News Bulletin of 5 February 2026, 3pm

Uber Eats and the Gauteng Department of Economic Development hosted an event in Orlando, Soweto on February 3 to celebrate a partnership supporting township businesses.
The initiative has invested over R250 million in merchant onboarding, marketing tools, delivery bikes, and training to help local entrepreneurs expand their markets, increase demand, and create jobs. Entrepreneurs like Rhulani Shibambo of Kota King were recognised for their success and growth through the programme.
Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, said the partnership shows how combining government support with private-sector expertise can strengthen township economies and provide sustainable earning opportunities.

The United States chapter of the South African Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the reauthorization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act until the end of the year, with South Africa remaining a beneficiary.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirmed the extension applies retroactively to September last year, when the programme expired.
The act allows qualifying African countries to export thousands of goods to the US duty-free, supporting local industries including agriculture, manufacturing and automotive exports.
Saccusa president Neil diamond says this will be have a stabilizing effect for south africa :

Middle-distance runner Tshepo Tshite has started his 2026 season in spectacular fashion. On Tuesday night at the Czech Indoor Gala in Ostrava, Tshite broke the South African 3,000m indoor record, finishing second in 7 minutes 38.17 (seven minutes, thirty-eight point one seven seconds.”) seconds. He narrowly missed first place, crossing the line just 0.12 seconds behind Portugal’s Isaac Nader.
The 29-year-old now holds four national records, including the 1500m indoor and outdoor events and the indoor mile. Athletics SA’s Acting President John Mathane congratulated Tshite and his team, calling it a fantastic start to the season.