
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.
WEDNESDAY, 14 JANUARY 2026, 19:31

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.

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%.
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.

President Donald Trump warned of more U.S. strikes in Nigeria if Christians are killed, despite Nigeria’s denial of systematic persecution.
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.

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.
The Ditsobotla Local Municipality in Lichtenburg in the North West sometimes collects as little as R50 revenue, according to its mayor, Molefe Morutse.

Areas of the Eastern and Western Cape are facing rampant veld fires, causing evacuations, home destruction, and power outages.
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 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.

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 9 January 2026.

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.

Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another – Nelson Mandela
The Judicial Service Commission has recommended the initiation of removal proceedings against Judge Mushtak Parker following a finding of gross misconduct.
Russia on Thursday slammed a plan for European peacekeepers to be deployed to Ukraine as “dangerous” and dubbed Kyiv and its allies an “axis of war”, dousing hopes the plan could be a step towards ending the almost four-year-war.
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Hot and humid conditions are expected in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, while severe thunderstorms with heavy rain are forecast in five other provinces, according to the South African Weather Service.
In a striking display of loyalty amid adversity, Boitekong residents in the North West delivered glowing testimonials about their ward councillor Thabang Rampou during ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa’s Thursday visit, even as they navigate daily battles with water shortages, power cuts, and poor roads.

South Africa’s economy is showing signs of having bottomed out with gradual improvement driven by reforms, better power stability, and fiscal consolidation.