In today’s news update, eight people were killed in a mass shooting at the Cape Flats in Cape Town, while former Bosasa CEO Angelo Agrizzi testified in the corruption case against Trevor Mathenjwa.
Furthermore, Big Brother Mzansi contestant Cia was hospitalised following her early exit from the show.
In addition, several weather alerts have been issued for Sunday. Here’s the full weather forecast here.
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Here are your top stories of the day: 17 January 2026
Eight killed in mass shooting at informal settlement in Cape Flats [VIDEO]
At least seven people were killed in a mass shooting at the Marikana informal settlement in Philippi on the Cape Flats, Cape Town, in the early hours of Saturday.
Western Cape police said the incident, which claimed the lives of one woman and six men aged between 30 and 50, may be linked to extortion.
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Agrizzi testifies in Bosasa-linked corruption case against Mathenjwa
Former Bosasa CEO Angelo Agrizzi testified in the Johannesburg High Court in the corruption case against Trevor Mathenjwa.
Agrizzi struck a deal with the state in November 2025 to avoid imprisonment in exchange for honest testimony.
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‘Big Brother Mzansi’ contestant Cia hospitalised after early show exit
Marcia Mmakwena Morata, known as Cia, has been hospitalised following her early departure from Big Brother Mzansi: Bazozwa.
The show’s producers said the exit was made in the interest of her wellbeing.
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Four suspects dead in a shootout with police in Woodlands
In KwaZulu‑Natal’s Woodlands area, four suspects wanted in connection with business robberies were fatally shot in a shootout with police.
Police received information about their whereabouts and engaged them at a private residence.
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‘It looks like a Star Wars movie’, flood damages to Kruger National Park is substantial, minister says [VIDEOS]
Heavy rains and flooding have caused significant damage to infrastructure in Kruger National Park, according to government officials.
Bridges and roads were affected, and essential services were limited as crews worked on recovery efforts. Officials described the scene as severe and serious.
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Yesterday’s News recap
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