fixed.

True data democratisation is about enabling the right people to work with the right data in a structured and reliable way, says Yolanda Komen, client experience and partnership officer at Intellinexus.

Expanding brand diversification is putting pressure on automotive repairers.

Auto sector faces collapse as VW flags policy failure, export risks and investor fears amid plant closures and layoffs nationwide.

Volkswagen’s once-popular city van, the Vivo Xpress, is returning to our roads.