HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY | WEDNESDAY

Wed 02 September 2026:

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

◼️ United States gives huge win to SA: The United States House of Representatives on Tuesday (1 September) voted to pass the bill that had been amended and passed by the US Senate earlier in August. The bill was fully expected to pass, as it was necessary to avoid another government shutdown. It ensures that government funding can continue after 1 October 2026. It passed by a vote of 340 to 78 and was sent to US President Donald Trump to be signed into law.
Read more here:
https://businesstech.co.za/news/business/873215/united-states-gives-huge-win-to-south-africa-with-a-deadline-attached/

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◼️ Eskom increased prices so much that revenue rose 118%: Eskom sold less electricity in 2026 than it did a decade ago. However, its revenue from electricity sales rose 118% thanks to above-inflation tariff increases. The primary driver of this revenue growth has been the rise in the average price per unit of electricity sold, which has more than tripled over the last ten years. As Eskom’s prices continue to climb, energy becomes unaffordable for more households and businesses across South Africa, with many moving towards alternative energy sources.
Read more here:
https://dailyinvestor.com/energy/152165/eskom-increased-prices-so-much-that-revenue-rose-118-despite-it-selling-less-electricity/

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◼️ High Commissioner Anil Sooklal cleared by DIRCO, returns to India: South Africa’s High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, has returned to his post following a meeting with senior DIRCO officials over former president Jacob Zuma’s controversial visit to that country in June. Following the visit, questions over his presence at an event where controversial businessman Anil Gupta was also pictured began to surface, forcing DIRCO to issue a public statement and seek clarity from Sooklal.
Read more here:
https://iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-09-02-high-commissioner-anil-sooklal-cleared-by-dirco-returns-to-india-sources/

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◼️ Airport systems a worry: An alleged presidential plane diversion last week cast fresh attention on the state of Gauteng’s instrument flight procedures, as an insider claimed several airports remain without important approaches and departures, while OR Tambo International Airport faces fresh questions over key systems due to reach the end of their validity within days.
Read more here:
https://www.citizen.co.za/news/airport-systems-a-worry-as-key-controls-at-or-tambo-reach-end-of-days-source/

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◼️ 23 new cars announced at this year’s Festival of Motoring in SA: At least 23 new cars are set to appear in South Africa in the near future, and nearly all of them are coming from China. Dozens of carmakers were in attendance, showcasing a mix of recently launched models and upcoming releases. Electrification turned out to be a major part of this year’s festival, as GAC showcased the Aion V hatchback, while GWM had multiple hybrids..
Check images here:
https://topauto.co.za/new-models/162408/23-new-cars-announced-at-this-years-festival-of-motoring-in-south-africa/
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