The Ifab’s annual business meeting in London will discuss changes to the laws for the Fifa World Cup and domestic leagues.

Corruption-accused suspended CFO Mercy Phetla of Matlosana municipality may face disciplinary action this week, but opposition parties remain sceptical.

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 19 January 2026.

António Guterres says Washington’s “clear conviction” is that multilateral solutions are irrelevant.

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.

Wayne Rooney says Man Utd’s younger fans got a “taste of what it was like under Sir Alex Ferguson” in the win over Man City – and hopes it is a glimpse of what is to come under Michael Carrick.

Injury wrecks Francesca Jones’ hopes of earning a first Australian Open main-draw win, while Marina Stakusic is taken off court on a wheelchair on day two.

Christian Marot was 19 when he sent his short film to Sir David and to his surprise he got a reply.

Climate change amplifies Limpopo’s flood crisis, warns WWF specialist

A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards.

South Africa declared a national disaster after severe weather conditions led to deadly floods across parts of the country.

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Modiba wary of the college side

Promoter says Ndou, fighters deserve the money after McKenzie’s pledge

After 12 months of meetings, debates and reports about sustainability, SA cricket’s domestic structure will remain unchanged, with savings nowhere close to the target of R200m some senior officials and the players’ union believe CSA needs to make.

In Mozambique, rescue efforts are underway after severe floods, with the South African National Defence Force deploying two helicopters for search and rescue. The incident involved Ekurhuleni MMC Andile Mngwevu and four others who were swept away by floodwaters in Chokwé, Gaza Province.

‘I don’t see myself and other businesses recovering from this’

South Africa’s problems run deep, with efforts to undo decades of policy failures, poor service delivery, and economic mismanagement requiring more than a new person at the top, says mining expert Peter Major.

“Most of us on social media saw it, the video of an elephant helping a tiger cross a river in what was purported to be the Kruger National Park. “