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These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 30 January 2026.

South Africa’s government has proposed amending its flagship Black empowerment policy to allow white-owned companies to gain points by contributing to a controversial new R100 billion BEE fund.

The US president says he has told Iran it has to do “two things” to avoid military action, as the US builds up its forces in the Gulf.

Businessman Brown Mogotsi says police have not returned phones and items confiscated during a raid

KwaZulu-Natal police noted that no officer was wounded during the incident.

City of Ekurhuleni has paid tribute to its TRT members who took part in LP and Mozambique floods

He allegedly told jail officers that he had paperwork “signed by a judge” to free the accused killer, a complaint states.

Amid rusting oil pumps and rigs, once affluent Venezuelan oil towns place their hope in US investment.

The former PM may be silenced but he’s far from the only one under pressure as the military stifles dissent.

Nearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique

No reason has been given but the decision follows a huge fall-out between South Africa and the US.

Passengers received a text message about the cancellation of flights, citing “unforeseen circumstances”.

Prosecutors allege Diezani Alison-Madueke was given “a life of luxury” in the UK by people interested in Nigerian government contracts.

Eskom has raised its salary increase offer to trade unions, though it remains well below what workers are demanding.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 30 January 2026.

The US Senate may vote on whether to extend AGOA as early as next week, with huge doubts that South Africa will continue to be included.

Cuba was previously importing about 35,000 barrels of oil a day from long-time ally Venezuela.

Jacob Zuma and Thales face charges of racketeering, corruption and fraud.

Mesuli Mlandu says Shadrack Sibiya has targeted him for blowing the whistle on corruption

Several witnesses who testified before the Madlanga Commission have implicated Mchunu in wrongdoing.

Malusi Gigaba’s case relates to the ongoing investigations into alleged corruption at Transnet.

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Social media scams are spiking, leaving several residents of Carletonville out of pocket. Police urges caution against these schemes.

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Anlia Etzebeth revealed that she is ‘soaking up all the moments’ of being a mom of two as she shared photos of her beautiful family.

Millions of rands are wasted monthly on rented clinics while department-owned facilities remain locked and deteriorating.

Zuma and Mbeki accuse Khampepe of being ‘conflicted and biased.’

Henceforward the regime will effectively be an occupation force that rules only by terror.

Mkhwanazi’s explosive allegations ignited the start of the Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry.

Apple has acquired Q.ai, an Israeli start-up working on artificial intelligence technology for audio.

The National Road Traffic Act says the government can take your licence away, at least temporarily, for exceeding the speed limit by more than a specified margin.

Elon Musk is weighing merging SpaceX, xAI and possibly Tesla as investors assess a trillion-dollar AI gamble.

Frogfoot has expanded its footprint in KwaZulu-Natal with the acquisition of fibre assets that were built and operated by Mitsol (Pty) Ltd.

Hijackers in South Africa are using a variety of tactics to steal cars.

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia revealed that the government plans to spend over R4 billion on VIP protection services for politicians.

More and more South Africans are opting to buy pre-owned vehicles as household budgets are stretched thin.

Lepas and iCaur have revealed the list of cars they are bringing to South Africa this year, and when we can expect to see them.

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