Eleven children dead after horror bus crash in South Africa
A devastating road accident involving a private scholar transport vehicle has claimed the lives of at least 11 school learners in Vanderbijlpark, south of Johannesburg.
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News24 | Ali Bacher’s grandson, Jarren, replaces Ferreira in Joburg Super Kings squad
The Joburg Super Kings have called up 22-year-old Jarren Bacher for the remainder the SA20.
Standard Bank fraud warning for these South Africans
Standard Bank has warned that fraud and scams spike in January as criminals target financially strained South Africans.
Endangered grasshopper rediscovered in KZN after 45 years
Scientists have rediscovered an endangered grasshopper species in KwaZulu-Natal, underscoring the importance of small protected areas — and the often-overlooked invertebrates they shelter
Total ban on drinking and driving in South Africa could be enforced by April
Parliament’s transport committee has supported the Minister of Transport’s plan to amend South Africa’s laws to ban on drinking before or during driving, arguing that this needs to happen urgently, before the Easter holidays.
South Africa’s NHI war rages on
One of the parties battling it out over the government’s NHI Act in court said it is not willing to “bury the hatchet”, despite pleas from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to do so.
News24 | Trump links Greenland threats to Nobel Peace Prize snub
Donald Trump linked his claims on Greenland to not being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in a letter the US president sent to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store.
News24 | 11 children killed in horror Vaal scholar transport crash, 5 in hospital
Eleven schoolchildren have been killed and five injured in a horror crash between a private scholar transport vehicle and a truck.
South Africa’s digital grip: Is the scroll living your life?
With 29 million people online, South Africa’s social media standards are becoming impossible. Is it time to unplug and reclaim our reality?
Corruption-accused CFO of vital South African city set to face the music
Corruption-accused suspended CFO Mercy Phetla of Matlosana municipality may face disciplinary action this week, but opposition parties remain sceptical.
Jacob Zuma accused of illegally monitoring a judge, and mayor placed at a murder scene
These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 19 January 2026.
The people South Africa needs to save its economy
South Africa’s economy is being held back by a shortage of bold, risk-taking entrepreneurs, resulting in limited investment, innovation, and creation of major new businesses.
New national disaster declared in South Africa
South Africa declared a national disaster after severe weather conditions led to deadly floods across parts of the country.
News24 | Western Cape firefighters battle blazes at Ceres, Franschhoek
A fire has broken out at Mitchell’s Pass near Ceres amid efforts to put out another blaze at La Motte in Franschhoek.
News24 | Stormers, Bulls to travel in Champions Cup knockouts, Sharks drop down to Challenge Cup
Three South African sides will feature in the knockout stages of European Cup competition this season.
Cyril Ramaphosa’s resignation will make no difference to South Africa
South Africa’s problems run deep, with efforts to undo decades of policy failures, poor service delivery, and economic mismanagement requiring more than a new person at the top, says mining expert Peter Major.
Elon Musk warns about the United States going the same route as South Africa
Billionaire Elon Musk has warned that the United States is headed down the same path as Zimbabwe and South Africa if it continues on its current trajectory.
2021 riots in South Africa were a test to see if the state could be paralysed – Thabo Mbeki
Former President Thabo Mbeki dismissed the idea that the July 2021 riots were a spontaneous defence of Jacob Zuma. Instead, he said it was a test.