HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY

Fri 03 April 2026:

Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: 👇🏼

◼️ SA urged to stop coal exports to Israel amid humanitarian crisis: The activists said that although South Africa has already demonstrated its commitment to these obligations on the international plane, notably through its proceedings at the ICJ and consistent public position in relation to Israel’s conduct, the Constitution requires coherence between South Africa’s international posture and its domestic conduct. Colombia banned coal exports to Israel, with a final, strict decree issued in July 2025 to stop all shipments until the conflict in Gaza ends. Colombia was previously Israel’s top coal supplier, contributing over 60% of Israeli coal imports.
https://iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-04-03-south-africa-urged-to-stop-coal-exports-to-israel-amid-humanitarian-crisis/

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◼️ Easter warning for homeowners and renters: Security and insurance experts are reminding homeowners and tenants to take steps to protect their properties as crimes tend to spike over holiday periods such as Easter. The warning comes as the latest crime statistics from the South African Police Service (SAPS) show that home-related crimes remain a major concern. According to the SAPS’s latest data, the country recorded 42,969 cases of home burglaries between October and December 2025.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/property/855815/easter-warning-for-homeowners-and-renters-in-south-africa/

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◼️ Eskom wants to cut electricity to municipalities that haven’t paid: South Africa’s state-owned electricity provider, Eskom, announced in early March 2026 that it would cut off the power to 14 municipalities that collectively owe it more than R110 billion (US$6.5 billion). She sets out why cutting the supply won’t help Eskom get paid but could harm low income communities.
https://www.citizen.co.za/news/eskom-cut-electricity-municipalities-households/

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◼️ Cost of living remains high despite easing inflation: Electricity and water costs have seen some of the steepest increases. Electricity prices rose by about 85% over the period, while water tariffs climbed by around 68%, both significantly outpacing overall inflation, which increased by 30%. The commission attributed these increases to structural challenges in the utility sector, including ageing infrastructure, high debt and operational inefficiencies. Education costs have also continued to climb. Primary education costs increased by 37% and secondary education by 42% since 2020, largely due to rising operational expenses not fully covered by government funding.
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-04-02-cost-of-living-remains-high-despite-easing-inflation-competition-commission/

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◼️WhatsApp warning for taxpayers in SA: Common WhatsApp scam tactics include impersonating friends and family members to trick victims into making payments or sharing sensitive information. False investment and property transaction scams are other popular options. WhatsApp could also be used to distribute scam messages similar to those that many South Africans may have received via SMS. In these scams, fraudsters may impersonate financial institutions, courier companies, and other companies with urgent requests to defraud victims.
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/security/637723-whatsapp-warning-for-taxpayers-in-south-africa.html

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