South Africa will present measures by the end of February to boost local vehicle production, including reviews of luxury taxes on imported cars and import tariffs, the government said on Tuesday.

Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu has denied allegations from Witness E that he coerced a crime intelligence official into making a false statement to the Madlanga commission.

Defence says there is no evidence murder orders came from prison.

Returning to the market, JMC is under the wing of the Salvador Caetano group, which also has the distributorship for GAC.

Dangote Industries, owned by Africa’s richest man, appointed MTN CEO Ralph Mupita to the board of its fertiliser business as it prepares to expand and list the operation in Nigeria. 

South Africa’s commodity-linked rand edged higher in early trade on Wednesday, boosted by record gold prices.

Funding for the department of homeland security and several other US government agencies could expire this week if Republicans and Democrats in the US Congress do not resolve a dispute over immigration agents’ aggressive enforcement efforts.

Sir Keir rejects claims that Andy Burnham was told in advance he would not be accepted as a by-election candidate.

Novak Djokovic’s bid for more tennis history is still alive as he scrapes into the Australian Open semi-finals as Lorenzo Musetti retires injured at two sets up.

Mr Price said online betting and high debt servicing costs are putting pressure on South African households’ disposable income.

Katberg Hotel in the Amathole Mountains is quietly being restored, balancing history, affordability and renewed Eastern Cape tourism.

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European champions PSG face Newcastle in the Champions League on Wednesday – but why have Luis Enrique’s side not been at their best so far this term?

The Traitors presenter becomes an artist’s latest creation in Stowmarket, Suffolk.

Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali says there was “no doubt in my mind” about joining Yorkshire despite historical racism, as he abandons his retirement from county cricket.

JDA CEO Themba Mathibe, recently seconded to JOSHCO as acting CEO, was reportedly found with large amounts of cash and arrested.

These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 28 January 2026.

Damelin, one of South Africa’s most iconic private education institutions, is at risk of closing its doors as it faces losing its higher education registration.