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Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:43:05 GMTKiller Vigilantes Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
[SAnews.gov.za] The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the sentences imposed by the Bhisho High Court in a matter relating to the vigilante killing of four people at Debenek in the Eastern Cape.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:42:10 GMTSouth African Tourist Hotspot Jeffreys Bay Has Not Been Declared a Refuge for Muslim Refugees
[Africa Check] South African tourist hotspot Jeffreys Bay has not been declared a refuge for tens of thousands of refugees but false information may stoke Islamophobia
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:13:09 GMTFamilies Take Refuge in Churches After Limpopo Floods
[GroundUp] More than 40 families displaced since 14 January
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:41:55 GMTHeavy Rains Leave Dozens Homeless in Limpopo Village
[Health-e] Around 70 people, including the elderly and babies, have sought temporary shelter in a local church in Mbaula Village near Giyani in Limpopo after their homes were damaged by heavy rains last week.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:41:06 GMTGetting Into University Is Only the First Hurdle for Students From Rural South Africa. Here's What Comes Next
[The Conversation Africa] As universities in South Africa prepare to admit a new group of students, thousands of young people from rural parts of the country hope for a life-changing opportunity.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:10:26 GMTSA's Foreign Policy At a Crossroads Within a Changing International Order
[Daily Maverick] There is growing tension between the country's liberation-era foreign policy identity and its deep economic integration into Western-led global systems. In the context of recent developments such as South Africa's stance on Israel, V...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:08:37 GMTGovernment Intervenes Over Sewer Crisis in JB Marks Municipality
[SAnews.gov.za] Poorly functioning wastewater treatment plants and ongoing sewerage spillages continue to contribute significantly to water pollution in JB Marks Local Municipality in North West, prompting intervention by the national Department of W...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:05:42 GMTPresident Mourns Deaths in Cape Flats Violence and Scholar Transport Crash
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the loss of life resulting from violent incidents on the Cape Flats over the weekend and in a tragic collision involving a scholar transport vehicle, near Vanderbijlpark, on ...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:12:47 GMTSANDF Deploys Rescue Team to Assist in Flood-Stricken Areas
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has announced that it continues to support various flood-stricken communities by conducting rescue operations to evacuate people stranded in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:44:28 GMTFamilies Stranded As Floods Tear Through Jozini Villages
[Scrolla] Heavy weekend floods in Jozini and uMhlabuyalingana destroyed roads and bridges, leaving villages near the Mozambique border cut off completely.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:44:28 GMTGoodyear Factory Goes On Sale As Workers Accept Jobs Are Gone
[Scrolla] More than 900 workers lost their jobs when the Goodyear factory shut down last year.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:44:28 GMTActionsa's Khumalo Out On Bail Over Assault and Gun Charges
[Scrolla] ActionSA's Xolani Khumalo is accused of assault and pointing a gun during a 2023 anti-drug operation in Katlehong.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:44:27 GMT'I Became the Family Breadwinner At 15 and Now I'm Drowning in Debt'
[Scrolla] A man who became his family's breadwinner at 15 now supports 12 relatives on one income and is struggling to cover rent, food and transport.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:10:42 GMTNelson Mandela Bay Council to Hear Motion for Immediate Suspension of Officials Implicated in Unlawful Streetlight Contracts
[Daily Maverick] The Nelson Mandela Bay council will soon consider a motion to suspend more than 10 officials involved in streetlight contract fraud, following Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa's revelati...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:09:38 GMT'Failed Police Service' Paid R620m for Wrongful Arrests Last Year, With R56bn in Outstanding Claims
[Daily Maverick] The SAPS faces 48,569 civil claims for unlawful arrest and wrongful detention, potentially costing up to R56.7bn. Behind these figures lies a toxic mix of poor training, weak supervision and entrenched impunity that steadily hollows ...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:08:20 GMTMEC Chiloane Devastated After Scholar Transport Incident Claims 13
[SAnews.gov.za] Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed his deep devastation, following a tragic scholar transport accident in Vanderbijlpark on Monday morning, which claimed the lives of 13 learners.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:58:15 GMTKruger National Park Applies Quota System for Visitors
[SAnews.gov.za] The Kruger National Park (KNP) has implemented a gate quota system with immediate effect in the interest of visitor safety and effective traffic management, after heavy rains.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:57:53 GMTEmergency Housing Team Dispatched to Flood Hit Limpopo, Mpumalanga
[SAnews.gov.za] Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has dispatched the Emergency Housing Unit of the National Department of Human Settlements to disaster-affected areas in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, following recent heavy rainfall.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:57:39 GMTSaws Warns of Disruptive Rainfall in Limpopo
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of disruptive rainfall that could cause flooding in Limpopo.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:46:44 GMTUnemployed Teachers Camp Outside KZN Education Department
[GroundUp] Department ignores them
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:44:27 GMTDrunk Fisherman Arrested After Offering Dead Fish to Traffic Officers
[Scrolla] A fisherman was arrested on the N2 in Mtubatuba after offering dead fish as a bribe during a transport roadblock.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:13:47 GMT'Girls On Bikes' Make Cycling Joyful and Safe in Johannesburg
[GroundUp] "For me it's not even about the fitness, it's more the social aspect: getting to meet people and form friendships."
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:09:57 GMTEconomic Pressure and the Gambling Surge in SA - - What the Numbers Really Mean
[Daily Maverick] Instead of reflecting economic confidence, the surge in gambling appears to be happening alongside growing hardship, debt and uncertainty for millions of South Africans.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:08:48 GMTInmates in Matric Record 94.4 Percent 2025 Pass Rate
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Correctional Services has recorded a 94.4% pass rate for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:08:06 GMTPresident Ramaphosa Visits Flood-Stricken Areas in Mpumalanga
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa is this afternoon visiting Nkomazi Local Municipality in Mpumalanga to assess the extent of the damage caused by the floods and the response of government.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:59:21 GMTPremier Ramathuba Welcomes National Disaster Classification
[SAnews.gov.za] Limpopo Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, has welcomed the classification of the recent floods that affected Limpopo and several other provinces as a national disaster, saying the move will unlock much-needed support to assist with recove...
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:57:17 GMTMedia Urged to Submit Entries for SADC Media Awards
[SAnews.gov.za] The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has called on South African journalists and media to submit their entries for the 2026 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards competition.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:44:28 GMTKZN News Bites - NFP MEC Appointed Acting Health Boss
[Scrolla] Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:44:27 GMTJob Loss Forces a Mother to Sell Food At Traffic Lights to Feed Her Child
[Scrolla] A woman selling sausages and bottled water at Cape Town traffic lights earns as little as R150 on bad days of trading.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:11:04 GMTReforms Bear Fruit As World Bank Projects SA Economic Growth
[SAnews.gov.za] A new World Bank report projecting economic growth for South Africa over the next two years is an indication that government's reform agenda is bearing fruit.