HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY

Tue 08 September 2026:

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

◼️ What a world above 1.5°C could mean for South Africa: In South Africa, it said, El Niño is usually associated with lower-than-normal rainfall coupled with high temperatures. For farmers, that combination can have terrible consequences. The implication for South Africa is that roads, bridges, water systems, settlements and other infrastructure will need to be designed and maintained with greater climate risks in mind.
Read more here:
https://iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-09-08-what-a-world-above-15c-could-mean-for-south-africa-heat-drought-and-food-pressure/

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◼️ Find out what the SIU discovered about government tender scams: The SIU confirmed that government departments and state entities frequently use requests for quotations (RFQs) for procurements below R500 000 to allegedly manipulate supply chain management processes and avoid open competitive tenders. The SIU said the Tembisa investigation identified at least 15 current and former officials allegedly involved in corruption, money laundering, collusion and bid rig ging.
Read more here:
https://www.citizen.co.za/news/find-out-what-the-siu-discovered-about-government-tender-scams/

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◼️ Taxpayers handed over R17.2 billion to fix roads in SA – but they just got worse: Provincial and municipal unpaved roads, which represent 80%, are classified as an E (“unfit for purpose”). The report highlights that the primary issue is that provincial and local authorities manage their roads reactively rather than proactively. Instead of conducting regular, scheduled maintenance to prevent deterioration, the report highlighted that the authorities wait for roads to fail and then attempt to repair them.
Read more here:
https://businesstech.co.za/news/government/872989/taxpayers-handed-over-r17-2-billion-to-fix-roads-in-south-africa-but-they-just-got-worse/

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◼️ Banking scams evolving faster than SA can fend them off: “We once had an incident with a colleague where a particular link was sent to them, a particular special for an airline. It turned out there was no airline,” he said. “These people were taking information from the colleague’s phone, and they managed to access the bank account and took money.” Mtuze described the rise of banking fraud as a Catch-22 situation, in that banks should be held responsible for ensuring that the technology they employ is secure and confidential.
Read more here:
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/banking/666154-banking-scams-evolving-faster-than-south-africa-can-fend-them-off.html

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◼️ The truth behind car mileage and how it affects your buying decision: A vehicle with 60 000 km instantly feels more attractive than one with 180 000 km, even if the two cars are otherwise identical. But mileage alone does not tell the full story. While it remains an important factor when assessing a vehicle’s condition and resale value, the reality is far more nuanced. Understanding what mileage means can help South African buyers make smarter decisions.
Read more here:
https://newsday.co.za/industry-news/26335/the-truth-behind-car-mileage-and-how-it-affects-your-buying-decision/

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