February 27
South Africa: Anthony Hamilton Gets Hero's Welcome in Joburg
Grammy-winning singer Anthony Hamilton arrived at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday and was greeted by cheering fans, selfies and hugs ahead of his Durban concert. … Read more »
South Africa: Geordin Hill-Lewis Enters Race to Lead Democratic Alliance
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially announced he is running to become the next federal leader of the Democratic Alliance at the party conference in April. Gauteng… Read more »
South Africa: Motorbikes Plan to Tackle Eastern Cape Job Crisis
Premier Oscar Mabuyane says the province will train, licence and equip unemployed young people to work as last mile delivery drivers for online shopping platforms. Latest labour… Read more »
South Africa: Food Basket Rises Again As Wages Stay the Same
The February 2026 Household Affordability Index shows another increase in the cost of the basic household food basket, deepening pressure on low-income families. Many full-time… Read more »
February 26
South Africa: Godongwana Puts R848-Billion Behind Police and Army to Fight Crime
The Border Management Authority gets an extra R990-million to hire 738 new staff and strengthen border control across South Africa. The police and the South African National… Read more »
February 25
South Africa: Gauteng Health Department Wants Higher Fees At Public Clinics
The Gauteng Department of Health has proposed higher fees at public clinics and hospitals under the Uniform Patient Fee Schedule. Gauteng residents must submit written comments… Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Man Raises Siblings On R100 a Day After Losing Parents
The man earns R100 a day helping a local business supply water by truck to businesses and community members in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape. The 26-year-old saves his R100 daily wage… Read more »
South Africa: Nearly 13 Million Children Rely On the Child Support Grant
12.9 million children receive the Child Support Grant according to the January affordability data. The Child Support Grant is currently set at R560 per child per month in South… Read more »
February 24
South Africa: Newcastle Farmer Rejects Trump's Claim That Crosses Were Burial Sites
Darrel Brown told CBS 60 Minutes that the Newcastle crosses stood for less than 48 hours to honour killed commercial farmers. Black farmer Nhlanhla Zuma said he quit farming for… Read more »
Southern Africa: Southern Africa Health Report Shows No Country Spends Enough On Healthcare
The Southern African Development Community released its 2025 health scorecard in Johannesburg on 24 February 2026, covering 16 member countries. No Sadc country meets the Abuja… Read more »
South Africa: Brown Mogotsi Says KZN Suspects Are Killed Before They Can Stand Trial
EFF leader Julius Malema questioned Brown Mogotsi about what an informant and agent are and whether they are given numbers for accountability. General Shadrack Sibiya denied at… Read more »
February 23
South Africa: Tembisa Protests Over Electricity Cuts, Shut Schools and Block Roads
Tembisa residents blocked roads with burning tyres and rocks on Monday, protesting electricity disconnections and tariff increases by the City of Ekurhuleni. Mayor Nkosindiphile… Read more »
South Africa: Sibiya Tells Commission He Never Got Impalas From 'Cat' Matlala
Police witness Witness F told the Madlanga commission he arranged meetings between Sibiya and Matlala and organised the impala delivery. Political fixer Brown Mogotsi will appear… Read more »
South Africa: Qualified Security Guard Earns R150 for Full Day
Sello Selebe, a 46-year-old security guard registered with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority, says he earns R150 after waiting and working long hours at stadium… Read more »
South Africa: Lesufi Under Pressure As Water Crisis Drags On
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi admitted Meadowlands still has water problems linked to the Doornkop reservoir and said engineers will fix it urgently. Democratic Alliance… Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Officials Sold Visas and Permits for Cash
Four Home Affairs officials earning less than R25,000 a month received more than R16-million in unexplained deposits, the SIU found. The SIU found Shepherd Bushiri and Timothy… Read more »
South Africa: Nearly Half of Black South Africans Live Below the Lower Poverty Line
43.8 percent of Black South Africans live below the lower-bound poverty line of R1,300 per person per month. 20.8 percent live below the food poverty line of R777 per person per… Read more »
February 22
South Africa: Mugabe Family Denies Speaking to Media
The family of Bellarmine Mugabe has denied claims that it issued public statements following his arrest. Read more »
February 20
South Africa: Orlando Pirates Coach Says Title Race Not Over After Sundowns Loss
The 2-1 defeat at FNB Stadium cut Orlando Pirates' lead over Mamelodi Sundowns to three points in the Betway Premiership. Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says the team have 13 or… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Gives Rand Water Four Months to Help Fix Gauteng Water Crisis
Water Minister Pemmy Majodina allowed Rand Water an extra 200 million cubic metres from the Vaal River system until June. Majodina has told Gauteng municipalities to fix leaks,… Read more »
South Africa: Nearly Half of South Africa's Young People Still Can't Find Work
The youth unemployment rate dropped slightly to 43.8% in the fourth quarter of 2025, down from 44.6% in the same period in 2024. Youth Capital says the upcoming national Budget… Read more »
South Africa: Joburg Businesses Fight to Survive Nine Months Without Water
Businesses in Park Central and Selby have had no permanent water for nearly nine months and rely on water tankers. Joburg Water says upgrades at the Hector Norris pump station… Read more »
February 19
South Africa: Dr Makhosi Khoza Quits Politics to Write Books for Preschool Kids
Khoza told Abantu Batho Congress President Philani Mavundla she was leaving after feeling she no longer added value in politics. Read more »
South Africa: City Power Boss Mashava Quits After 10 Years in the Job
City Power CEO Tshifularo Mashava quit on 12 February 2025, saying she wants to follow personal and professional goals. Read more »
South Africa: Robert Mugabe's Son Arrested After Security Guard Shot in Hyde Park
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, youngest son of late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, was arrested at the Hyde Park property after the shooting. Read more »
