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John Steenhuisen expected to step down as DA leader
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DA leader John Steenhuisen is set to announce on 4 February 2026 that he will not seek a third term, amid internal party pressures and scandals. The decision, brokered in recent meetings, allows him to retain his position as Minister of Agriculture. This paves the way for Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis to potentially take over the leadership role.
Nan Rice, founder of the Dolphin Action and Protection Group, died on January 12, 2026, in Cape Town at age 93. She dedicated over five decades to protecting dolphins, whales, and other marine mammals. Her activism began in 1969 after witnessing a cruel dolphin capture.
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Police have arrested three suspects after a mass shooting on the R59 near Meyerton, south of Johannesburg, where six Lesotho nationals were killed and others injured. The victims were travelling in a minibus that was ambushed. Gauteng authorities confirmed all involved, including suspects, are from Lesotho.
South Africa's wetlands at Cape Agulhas in Bredasdorp have been declared a world heritage site by the Ramsar Convention. The announcement came during World Wetlands Day celebrations at Rondevlei in Cape Town. Deputy Minister Narend Singh highlighted the significance of this recognition for conservation efforts.
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South Africa has declared Israel's chargé d’affaires persona non grata, prompting Israel to reciprocate by expelling a South African diplomat. This tit-for-tat action highlights the deepening rift between the two nations over the Gaza conflict. Experts describe it as a symptom of an ongoing ideological war.
Following the 68th Grammy Awards ceremony on February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles—hosted by Trevor Noah for the sixth time—vibrant red carpet photographs captured the event's glamour, featuring stars like Teyana Taylor and Bad Bunny.
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Former President Jacob Zuma's name appears in newly released documents from the US Justice Department as part of the Epstein files. Zuma's foundation has dismissed reports as speculative. The references relate to a dinner in London in 2010 during a state visit.
New records expose Epstein's connections in South Africa
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