News South Africa

South Africa’s agricultural sector faces growing risks as increasingly severe and unpredictable hailstorms threaten crops, infrastructure and food system stability.

At least 11 people were killed and a further 29 injured in the shooting during Hanukkah celebrations.

Eleven people have been killed in an attack targeting a Hanukkah event on the beach.

The off-duty officer had pulled over to assist police in a fatal hit-and-run incident.

The sister of the owner of the temple in Verulam says they are devastated.

Two gunmen have shot dead nine people at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, with eleven wounded, including two police officers. Police shot dead one gunman, second was arrested in critical condition.

Hundreds had gathered for an event at Bondi Beach called Chanukah by the Sea, which was celebrating the start of the Hanukkah Jewish festival.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner will meet Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday, as Trump grows increasingly exasperated by delays.

Local media says one of the suspects is an imam at a mosque, and police allege he “called for a vehicle attack”.

Nigeria’s biggest city is known for its vibrant arts scene, nightlife and creativity, but street art is relatively unknown.

BBC Sport Africa picks out six players to keep an eye on at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the profits flaunted on Instagram.

This is the first time that officials have said how many foreign soldiers were deployed to help thwart the mutiny.

South African domestic workers are still struggling to hit the National Minimum Wage, despite another increase on the way for 2026.

East Yorkshire-based Croda developed a treatment for a rare disease – a story retold by Hollywood.

Volunteers are preparing hampers and toys for local children who would otherwise go without.

Khusela Diko says Solly Malatsi did not follow proper procedure amid policy directives

The directive permits companies such as Starlink to bypass the local ownership requirements

The party believes the Gazette introduces policy directions that exceed the minister’s authority

South Africa will not boycott the summit if it’s excluded from participating.

England’s men finish their four match leg of the FIH Pro League in Dublin with a 3-2 defeat by Belgium.

Nick Griggs produces a dominant performance to take the gold medal in the men’s under-23 race at the European Cross Country Championships in Portugal.

Head coach Brendon McCullum says England are unlikely to make any changes to the batting line-up for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, as England aim to keep the series alive with victory.

After a straight sets win over Mario Vandenbogaerde in his World Darts Championship debut, Wales’ David Davies now faces Luke Littler.

As the exam regulator consults about introducing onscreen exams amid complaints of hand fatigue, a young aspiring journalist goes head-to-head with a self-professed expert

This week it was reported that students could soon be sitting their end-of-year exams on laptops after pupils complained of hand fatigue, saying their muscles “are not strong enough”.

With Ofqual preparing to launch a public...

Training and qualifications body, acquired by private Greek firm in October, to become ‘leaner organisation’

The training and qualifications body City & Guilds is shrinking its UK workforce as part of a £22m cost-cutting drive after it was acquired by a private Greek business in October.

Founded in 1878 by the City of London and a group of 16 livery companies, the original institute developed a...

Outspoken muso The Kiffness has accused DIRCO of being behind an alleged plan to ‘cancel’ his upcoming Kirstenbosch Gardens concert.

An overlooked measurement is linked to early heart changes and increased heart disease risk, even in people without heart problems.

Billionaire businessman Elon Musk has condemned South Africa’s ‘race laws’, he believes is worse than Apartheid’s racial discrimination.

The NSRI urges caution this summer beach season as fatalities start to add up. And it warns of an unlikely contributing factor …

Intention is irrelevant at this point, it was careless of the 73-year-old to conduct himself in that manner.

A suspected drunk driver was apprehended for allegedly offering a bribe of R200 to avoid arrest.

“All that is going to be on the table, the league, Nedbank Cup, we will play to win them,” said Ouaddou.

One of the alleged shooters was killed, and the second was in a critical condition.

The Pretoria High Court has set aside the Information Regulator’s enforcement notice against the Department of Basic Education.

Cloud gaming remains a pie-in-the-sky idea.

A little more accessible than the Apple Vision Pro, this Android XR headset could use more polish.

The 2026 Formula 1 season promises to be full of action and drama.

There are several key steps you should take if you are involved in an accident while using an e-hailing service.

Shell is preparing to launch a new offshore drilling campaign in Southern Africa in early 2026.

December’s petrol price hike means you’ll need to budget a fair amount to travel to the Kruger Park this holiday.

King Charles has recorded a message about his experience of cancer for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign.