The South African Government yesterday responded to the multiple illegal immigration protests across the country, which have recently gained momentum. In just one day, there were four protests, taking place in Limpopo, Gqeberha, Ekurhuleni, and Pietermaritzburg (PMB).
Excitement and optimism continue to grow among Orlando Pirates supporters as their team heads into the final game of the season with hopes of winning the Betway premiership title still alive.
The minister of justice and constitutional development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has expressed her shock at the killing of a lawyer in the Johannesburg CBD and strongly condemns this act of violence.
The United States of America and Israel launched military strikes on Iran, according to media reports citing the Red Crescent, which say at least 201 people have been killed across 24 provinces.
The Zero Dropout Campaign conducted research titled “School Dropout: Hanging by a Thread”, which warns that South Africa’s efforts to reduce school dropout will fail unless psychosocial wellbeing is treated as a core pillar of the education system. Zero Dropout held a media brief on January 28, 2026, in Cape Town to share the findings of the report.
The Gauteng Provincial Government has noted with disappointment the statement issued by the DA regarding the planned closure of the British American Tobacco South Africa (BATSA) Heidelberg facility due to the illicit cigarette trade.
South Africa will host the special World Economic Forum Spring in April 2027. Minister Ronald Lamola said, “The upcoming summit will be hosted either in Johannesburg or Cape Town.”
The United States of America on January 3, 2026, launched a military operation codenamed Operation Absolute Resolve, involving airstrikes in Caracas, and a targeted raid captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
The African Union Commission rejects recognition of Somaliland and reaffirms the African Union’s unwavering commitment to the unity and sovereignty of Somalia. This comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recognized Somaliland as an independent state on Friday, December 27, 2025.
South African DJ and media personality Warwick Stock, known as DJ Warras, died in an shooting in Johannesburg CBD.
