South Africa: running stories

The subjects the local press of South Africa returned to on two days or more, each kept as one page: what happened, day by day, every source linked.

Running stories

Trade South Africa's AGOA trade access under threat South Africa has challenged the US decision to end its AGOA trade benefits, citing potential impacts on key export sectors and employment. 3 Nov 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 · 2 briefings
Disruption South Africa's Water infrastructure crisis uncovered The Water Rights Tracker reveals critical failures in South Africa's water infrastructure, impacting human rights and causing severe outages in Gauteng. 26 Oct 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 · 2 briefings
Safety & health Severe Weather alerts impacting KwaZulu-Natal Severe weather warnings have been issued for KwaZulu-Natal, with thunderstorms and a heatwave posing risks to logistics and agriculture in the region. 5 Oct 2026 – 1 Nov 2026 · 4 briefings
Internal tension Escalating unrest in Durban over immigration issues Durban has faced escalating anti-immigration protests leading to violence, property damage, and increased security measures over recent weeks. 9 Oct 2026 – 29 Oct 2026 · 6 briefings
Disruption Johannesburg's power and water crisis affects vulnerable residents Johannesburg is facing severe power and water outages, leading to health risks for vulnerable residents and widespread protests over service failures. 24 Oct 2026 – 27 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings

Safety & health Tshwane water crisis investigation and negligence admission The City of Tshwane faces scrutiny after admitting negligence in supplying contaminated water, leading to hundreds of illnesses and an ongoing investigation. 15 Oct 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 · 3 briefings
Companies PIC CEO Patrick Dlamini's media engagement and probe Patrick Dlamini, CEO of the Public Investment Corporation, is engaging with media to improve its image while facing a probe over undisclosed mining interests. 4 Oct 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings
Safety & health Unrest in Soweto and Durban leads to vehicle arson Protests in Soweto and Durban have escalated, leading to vehicle arson and police intervention. 8 Oct 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings
Markets South African Rand's volatile performance amid global factors The South African rand has experienced fluctuations due to global market conditions and local economic data, impacting import costs and inflation. 5 Oct 2026 – 7 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings