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Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:24:14 GMT
South African Social Media Reveals Contested Battle Over Masculine Norms
[allAfrica] The National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence, which was released in 2020, pledged to combat harmful gender norms. However, a new study reveals that the battle over what it means to "be a man" is being fought online in real time, w...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:50:11 GMT
Lukhanyo Calata to Testify on Behalf of Cradock Four Families - South African News Briefs - February 13, 2025
[allAfrica] Lukhanyo Calata to Testify on Behalf of Cradock Four Families

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:47:28 GMT
A SONA for (Almost) All - Ramaphosa's Masterclass in Political Crowd-Pleasing
[Daily Maverick] Cyril Ramaphosa's 2026 State of the Nation Address delivers a political balancing act, addressing diverse interests while avoiding contentious issues, showcasing the art of subtle governance.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:03:57 GMT
South Africa Elected to AU Peace and Security Council
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has been elected to serve a two-year term on the African Union's (AU) Peace and Security Council.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:22:25 GMT
60 Years Since District Six Declared Whites-Only Area
[GroundUp] Many families are still waiting for restitution

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:16:21 GMT
Ramaphosa Deploys Ministers Before SONA to 'Urgently' Tackle Joburg's Water Crisis
[Daily Maverick] Water will take centre stage in the reforms President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce in his State of the Nation Address.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:08:19 GMT
Full Speech - President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2026 State of the Nation Address
[Govt of SA] Speaker of the National Assembly (NA), Ms Thoko Didiza;

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:21:59 GMT
KZN Sweatshops Sued for Labour Law Violations
[GroundUp] Bargaining council alleges that pay is below minimum wage and workers endure appalling conditions

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:21:08 GMT
Ahead of Ramaphosa's 2026 SONA - the Facts On Jobs, Services and More
[Africa Check] Ahead of Ramaphosa's 2026 Sona: the facts on jobs, services and more

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:43:13 GMT
South Africa Shares New Plan to Work Better With Neighbouring Countries On Trade, Security, Immigration and Growing the Economy
[Nyasa Times] South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the State of the Nation Address yesterday in Parliament, setting out his government's priorities for 2026 and emphasising the country's commitment to peace, prosperity and cooperation wi...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:42:18 GMT
Ramaphosa Admits the State Is Broken
[Scrolla] Ramaphosa sent Water Minister Pemmy Majodina and Cooperative Governance Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa to Gauteng to deal with the water crisis. Ramaphosa will deploy soldiers within days to the Cape Flats to fight gang violence and to Gaut...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:28:34 GMT
Activists Accuse Anglo of Going Awol
[GroundUp] But the company has dismissed the claim that it is leaving South Africa as disinformation

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:28:33 GMT
80% of NSFAS Students Are First Years
[GroundUp] Many students drop out or find alternative funding

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:28:32 GMT
Unfinished Lottery-Funded Old Age Home in Mpumalanga Is Being Looted
[GroundUp] But National Lotteries Commission says it can't pay for security

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:01:14 GMT
SCA Rules Medical Negligence Damages Must Be Paid As Lump Sum
[GroundUp] This overturns a high court ruling that the health department would provide treatment at state facilities instead of paying cash damages

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:01:13 GMT
Alarming New Bill Tries to 'Police' Non-Profit Organisations
[GroundUp] The Bill proposes fines of up to R1-million and prison terms of up to five years

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:47:28 GMT
GNU Parties Welcome Ramaphosa's Water Committee but Question Implementation
[Daily Maverick] President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcements during Sona of a water committee and the deployment of the SANDF were welcomed by GNU partners, with focus now shifting to implementation.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:02:08 GMT
Flawed Electricity Pricing Policy and Tariff Regulation Are Deepening SA's Municipal Electricity Crisis
[Daily Maverick] South Africa's municipal electricity pricing is broken. Current policies are draining city budgets, overcharging residents and letting infrastructure crumble.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:31:42 GMT
Justice System Reform On the Cards
[SAnews.gov.za] A new hard hitting criminal justice system reform initiative that will crackdown on organised crime and corruption is on the cards for South Africa.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:31:42 GMT
Overhauling Local Government for Better Services
[SAnews.gov.za] Government is proposing fundamental reforms to address the root causes of dysfunction in many municipalities and to improve the efficiency of service delivery.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:30:28 GMT
President Eyes End of Load Reduction in 2027
[SAnews.gov.za] Government is working to see the eradication of load reduction by next year.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:30:27 GMT
Government United Behind 2026 SONA Priorities
[SAnews.gov.za] Members of Parliament have welcomed the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), expressing unified support for government's commitment to tackling critical challenges affecting the country, including crime, foot-and-mouth disease (FM...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:30:26 GMT
Green Economy, Critical Mineral Endowments South Africa's Key to Prosperity
[SAnews.gov.za] In a bid to accelerate economic growth and employment, government has its eyes firmly set on the green economy.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:30:24 GMT
President Ramaphosa to Chair National Water Crisis Committee
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the establishment of a National Water Crisis Committee, which he will personally chair.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:30:23 GMT
Cabinet Approves Plan to Drive Growth and Inclusion
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) has announced that Cabinet has approved a comprehensive implementation plan to drive growth and inclusion in the country.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:30:15 GMT
Government Takes Steps to Make High-Speed Rail a Reality
[SAnews.gov.za] Government is pressing ahead with plans to introduce high-speed rail in South Africa, with proposed routes including Johannesburg to Musina and eThekwini to Johannesburg.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:29:58 GMT
Measures to Protect South Africa's Borders
[SAnews.gov.za] Government has announced additional measures to strengthen South Africa's borders to curb illegal immigration and to protect the country's security, stability and economic progress.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:27:31 GMT
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccination Drive Targets 14 Million Cattle
[SAnews.gov.za] Government is set to vaccinate the national herd of at least 14 million cattle, as South Africa grapples with one of the worst outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) the country has experienced.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:24:51 GMT
Court Postpones 'Cat' Matlala Trial As Lawyer Battles to See Him
[Scrolla] 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 Matlala was transferred from Gauteng to eBongweni Supermax pris...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:24:50 GMT
Spaza Shops Slammed for Charging Extra for Card Payments
[Scrolla] 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 payments breaks the Consumer Protection Act.

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