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These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 13 January 2026.

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Steenberg Golf Estate in Cape Town ranks among South Africa’s top luxury estates.

Orlando Pirates legend Andries Sebola is optimistic that new signing Andre de Jong will add value to the club, implying that the New Zealander’s arrival will keep Sipho Mbule and Patrick Maswanganyi on their toes.

The Free State, the previous top performing province, is now second with an 89.3 per cent rate.

The suspect was arrested following public outcry after the woman took to social media.

Gwarube has reminded the country of the challenges the class of 2025 had to overcome.

BRICS Navy drills are being conducted off the South African coast.

Officials will examine video footage and policy guidelines as part of the investigation, experts told the BBC.

Hopes of finding survivors have dimmed as more than 20 people remain missing in the debris.

After the social media app’s AI chatbot started generating sexualized images of women and children, two countries have blocked it and several more have launched investigations.

Rosita Salvador Mabuiango’s mother was sheltering for days before giving birth perched above the water.

Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.

Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon’s first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Severn Wye has been shortlisted for the Health Service Journal Partnership Award.

The Family Matters charity in Weymouth works to help parents with babies and children of pre school age.

Broad Media is growing its editorial team and has exciting opportunities for new journalists.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 13 January 2026.

Makhubele was removed as Chief Whip with immediate effect.

This has been confirmed by the Commission in a statement this Monday afternoon.

The UAE is also a major investor in the South African economy across various sectors.

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The Cheetahs have described the ‘extraordinary efforts’ to avoid their recent Challenge Cup game controversially being called off.

David Richards is grasping his second chance with Dragons after previously dropping out of professional rugby to work with the club’s commercial department.

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Agency says SASSA Child Support Grants in February 2026 can be processed same day, ensuring relief for millions of households with kids …

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The 2025 matric cohorts achieved a record-breaking matric pass rate of 88%, which is is 0.7% higher than last year’s 87.3%.

The suspects were arrested for murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, rape, assault, burglary, drug trafficking, and more.

Sparse crowds and bare staging turned the January 8 celebration into a symbol of decline rather than dominance.

First stage win for the local Toyota outfit also comes with a 10th place overall ranking.

Smart meter installations are lagging sharply, undermining Eskom’s ability to end load reduction timeously.

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Build One South Africa stated that the true matric pass rate is 54.7%, significantly lower than the official rate of 88%.

The Eastern Cape has spent R11 billion to prepare the province for electric cars.

Toyota has several new products lined up for 2026, including a new SUV and the highly anticipated next-generation Hilux.

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