SATURDAY, 24 JANUARY 2026, 13:36
A South Korean court jailed former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo for 23 years on Wednesday, on charges that included insurrection relating to ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law in December 2024.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government announced on Wednesday a 100 billion forint ($304.42 million) package to shore up the restaurant industry as the veteran leader faces an uphill battle to revive the economy ahead of an April election.
Two divisions at Denel have allegedly told staff they will not receive their salaries this month as the state-owned enterprise continues to face financial and governance challenges.
Following media reports that t-shirts are being printed suggesting billionaire Patrice Motsepe will run for ANC President, Secretary General Fikile Mbalula says that this was not done by the party.
South African inflation edged up slightly in December, with it averaging 3.2% in 2025. This is the lowest average in 21 years.
Chinese car brands are rapidly gaining traction in South Africa’s used car market, reshaping buyer behaviour and turning a competitive headwind for dealers like WeBuyCars into a potential long-term tailwind.
The JustMarkets Boost Contest continues on a decisive course in January as it reaches its final month among one of the most eventful trading competitions of the period.
Gender-based violence remains one of South Africa’s most urgent and unresolved crises.
Versatile Stormers back Wandisile Simelane has signed a contract extension that will keep him in Cape Town until at least 2028.
Despite statements about cutting fuel prices to R14 per litre, South Africa’s petrol and diesel remain well above that level, largely due to sharply rising taxes and a weaker rand, with little relief delivered from government reviews.
Former President Thabo Mbeki says that the uMkhonto weSizwe’s success in the 2024 elections was an organised attempt by apartheid-era agents to topple the ANC
Food price inflation remained unchanged at 4.4%, but the increase in red meat prices attributed to foot-and-mouth disease continues.
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest lender by assets, is set to lose two more top executives to smaller rival Absa.
These are the key developments unfolding in South Africa today, 21 January 2026.
South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said that inflation was on course to meet the bank’s new target of 3% in 2026 as prices remained stable.
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