These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 16 January 2026.

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 16 January 2026.

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Hyprop’s planned R805 million sale of 50% of Hyde Park Corner has collapsed due to unmet conditions by the buyer.

The United States has issued an unusually sharp rebuke of South Africa after confirmation that the SANDF is conducting naval exercises with Iran.

The PMBEJD’s latest Household Affordability Index shows that the cost of a basic nutritional food basket in December 2025 was R5,333.45, a 66% increase from December 2019.

Bold and assertive Cyril debunks the myth of a weak and indecisive leader

From the opening Circle of Life to the final roar, South African performers make every moment of The Lion King resonate deeply

A quiet, stripped-back album that asks you to slow down, listen inward, and trust what surfaces in the silence

The declining rate reflects deep-rooted challenges that begin in the early school grades

Excellence less about last-minute cramming and more about consistency, discipline, emotional resilience and strong support systems, they say

Among them was Imani Ravhulani, who attained 10 distinctions

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But Zille has rejected claims that she’s attempting to hurt Steenhuisen’s bid for third term

We speak to Maria Rooted founder Mamahlatse Marokane on simple, effective wellness habits to start the new year strong

South Africa’s biggest organisation for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders has been forced to close its doors due to funding challenges.

Banyana Banyana have another chance to lift the WAFCON trophy but they will need to wrestle it away from champions Nigeria.

Dion George said that he could not remain in a party that has, through the actions of its leader, John Steenhuisen, allegedly ‘been captured’ by the ANC and other criminal interests.

Klose currently holds FIFA World Cup’s long-standing record of 16 goals at the finals, but he admits either Messi or Mbappe will break it.

In the heart of Meadowlands, Soweto, a small, under-resourced center has become a beacon of hope for local children, but criminals stole all their equipment.

The Federal Council Chair for the DA said George left the party before accounting for a pending disciplinary investigation against him.