February 18
South Africa: Soldiers to Hit Eastern Cape Streets Within 10 Days
Acting police minister Firoz Cachalia told Parliament on Tuesday that army deployment to the Eastern Cape will begin within 10 days. Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane and the… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa to Get One Million Foot and Mouth Vaccines From Argentina
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says the Argentine vaccines are part of a bigger deal that will bring six million doses in total. South Africa aims to vaccinate at least… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Workers Say 6% Pay Increase Is Not Enough
The National Union of Mineworkers and Numsa both turned down Eskom's 6% offer after a third round of wage talks last week. NUM has revised its demand down to 12%, still double… Read more »
February 17
South Africa: Black Coffee Gives Soweto Learners Uniforms and Kicks Off Eye Care Programme
The Black Coffee Foundation launched its 2026 Back to School campaign at Thabisang Primary School in Orlando West, Johannesburg. The foundation also started a Gift of Sight… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Pays More for Data Than 27 Other African Countries, New Report Finds
StatRanker data puts the average price of 1GB of mobile data in South Africa at R20.50 in 2025. Communications Minister Solly Malatsi told Parliament that data prices have fallen… Read more »
February 16
South Africa: Three in Court for Murder of Pretoria E-Hailing Driver
Dikeledi Tears Mphala, Goitsione Machidi and McClaren Mushwana abandoned bail. They face premeditated murder and robbery charges. A fourth suspect remains at large. Isaac Satlat… Read more »
South Africa: DA Gives Ramaphosa 14 Days to Send Army to Gqeberha
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia admitted in January 2026 that police in Gqeberha are not able to defeat the gangs. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced army deployment to… Read more »
South Africa: Unions Slam 9.8 Percent Gems Medical Aid Increase
The Government Employees Medical Scheme announced a 9.8% increase in medical aid contributions. FEDUSA president Godfrey Selematsela called it economically unjustifiable. A march… Read more »
South Africa: Weekend Storm Kills Seven and Destroys 106 Homes in or Tambo
The weekend storm killed seven people across OR Tambo district and left more than 106 households without homes or electricity. Njemla Primary School in Silverton lost eight… Read more »
February 13
South Africa: Ramaphosa Admits the State Is Broken
Ramaphosa sent Water Minister Pemmy Majodina and Cooperative Governance Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa to Gauteng to deal with the water crisis. Ramaphosa will deploy soldiers… Read more »
February 12
South Africa: Court Postpones 'Cat' Matlala Trial As Lawyer Battles to See Him
Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala and four co-accused appeared at Gauteng High Court where their case was postponed to 26 February 2026. His lawyer Advocate Annelene Van den Heever said… Read more »
South Africa: Spaza Shops Slammed for Charging Extra for Card Payments
A KwaLanga woman paid R10 to withdraw R50, saying she depends on her son's social grant to survive. The Consumer Goods and Services Ombudsman says charging extra for card… Read more »
South Africa: Magudumana's Brother Back in Court As Man Fights for Life
Nkosinathi Sekeleni appeared in Randburg Magistrate's Court on 9 February 2026 after an alleged attack on 7 February 2026. Nkosinathi Sekeleni and two other men were released on… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Braced for Wet and Stormy Weekend
Pretoria could receive about 5mm of rain on Saturday with a 60% chance of showers and temperatures between 19°C and 31°C. Johannesburg may see 10mm of rain on Saturday… Read more »
South Africa: Fans Snap Up Soweto Derby Tickets in Record Time
Kaizer Chiefs confirmed the 94,000 seat FNB Stadium is sold out for the 28 February Betway Premiership clash. Pirates lead the table with 35 points, Chiefs have 30 and Sundowns… Read more »
South Africa: Government Says Data Prices Dropped but Some Costs Barely Moved
Minister Solly Malatsi answered questions from uMkhonto Wesizwe MP Seeng Mokoena about why data prices have not changed much. One gigabyte of prepaid data now costs R79 compared… Read more »
South Africa: Students Burn Tyres As Nelson Mandela University Protest Stops Classes
About 30 protesters blocked North and South campus entrances with burning tyres and barricades, stopping cars and turning students and staff away. Student leaders say first year… Read more »
South Africa: Proteas Prevail After Double Super Over Drama
South Africa outlasted Afghanistan after two super overs to seal a nail-biting victory in an ICC T20 World Cup classic at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Read more »
February 11
South Africa: Average South African Poorer Now Than in 2007
Economist Aroni Chaudhuri says energy and labour problems stopped South Africa from growing like other emerging markets since joining BRICS. If South Africa had enough… Read more »
South Africa: DA Blames 'Water Mafia' As Gauteng Goes Weeks Without Water
Helen Zille says the DA will take the City of Johannesburg and Johannesburg Water to court over the water crisis. Households in Pimville, Meadowlands and Dube have been without… Read more »
South Africa: King Misuzulu Warns Orphans Not to 'Force Themselves' On Other Mothers
King Misuzulu warned orphans not to force themselves on other people's mothers and claim adoption at a royal palace event. Prince Simakade filed Constitutional Court papers… Read more »
South Africa: Volkswagen Denies Plan to Close Kariega Factory
Reports claimed Volkswagen might close its Kariega factory in the Eastern Cape, putting nearly 4,000 direct jobs at serious risk. Volkswagen communications head Andile Dlamini… Read more »
South Africa: Shebeshxt Faces New Charge After Banned Items Found in Cell
Correctional officials found a smartphone, drug sachets and a smoking pipe in Shebeshxt's cell at Polokwane Holding Cells on Tuesday. Shebeshxt was charged Tuesday and will… Read more »
South Africa: Child Among Seven Killed in N2 Crash
A Toyota Hilux bakkie hit a Mercedes-Benz then crashed into a Nissan Navara on the N2 near Qonce on Wednesday. A child was among the dead. Two from the Mercedes-Benz were injured… Read more »
South Africa: Cattle Disease Leaves Kwazulu-Natal Farmers With No Income and No Hope
Sipho Mkhize from Normandien in Newcastle has not sold cattle in over a year and cannot feed his own children. Last week alone, vets confirmed positive cases on 17,833 farms… Read more »
