SOWETAN | Halala! Well done Class of 2025
As the Class of 2025 embarks on post-school life, we wish them success.
FRIDAY, 16 JANUARY 2026, 07:17
As the Class of 2025 embarks on post-school life, we wish them success.

South Africa once had globally renowned business leaders such as Harry Oppenheimer, Raymond Ackerman, and Sol Kerzner. However, they are all gone.

Real Housewives participant talks about her sense of humour and her journey to stardom

South Africa’s government welcomed the approval by the U.S. House of Representatives of a bill that would renew Washington’s preferential trade programme for Africa for another three years.

SA’s automotive aftermarket remains one of the most stable and essential sectors of the economy.

South Africa’s decision to host BRICS naval exercises involving Iran is provoking strong US backlash, including new tariffs and mounting political pressure.

The Summit Club in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, is in hot water, owing the city R2.6 million in unpaid power bills and facing allegations of violating regulations.

Farmers are calling for the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak to be declared a national disaster in terms of South Africa’s Disaster Management Act.

The City of Johannesburg has launched an operation to address the growing challenge of illegal outdoor advertising across the city.

These are the key developments in South Africa today, 14 January 2026.

South Africa now is set to enter a new round of FATF evaluations starting in late 2026, with a final report expected in October 2027.

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has quietly deleted a post showing that, contrary to media reports, Iran’s Corvette Naghdi is actively participating in the sea phase of Exercise Will for Peace 2026.

Wealthy South Africans are increasingly moving funds into discretionary trusts offshore to protect assets, hedge local risks, and benefit from stable, low-tax jurisdictions.

Minister’s assertions that SA’s youth is passive about finding employment not backed by evidence

US President Donald Trump’s regime is a rogue state, and the world must hold it accountable.

Former champ says Boxing SA must prioritise local titles over any others

Orlando Pirates head of sports science Lee Miles has lauded Bucs players for returning from the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) break in top physical shape.

“I think teaching was a calling for me.”

Minister’s assertions that SA’s youth is passive about finding employment not backed by evidence