HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY

Thu 22 January 2026:

Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today:

◼️ Trump reignites ‘white genocide’ claims against SA: “What’s happening in South Africa is terrible. It’s a terrible situation. What they’re doing to people, a certain group of people, is unbelievable. You wouldn’t think it could happen today,” Trump told reporters on Wednesday after delivering his special address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.
https://iol.co.za/business-report/companies/2026-01-21-trump-reignites-white-genocide-claims-against-south-africa-at-wef-in-davos/

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◼️ SA’s R222-billion energy deals with rich countries: The funds were set to come in the form of grants, loans and guarantees from France, Germany, the US, UK and the European Union. Finance from the World Bank and other development finance institutions was also on offer. Politicians, including Ramokgopa, have repeatedly expressed concern about the conditions under which funds will be disbursed.
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/energy/626209-electricity-minister-casts-doubt-over-south-africas-r222-billion-energy-deal-with-rich-countries.html

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◼️ Crime Intelligence slush fund has always been abused to control politicians, generals: McBride said the fight over the control of the Crime Intelligence slush fund millions is all about control. He said at no point was the fund never not abused. “The scramble is for control of that – you control people, you control other policemen, you control generals, you control politicians with that.”
https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/01/22/crime-intelligence-slush-fund-always-been-abused-to-control-politicians-generals-mcbride

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◼️ Municipalities coming after property owners: South African homeowners are being warned that municipalities are increasingly focusing on how residential properties are used, and that any violations are being heavily penalised. “Municipalities are under enormous fiscal pressure, and we’re seeing a clear trend: they are turning to penalty rates as a way to stabilise their revenue,” said Van Deventer.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/property/848293/municipalities-going-after-property-owners-in-south-africa/

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◼️ Bring Aafia Home: Salaamedia’s Global Voices Campaign is hosting a series of public programmes across South Africa aimed at raising awareness about Dr Siddiqui’s case and exploring broader issues of justice, detention and human rights. The events are being led by Clive Stafford Smith, a renowned human rights lawyer and legal representative for Dr Aafia Siddiqui, internationally recognised for his work on death penalty cases and for representing detainees held at Guantanamo Bay.
https://independentpress.cc/bring-aafia-home-awareness-events-coming-to-your-town/2026/01/22/

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