Endangered grasshopper rediscovered in KZN after 45 years
Scientists have rediscovered an endangered grasshopper species in KwaZulu-Natal, underscoring the importance of small protected areas — and the often-overlooked invertebrates they shelter
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Total ban on drinking and driving in South Africa could be enforced by April
Parliament’s transport committee has supported the Minister of Transport’s plan to amend South Africa’s laws to ban on drinking before or during driving, arguing that this needs to happen urgently, before the Easter holidays.
Mozambique president cancels Davos trip due to severe floods
Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo has cancelled his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos his week due to severe floods that have damaged infrastructure and affected hundreds of thousands of people in the Southern African country.
Death toll in Karachi mall fire jumps to 11
Firefighters in Karachi began searching on Monday for more than 60 missing people after a massive fire destroyed a shopping mall in Pakistan’s most populous city, while the death toll from the disaster rose to 11.
Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes northwestern Kashmir, EMSC says
An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck northwestern Kashmir in Pakistan on Monday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) said.
President of Kazakhstan to join Donald Trump’s ‘Board of Peace,’ spokesperson says
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will join the “Board of Peace” proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump after accepting an invitation to do so and wants to contribute to bringing about a stable Middle East peace, his spokesperson said on Monday.
WATCH LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes
The five men accused of killing soccer star Senzo Meyiwa in 2014 are back in the dock at the Pretoria high court on Monday.
Tyla is Vogue China’s January cover star
Grammy-winning South African star Tyla is the January 2026 cover star of Vogue China, photographed during a seaside shoot in Malibu, California, that signals another major milestone in her global career.
Disappointment for Morocco fans after Africa Cup of Nations final defeat
Moroccan fans were crestfallen on Sunday after their team lost the Africa Cup of Nations final 1-0 to Senegal after extra time in a tense encounter at Rabat’s Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
Barbara Creecy wants zero-tolerance drink-driving law after surge in arrests
Transport minister moves to scrap legal blood-alcohol limit despite previous failed bid
South Africa’s NHI war rages on
One of the parties battling it out over the government’s NHI Act in court said it is not willing to “bury the hatchet”, despite pleas from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to do so.
Northern section of Kruger Park remains off limits amid floods
The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level 2 warning for the region for Monday.
Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations after farcical scenes
Senegal stormed off the field in protest at a penalty awarded against them before returning to beat hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time and win the Africa Cup of Nations amid farcical scenes in Sunday’s final.
News24 | Trump links Greenland threats to Nobel Peace Prize snub
Donald Trump linked his claims on Greenland to not being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in a letter the US president sent to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store.
News24 | 11 children killed in horror Vaal scholar transport crash, 5 in hospital
Eleven schoolchildren have been killed and five injured in a horror crash between a private scholar transport vehicle and a truck.
South Africa’s digital grip: Is the scroll living your life?
With 29 million people online, South Africa’s social media standards are becoming impossible. Is it time to unplug and reclaim our reality?
Corruption-accused CFO of vital South African city set to face the music
Corruption-accused suspended CFO Mercy Phetla of Matlosana municipality may face disciplinary action this week, but opposition parties remain sceptical.
Jacob Zuma accused of illegally monitoring a judge, and mayor placed at a murder scene
These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 19 January 2026.
The people South Africa needs to save its economy
South Africa’s economy is being held back by a shortage of bold, risk-taking entrepreneurs, resulting in limited investment, innovation, and creation of major new businesses.
439 roads damaged, R5.7bn needed: Limpopo premier warns rebuilding will be difficult
Climate change amplifies Limpopo’s flood crisis, warns WWF specialist