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Tucked away in Mpumalanga’s highlands, Dullstroom is a small town with a big personality.

Sasol’s R7.8 billion writedown in parts of its South African and Mozambican businesses, together with a decline in oil and chemical prices, triggered a drop of as much as 99% in half-year profit. 

Amid its acquisition of Bank Zero, fintech company Lesaka is on track to return to profitability in its 2026 financial year, with its half-year results set to show positive earnings and net income.

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 5 February 2026.

The state alleges that Molefe orchestrated the murder of DJ Sumbody in November 2022.

The families expressed concerns that the remains of their loved ones have not been retrieved.

South Africa continues to face a national student housing shortage

Gus Lamont was last seen playing outside his home on a remote sheep station on 27 September.

A rare phantom jellyfish has been spotted by scientists exploring the deep sea in the South Atlantic.

The man allegedly used social media and gaming platforms to target children in more than a dozen countries.

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.

Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.

The surprise move that may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.

Gary Neville re-joins the dragons as they put another set of business hopefuls to the test.

Food banks say they are seeing more people using their services for the first time.

The African Export-Import Bank agreed to lend South Africa an initial $11 billion to ease funding pressures and support infrastructure projects—with $3 billion being directed to black-owned businesses.

Move-in ready and thoughtfully designed, The Cavendish brings together location, lifestyle and long-term value in one of Cape Town’s most established neighbourhoods.

Parly’s Ad Hoc Committee asked Xolile Mashukuca to apply for security clearance from the SSA.

Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has alleged that Kohler Barnard shared classified intelligence information.

If Carrim’s bid fails, he will have to appear before the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria on Friday.

Malatjie says their call includes protection from victimisation from their bosses.  

The opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, northern Italy, will take place on Friday night.

Fulham’s Josh King and former England and Arsenal winger Theo Walcott open up on the challenges of breaking into first-team football.

Injury-hit Ireland face the unenviable task of trying to stop returning captain Antoine Dupont and France in Thursday’s Six Nations opener in Paris.

Gavin Hunt had the last laugh after Stellenbosch eliminated Kaizer Chiefs from the Nedbank Cup on Wednesday.

Traffic lights at intersections across Gauteng municipalities are being swapped out with stop signs. This is the reason why…

Choreographer, radio personality and businessman Somizi Mhlongo has come out to do the big brother thing by telling Nigerians to act better.

Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth and wife Anlia celebrated three years of marriage on 4 February, after welcoming their second baby in October.

What lies beyond March 2026 SASSA Old-Age Grants is still in the air, with increases expected to be ratified at the upcoming Budget Speech …

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While Trump’s unpredictability rattled allies, Xi and Modi used composure, alliances, and strategy to protect their countries’ economic interests.

President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Justice Khampepe last year to chair a judicial commission of inquiry.

Agricultural groups say resolving foot-and-mouth disease now outweighs internal party politics.

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South Africa’s major mobile networks say that government has not even approached them about its ambitious free mobile data plan.

Municipalities across South Africa are replacing traffic lights with stop signs as a result of constant cable theft and vandalism.

While most people will probably pay a moving company to move across the country, I thought it best to do so myself.

The new LDV Terron 9 is one of the most powerful bakkies in South Africa.