Professor Jonathan Jansen argues that in any other country, Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, would be fired if she said people who obtain 30% are “differently talented”.

Bank Zero chairman, Michael Jordaan, says giving title deeds to people who live on communal lands is an easy way to make them property owners.

The Department of Basic Education has debunked the allegations that it snubbed South Africa’s top-performing public school matric student when celebrating the class of 2025.

Richemont sales jumped to a record in the final months of last year as holiday shoppers splurged on its watches and Cartier jewelry, led by demand in the US and the Middle East.

South African retailers have become heavily dependent on constant promotions to attract price-pressured shoppers, but this strategy is losing effectiveness, eroding margins and weakening loyalty.

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 15 January 2026.

Water, waste, fire and finances — Siyancuma is a mess.

Herman Mashaba is one of South Africa’s most recognisable entrepreneurs and politicians and has become a key figure in the 2026 municipal elections. Newsday asked him 5 tough questions.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Thursday, 15 January 2026.

The previous edition of AFCON held in Cote d’Ivoire produced a record 119 goals but there’s a new record set by Sadio Mane’s strike.

US president Donald Trump has paused visa applications of 75 different countries, 15 of which have qualified for the FIFA World Cup.

South Africa’s government has neglected essential service delivery and investment-enabling reforms in favour of other policies, resulting in a stagnant economy.

Afrikaanse Hoër Meisieskool Pretoria was honoured by the Gauteng Department of Education as the province’s top-performing school based on its 2025 matric results.

South Africa is walking a thin line, as the country’s relations with the United States deteriorate while new avenues for trade outside the US become increasingly appealing.

TS Galaxy sold Qobolwakhe Sibande to Petrojet SC for an undisclosed fee but which country has more players in the Egyptian league?

The IFP sought to project calm, dismissing collapse claims and insisting the KwaZulu-Natal government remains functional despite coalition tensions.

Are South African expats choosing to have medical and aesthetic procedures done back home? We explore the pros, cons and cost comparisons – including Botox in South Africa vs the UK.

This year’s AFCON tournament is drawing to a close, and while teams are eager to lift the trophy, attackers want the Golden Boot.

Former acting national police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane said R24 million, plus interest, was paid to a service provider that failed to deliver a single camera to police.

The Western Cape continued to outperform all other provinces in 2025, setting the stage for another seller’s market in 2026.

Campbell barely lasted 10 minutes on the pitch as he was shown his marching orders soon after coming on as a substitute.