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News24 | Average 2025 inflation drops to the lowest in 21 years

21 January at 09:54 AM, via News24

Food price inflation remained unchanged at 4.4%, but the increase in red meat prices attributed to foot-and-mouth disease continues.

Absa snaps up two more Standard Bank execs

21 January at 09:46 AM, via Daily Investor

Standard Bank, Africa’s largest lender by assets, is set to lose two more top executives to smaller rival Absa.

Johannesburg mayor shrugs off no-confidence motion, and municipal CFO accused of major misconduct

21 January at 09:13 AM, via Newsday

These are the key developments unfolding in South Africa today, 21 January 2026.

Kganyago shares good news about interest rate cuts in South Africa

21 January at 09:02 AM, via Daily Investor

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.

News24 | Don’t just wing it: Try these 7 recipes to nail the perfect chicken wing

21 January at 08:34 AM, via News24

Whether fried, baked, or air-fried, these wings deliver deliciousness for every craving. From buttermilk-brined beauties to biltong-spiced stunners, here are seven irresistible wing recipes to satisfy any craving, any day of the week.

South African billionaire’s company shooting the lights out

21 January at 08:22 AM, via Daily Investor

Zak Calisto’s Karooooo continues to go from strength to strength, with its latest quarterly results showing strong revenue and subscriber growth.

From qualification to purpose: Lesego Maako’s inspiring path to becoming an attorney

21 January at 08:21 AM, via The Star

Dark clouds gather over South Africa’s most important industry

21 January at 08:15 AM, via Daily Investor

South Africa’s mining industry is losing global competitiveness due to soaring electricity, water and labour costs, which are currently being masked by elevated precious metals prices.

Taxpayers to shell out R4 billion for VIP blue light brigades

21 January at 07:17 AM, via Daily Investor

South Africa is set to spend over R4 billion on VIP and static protection for the President, ministers, deputy ministers and international dignitaries in 2026/27, significantly more than the past two fiscal years.

News24 | ‘We’re on the menu’: Canada PM Carney urges countries to unite amid global rules ‘rupture’

21 January at 07:15 AM, via News24

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that the US-led global system of governance is enduring “a rupture”, defined by great power competition and a “fading” rules-based order.