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EFF leader Julius Malema has argued that a prison sentence would affect his family's wellbeing and prevent him from representing his "constituency" in Parliament.
Julius Malema cites family and political leadership to avoid prison sentence
"A custodial sentence would directly threaten the family's financial security," a social worker appointed by EFF leader Julius Malema's legal team said.
currentaffairsza.com
January 23, 2026 at 10:11 AM
EFF leader Julius Malema has argued that a prison sentence would affect his family's wellbeing and prevent him from representing his "constituency" in Parliament.
Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi says he and murdered Witness D, identified as Marius van der Merwe, did not know each other.
Julius Mkhwanazi denies knowing Witness D Marius van der Merwe
Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi says he and murdered Witness D, identified as Marius van der Merwe, did not know each other.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi says he and murdered Witness D, identified as Marius van der Merwe, did not know each other.
The ULTRA South Africa 2026 lineup includes headliners such as Afrojack, DJ Snake and Shimza.
Afrojack and Shimza among Ultra South Africa 2026 headliners as lineup is revealed
The ULTRA South Africa 2026 lineup includes headliners such as Afrojack, DJ Snake and Shimza.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:19 PM
The ULTRA South Africa 2026 lineup includes headliners such as Afrojack, DJ Snake and Shimza.
Fast food restaurant chain Steers says it has issued a formal notice to a franchisee whose manager asked staff to perform gardening tasks.
WATCH | Steers takes action after franchisee manager asks staff to do gardening
Fast food restaurant chain Steers says it has issued a formal notice to a franchisee whose manager asked staff to perform gardening tasks.
currentaffairsza.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Fast food restaurant chain Steers says it has issued a formal notice to a franchisee whose manager asked staff to perform gardening tasks.
Amid strained South Africa-US diplomatic relations, DIRCO Director-General Zane Dangor says US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace is "constituted of unaccountable billionaires."
Top South African diplomat slams Donald Trump’s ‘private’ Board of Peace
Amid strained South Africa-US diplomatic relations, DIRCO Director-General Zane Dangor says US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace is "constituted of unaccountable billionaires."
currentaffairsza.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Amid strained South Africa-US diplomatic relations, DIRCO Director-General Zane Dangor says US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace is "constituted of unaccountable billionaires."
The Department of Higher Education and Training has shared a guide to using the Central Application Service (CAS) for prospective students, particularly the matric class of 2025.
Govt shares comprehensive Central Application Service guide for matriculants
The Department of Higher Education and Training has shared a guide to using the Central Application Service (CAS) for prospective students, particularly the matric class of 2025.
currentaffairsza.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:44 PM
The Department of Higher Education and Training has shared a guide to using the Central Application Service (CAS) for prospective students, particularly the matric class of 2025.
22-year-old Ayanda Dludla, the driver of the scholar taxi involved in a horrific crash in the Vaal on Monday, has been charged with 14 counts of murder.
Vaal scholar taxi crash driver, 22, charged with 14 counts of murder
Ayanda Dludla has abandoned bail application and will remain in custody.
currentaffairsza.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:44 AM
22-year-old Ayanda Dludla, the driver of the scholar taxi involved in a horrific crash in the Vaal on Monday, has been charged with 14 counts of murder.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Advocate Dinkie Portia Dube as the Deputy Public Protector following her recommendation by Parliament in April 2025.
Ramaphosa confirms Dinkie Portia Dube as South Africa’s new Deputy Public Protector
Dinkie Portia Dube's seven-year term will start on 1 February 2026.
currentaffairsza.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:27 AM
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Advocate Dinkie Portia Dube as the Deputy Public Protector following her recommendation by Parliament in April 2025.
Aziwe Booi, a registered dietitian, media nutrition expert and wellness practitioner, shares expert tips on how best to achieve your post-holiday health reset.
New-year detox craze: Expert shares tips to nail your post-holiday health reset
Aziwe Booi, a registered dietitian, media nutrition expert and wellness practitioner, shares expert tips on how best to achieve your post-holiday health reset.
currentaffairsza.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Aziwe Booi, a registered dietitian, media nutrition expert and wellness practitioner, shares expert tips on how best to achieve your post-holiday health reset.
Postbank says terminating its Master Services Agreement with SASSA would result in around 3 million grant beneficiaries paying bank charges at commercial rates.
Why Postbank is fighting to keep SASSA agreement as ConCourt battle looms
Postbank says terminating its Master Services Agreement with SASSA would result in around 3 million grant beneficiaries paying bank charges at commercial rates.
currentaffairsza.com
January 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Postbank says terminating its Master Services Agreement with SASSA would result in around 3 million grant beneficiaries paying bank charges at commercial rates.
“What's happening in South Africa is terrible. It's a terrible situation," US President Donald Trump claims.
Trump doubles down on ‘white genocide’ in South Africa claim: ‘It’s gotta be stopped’
“What's happening in South Africa is terrible. It's a terrible situation," US President Donald Trump claims.
currentaffairsza.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:36 PM
“What's happening in South Africa is terrible. It's a terrible situation," US President Donald Trump claims.
South Africa needs to take proactive action over who participates in military exercises in its waters following the Iran controversy last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa says.
South Africa to seek more control in local naval exercises after Iran row: Ramaphosa
South Africa needs to take proactive action over who participates in military exercises in its waters following the Iran controversy last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa says.
currentaffairsza.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:56 PM
South Africa needs to take proactive action over who participates in military exercises in its waters following the Iran controversy last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa says.
ActionSA has criticised the GNU for "skewed priorities" following a R3.7 billion expenditure on VIP and static protection services in the 2024/2025 financial year.
