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Elon Musk again bemoaned the fact that Starlink is not allowed to hold an Internet provider license in South Africa, which he says is solely because he is not black.

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 9 January 2026.

Gustavo Petro tells the BBC’s Ione Wells that the United States is treating other nations as part of a US “empire”, after Trump threatened Colombia with military action.

AKA and Tibz’s murder case expected to resume at the Durban Magistrate’s Court, today

Shebe Maburna is expected to appear at the High Court in Polokwane for an urgent bail application

Kouga residents are being urged to evacuate immediately amid wild fires

Suspended Western Cape High Court Judge Mushtak Parker is facing possible impeachment

Rescuers have pulled 12 injured sanitation workers from debris at the private landfill in Cebu City.

In video verified by BBC Persian, protesters in Iran can be heard chanting anti-government slogans.

All regions in Victoria are facing ‘catastrophic’ or ‘extreme’ fire warnings

The murder of Anjel Chakma has triggered protests in India and revived demands for an anti-racism law.

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga stood motionless throughout DR Congo’s Afcon matches in tribute to Patrice Lumumba.

The organisers of a professional women’s tournament which has gone viral because of a wildcard player’s poor performance acknowledge she should not have been allowed to play.

The Half of a Yellow Sun and We Should All Be Feminists writer’s twin boys were born in 2024.

Ken Ofori-Atta’s lawyers say he is co-operating and is in the process of changing his US visa status.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 9 January 2026.

Amid the ongoing scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission, the Police Minister says that over R25 million has been paid to suspended officers.

High street shops, pharmacies and music venues have said that the axing of planned increases to business rates for pubs should apply to them too.

Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.

Ramaphosa spoke to community members in Ward 21, Boitekong, during an ANC outreach in North West.

Ramaphosa says they will have a proper discussion with the party to help resolve their differences.

The African National Congress turned 114 years on Thursday

The NFP announced its withdrawal from the coalition government in KwaZulu-Natal.

Vincent Koch is reaching a Springbok career crossroad, and his return from injury will determine which direction he takes.

What’s next for the 21-year-old?

Liverpool boss Arne Slot is full of praise for how “disciplined” his side were as they held Premier League leaders Arsenal to a 0-0 draw at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta feels his side were too “unprecise” with their final ball as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Liverpool at Emirates Stadium.

The case of the two Ndimande brothers linked to the murders of Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane is expected to resume in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is serving a four-year prison sentence for prostitution-related crimes, had asked Donald Trump for a pardon.

The Western Cape is facing a worsening water crisis. Here’s how you can contribute to the province’s water-saving efforts…

“We need to hit the ground running for the rest of the season,” said Rosenior.

“Yes, every time you don’t win (it is a missed opportunity),” said Arteta.

Trump’s statements on foreign policy and economics reveal a willingness to disregard facts in pursuit of narrative control.

A total of 28 athletes will represent South Africa in the senior and junior divisions at the World Cross Country Championships.

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America’s technology giants will not face heavy-handed regulations in Europe’s digital rule overhaul, sources said.

Global automakers are pressing ahead with aggressive price cuts in early 2026, defying Beijing’s efforts to rein in discounts.

This Chinese carmaker is rapidly expanding in South Africa with considerable sales figures across its various brands.

Ski Sunday’s Ed Leigh and Chemmy Alcott share advice on how to keep safe and warm.