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Climate change amplifies Limpopo’s flood crisis, warns WWF specialist

A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards.

South Africa declared a national disaster after severe weather conditions led to deadly floods across parts of the country.

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The Mpumalanga government has welcomed the declaration of a national disaster due to the floods.

This is in connection with the Ngobozana mass murder of 18 unarmed people in the E Cape.

The High Court in Pretoria is expected to hear the officer’s testimony in Meyiwa trial on Monday

The flood-related death toll in Mpumalanga and Limpopo currently stands at 37.

BBC Africa Eye joins an anti-trafficking police unit in Sierra Leone helping a man look for his missing children.

The crash happened in Spain’s Andalusia province. Officials fear the death toll may rise.

The blast caused noticeable tremors in the area and sent large plumes of smoke into the sky.

Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.

President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Monday, 19 January 2026.

Business insurance needs to cover everything that keeps your business running.

Capitec has issued several warnings to its clients about a surge in increasingly sophisticated scams targeting South Africans at the start of 2026.

Official figures show the world’s second largest economy grew by 5%, hitting Beijing’s “around 5%” target.

George, who was also the DA’s federal finance chair, publicly revealed Steenhuisen’s money issues.

Malema is set to learn his fate on Friday in the East London Magistrate’s Court as sentencing looms.

ActionSA claims that the same suspect laid a false charge of assault against Khumalo

Mbeki reminds veterans of their role in liberating South Africa .

Senegal won AFCON 2025 after a chaotic final against Morocco that saw the eventual champions storm off the pitch late in the game.

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is the leading international men’s football tournament on the African continent.

The Stormers and Bulls have progressed to the Round of 16 in the Champions Cup, and here is who they will face.

BBC Sport Wales assesses who has impressed or fallen away as Steve Tandy prepares to name his first Six Nations squad.

Images of an outdoor cross erected by a local Franschhoek church has gone viral after it appeared standing after recent wildfires…

Stormers captain Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was praised for his leadership skills during this sweet encounter with a young fan…

Cassper Nyovest has seemingly unfollowed his wife Pulane Phoolo, who has now struck up a friendship with his ex, Thobeka Majozi…

Farmers are sceptical of Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen’s plan of action for foot-and-mouthfree status in SA.

Former President Thabo Mbeki on Saturday made comments about alleged links between the MK party’s support and apartheid-era infiltration.

The DA launched a city-wide petition over the prolonged power outages, collapsing infrastructure and poor response times.

Economy has to dobetter to improve jobcreation – analyst.

The Information Regulator says several unsolicited direct marketing matters have been escalated to its Enforcement Committee for consideration.

Severe weather conditions led to deadly floods across parts of the country in recent weeks.

Three South African banks who signed Home Affairs’ new partnership model for smart ID services have provided an update on their rollouts.

The recently concluded festive season was South Africa’s least deadly in years.

A Chinese vacuum cleaner company unveiled its very own supercar at CES 2026.

With back-to-school in full swing, parents have been told to ensure safe commutes.

Chery is gearing up to launch a new car brand in South Africa.

Abiraterone will be available in a matter of weeks and will be offered to 7,000 men a year.

A judge says the hospital chiefs’ changing room policy created a “hostile” environment for women.