News South Africa

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s refinery is being flooded with inquiries as African governments scramble to secure fuel supplies after the Iran war disrupted flows.

Aston Martin says Adrian Newey remains principal of the struggling Formula One team as media speculation ramped up on Thursday that he is set to be replaced by Audi’s Jonathan Wheatley.

Italian luxury sports car makers Ferrari and Maserati said on Thursday they had temporarily suspended deliveries in the Middle East as war rages in the region.

Food producer Premier is expected to report an up to 30% increase in earnings for the 2026 financial year, with developments in the pipeline that set the company up for future success.

Foot rot affects livestock and is caused by a bacterium which thrives in wet conditions

Administrator of the Services Sector Education and Training Authority briefs the media.

The murder trial of former Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa continues in Pretoria High Court

Once a futuristic shopping mall, El Helicoide became one of Venezuela’s most feared prisons. Now, as the country changes, so does its fate — erase it, rebuild it, or remember what happened inside.

From waiving the Jones Act to rerouting oil through the Red Sea, governments are doing their best to make up for the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, but prices are still rising.

The team from NPR’s The Indicator podcast takes a look at the economic costs of the war in the Middle East.

NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with historian Daniel Immerwahr about how President Trump is forging a new world order through his foreign policy.

Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and retaliate against further attacks.

The conflict has persisted despite a peace deal signed by DR Congo and Rwanda in December.

Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills.

Jeremy Sampson unpacks his 50+ year career in the branding industry, highlighting brands he helped strengthen like Tiger Brands and the Springboks.

The latest data from the Central Energy Fund shows that petrol prices are now building for the single biggest jump in South Africa’s history, more than doubling the previous record.

Glencore’s South African ferrochrome unit could walk away from talks with the government over a discounted electricity package due to what it sees as unfavourable conditions.

Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi accused of political interference in a multimillion-rand security tender.

Sgt Fannie Nkosi is back in the hot seat at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

COPE says Senzo Mchunu’s action to disband the PKTT shows poor judgment and a lack of accountability

TRC cases Inquiry Khampepe Commission continues in Newtown, Johannesburg

Fans are divided after Hugo Broos left out Sipho Chaine, with some backing the decision and others questioning it.

Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie has posted a tongue-lashing response to retired footballer Wayne Rooney’s comments on the 2010 World Cup.

There are several Springbok stars who have undergone surgery for injuries, and here are the recovery timelines for these players.

Lerone Murphy sits down with BBC Sport to look back at five moments that have shaped him ahead of his fight against Movsar Evloev at UFC London.

Media personality Lerato Kganyago hinted that she’s studying at UCT, while some of her fans congratulated her, others remained sceptical.

A South African rosé is booming in UK supermarkets, topping sales charts as the parent brand grows despite a tough wine market.

EJ Johnson is a fashion-forward son of basketball legend, Magic Johnson.

The 2026 World Happiness Report has just been released. Take a look at where South Africa ranks this year!

The hosts reached their 137-run target with 22 balls to spare.

Clear skies and rising wind speeds, particularly on Sunday, likely to define the weekend weather pattern in the Mother City.

The coronation has been described as a direct challenge to South Africa’s constitutional order.

The ActiveBreeze smart bed cools from within, pairing airflow tech with surprisingly detailed sleep data.

After series of delays, US space agency hopes to carry out first crewed flyby of the moon in more than half a century

Nasa has begun returning its towering SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft to its Florida launch pad ahead of a planned flyby of the moon, after completing necessary repairs.

Artemis engineers began the manoeuvre, which can take up to 12 hours, at 8pm local time. The US space agency...

Companies looking to enhance workforce performance and efficiency should consider investing in soft skills development, says iSpring.

Liquid’s Pitch-a-thon highlights youth innovation, awarding Estopini top prize for addressing delivery gaps using taxi infrastructure.

Renault has unveiled the 10th Anniversary Kwid in South Africa.

Toyota has finally launched the automatic version of the GR Corolla hot hatch in South Africa.

Chinese automaker GWM is weighing whether to share a manufacturing facility with another carmaker in South Africa and has held talks with Mercedes-Benz as it considers its options.

Mark McNamee did not know he had meningitis until he woke up in hospital after being in an induced coma.

The Worcester woman says she wants endometriosis patients to be “met with a little extra comfort”.