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Mayor of South Africa’s economic hub under siege
Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero is set to face his third motion of no confidence today, which could see the city with an 11th mayor in a decade.
THURSDAY, 29 JANUARY 2026, 10:05

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Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero is set to face his third motion of no confidence today, which could see the city with an 11th mayor in a decade.

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Eskom and some municipalities have threatened fines and disconnections to force households to register solar systems, causing widespread backlash, with experts arguing compliance should be limited to safety certification.

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A horrific morning crash between a truck and taxi claimed at least 10 lives in Lotus Park south of Durban on Thursday.

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The Madlanga commission of inquiry hearings into allegations of corruption in the criminal justice system, chaired by retired deputy chief justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, continue on Thursday.
South Africa
After battling for around 12 hours, Cape Town firefighters have finally extinguished the blaze that raged in Hout Bay and Llandudno.
South Africa
Over 4 million smart ID cards issued in 2025
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has issued a record 4 002 964 smart ID cards in the 2025 calendar year — the highest rate of delivery in the history of the department.
This milestone represents a 17% increase on the 3 427 468 Smart IDs issued during 2024, which was itself a new record at the time.
The 2025 performance is about 1.3...

South Africa
The deployment will ensure long term safety of residents who fled their homes fearing illegal miners

South Africa
Parents are still queuing at WC education offices to secure school placement for their children.

World
The airport houses an air force base and is about 10km (six miles) from the presidential place.
World
US President Donald Trump is weighing options against Iran that include targeted strikes on security forces and leaders to inspire protesters, multiple sources said, even as Israeli and Arab officials said air power alone would not topple the clerical rulers.
World
The Trump administration said that two immigration agents involved in the fatal shooting of a civilian in Minneapolis had been placed on leave, as the president slammed the city’s mayor despite a promise to de-escalate the situation.

World
As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti.

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

Africa
Ghana’s foreign minister says the influencer is a “worthy ambassador”, but some Ghanaians criticised the move.

Africa
Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including luxury goods and private jet travel, a prosecutor tells a London court.

Africa
On a visit to Ankara, Bola Tinubu was filmed stumbling and falling after walking past soldiers and dignitaries.

Business
The South African Reserve Bank has divided opinion over whether it will cut interest rates again on Thursday or stay on hold to reinforce its commitment to its 3% inflation target.

Business
Woolworths’ operations for the 26 weeks ending 28 December 2025 are showing improvements, but its basic earnings will take a hit following the sale of an Australian property, which inflated earnings for the previous period.
Business

Business
People at Accrington’s indoor car boot sale sell everything from records to second hand tools.

Politics
The motion was brought by minority party, Al Jama-ah, with the support of other minority parties

Politics
The party is also demanding a comprehensive and updated report on the most recent cases.

Politics
This has been revealed at the Madlanga Commission where Senona continues with testimony.

Politics
In 2012, Cabinet adopted the NDP as the country’s economic blueprint.

Sport
A Swansea council motion will urge the WRU to withdraw its proposal to reduce the number of professional regional rugby teams in Wales from four to three.

Sport
How Francesca Hennessy – who headlines on BBC Two on Saturday – went from weight and dyslexia struggles to viral fame and in sight of a world-title shot.

Sport
Fixtures, how to follow on the BBC and venues as the Six Nations returns on Thursday, 5 February with defending champions France taking on Ireland.

Sport
Despite climbing to second, Kaizer Chiefs have failed to convince Junior Khanye, who believes Amakhosi are not true title contenders.
Education
[Daily Trust] The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that Nigeria faces a major public health and education challenge, with only 11 percent of schools nationwide having access to basic Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services.
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Education
Harvey, who is deafblind, struggled in mainstream nursery during wait for EHCP – and parents fear he could lose out again
Parents in England fear losing support for disabled children due to Send reforms
Harvey Hind has just turned five. He can count to a thousand. He can recite the alphabet – forwards and backwards – and he loves Play-Doh and cars.
The youngest of three children, Harvey is...

Education
Survey by disability charity finds 45% of parents of children with complex needs ‘worried support will be taken away’
‘We’ve fought so hard’: family’s worry as England’s Send overhaul looms
Parents of disabled children fear that the government’s reforms to special needs education in England could mean they lose vital support, according to a new survey that highlights the high stakes facing...

Lifestyle
A crackdown on illegal billboards in Joburg sees advertisers face immediate reputation damage and financial losses …

Lifestyle
Here are Africa’s top universities in 2026, according to Times Higher Education, with South African institutions dominating the rankings.

Lifestyle
Almost a decade after her late husband Joost van der Westhuizen’s death, Amor Vittone announced her engagement to partner, Marius van Biljon.

Lifestyle
Chef Coo Pillay, President of SA Chefs (SACA) discusses South Africa’s culinary identity and how to get ahead in the hospitality industry.

Entertainment
The spin bowler has also spoken highly of team captain Aiden Markram.

Entertainment
Some in the ANC want Dada Morero to resign; they want Loyiso Masuku to take over from him.

Entertainment
Psychologist and medical doctor Dr Jonathan Redelinghuys said the brain sits at the centre of this process.

Entertainment
Mbappe said he could not put his finger on a clear reason why Madrid played so poorly against Benfica.

Science/Tech
AI succeeds in logistics only when decision authority, evidence standards and accountability are explicitly designed, according to Sterdts.

Science/Tech
South Africa has a new draft white paper on immigration, citizenship and refugees. This, the fourth in three decades, represents a step change from the previous efforts. It is a genuine attempt to develop an efficient but humane set of policies. Based on my work on migration over two decades, I am convinced that the […]

Science/Tech
The South African Competition Commission has given its unconditional approval to the $55-billion acquisition of Electronic Arts led by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.

Science/Tech
The failure of a motor connected to one of the Zuikerbosch treatment plant’s pumps has caused low pressure and water outages in parts of Gauteng.
Motoring

Motoring
Toyota has revised the Corolla hatchback and sedan for South Africa.

Motoring
While many different cars are assembled in South Africa, most of them are priced well beyond the average salary.

Motoring
The Department of Roads and Transport is making it easier to renew licences in Gauteng.

Health
Peter Dervin says he warned Broomfield Hospital staff not to leave his son alone before fatal fall.

Health
Elaine Gracey was in a lot of pain but says she was expected to just put up with her menopausal symptoms.
Health
A Black female doctor when that was rare, she developed a diagnostic test for the disease that is still a standard tool, as well as treatment guidelines.
Health
The case is the latest action taken by a state with an abortion ban against providers in states that support abortion rights.