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These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 9 January 2026.

It follows an ongoing backlash against the use of X’s AI Grok to digitally remove clothing from images.

The end of load-shedding was widely expected to result in significantly faster economic growth in South Africa. However, this has not been the case.

Kouga residents are being urged to evacuate immediately amid wild fires

Suspended Western Cape High Court Judge Mushtak Parker is facing possible impeachment

Mashaba says the suspects are expected to appear before the Musina Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

According to Eskom, repair work will commence once the areas are deemed safe.

Rescuers have pulled 12 injured sanitation workers from debris at the private landfill in Cebu City.

In video verified by BBC Persian, protesters in Iran can be heard chanting anti-government slogans.

All regions in Victoria are facing ‘catastrophic’ or ‘extreme’ fire warnings

The murder of Anjel Chakma has triggered protests in India and revived demands for an anti-racism law.

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga stood motionless throughout DR Congo’s Afcon matches in tribute to Patrice Lumumba.

The organisers of a professional women’s tournament which has gone viral because of a wildcard player’s poor performance acknowledge she should not have been allowed to play.

The Half of a Yellow Sun and We Should All Be Feminists writer’s twin boys were born in 2024.

Ken Ofori-Atta’s lawyers say he is co-operating and is in the process of changing his US visa status.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 9 January 2026.

Amid the ongoing scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission, the Police Minister says that over R25 million has been paid to suspended officers.

High street shops, pharmacies and music venues have said that the axing of planned increases to business rates for pubs should apply to them too.

Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.

Ramaphosa spoke to community members in Ward 21, Boitekong, during an ANC outreach in North West.

Ramaphosa says they will have a proper discussion with the party to help resolve their differences.

The African National Congress turned 114 years on Thursday

The NFP announced its withdrawal from the coalition government in KwaZulu-Natal.

Vincent Koch is reaching a Springbok career crossroad, and his return from injury will determine which direction he takes.

What’s next for the 21-year-old?

Liverpool boss Arne Slot is full of praise for how “disciplined” his side were as they held Premier League leaders Arsenal to a 0-0 draw at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta feels his side were too “unprecise” with their final ball as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Liverpool at Emirates Stadium.

Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is serving a four-year prison sentence for prostitution-related crimes, had asked Donald Trump for a pardon.

The Western Cape is facing a worsening water crisis. Here’s how you can contribute to the province’s water-saving efforts…

New look, same strength? Springbok RG Snyman – nicknamed ‘the Viking’- has showed off a dramatic new look…

Trump’s statements on foreign policy and economics reveal a willingness to disregard facts in pursuit of narrative control.

A total of 28 athletes will represent South Africa in the senior and junior divisions at the World Cross Country Championships.

A resilient local industry ended the year with its highest total since the pandemic six years ago.

Firefighting efforts continued in parts of the Western Cape on Thursday with municipalities stating the hard work was not over.

America’s technology giants will not face heavy-handed regulations in Europe’s digital rule overhaul, sources said.

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Global automakers are pressing ahead with aggressive price cuts in early 2026, defying Beijing’s efforts to rein in discounts.

This Chinese carmaker is rapidly expanding in South Africa with considerable sales figures across its various brands.

Ski Sunday’s Ed Leigh and Chemmy Alcott share advice on how to keep safe and warm.