ActionSA slams GNU as taxpayers cough up R3.7b on VIP and static protection
ActionSA has criticised the GNU for "skewed priorities" following a R3.7 billion expenditure on VIP and static protection services in the 2024/2025 financial year.
currentaffairsza.com
January 21, 2026 at 11:44 AM
ActionSA has criticised the GNU for "skewed priorities" following a R3.7 billion expenditure on VIP and static protection services in the 2024/2025 financial year.
Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has convened the city's first Service Delivery War Room of 2026 as part of efforts to boost frontline services.
Ekurhuleni service delivery in focus as Xhakaza convenes first war room of 2026
Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has convened the city's first Service Delivery War Room of 2026 as part of efforts to boost frontline services.
currentaffairsza.com
January 21, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has convened the city's first Service Delivery War Room of 2026 as part of efforts to boost frontline services.
Former IPID head Robert McBride says suspended Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya, was wrongly implicated in an IPID report.
Shadrack Sibiya was previously framed, ex-IPID boss Robert McBride claims
Former IPID head Robert McBride says suspended Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya, was wrongly implicated in an IPID report.
currentaffairsza.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Former IPID head Robert McBride says suspended Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya, was wrongly implicated in an IPID report.
"It is just people who are doing things that are un-ANC and we are going to clamp down on them," ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula on the printing of pro-Patrice Motsepe T-shirts.
Mbalula vows to ‘clamp down’ on ANC members touting Patrice Motsepe for president
"It is just people who are doing things that are un-ANC and we are going to clamp down on them," ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula on the printing of pro-Patrice Motsepe T-shirts.
currentaffairsza.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:48 PM
"It is just people who are doing things that are un-ANC and we are going to clamp down on them," ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula on the printing of pro-Patrice Motsepe T-shirts.
Kaizer Chiefs are now third in the Betway Premiership after a tight 1-0 win against Golden Arrows and a surprise Sekhukhune United loss to Stellenbosch FC.
Kaizer Chiefs move to third after win vs Arrows and Sekhukhune loss to Stellies
Kaizer Chiefs are now third in the Betway Premiership after a tight 1-0 win against Golden Arrows and a surprise Sekhukhune United loss to Stellenbosch FC.
currentaffairsza.com
January 20, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Kaizer Chiefs are now third in the Betway Premiership after a tight 1-0 win against Golden Arrows and a surprise Sekhukhune United loss to Stellenbosch FC.
City of Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza says he is consulting his legal team following recent News24 reporting on the 2023 murder of DJ Bongani Mfihlo.
Ekurhuleni Mayor Xhakaza consults lawyers over News24 ‘defamatory’ reporting
City of Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza says he is consulting his legal team following recent News24 reporting on the 2023 murder of DJ Bongani Mfihlo.
currentaffairsza.com
January 20, 2026 at 7:44 PM
City of Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza says he is consulting his legal team following recent News24 reporting on the 2023 murder of DJ Bongani Mfihlo.
Former IPID boss Robert McBride claims Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi tried to "scuttle" IPID’s investigation into former acting police chief Lt-Gen Khomotso Phahlane.
Ex-IPID boss Robert McBride takes aim at Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
Former IPID boss Robert McBride claims Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi tried to "scuttle" IPID’s investigation into former acting police chief Lt-Gen Khomotso Phahlane.
currentaffairsza.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Former IPID boss Robert McBride claims Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi tried to "scuttle" IPID’s investigation into former acting police chief Lt-Gen Khomotso Phahlane.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called a joint sitting of the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces to deliver the annual speech.
Get ready for SONA spectacle as date for Ramaphosa’s address is confirmed
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called a joint sitting of the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces to deliver the annual speech.
currentaffairsza.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:47 PM
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called a joint sitting of the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces to deliver the annual speech.
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso is unperturbed by speculation that legendary tactician Pitso Mosimane may be about to take his job.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso unmoved by Pitso Mosimane talk
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso is unperturbed by speculation that legendary tactician Pitso Mosimane may be about to take his job.
currentaffairsza.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso is unperturbed by speculation that legendary tactician Pitso Mosimane may be about to take his job.
“I am very happy with the squad we have," Kaizer Chiefs co-head coach Cedric Kaze says.
Kaizer Chiefs coach Kaze happy with current squad but doesn’t rule out new signings
“I am very happy with the squad we have," Kaizer Chiefs co-head coach Cedric Kaze says.
currentaffairsza.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:16 AM
“I am very happy with the squad we have," Kaizer Chiefs co-head coach Cedric Kaze says.
Bafana Bafana are up one spot in the latest FIFA World Ranking, although they remain 11th in Africa.
Bafana rise in latest FIFA World Ranking despite early AFCON exit
Bafana Bafana are up one spot in the latest FIFA World Ranking, although they remain 11th in Africa.
currentaffairsza.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Bafana Bafana are up one spot in the latest FIFA World Ranking, although they remain 11th in Africa.
Registration for the matric second chance programme closes on 6 February.
Deadline looms for matric second chance 2026 registration
Registration for the matric second chance programme closes on 6 February.
currentaffairsza.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Registration for the matric second chance programme closes on 6 February.
Centre forward Tshegofatso Mabasa will play on loan at Stellenbosch FC for the remainder of the season, Orlando Pirates have confirmed.
Orlando Pirates loan out Tshegofatso Mabasa to Stellenbosch FC
Centre forward Tshegofatso Mabasa will play on loan at Stellenbosch FC for the remainder of the season, Orlando Pirates have confirmed.
currentaffairsza.com
January 19, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Centre forward Tshegofatso Mabasa will play on loan at Stellenbosch FC for the remainder of the season, Orlando Pirates have confirmed.