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These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 29 January 2026.

Pop sensation Harry Styles returns with a new album and a global residency starting this May. Here is the 2026 tour info.

Boxer faces Chauke in lightweight bout in Botswana

South Africa’s immigration reform proposals have sparked concern that a “tax reform by stealth” could be introduced by allowing SARS to tax immigrants regardless of status.

The deployment will ensure long term safety of residents who fled their homes fearing illegal miners

Parents are still queuing at WC education offices to secure school placement for their children.

A mob allegedly attacked a man suspected of housebreaking at Jerome village in Limpopo.

As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti.

President Trump’s tariffs and rhetoric have spurred some longtime U.S. allies to diversify their trade ties away from the U.S. Some are going cap-in-hand to Asian superpowers China and India.

The storm toppled trees, damaged homes and left more than 800,000 people without power.

Prosecutors allege Diezani Alison-Madueke was given “a life of luxury” in the UK by people interested in Nigerian government contracts.

Ghana’s foreign minister says the influencer is a “worthy ambassador”, but some Ghanaians criticised the move.

Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including luxury goods and private jet travel, a prosecutor tells a London court.

On a visit to Ankara, Bola Tinubu was filmed stumbling and falling after walking past soldiers and dignitaries.

People at Accrington’s indoor car boot sale sell everything from records to second hand tools.

Sarah Daniels got into debt due to essential bills, a trend a charity says is on the rise.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Thursday, 29 January 2026.

The motion was brought by minority party, Al Jama-ah, with the support of other minority parties

The party is also demanding a comprehensive and updated report on the most recent cases.

This has been revealed at the Madlanga Commission where Senona continues with testimony.

In 2012, Cabinet adopted the NDP as the country’s economic blueprint.

Celebrated South African one-armed golfer and former Springbok representative Rassie “Ras” Theron has died in Queenstown, New Zealand.

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has dismissed Pick n Pay’s final attempt to challenge liability in a long-running slip-and-fall case.

Merthyr Town are hoping to secure back-to-back promotions just like Wrexham did as they bid to finish inside the top seven of the National League North.

Antonio Conte lifted the Champions League as a player in 1995-96 but has experienced nothing but despair as a manager in the competition.

Harvey, who is deafblind, struggled in mainstream nursery during wait for EHCP – and parents fear he could lose out again

Parents in England fear losing support for disabled children due to Send reforms

Harvey Hind has just turned five. He can count to a thousand. He can recite the alphabet – forwards and backwards – and he loves Play-Doh and cars.

The youngest of three children, Harvey is...

Survey by disability charity finds 45% of parents of children with complex needs ‘worried support will be taken away’

‘We’ve fought so hard’: family’s worry as England’s Send overhaul looms

Parents of disabled children fear that the government’s reforms to special needs education in England could mean they lose vital support, according to a new survey that highlights the high stakes facing...

“I just want to thank you guys for being such a good support system for me,” says Kristy Scott.

The SPCA has led authorities to arrest a North West man who filmed himself torturing a rat with boiling water in a video posted online…

An Afrikaner male was arrested by US ICE agents for being an ‘illegal alien’ and having a string of criminal convictions…

South African shoppers can now find products on Amazon purely through visuals, thanks to an image-based shopping tool built into the app.

The Stormers’ misfiring lineout was a major problem during their defeat to the Sharks in Cape Town and must be fixed ahead of the return clash.

Joburg Water is rolling out water tankers and stationary tanks.

Springbok up-and-comers are going to continue getting chances to face the best, when the world champions take on the All Blacks later this year.

Expressive new energy vehicle (NEV) brand iCAUR – part of China’s  cHERY GROUP – has announced key details of its dealership rollout strategy ahead of its official entry into the South African market. The brand will launch with an initial network of 20 dealerships, with further expansion planned as demand and market opportunities evolve over […]

Tesla plans to more than double capital spending to a record high of more than $20-billion this year.

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While many different cars are assembled in South Africa, most of them are priced well beyond the average salary.

The Department of Roads and Transport is making it easier to renew licences in Gauteng.

The Toyota Corolla Cross has received a poor rating after being tested for crash safety by Global NCAP.

Elaine Gracey was in a lot of pain but says she was expected to just put up with her menopausal symptoms.

It could transform our understanding of why diseases develop and the medicines needed to treat them, says researchers.