South Africa is officially competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics, which kicked off today in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, with the largest Winter Olympic team in the country’s history. For the first time, five athletes will represent the nation across four winter sports disciplines. Thabiso Tema spoke to Matthew “Matt” Smith cross-country skier.

South Africa is officially competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics, which kicked off today in Milan and Cortina d&rsquo;Ampezzo, Italy, with the largest Winter Olympic team in the country&rsquo;s history. For the first time, five athletes will represent the nation across four winter sports disciplines. Thabiso Tema spoke to Matthew &ldquo;Matt&rdquo; Smith cross-country skier.

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Team South Africa Kicks Off at 2026 Winter Olympics

South Africa’s national minimum wage will increase from R28.79 to R30.23 per hour from 1 March 2026, marking a R1.44 adjustment to protect low-income workers against inflation and rising living costs. The National Minimum Wage Act applies to most workers in the formal and informal sectors, including farm workers and domestic workers, with the aim of reducing poverty and improving livelihoods. The increase was recommended by the National Minimum Wage Commission after reviewing inflation and economic conditions. Thabiso Tema spoke to Maggie Mthomben Izwi co-founder and Case Manager of the Izwi Domestic Workers Alliance in South Africa.

South Africa&rsquo;s national minimum wage will increase from R28.79 to R30.23 per hour from 1 March 2026, marking a R1.44 adjustment to protect low-income workers against inflation and rising living costs. The National Minimum Wage Act applies to most workers in the formal and informal sectors, including farm workers and domestic workers, with the aim of reducing poverty and improving livelihoods. The increase was recommended by the National Minimum Wage Commission after reviewing inflation and economic conditions. Thabiso Tema spoke to Maggie Mthomben Izwi co-founder and Case Manager of the Izwi Domestic Workers Alliance in South Africa.

When Policy Fails at the Workplace: Minimum Wage and Non-Compliance

We unpacked growing concerns from residents in the Lesedi Local Municipality in Heidelberg who are beneficiaries of the Ikageleng Land Release Programme — also known as the Rapid Land Release Programme (RLRP). At the centre of the dispute are allegations that government-promised free building plans have not been provided, leaving many beneficiaries unable to begin construction on their allocated serviced sites. The beneficiaries lodged a complaint to the South African Human Right. Thabiso Tema spoke to Khululiwe Sithole Senior Legal Officer for Gauteng Provincial Office South African Human Rights Commission.

We unpacked growing concerns from residents in the Lesedi Local Municipality in Heidelberg who are beneficiaries of the Ikageleng Land Release Programme &mdash; also known as the Rapid Land Release Programme (RLRP). At the centre of the dispute are allegations that government-promised free building plans have not been provided, leaving many beneficiaries unable to begin construction on their allocated serviced sites. The beneficiaries lodged a complaint to the South African Human Right. Thabiso Tema spoke to Khululiwe Sithole Senior Legal Officer for Gauteng Provincial Office South African Human Rights Commission.

Broken Promises and Existential Threats: The Human Cost of Heidelberg’s Land Delays

The African National Congress (ANC) Study Group on the Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations raised by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has issued a strong rebuke of what it describes as politically motivated attacks aimed at the Speaker of the National Assembly, Cde Thoko Didiza. The statement comes amid growing tensions in Parliament over procedural disputes and the handling of testimony from key witnesses in the high-profile inquiry. Thabiso Tema spoke to Khusela Sangoni‑Diko Whip of the ANC Study Group on Ad Hoc Committee and Leigh-Ann Mathys Deputy Secretary General of the Economic Freedom Fighters.

The African National Congress (ANC) Study Group on the Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations raised by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has issued a strong rebuke of what it describes as politically motivated attacks aimed at the Speaker of the National Assembly, Cde Thoko Didiza. The statement comes amid growing tensions in Parliament over procedural disputes and the handling of testimony from key witnesses in the high-profile inquiry. Thabiso Tema spoke to Khusela Sangoni‑Diko Whip of the ANC Study Group on Ad Hoc Committee and Leigh-Ann Mathys Deputy Secretary General of the Economic Freedom Fighters.

Team South Africa Kicks Off at 2026 Winter Olympics

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