News South Africa

South African inflation edged up slightly in December, with it averaging 3.2% in 2025. This is the lowest average in 21 years.

Heavy rains have submerged roads and destroyed bridges.

A 19-year-old grade 11 student was fatally stabbed by a fellow student during a class change at Moetanalo Secondary School in Mpumalanga. The incident, which is under police investigation, occurred after an altercation, and the suspect fled the scene.

Chinese car brands are rapidly gaining traction in South Africa’s used car market, reshaping buyer behaviour and turning a competitive headwind for dealers like WeBuyCars into a potential long-term tailwind.

A Grade 11 learner was fatally stabbed during an altercation with another learner at the school.

The CRL Rights Commission are briefing the media in Braamfontein.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is delivering the keynote address at the Basic Education Lekgotla.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said Wednesday he had agreed to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, after his office earlier criticized makeup of the board.

Kizza Besigye’s party says his condition is critical, but authorities say he was taken to hospital for a routine check-up.

Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.

The new government is addressing fuel shortages and strengthening the budget but many are not happy.

Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is accused by Burkina Faso of trying to kill current President Ibrahim Traoré.

Inflation has hit its best level since 2004 despite meat prices recording massive rises in December.

The global chip shortage has massively increased the price of the hardware South African businesses need to operate – but RentWorks Africa can help.

South African homeowners are being warned that municipalities are increasingly focusing on how residential properties are being used.

Former IPID head Robert McBride is continuing his testimony at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

W. Cape cabinet set to decide whether or not to declare Knysna a disaster area due to the drought

Former IPID head Robert McBride will continue testifying at the Ad Hoc Committee hearing.

Fikile Mbalula added that the election year must be “the decisive year to fix local government”.

The 2026 Cape Town Met at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth will feature a small, packed field with 11 runners on the card.

British number one Emma Raducanu is knocked out of the Australian Open in straight sets 7-6 (7-3) 6-2 by Austria’s Anastasia Potapova in the second round.

A Springbok and Stormers superstar will be a frontrunner for the 2026 Investec Player of the Year award after 10 nominees were confirmed.

Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi says Kaizer Chiefs’ goal should have been ruled out for offside.

IFS says system failing to deliver for those who need it and ministers face stark choices with white paper imminent

The government is facing “crunch time” over the rising costs and failures of special needs education for children in England, according to a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

The IFS said government spending on educating children with special needs would double between...

Ready to reap the fruits of a bountiful South African summer? The Delheim Harvest Festival in Stellenbosch awaits you this February!

Handre Pollard’s wife, Marise opened up about returning to her fitness journey after welcoming her second child, Isabella in late 2025.

A Cape Town woman has vented over being forced to evict her apartment, which will be turned into an Airbnb listing…

After dropping to a four-year low in January, motorists can expect another significant fuel price drop in February.

Although it is hovering slightly above the new inflation target of 3%, inflation in Decembergives some hope for the economy

‘We are not playing for R200, we are playing for R20 million,’ said the Arrows head coach.

Absa customers using the bank’s new virtual card feature should know that rotating CVVs are not a perfect security feature.

Legislative changes and lower-cost infrastructure are driving the advance of cryptocurrencies into mainstream payments.

Local judges and magistrates complete Commonwealth-backed training to augment the judiciary’s handling of cyber crime cases.

The Solana price forecast conversation has resurfaced as the crypto market seeks direction following a volatile period. Solana has remained one of the essential networks for decentralized applications, NFTs, and overall fast-tracked blockchain adoption, though there has been a chill in altcoin markets. On the other hand, more focus has been placed on infrastructural projects. […]

Takata South Africa’s application for leave to appeal a Competition Appeal Court ruling has been dismissed.

A South African court has set a new legal precedent for motorists caught exceeding the speed limit.

New research shows that there is an opportunity for electric cars to take off in South Africa.

Steph Hoy dropped from 25 stone to eight stone after surgery.

How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.

Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.