THURSDAY, 29 JANUARY 2026, 20:15
South Africa has seemingly avoided major US backlash over Iran’s naval exercise participation largely due to Washington’s shifting focus elsewhere, highlighting that the country is relying more on luck than effective diplomacy.
South Africans are gutted after the J-Bay Open cancelled its 2026 tour spot. Fans must wait for a 2027 comeback at the iconic point break.
Julius Malema has plans for all AfriForum members – telling the group to pray that the EFF never reaches the Union Buildings.
South Africa’s government will offer companies new incentives in an initiative to capitalise a fund that will be used to promote Black Economic Empowerment.
Capetonians: Daily Maverick needs your help! Head to Daily Maverick Connect to help Rebecca Davis quantify the city’s affordability crisis. We’re looking for documentation from the last 10 years to compare with today’s costs.
South Africa’s gold mining industry has declined into a shadow of its former self despite vast remaining resources, as rising costs, regulatory burdens, policy uncertainty, and weak infrastructure have driven away investment.
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India and the European Union announced Tuesday the “mother of all deals”, a huge trade pact to create a market of two billion people, reached after two decades of negotiations.
A National Task Team has called for public input on the draft Regulations under South Africa’s Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Act.
Delight the whole family with easy homemade beef burgers served with a whipped feta and Greek-style yoghurt sauce.
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley see room for the South African Reserve Bank to lower its inflation forecast for 2026, as policymakers prepare for their first interest-rate decision of the year later this week.
Stellenbosch University consistently ranks among the world’s top institutions.
Lion’s Head is one of Cape Town’s most iconic hikes, offering sweeping views of the city, ocean, and Table Mountain.
The City of Matlosana’s MMC for Economic Development and former spokesperson of the ANC Youth League, Wesley Kgang, has been released on bail.
Goldman Sachs Group and Morgan Stanley see room for the South African Reserve Bank to lower its inflation forecast for 2026, as policymakers prepare for their first interest-rate decision of the year later this week.
These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 27 January 2026.