News South Africa

Here are some of the key developments happening today, 7 January 2026.

South Africa’s unemployed are largely new entrants to the labour force and not those who have lost jobs.

Bowel cancer in people under the age of 50 is increasing worldwide and scientists are striving to find out why.

Jacob Bethell smashes Beau Webster for four over deep mid-wicket to reach his first ever Test century, leaving England on 210-3 with a lead of 27 on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Madadzhe faked his mother’s death and claimed insurance money while she was still alive. 

The Wilderness Section of the Garden Route National Park has been closed after a boat fire incident

The appointment will be effective from the 1st of February 2026.

Fire crews and volunteers, aided by aerial water bombing, work to contain the Aalwyndaal fire.

Venezuela’s interim president sounded compliant after President Trump threatened her with a fate worse than that of overthrown and arrested Nicolás Maduro.

A coalition of 35 countries met to discuss Ukraine’s sovereignty if and when a peace agreement with Russia is reached. The meeting was overshadowed by worries about the U.S.’s interest in Greenland.

The BBC’s Cuba correspondent, Will Grant, explains what’s the nature of the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba.

BBC Mundo has spoken to Venezuelans in the country’s capital about the latest US military operation.

At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.

About 85 Ethiopian migrants were trying to leave the country when the accident occurred, authorities say.

The main opposition coalition boycotted the vote after a referendum allowed the removal of term limits.

With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Wednesday, 7 January 2026.

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The Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Tokyo is one of only a few locations worldwide that offers the ultimate Starbucks experience.

Fujitsu’s European boss defended the firm as it continues to profit from government contracts.

FF Plus says it supports the US’s action on Venezuela and Maduro.

Zuma’s briefing will be held at the Venezuelan embassy alongside Venezuela’s ambassador to SA.

The committee, probing allegations made by Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, adjourned last month.

Ramaphosa attended the SACP’s commemoration of Joe Slovo’s death.

Today’s rumour wrap.

The Proteas will soon head into another ICC World Cup campaign, and here are the fixtures to note for the upcoming T20 showpiece.

Jacob Bethell makes his first Ashes half-century in 87 balls on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Mitchell Starc strikes in the first over yet again as Zak Crawley is trapped lbw for one, having made no attempt at playing a shot, to leave England 4-1 on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Members from five high-end Discovery Health plans owe the medical aid thousands of rands after benefits were paid incorrectly.

Amor Vittone is dating radio DJ and restauranteur Marius van Biljon, whose beauty queen wife Shannon, died less than six months ago…

Ramaphosa faces a test as the Madlanga report lands: accountability must follow or voters will deliver a brutal verdict.

From noise and parties to illegal activity, neighbour disputes are increasingly shaping property values and community conflict.

Discovery Health and Nersa shift the cost of their failures to consumers, leaving households to cover billions in errors.

Unpaid Mafoko security guards raise airport and national key point and public sector safety risks. DA, EFF and unions call for intervention.

The South Africans regularly used Discord while playing the military game Arma 3, a person familiar with how they were recruited said, asking not to be identified.

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A prominent energy expert has predicted that government’s revised unbundling strategy for Eskom will bring back load-shedding.

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Jaecoo recently launched a new SUV in South Africa that costs less than R350,000.

A South African airline has achieved an on-time score surpassing that of the world’s best air carriers.

Mahindra has revealed the new XUV 7XO, the latest iteration of its 7-seater SUV.

The overhaul is the latest in a host of sweeping changes made under the Trump administration by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.

The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.

Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government’s plan.