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President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday deliver his 10th State of the Nation Address (SONA) to a joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces at Cape Town City Hall, against a backdrop of deepening socio-economic strain and intensifying political scrutiny.

Presidency said SONA 2026 would outline the government’s programme of action for the coming financial year, reflect on progress made and confront persistent challenges. “The State of the Nation Address is an annual overview deliveredREAD MORE

Small-scale and emerging sugarcane farmers who have, for decades, relied on Tongaat Hulett for survival in KwaZulu-Natal are now facing a prolonged period of uncertainty after the collapse of the business rescue process and the commencement of formal liquidation proceedings.

In a letter dated 12 February 2026, the Business Rescue Practitioners (BRPs) informed all affected persons that a court process had already been initiated to close down the business.

“Affected persons are hereby advised that the Sale Agreements, which gaveREAD MORE

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has urged the government to declare the country’s escalating water crisis a national disaster, warning that widespread supply failures have reached “crisis proportions” and are undermining fundamental constitutional rights.

On Thursday, the Commission said communities and households across the country are battling prolonged water shortages, severely disrupting daily life and essential services. However, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina said the government does not believe the situation warrants a disaster declaration at thisREAD MORE

A potential disaster was averted at a luxury hotel near O.R. Tambo International Airport late on Wednesday night after firefighters swiftly contained a blaze that tore through part of the eight-storey building.

Premier Hotel, situated adjacent to South Africa’s busiest airport in Kempton Park, was saved from what authorities described as the “horror of fire” following rapid intervention by City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) emergency services.

According to Ekurhuleni EMS spokesperson William Ntladi, a well alight structural fire call was receivedREAD MORE

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that a team of technical experts has been sent to the three nations that will host the next edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The spotlight has now shifted to the three East African countries – Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda – and this will also be highlighted by the visit to Tanzania by the CAF Executive Committee and the CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe on Friday, 13 February.

“The inspectionREAD MORE

The National Freedom Party (NFP), the kingmaker political party with one seat in the KwaZulu-Natal Government of Provincial Unity (GPU), says it sees nothing wrong with King Misuzulu’s call to remove “Natal” and leave the province as KwaZulu.

The party says Natal is a foreign name and that removing it would do no harm.

This was the comment by Zodwa Mtshali, the provincial secretary, in Durban today during a press conference to announce the weekend’s plans to celebrate the lifeREAD MORE

Premier Soccer League (PSL) strugglers Magesi FC have appointed veteran coach Allan Freese to guide the team going forward.

The 69-year-old comes in the place of John Maduka, who has now officially parted ways with the club, having been sidelined for the past two matches.

“This is to inform the public that Magesi Football Club has on this day the 11 February 2026 terminated the Coaching Contract of John Maduka with immediate effect by mutual consent,” stated the club.

“TheREAD MORE

Tensions over Johannesburg’s worsening water crisis spilled into full view on Wednesday when a frustrated resident interrupted a media briefing by Executive Mayor Dada Morero, demanding answers about when taps in his community would run again.

The disruption occurred as Morero addressed journalists about contingency plans to stabilise water supply in parts of the economic hub where residents say taps have run dry for weeks. Seated before microphones from various media houses, including African Times, the mayor was outlining interventionsREAD MORE

Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur has sacked manager Thomas Frank, who departs after just seven months in charge.

Spurs are16th in the Premier League table, five points above the relegation zone.

Frank was appointed as Ange Postecoglou’s successor in June last year, but his time is now up.

“The Club has taken the decision to make a change in the Men’s Head Coach position and Thomas Frank will leave today,” said Spurs.

“Frank was appointed in June 2025, and weREAD MORE

As thousands of Johannesburg residents grapple with dry taps and water restrictions, a massive leak in the basement of Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Hospital (CMJH) has triggered outrage and renewed scrutiny over infrastructure failures at one of Gauteng’s largest public health facilities.

Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng Shadow MEC for Health, Dr Jack Bloom MPL, on Wednesday condemned what he described as “disgraceful” conditions at the hospital after witnessing large puddles of water from leaking pipes during a site visit earlier inREAD MORE