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Mineral wealth places Africa at centre of future industries

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Africa’s mineral wealth is placing the continent at the centre of future industries, from clean energy to advanced manufacturing, as demand for critical minerals accelerates the global energy transition.

Land reform to come under the spotlight in the Free State

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, is set to participate in land reform and communal property association engagements that form part of government efforts to accelerate land reform.

Collaboration key to mineral beneficiation

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Discussions at the Mining Indaba must focus on collaborations that will unlock the full potential of critical minerals for the benefit of all people, Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe said on Sunday.

South Africa withdraws troop contribution to MONUSCO

Sunday, February 8, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, of the South African government’s decision to withdraw its contribution of soldiers to the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO).

Disaster management on high alert in KZN

Sunday, February 8, 2026

KwaZulu-Natal disaster management teams are on high alert today following weather warnings issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS).

SAPS warns public of vacancy scam

Sunday, February 8, 2026

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape is urging the public not to fall victim to a jobs scam that is circulating on social media.