South African retailers have become heavily dependent on constant promotions to attract price-pressured shoppers, but this strategy is losing effectiveness, eroding margins and weakening loyalty.

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 15 January 2026.

Former acting national police commissioner Lt-Gen Kgomotso Phahlane has leveled serious accusations against private investigator Paul O’Sullivan and former Independent Police Investigative Directorate head Robert McBride.

Water, waste, fire and finances — Siyancuma is a mess.

Committee chairperson Soviet Lekganyane intervened many times, cautioning the two parties to remain within the committee’s terms of reference and to maintain the professional decorum expected of an evidence leader and a witness.

Jessica Motaung does not meet the requirements for the top job under Safa’s current constitution, which states “candidates must boast at least 10 years of regional-level experience in the association’s structures”

Galaxy coach Adnan Beganovic is convinced they’ll survive without the 21-year-olds, also shooting down the notion that the club’s business model of cashing in on their best players could lead to relegation.

Former acting national police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane has praised KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for his persistence in exposing institutional rot in the police service.

Yassine Bounou saved two penalties and Youssef En Nesyri netted the decisive spot kick as hosts Morocco secured a 4-2 shootout victory over Nigeria following their 0-0 draw in a tense Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Rabat on Wednesday.

Floods, administrative issues, and incomplete building construction have disrupted the first day of school, as some pupils could not set foot in the classroom on Wednesday.

Teachers must know their actions impact real lives

A study by Mpho Motseki at UWC explores the roots of intimate partner violence among South African men, highlighting factors like jealousy, substance abuse, childhood trauma and absent fathers.

Athlete Adriaan Wildschutt has set his sights on further record-breaking achievements in 2026

Teachers must know their actions impact real lives

Herman Mashaba is one of South Africa’s most recognisable entrepreneurs and politicians and has become a key figure in the 2026 municipal elections. Newsday asked him 5 tough questions.