News Bulletin of 6 January 2026, 1pm

Recruitment group DNA Employer of Record reports a 70% rise in South Africans wanting to return home from cities like London, Amsterdam, Toronto, and Sydney. Many cite missing the weather, raising children near family, and life abroad feeling less appealing. Positive economic signals are also attracting returnees. South Africa has posted two consecutive primary budget surpluses for the first time in 15 years, lowered inflation to 3%, and stabilised its debt-to-GDP ratio. The rand has strengthened by about 10%, while the JSE has grown 50% last year on strong commodity prices. Eskom has drastically reduced load shedding, and private power generation is expanding.

The Johannesburg Roads Agency has confirmed the final phase of work at the busy intersection of Pretoria Avenue and Katherine Street in Sandown. With surface laying complete, crews are now focusing on tarring, road markings, and pedestrian paving. Weather permitting, the upgraded intersection should be ready this year, improving traffic flow in Sandton's business district. JRA clarified that the work was part of planned reinstatement following essential water repairs by Johannesburg Water last year, not due to a road collapse.

The Cape Town International Jazz Festival will return to the Cape Town International Convention Centre on 27 March for its 23rd edition.The festival will feature a first-wave line-up of local and international performers.Ranked as the fourth largest jazz and music festival in the world, the festival places Cape Town at the centre of the international jazz map.