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UPDATED: South Africa expels Israel’s chargé d’affaires Ariel Seidman
Politics
/ 30 January 2026

UPDATED: South Africa expels Israel’s chargé d’affaires Ariel Seidman

The department of international relations and cooperation said the move — which prompted a retaliatory measure by Israel — was a response to conduct inconsistent with diplomatic norms and protocol

By Hasina Kathrada
EFF to weigh options amid Malema woes
Politics
/ 30 January 2026

EFF to weigh options amid Malema woes

The weekend plenum will tackle leadership succession and priorities, amid growing unease over the party leader’s pending sentencing and its implications for stability and elections

By Mandisa Nyathi
KZN Hawks boss referred for investigation
National
/ 30 January 2026

KZN Hawks boss referred for investigation

Senona this week admitted to being close friends with businessman and alleged cartel leader Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala but denied any involvement in his business activities

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
ANC will not abandon partners
Politics
/ 30 January 2026

ANC will not abandon partners

Smaller parties in the coalition running the metro accuse the ANC mayor of failure to address chronic service delivery problems in Johannesburg and not consulting them enough

By Lunga Mzangwe
Mabuyane ‘avails’ himself for 3rd term
Politics
/ 30 January 2026

Mabuyane ‘avails’ himself for 3rd term

The Eastern Cape chair said he would stand for deputy president too if nominated to do so

By Lunga Mzangwe
CAF hammers Senegal and Morocco after Rabat’s night of shame
Sport
/ 29 January 2026

CAF hammers Senegal and Morocco after Rabat’s night of shame

CAF has issued a slate of heavy suspensions and fines totalling more than $1 million

By Tokelo Mokhesi
Johannesburg Social Housing Company CEO granted R50 000 bail on money laundering charge
Politics
/ 28 January 2026

Johannesburg Social Housing Company CEO granted R50 000 bail on money laundering charge

Police said there was a possibility of more arrests following that of Themba Mathibe on Monday

By Lunga Mzangwe
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head: I only advised ‘Cat’ Matlala
National
/ 28 January 2026

KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head: I only advised ‘Cat’ Matlala

Lesetja Senoma testified that he was not aware of Matlala’s criminal history although they were close, adding that he did not do background checks on friends

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Tributes pour in for Ekurhuleni MMC Andile Mngwevu who died in Mozambique floods
Politics
/ 28 January 2026

Tributes pour in for Ekurhuleni MMC Andile Mngwevu who died in Mozambique floods

His body was recovered in southern Mozambique days after the vehicle he was travelling in was swept away by floodwaters

By Mandisa Nyathi
Refuse collection uneven in Randburg as Pikitup and workers trade blame
The Green Guardian
/ 28 January 2026

Refuse collection uneven in Randburg as Pikitup and workers trade blame

Some Randburg suburbs have gone more than two weeks without refuse collection as Pikitup and striking casual workers trade blame over service disruptions at the Randburg depot

By Sheree Bega
Joburg council set to appoint Loyiso Masuku as deputy mayor if Morero survives motion of no confidence
Politics
/ 27 January 2026

Joburg council set to appoint Loyiso Masuku as deputy mayor if Morero survives motion of no confidence

The annual remuneration for a full-time councillor serving as executive deputy mayor is estimated at R1 280 117

By Lunga Mzangwe
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head says Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi sent him threatening texts
National
/ 27 January 2026

KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head says Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi sent him threatening texts

Lesetja Sesona said the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner sent the messages before his appearance in front of the Madlanga commission

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss denies leaking information to “Cat” Matlala
National
/ 27 January 2026

KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss denies leaking information to “Cat” Matlala

Lesetja Sesona rejected allegations made against him at the Madlanga Commission, saying his relationship with Matlala was casual, with no business dealings

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Coal’s slow death in Mpumalanga
The Green Guardian
/ 27 January 2026

Coal’s slow death in Mpumalanga

As jobs disappear from the coal belt, Middelburg’s economy is buckling. Unpaid rates, collapsing businesses and stalled transition support are deepening the crisis

By Marcia Moyana and Thabo Molelekwa
Shamila Batohi opts out of Nkabinde inquiry, pending legal advice
National
/ 26 January 2026

Shamila Batohi opts out of Nkabinde inquiry, pending legal advice

The inquiry is discussing how to proceed with the withdrawal of the outgoing national director of public prosecutions, who is the main complainant

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
‘Mchunu visited police station in ANC regalia,’ KZN deputy police commissioner says
National
/ 26 January 2026

‘Mchunu visited police station in ANC regalia,’ KZN deputy police commissioner says

