MONDAY, 19 JANUARY 2026, 09:52
Nelson Mandela Bay residents are being urged to reduce water use as the metro battles a backlog of more than 2,000 leaks, many left unrepaired for weeks or months, undermining efforts to protect dwindling dam reserves.
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Monday, 19 January 2026.
DA councillor Ondela Kepe is challenging the Nelson Mandela Bay metro council to stipulate exactly how many streetlights have been fixed in the metro since October 1 – the deadline given by the mayor. Up to now, officials have refused to put a number on paper for either Kepe or Daily Maverick.
President Ahmed al-Sharaa said the deal would allow the Syrian state to reassert control over most areas.
Israel says it is unhappy it was not consulted, and Palestinians have also been critical.
One partner speaks in terms of tokenomics and treasury strategy; the other speaks in terms of shock, generosity and dopamine.
One of the most interesting things about investing and participating in the markets is that you get to create a portfolio that reflects your personal risk vs reward requirements. Making this trade-off is a bit like mixing paint in pursuit of the perfect colour for your house: it’s all about understanding how the different colours behave together and what the result would be.
Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United all cruise into the fifth round of the Women’s FA Cup as 55 goals are scored across 12 matches on Sunday.
While Communications Minister Solly Malatsi started the much-needed internet licensing reform conversation quite poorly, he does have a point about realigning the Electronic Communications Act.
Kyren Wilson makes a strong start towards winning his first Masters crown as he establishes a 5-3 lead over John Higgins in the opening session of the final at Alexandra Palace.
A contestant due to appear on the forthcoming series is found to have previously posted offensive messages on social media.
At least 16 people are confirmed dead and 20,000 are evacuated as fires rage in two southern regions.
The South African Weather Service has warned of disruptive rain, severe thunderstorms and strong winds, which may lead to flooding of roads and damage to infrastructure in parts of Limpopo and damaging winds in Alexander Bay and Cape Columbine. Showers and some thundershowers can be expected in the Free State, North West and KwaZulu-Natal.
Police believe the man arrested on suspicion of murder knew the woman who died.
Investors have been urged to think twice before betting against the South African economy and the market in 2026.
United States analyst Joshua Meservey warned that the ANC’s foreign policy choices are pushing South Africa towards sanctions from America.
Dry, hot weather, strong wind that often changed direction and flammable alien vegetation complicated fighting the multiple wildfires that marked a devastating start to the new year in the Western Cape. Some of these blazes came threateningly close to towns such as Stanford and Hermanus.
Andrew Holtzhausen went from writing a matric maths exam to completing his finals from a hospital bed after emergency surgery.
Between the reign of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic and the rise of the new kids on the court, Sinner and Alcaraz, a generation of talented players has largely missed out on Grand Slam success.
When it comes to the endless wars of this world, it would seem that rather than us making the same mistakes over and over, we are refusing to see them as mistakes. After all, the reasons for war are cloaked in rationality.