WEF to resume hosting its Africa Summit in SA next year

2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. The World Economic Forum (WEF) will resume hosting its Africa Summit in South Africa next year in April. This after a seven-year-long absence. Briefing the media following South Africa’s participation in the forum in Davos this week, Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says the event will further bolster…

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Ramaphosa urges ANC to end political interference in municipalities

President Cyril Ramaphosa at the ANC’s 114th anniversary celebrations The African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa says the party must make an effort to eradicate political interference within the country’s municipalities. Ramaphosa cited the findings of the Auditor General on the challenges facing Local Government, on the first day of the ANC National Executive…

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Malema firearm case may affect EFF party support: Analyst

EFF Leader Julius Malema is seen with the party’s leadership and party supporters in the Eastern Cape on 23 January 2026. Political analyst, Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast, says the firearm related case of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, may have a detrimental effect on the party’s support. On Friday, Malema appeared in the East…

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Guardiola leaves Haaland out of Man City starting lineup vs Wolves

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland reacts after a match. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola left the league’s leading scorer Erling Haaland out of his starting lineup at home to bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, after recently saying his prized striker was “exhausted.” After the Norwegian’s blistering start to the season, with 39 goals in 36…

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Over 800 suspects nabbed in N Cape Operation Shanela sting

Police search a vehicle during an Operation Shanela sting in the Northern Cape. Over 800 suspects have been arrested in the Northern Cape for various criminal offences during the week-long Operation Shanela. The operation resulted in the confiscation of alcohol, dangerous weapons and drugs. Provincial police spokesperson Thabo Litabe says compliance inspections were conducted at informal businesses…

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