Traffic fine scam warning for South Africans
South African motorists are being warned about a surge in scam SMS and WhatsApp messages claiming unpaid traffic fines, which use fake payment links to defraud victims.
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Russia says it fired its Oreshnik hypersonic missile at Ukraine
The Russian military said it had fired its hypersonic Oreshnik missile at a target in Ukraine in response to what it described as an attempted Ukrainian drone strike on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences last month, which Kyiv has denied.
Iran’s Supreme Leader to give speech about protests shortly, state TV says
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will give a speech in a few minutes on “the terrorist actions” in the country, Iranian state TV reported on Friday, as protests over economic hardships continued nationwide.
South Africa’s jobs market: Are you a white man, 45 years old, living in the Western Cape?
Data confirms that this specific demographic profile represents the ‘gold standard for employment probability in South Africa.
IN PHOTOS: BRICS+ navies arrive in South Africa
BRICS members participating in a joint navy training exercise have docked in Simon’s Town.
The R1.8 trillion goldmine that can save South Africa
South Africa’s weak and narrow economic recovery reflects persistently low business confidence that has kept private-sector investment subdued, leaving billions of rands sitting in cash.
South Africa’s jobs lottery: Who is finding work – and who is being left behind?
Where you live is a major factor in whether you will find and retain employment, with this province recording the highest employment retention rate at 93.9%.
News24 | Last year’s top special needs matriculant conquers more than just his first year at Wits
Blind law student Kabelo Kekana thought university would challenge him academically, but he didn’t expect the level of questions about how he operates his day-to-day life from fellow students.
More US strikes in one of Africa’s largest economies on the table
President Donald Trump warned of more U.S. strikes in Nigeria if Christians are killed, despite Nigeria’s denial of systematic persecution.
News24 | 2025 matric exam leak localised to 40 pupils, says Umalusi CEO
Exams quality assurer Umalusi has indicated that the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exam leak was contained to about to 40 candidates in seven schools in Pretoria.
End of an era of dominance for the US dollar
The US dollar suffered one of its worst years in 2025 as investors increasingly hedged currency risk amid fiscal, policy and geopolitical concerns, signalling a possible long-term decline.
News24 | ‘We are able to collect R50 sometimes’: Ditsobotla mayor reveals dire financial situation
The Ditsobotla Local Municipality in Lichtenburg in the North West sometimes collects as little as R50 revenue, according to its mayor, Molefe Morutse.
Raging fires devastate parts of the Eastern and Western Cape
Areas of the Eastern and Western Cape are facing rampant veld fires, causing evacuations, home destruction, and power outages.
CENSORSHIP: Gayton McKenzie pulls the plug on SA’s Venice Biennale submission because it alludes to Gaza genocide
Minister Gayton McKenzie has been accused of contravening the right to freedom of expression after cancelling South Africa’s Venice Biennale submission, which deals with the Gaza genocide.
News24 | Worth-the-wait oxtail and dumpling stew
The meat is braised low and slow until it’s tender and soft, while fluffy dumplings soak up every drop of that rich, savory gravy.
Elon Musk slates South Africa’s race laws
Elon Musk again bemoaned the fact that Starlink is not allowed to hold an Internet provider license in South Africa, which he says is solely because he is not black.
Chinese, Iranian warships arrive in South Africa for training, and a suspended High Court Judge faces impeachment
These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 9 January 2026.
South Africa’s new load-shedding challenge
The end of load-shedding was widely expected to result in significantly faster economic growth in South Africa. However, this has not been the case.
Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: “Never, never and never again…”
Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another – Nelson Mandela
Three people missing as bushfires destroy homes in Australia’s southeast
SYDNEY, Jan 9 (Reuters) – Three people are unaccounted for as out-of-control bushfires rage in the Australian state of Victoria, destroying homes and burning through vast swathes of bushland, authorities said on Friday.