January 25
South Africa: Inside the Joburg Vigilante Group Delivering 'Justice' and Posting It Online in the Absence of Police
Daily Maverick
Many residents of Orange Farm, Johannesburg, have lost faith in the police. A local group has stepped in to fill the vacuum, taking 'cases', dishing out 'discipline', returning… Read more »
South Africa: Hippo Meat Frenzy Ends in Tragedy At Lake St Lucia
Daily Maverick
Two men have died in the aftermath of the illegal snaring of a hippo in the Imfolozi River floodplain, near the mouth of Lake St Lucia in northern KwaZulu-Natal Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Emergency Response Team (Ert) Integrated Into Mozambique Humanitarian Coordination Mechanism [document]
SADC
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Emergency Response Team (ERT) arrived in Xai-Xai, Mozambique, on 24 January 2025, where it was formally received and integrated… Read more »
South Africa: Combined Crises - - Ramphosa Decries 26 Murders, While Turmoil Rocks SA Law Enforcement
Daily Maverick
President Ramaphosa expresses 'sadness' over 26 murders while SA law enforcers battle over accountability in a nation gripped by crime, corruption and community despair. Read more »
Mozambique: Over 20,000 Rescued in Southern Mozambique Flood Disaster
AIM
Up until Saturday, the Mozambican government and its partners had rescued 19,254 people from the flood-stricken areas of southern Mozambique. Read more »
South Africa: SA to Host Special WEF Summit in 2027
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has announced that South Africa will host a Special World Economic Forum (WEF) Summit in 2027. Read more »
South Africa: Illegal Sand Mining and Rio Tinto Community Mining Trust Challenges Headline Minerals Committee Oversight Visit to EC and KZN [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources will, next week, conduct oversight visits to the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal as part of its constitutional mandate.… Read more »
South Africa: Higher Education Committee to Visit Limpopo Colleges and Universities Ahead of 2026 Academic Year [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training will conduct an oversight visit to universities and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges in Limpopo… Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay to Spend R10m Restoring Power After Transmission Towers Collapse
Daily Maverick
Serious questions have been raised over maintenance failure after two transmission towers collapsed in Gqeberha on Thursday. While the municipality tries to restore power, small… Read more »
South Africa: Power Grid Stability Continues to Support Economic Activity
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom has entered 2026 with a markedly stronger and more stable power system than in the previous five years, supporting the country's return to work and continued economic… Read more »
Namibia: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Orders Legal Review of Paragon Oil's Controversial PEL 37 Licence Renewal
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has requested the attorney general to provide a legal opinion on the renewal of Paragon's Oil & Gas' petroleum exploration licence (PEL), as… Read more »
Namibia: Minister Sankwasa Owes NamWater N$174 000 Amid Councillor Debt Criticism
Namibian
Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa owes N$174 000 to the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater), raising concerns of double standards after he recently urged… Read more »
South Africa: Vaal Mourns Young Lives Lost in Horror School Taxi Crash
Scrolla
Ofentse Vinger, 6, Thato Moetji, 17, and Bokamoso Mokhomo, 12, were among the 14 learners killed in a crash on 14 January 2025 in Sebokeng. Premier Panyaza Lesufi and other Gauteng… Read more »
South Africa: Protection of Persons With Disabilities Key Amid Severe Weather Conditions
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has advocated for the protection of persons with disabilities against climate change as mandated by law and policy. Read more »
South Africa: Roads Affected By Floods in Mpumalanga
SAnews.gov.za
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has provided an update on the national roads that were affected by the recent heavy rains and flooding in Mpumalanga. Read more »
South Africa: Rand Water Rejects Claim the Vaal Dam Has Been Poisoned
SAnews.gov.za
Rand Water has confirmed that consumers may continue to drink water directly from their taps safely. Read more »
South Africa: Farewell to a Voice That United Millions - Tribute to Mandla 'Njinji' Magwaza [press release]
IFP
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) extends its heartfelt and deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and admirers of the late Mandla "Njinji" Magwaza, a legendary… Read more »
Africa: Global Nationalist Surge - South Africa's Looming Choice Between Populism and Democracy
Daily Maverick
South Africa must choose between democratic resilience and populist isolationism to navigate a rising global tide and define its standing in an increasingly fractured world. Read more »
South Africa: Transnet Partners With Belgian Port Entities to Modernise Local Ports
SAnews.gov.za
Transnet has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges International (PoABI) and the Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center (APEC) to… Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia in Numbers - The Temu, Shein Effect and China's Trade Dominance Amid Geopolitical Deglobalisation
Namibian
ChinaA was Namibia's second-largest source of imports in 2024, behind South Africa. While ties to South Africa remain strong, Chinese imports continue to grow in prominence, with… Read more »
South Africa: Government Welcomes Chery SA Investment
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has welcomed the announcement of an investment by Chery South Africa in the automotive sector. Read more »
South Africa: Nkabinde Enquiry Resumes Hearings Next Week
SAnews.gov.za
The enquiry into the fitness to hold office of Advocate Andrew Chauke will resume its hearing on Monday following its adjournment for the festive period. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Rolls Out More Smart DLTCs
SAnews.gov.za
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is accelerating the roll out of Smart Driver Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) across the province, bringing efficient, ethical and… Read more »
South Africa: ANC Sets Up Service Delivery War Room to Track Its Leaders
Scrolla
The ANC says its new service delivery "war room" will monitor the work of its leaders across national, provincial and local government. Deputy President Paul Mashatile insists the… Read more »
South Africa: Soweto Teen Sells Ice-Cream At Funerals to Fund Varsity Dream
Scrolla
Jabulani Gwala sells ice-cream and ice-lollies at funerals in Soweto cemeteries to save for his 2026 university registration. He started with just a few boxes bought from lunch… Read more »
