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‘We’re in survival mode’: The cost of milk price crisis to family dairy farms
Adam and Lucy Johnstone have seen the price their receive for their milk tumble by 25% over the last three months.
FRIDAY, 16 JANUARY 2026, 08:55

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Adam and Lucy Johnstone have seen the price their receive for their milk tumble by 25% over the last three months.

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These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 16 January 2026.

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These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 16 January 2026.

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Parents say the scheme helps them bond with their babies and establish early literacy skills.

South Africa
President Ramaphosa says government will assist families that have lost their homes to heavy rains

South Africa
The Phala Phala theft trial is expected to continue in the Modimolle Regional Court.

South Africa
The state responds to defence submissions after court denies request for CCTV footage.

South Africa
The municipality says the aim of the shutdown is to improve plant reliability.
World
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said she “presented” her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump, in a bid to win over the US president who had sidelined her since overthrowing Nicolas Maduro.

World
Rachel Bloor had assumed the heavy weight on her chest was her dog.

World
The former volunteers, who were facing lengthy jail terms, worked for an NGO that rescued asylum-seekers.

World
Palestinians say they’re suffering as they wait for progress in next phase of U.S.-backed ceasefire.

Africa
Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child’s death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.

Africa
Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.

Africa
Eritrea denies the claim and accuses Ethiopia of seeking a pretext to attack, amid fears of renewed conflict.

Africa
Logistical problems lead to queues and some disgruntled voters as Ugandans elect their next president.

Business
The sale of Hyde Park Corner has fallen through after conditions precedent in the deal were not met.

Business
Donald Trump’s stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries – which ended badly for the economy.

Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 16 January 2026.

Business
Mr Price’s move to acquire European retailer NKD is under extreme pressure from investors.

Politics
He says he was shocked by the directive because he was against its disbandment.
Politics
The US Embassy in Pretoria on Thursday accused South Africa of supporting Iran while it violently represses pro-democracy protests by allowing Iranian vessels into South African waters for a multi-national naval drill.

Politics
Zuma applied for Khampepe’s recusal on the grounds that she was unsuitable to lead the commission.

Politics
Dion George has resigned from the Democratic Alliance as well as Parliament.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs’ head of digital, Kemiso Motaung, has sent a plea to the supporters to block out banter from Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns fans.

Sport
Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby finish seventh in the European Figure Skating European Championships with a score of 173.52.

Sport
An error-strewn performance from Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby costs the British duo a European Figure Skating Championships medal in Sheffield.

Sport
Tammy Abraham could reunite with Aston Villa, Manchester United hope to sign Carlos Baleba in the summer, and Jean-Philippe Mateta is a target for Juventus.

Education
Campaigners claim firm has bought sway over the teaching of science, technology, engineering and maths
Campaigners have accused BP of having an insidious influence over the teaching of science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) in the UK through its relationship with the Science Museum.
Documents obtained under freedom of information legislation show how the company funded a research...
Education
The National Endowment for the Humanities is giving more than $40 million to programs that have been embraced by conservatives as a counterweight to liberal-dominated academia.
Education
In a case over the First Amendment rights of noncitizen scholars, a federal judge proposed extending protections to members of two academic groups behind a lawsuit.
Education
[Health-e] This week marked the start of the school year for learners across South Africa. Parents in Soshanguve Block KK, north of Pretoria, had an extra school preparation task on their hands-reinforcing a make-shift bridge.

Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi says she chooses peace, as estranged husband Siya Kolisi goes public with ‘girlfriend’ 25-year-old influencer Rachel John.

Lifestyle
Housing scams are rising in Cape Town, with fraudsters maliciously targeting residents from vulnerable communities.

Lifestyle
The deadline for SA TV licence funding proposals has come and gone, leading to yet another extension and talk of a new Broadcasting Tax …

Lifestyle
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has appeared in good health, and noticeably slimmer, in a recent social media post….

Entertainment
Officials are navigating through raging waters in Mbaula village outside Giyani.

Entertainment
The embassy said it is particularly ‘unconscionable’ that South Africa welcomed Iranian security forces.

Entertainment
Knysna can show other imploding towns and cities how to reverse the situation of neglected infrastructure.

Entertainment
Former DA finance chief Dion George resigns amid internal power struggles, with analysts saying he stepped aside after losing ground to John Steenhuisen.

Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
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Motoring
A new and affordable workhorse bakkie has made its way to South Africa’s shores.

Motoring
One of South Africa’s favourite hatchbacks saw a massive drop in sales last month.

Motoring
South Africans can look forward to a new international flight from the end of June.

Motoring
Mini has launched a new limited-edition Countryman series, exclusive to South Africa.

Health
Dr Alex George wants better assessment waiting times after paying for expensive private tests.

Health
A study found the 10 consistently worst-performing centres were all in the Midlands and North of England.
Health
The Trump administration has signed $11 billion in agreements with African nations, in deals tied to foreign policy goals.

Health
Dr Susan Gilby told the BBC she was relieved the case was over and that it “was never about the money.”