News South Africa

City Power Johannesburg will implement an 8-hour planned power outage that will affect 20 areas across the city on Saturday, 20 September 2025.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said attempts to block removals “are intolerable” and threaten the government’s plans.

The fragile economy is struggling to absorb the influx as millions return home after being ejected by Iran and Pakistan.

Cole Palmer says Chelsea do not see this season’s Champions League campaign as a “learning curve” – because they want to be competitive in it straight away.

Home Affairs Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber answered oral questions in Parliament on Wednesday.

The results show that Foundation Phase learners (Grades R–3) are gaining key skills in literacy.

The country is one of the world’s biggest carbon emitters per capita.

An immigration judge ordered Khalil be deported to Algeria or Syria over claims he omitted information on a green card application.

He faces 27 charges which allege that he indecently assaulted or groped nine men from 2001 to 2019.

Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet is aiming to become just the third woman to clinch a 5,000m-10,000m double at the World Athletics Championships.

Niger’s army has failed to contain the jihadist insurgency, with dozens killed in recent attacks.

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Tanzania’s 2025 general elections campaign has taken a dramatic turn after the removal of the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT Wazalendo) party’s candidate — former minister and outspoken legislator Luhaga Mpina — from the presidential race.  The decision announced by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) is widely seen as strengthening President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s […]

Here are five important things happening in South Africa today, Thursday, 18 September 2025.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa today, Thursday, 18 September 2025.

The Supreme Court has annulled a government permit allowing state utility Eskom to build a 3,000MW power plant.

Standard Bank Group is accelerating its digital transformation across Africa, with growth in customer engagement, platform enhancements, and digital adoption.

Ramaphosa says despite their differences the ANC is committed to the unity of the alliance.

KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi will continue to testify at Madlanga Commission.

The Political Killings Task Team is at the centre of the Madlanga Commission Inquiry.

Mkhwanazi says there should be some intervention in the criminal justice system to avert collapse.

Tino Asprilla scored a hat-trick for Newcastle United against Barcelona in 1997 and will be watching on as the teams meet at St James’ Park tonight.

As the Springboks head towards a crucial Rugby Championship clash against Argentina at Kings Park, here is the kick off time to note.

Great Britain heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson looks back through her career highlights including her first Olympic medal in Paris 2024 and receiving an MBE this year.

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has given a short and vague update on Ethan Chislett and Nkanyiso Shinga, leaving fans eager and guessing.

Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show was pulled from the air on Wednesday due to comments the host made about the killing of Charlie Kirk.

Renowned Spanish chef Ángel León will open Amura, his first restaurant outside of Spain, this December at the Mount Nelson.

Monica Matsie shares her grief, trauma, and unanswered questions as her family struggles to cope with Katlego’s tragic death.

Cardi B reveals she’s expecting her fourth child with Stefon Diggs. She also opens up about balancing pregnancy while preparing new music.

The single will be released this Friday.

The US auto safety regulator NHTSA opened an investigation this week into whether some Tesla doors are defective, citing incidents in which exterior handles stopped working and trapped children inside.

The new devices are the Venu 4, Instinct Crossover AMOLED, and Bounce 2.

City Power has recovered two tons of stolen cables and arrested three of its workers in two separate incidents.

Meme coins are stealing the spotlight again. Dogecoin (DOGE), the original meme asset, is climbing sharply ahead of speculation that a Dogecoin ETF could soon enter regulatory pipelines. With DOGE trading above $0.30 and posting double-digit weekly gains, analysts argue that its community strength, integration in payments, and potential institutional recognition could help it regain […]

As with the previous Duster, the new Pick-Up will only be sold as a Dacia in Romania and no other market or under the Renault name.

A survey shows that 90% people say they are not given plans to help manage menopause.