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Mayor of South Africa’s economic hub under siege
Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero is set to face his third motion of no confidence today, which could see the city with an 11th mayor in a decade.

Eskom threatens South Africans with solar panels on their roofs
Eskom and some municipalities have threatened fines and disconnections to force households to register solar systems, causing widespread backlash, with experts arguing compliance should be limited to safety certification.
News24 | Eleven people killed in horror crash between taxi, truck in Durban
A devastating crash between a fully loaded taxi and a truck in Isipingo, in the south of Durban, claimed 11 lives on Thursday morning.
IN PICTURES: Nicki Minaj joins US President Donald Trump on stage at Summit in Washington DC, and more from around the world
Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking… This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past seven days.
News24 | Lions sign long-term deal with star Junior Springbok scrumhalf
Former Junior Springbok star Haashim Pead has committed his long-term future to the Lions.

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Woolworths feels the pain
Despite a strong performance in its home market of South Africa, the first half of Woolworths’ 2026 financial year is expected to see a significant decline in earnings per share.

Joburg mayor back in the firing line, and inquiry into SANDF disobedience launched
These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 29 January 2026.

Harry Styles comeback: 2026 tour and May show dates
Pop sensation Harry Styles returns with a new album and a global residency starting this May. Here is the 2026 tour info.

Secret tax on the cards for South Africa
South Africa’s immigration reform proposals have sparked concern that a “tax reform by stealth” could be introduced by allowing SARS to tax immigrants regardless of status.

What to expect for interest rates in South Africa today
The South African Reserve Bank has divided opinion over whether it will cut interest rates again on Thursday or stay on hold to reinforce its commitment to its 3% inflation target.

One thing the ANC got right and Cyril Ramaphosa gets wrong
South Africa previously benefited from leaders who gave ministers political cover to make tough decisions that were in the country’s best interest. This appears to no longer be the case.

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Plane crash in Colombia kills 15, including politician
BOGOTA, Jan 28 (Reuters) – A plane crash in northeast Colombia on Wednesday killed all 15 people on board, including a local lawmaker, state-run airline Satena said.

Top Afrikaans school takes government’s 80 extra forced admissions under the BELA Act to court
A provincial education department has placed more learners in the Swartruggens Gekombineerde Skool, which is already over capacity and has recently been required to change its language of instruction model.
Britain’s Starmer to meet China’s Xi in bid to reset strained ties
BEIJING, Jan 29 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday for talks he hopes will deepen their economic relationship, signalling a breakthrough in ties after years of distrust and acrimony.
Bumble, Match, Panera Bread and CrunchBase hit by cyberattacks, Bloomberg News reports
Jan 28 (Reuters) – Bumble, Match Group, and CrunchBase were hit by cyberattacks, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing spokespersons of the impacted companies.