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Rising star Naledi Aphiwe has confirmed to Sowetan that her celebrity romance with fellow singer Mawelele was fake — a PR stunt to promote their Romeo & Juliet duet.

Former acting national police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane told members of the ad hoc committee that political interference in the criminal justice system became more prevalent post the ANC Polokwane conference in 2007.

South African retailers have become heavily dependent on constant promotions to attract price-pressured shoppers, but this strategy is losing effectiveness, eroding margins and weakening loyalty.

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 15 January 2026.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Metro will focus on fixing water infrastructure to mitigate the water crisis

The foot and mouth strategy targets vaccinating 80% of cattle in high-risk zones

President Trump is dismantling the global system the U.S. built in the 20th century. Foreign policy experts say he wants a world that looks more like the 19th century.

NPR’s Juana Summers speaks with Jason Rezaian, who was imprisoned in Iran when he was the Tehran correspondent for The Washington Post, about the country’s current wave of protest.

Iranians are using Starlink to get online during the government’s near-total internet shutdown.

The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.

The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.

This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.

The Amazigh calendar places them almost a thousand years ahead of much of the rest of the world.

Kinson and West Howe Foodbank in Bournemouth now has a larger, free community service.

Families increasingly cannot afford to see the GP, Guernsey Community Foundation warns.

We currently stand at an inflection point in history – we will likely soon witness the so-called AI revolution either succeed or fail.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Thursday, 15 January 2026.

Phahlane is testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Phahlane was speaking at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee hearings in Cape Town.

Mbalula says that the ANC in the province is working hard to address the future of the GPU.

Phahlane says the interefernce began after the ANC Polokwane Conference in 2007.

Hosts Morocco will play Sadio Mane’s Senegal in this Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final in Rabat.

Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 has reached its final stages with two teams left to vie for the coveted title in Morocco.

New Zealand have fired coach Scott Robertson less than two years before the 2027 Rugby World Cup, after rumours of a player revolt.

The All Blacks have moved decisively by axing head coach Scott Robertson after reports of a player revolt.

Survey by education thinktank finds ‘contradictory’ attitudes towards free speech at UK universities

One-third of students think Reform UK politicians should be barred from speaking on university campuses, according to a survey of student attitudes towards free speech that organisers described as “contradictory” and confusing.

While 69% of students told the Higher Education Policy Institute...

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey has found the key to lose weight and keep it off.

The increased use of e-scooters on Sea Point Promenade is regarded as a growing issue by Cape Town residents. Here’s why…

Car enthusiast Cheslin Kolbe revealed his larger than life set of wheels, hailed as one of the ‘toughest and biggest’ vehicles on the market.

Ramaphosa fears a caged paper tiger, called Trump, who has not accepted the fact that the US is no longer the only powerhouse in the world.

The SRD grant was extended until 2027 and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana allocated R284.7 billion for social grants 2025/26.

What if the military is taking advantage of the ANC’s current weak and chaos-riddled situation to assert its own will?

When will every child be placed?

One type of payment has been held back from wider adoption in South Africa due to fragmentation.

Eighteen months ago, it was plausible that artificial intelligence might take a different path than social media. Back then, AI’s development hadn’t consolidated under a small number of big tech firms. Nor had it capitalized on consumer attention, surveilling users and delivering ads. Unfortunately, the AI industry is now taking a page from the social […]

UK Financial Ltd today announced that its MayaCat Regulated Security Token (SMCAT) has officially made history as the world’s first exchange-traded token structured under the ERC-3643 regulated security token standard. Following this milestone, UK Financial Ltd confirmed that it is actively coordinating with the CATEX Exchange to determine the most efficient and fully compliant method […]

Oracle has been accused of concealing its need to sell significant additional debt to build out its AI infrastructure.

South African motorists looking for affordable SUVs have a variety of options.

The used car industry experienced significant growth in December 2025, generating R12.89 billion in revenue.

Several new car brands rapidly increased their market share in South Africa in 2025, while other manufacturers saw a small dip in sales.