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Warning for WhatsApp users in South Africa
Legal experts warned that casual messaging now carries serious legal risks, as WhatsApp messages, voice notes and even deleted chats can be used as court evidence or trigger defamation claims.
Advocate Dinkie Portia Dube appointed deputy public protector
The position became vacant following the appointment of the previous incumbent of the post, advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, to the position of public protector.
Death toll from Vaal school transport crash rises to 14
The death toll from the Vanderbijlpark crash, in which a scholar transport vehicle collided with a truck on Monday, has risen to 14 learners.
News24 | Eight stadiums to host 2027 Rugby World Cup matches in Australia
Eight stadiums across Australia were on Thursday locked in as host venues for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with all matches in Melbourne to be played under a closed roof.
JANUARY BY-ELECTIONS: Ward wipeout: DA hammered by PA in George, gets a big scare from FF+ in Tshwane
The Patriotic Alliance had the perfect start to the local government election season when it won two wards off the DA in George in the Western Cape. The DA was also given a very good run for its money by the Freedom Front Plus in a suburban seat in Tshwane, Gauteng.
South African rand on a record run
South Africa’s rand rose to its strongest level in more than three years, following a broad markets rally after President Donald Trump ruled out using force to take Greenland.
South Africa’s overnight billionaire in the deal of a lifetime
South African-born billionaire Ivan Glasenberg is central to renewed talks to merge Glencore and Rio Tinto into the world’s largest mining company.
2201sidebar New system aimed at ‘fake tickets’
Stadium Management SA explained this week a new ticketing system would help eradicate fake tickets at its events, but Tuesday’s audition in the match between Kaizer Chiefs and Golden Arrows didn’t go as planned.
SOE can’t pay salaries, and Ramaphosa vows to make scholar transport safer
These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 22 January 2026.
Anti-immigrant protesters stone pupils and parents at Durban school
Anguish and trauma as anti-immigrant marchers unleash terror on pupils
Land, cash bonuses for Afcon-winning Senegal players
Faye pledges over R2m in bonuses
The DJs / Major League DJs donate stationery to Meadowlands school
Shoprite and Lucky Star join the amapiano trailblazers in lifting the school’s spirits with a donation
News24 | Vaal horror crash: Death toll rises to 14 as 2 more pupils die
The death toll from this week’s Vaal scholar transport crash has risen to 14 after the death of two more children, Gauteng police said on Thursday.
Tinkler backs Sekhukhune to show up against Bucs, Downs
Babina Noko start year on a low with loss to Stellies
“Girls on Bikes” make cycling joyful and safe in Joburg
“For me it’s not even about the fitness, it’s more the social aspect: getting to meet people and form friendships.”
READER LETTER | Mashaba offers nothing to Joburg
In this year’s municipal elections, the City of Johannesburg will be the centre of attraction.
Nedbank’s R13.9 billion expansion bet
South Africa’s Nedbank Group said on Wednesday it has offered to buy a 66% stake in Kenya’s NCBA Group in a cash-and-stock deal for R13.9 billion.
READER LETTER | SA simply has no leadership
SA appears to have absent leadership at a time when it’s needed the most.
How Dithejane hid under the bed to snub Sundowns for Chiefs
Puso Dithejane has since moved to the US where he recently signed for Chicago Fire from TS Galaxy and he’s now one of South Africans Abroad.
Waste reclaimers carry recycling load with little reward
They deserve formal recognition, income security and adequate infrastructure