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.

Standard Bank has warned that fraud and scams spike in January as criminals target financially strained South Africans.

Scientists have rediscovered an endangered grasshopper species in KwaZulu-Natal, underscoring the importance of small protected areas — and the often-overlooked invertebrates they shelter

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.

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.

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 suspended CFO Mercy Phetla of Matlosana municipality may face disciplinary action this week, but opposition parties remain sceptical.

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 19 January 2026.

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.

South Africa declared a national disaster after severe weather conditions led to deadly floods across parts of the country.

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.

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.

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.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Monday, 19 January 2026.

United States analyst Joshua Meservey warned that the ANC’s foreign policy choices are pushing South Africa towards sanctions from America.

Professor Jonathan Jansen expresses disappointment with the 88% national matric pass rate, describing the results as meaningless.

81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni was declared the landslide winner of Uganda’s presidential election on Saturday, extending his rule into a fifth decade.

2025 was the third-warmest year on record, continuing a multi-decade trend of rising temperatures driven by human activity.

After previously stating he has no interest in becoming a national leader, the Cape Town mayor said that he is “definitely” interested in being president.

Nu Metro Cinemas have survived against all odds for 93 years, despite the COVID-19 Pandemic, ownership changes and the advent of streaming platforms.

Suspended above the Eastern Cape mountains, a new ultra-luxury lodge promises to reconnect guests with nature -for R32,700 a night.