SA under threat ahead of SONA, says Amnesty International Amnesty International is warning that the country faces a deepening crisis of corruption, crime, and weak accountability. 12 February 2026 Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala Matlala, co-accused back in court for fresh bail application Alleged Big 5 cartel member Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala and his co-accused are back in court. 12 February 2026 SONA Promises vs reality | Hunger and poverty still plague SA, says expert About 5.4 percent of GDP is allocated to social protection, compared with an average of 8.5 percent among peer countries. 11 February 2026 Parliament has been under construction since an arson attack in 2022 R4,6bn later, Parliament rebuilding to be completed in December The reconstruction of Parliament will be completed by December 2026. A total of R4,6 billion has been allocated for the reconstruction. 12 February 2026 SONA 2026 | Less promises and more action please, Mr President As the country awaits the State of the Nation address, communities want to hear about ending gun violence. 12 February 2026 load more
SA under threat ahead of SONA, says Amnesty International Amnesty International is warning that the country faces a deepening crisis of corruption, crime, and weak accountability. 12 February 2026
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala Matlala, co-accused back in court for fresh bail application Alleged Big 5 cartel member Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala and his co-accused are back in court. 12 February 2026
SONA Promises vs reality | Hunger and poverty still plague SA, says expert About 5.4 percent of GDP is allocated to social protection, compared with an average of 8.5 percent among peer countries. 11 February 2026
Parliament has been under construction since an arson attack in 2022 R4,6bn later, Parliament rebuilding to be completed in December The reconstruction of Parliament will be completed by December 2026. A total of R4,6 billion has been allocated for the reconstruction. 12 February 2026
SONA 2026 | Less promises and more action please, Mr President As the country awaits the State of the Nation address, communities want to hear about ending gun violence. 12 February 2026