The DA’s FedEx is launching a disciplinary inquiry to determine whether John Steenhuisen and/or Dion George violated sections of the DA’s constitution.

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 13 January 2026.

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Steenberg Golf Estate in Cape Town ranks among South Africa’s top luxury estates.

Orlando Pirates legend Andries Sebola is optimistic that new signing Andre de Jong will add value to the club, implying that the New Zealander’s arrival will keep Sipho Mbule and Patrick Maswanganyi on their toes.

Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube has called on political parties to stop spreading the misleading perception that 30% is the official matric pass mark.

Authorities disconnected illegal water and electricity connections at the property.

South African businesses buckle under the weight of an increasing regulatory burden, while criminals, who ignore all laws, flourish.

Hijacked properties are a perennial problem in our communities and are not only limited to skyscrapers in the city centres.

The department of basic education has expressed concern over the declining number of pupils benefiting from social grants while battling with demanding higher school grades.

The DA’s federal executive committee (fedex) has accepted a report clearing party leader John Steenhuisen on allegations that he had misappropriated party funds through the use of his party-issued credit card.

An education expert cautioned against viewing the outcomes as a definitive measure of success.

The matric class of 2025 has made history with an 88% pass rate, the highest ever recorded in the history of the National Senior Certificate with KwaZulu-Natal leading the pack with a 90.6% pass.

As numerous countries across the globe crack the whip on social media platform X, RISE Mzansi has called for South African lawmakers to introduce stricter rules for major media platforms.