Anthony Gopaul said the suspended police minister broke protocol and often contacted him to request case updates

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
World enters era of ‘global water bankruptcy’, UN report warns
The Green Guardian
/ 26 January 2026

World enters era of ‘global water bankruptcy’, UN report warns

Traditional talk of a water crisis and water stress no longer reflects the current reality

By Sheree Bega
EXCLUSIVE: ANC Johannesburg regional ballots allegedly  found opened at presiding officer’s house
Politics
/ 25 January 2026

EXCLUSIVE: ANC Johannesburg regional ballots allegedly  found opened at presiding officer’s house

Party sources said they found a woman at the house trying to burn the ballot papers

By Lunga Mzangwe
Design, building sector ripe for a pivot
Opinion
/ 25 January 2026

Design, building sector ripe for a pivot

It’s one thing to be a desirable city for tourists and charge premium hotel room prices, but the execution of the experience must match

By Ash Müller
Chinese vehicles gain serious traction in SA’s used market
Motoring
/ 24 January 2026

Chinese vehicles gain serious traction in SA’s used market

AutoTrader’s latest pricing and mileage figures highlight a decisive shift in buyer behaviour as Chinese brands convert sceptics into confident second-hand shoppers

By Jarryd Neves
South Africa’s summer of extremes
The Green Guardian
/ 24 January 2026

South Africa’s summer of extremes

Floods, wildfires and water shortages: This is a warning of the real costs of climate change, experts say

By Sheree Bega
Senteeko Dam at imminent risk of failure, government warns
The Green Guardian
/ 23 January 2026

Senteeko Dam at imminent risk of failure, government warns

Downstream communities ‘must immediately evacuate’

By Sheree Bega
I will never retreat from my ideas,” Malema says as sentencing is postponed to April
Politics
/ 23 January 2026

I will never retreat from my ideas,” Malema says as sentencing is postponed to April

The EFF leader told supporters he would not abandon his ideas

By Mandisa Nyathi
High levels of corruption cripple SA municipalities but government optimistic about improvements, Ramokgopa says
Business
/ 23 January 2026

High levels of corruption cripple SA municipalities but government optimistic about improvements, Ramokgopa says

Minister in the presidency for planning, monitoring and evaluation said there had been progress in implementing the country’s medium-term development plan, running from 2024 to 2029

By Brian Sokutu
Over R500m needed to rebuild Kruger after devastating floods, says minister
The Green Guardian
/ 23 January 2026

Over R500m needed to rebuild Kruger after devastating floods, says minister

With bridges, roads and tourist camps washed away, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Willie Aucamp appealed to the public for donations to ‘help save our iconic park’

By Sheree Bega
Malema’s darkest hour looms
Politics
/ 23 January 2026

Malema’s darkest hour looms

The possibility of its leader being jailed means the party faces an unprecedented leadership issue

By Mandisa Nyathi
Gwarube eyes top DA post
Politics
/ 23 January 2026

Gwarube eyes top DA post

Gwarube will vie for the position at the 2026 elective congress, aiming to succeed Helen Zille as federal council chair rather than pursuing the federal leader role

By Mandisa Nyathi and Lunga Mzangwe
Fraud claims rock ANC in Joburg
Politics
/ 23 January 2026

Fraud claims rock ANC in Joburg

Allegations of manipulated ballots and conflicts of interest at the regional conference have deepened factional divides

By Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
Deadly Vaal ride to school
National
/ 23 January 2026

Deadly Vaal ride to school

No single institution carries end to end accountability for ensuring a child’s journey to school is safe, leading to lethal consequences

By Hasina Kathrada
Driver in fatal Vanderbijlpark crash charged with murder
National
/ 22 January 2026

Driver in fatal Vanderbijlpark crash charged with murder

Twenty-two year-old Ayanda Dludla also faces three counts of attempted murder, as well as charges of driving without a valid professional permit and operating an unlicensed vehicle

By Hasina Kathrada
Exclusive: DA moves to bring Helen Zille into Johannesburg council in February
Politics
/ 21 January 2026

Exclusive: DA moves to bring Helen Zille into Johannesburg council in February

The Democratic Alliance’s Johannesburg chair said the region would not rule out Zille joining council as it was open to all options that were beneficial

By Lunga Mzangwe
The generator broke, leaving Eastern Cape village without water — 17 years ago
National
/ 20 January 2026

The generator broke, leaving Eastern Cape village without water — 17 years ago

Residents who can’t afford to buy water have to get it from a distant river

By Yamkela Ntshongwana
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