Rustenburg suspect caught selling explosives to undercover cops
A 35-year-old man is expected to appear in the Rustenburg magistrate’s court on Thursday on charges of contravening the Explosives Act of 1956.
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South Africa experiencing worst livestock farming disaster ever, and 15% of learners can’t read after grade 3
These are some of the key developments happening today, 8 January 2026.
United States seals deal to bring white South Africans to America
The United States and South African officials reached an agreement during a closed-door meeting in late December to allow America to continue its controversial effort to bring white South Africans to the U.S. as refugees.
Driver’s licence card tender award ruled unlawful, backlog resolved
As an interim measure the transport department has been allowed by the court to outsource the printing and issuing of driving licence cards to the home affairs department.
South Africa’s top software development company helps businesses scale
Codehesion, voted South Africa’s top software development company in 2025, is a perfect partner to help companies scale their development and ensure successful software projects.
IN PICTURES: People react to US capture of Nicolás Maduro, and more from around the world
Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking… This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past seven days.
R1.74 petrol price relief for South African motorists
South African motorists will enjoy significant relief in January 2026, with petrol prices being significantly lower than they were a year ago due to declining global oil prices and a weaker US dollar.
Brutal scrum battle awaits Stormers in London, says Hlungwani
A rampant Stormers side are bracing themselves for a tough scrum battle when they collide with a desperate Harlequins outfit in the Investec Champions Cup on Sunday, forwards coach Rito Hlungwani said.
Khampepe recusal request from TRC labelled ‘opportunistic’
The Jacob Zuma Foundation, former president Thabo Mbeki, and others have filed a recusal application against Justice Sisi Khampepe, claiming she lacks impartiality due to past roles in the TRC and alleged misconduct. Advocate Ishmael Semenya and the Calata Group oppose the application, labeling it opportunistic and unfounded, arguing there is no evidence of bias and suggesting the application...
LESEGO MAHLANGU | SA’s early childhood development system reproduces class divides
As SA prepares for a new academic year in its basic education system, familiar debates once again take centre stage, ranging from access to education and school readiness to persistent infrastructure backlogs.
Bafana’s Afcon exit a ‘learning curve’— Aubaas
Midfielder says team picked up valuable lessons in defeat
Sediane out to revive boxing on the West Rand
10-bout tourney set for Toekkies in March
NKARENG MATSHE | Bafana can still make SA proud at World Cup
Despite a disappointing Afcon, the writer believes that Bafana Bafana remain capable of performing well at the FIFA World Cup in June.
Cyril Ramaphosa shrugs off possible US invasion of South Africa
The President has said that he is not worried about a US invasion of South Africa.
Bushfires rage in Australia’s southeast, authorities warn of ‘catastrophic’ Friday conditions
SYDNEY, Jan 8 (Reuters) – Uncontrolled fires burned through bushland in Australia’s Victorian state on Thursday, forcing communities to evacuate and authorities to warn of a “catastrophic” fire danger rating for Friday.
A litany of problems awaits Adv Mothibi
Challenges of delays in prosecution of high-profile cases
Trump invites Colombia’s Petro to White House after earlier threat of military action
WASHINGTON/BOGOTA, Jan 7 (Reuters) – Days after threatening Colombia with military action, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said arrangements were being made for the country’s President Gustavo Petro to visit the White House, following a call between the two leaders.
UK’s Met police failed to properly vet thousands of officers
LONDON, Jan 8 (Reuters) – London’s Metropolitan Police hired more than 5,000 police officers and staff without required background checks between 2018 and 2023, Britain’s interior ministry said on Thursday, launching an independent inquiry to find out what went wrong.
Trump withdraws US from dozens of international and UN entities
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States would withdraw from dozens of international and UN entities, including a key climate treaty and a UN body that promotes gender equality and women’s empowerment, because they “operate contrary to US national interests”.