News South Africa

South Africans are losing out on substantial long-term wealth as everyday habits quietly drain thousands, if not millions, of rands that could otherwise be invested for meaningful financial goals.

The 70-year-old pleads not guilty to attacking his estranged wife Edla Griffiths on three occasions.

CEO Mike Finlay shares insights on managing risk, scaling teams, AI in business, and why people remain at the heart of successful companies.

Two suspects one of them believed to be a well-known businessman have been killed in a shootout

Many holidaymakers have started to return to the province from the festive season holidays.

NPR’s A Martinez talks to Henry Sokolski of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center about the Zaporizhzhia power plant and its importance in the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

The United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Sudan recounts devastating scenes and stories of horrific violence after her team gained access to a city in the embattled Darfur region.

The future of Venezuela is uncertain after the U.S. capture of President Nicolas Maduro. The vice president is now in charge, but she hasn’t indicated she’ll fall in step with President Trump.

NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with Kevin Whitaker, former U.S. ambassador to Colombia and former U.S. deputy chief of mission in Venezuela, about the U.S. raid on Caracas and engagement in Venezuela.

It is the latest accident on one of the world’s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.

Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.

Gabon’s sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team’s “disgraceful performance” at the Africa Cup of Nations.

From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

South African airline FlySafair has been named the most on-time airline in the Middle East and Africa, with an on-time score that surpasses that of the world’s official number one in the rankings.

The Department of Basic Education has slammed the VF Plus for questioning the integrity of the 2025 matric exams.

The latest Braai Index indicates that the cost of hosting a braai in South Africa is becoming more affordable—but meat prices are still shooting up.

Lamola has emphasised SA’s commitment to principle-based leadership at home and abroad

The one-day meeting will discuss January 8 Statement preparations and the 114th anniversary rally.

Subsequent talks to persuade the Communist Party otherwise have since failed.

He retired from politics in 2004 and returned to his farm near Adelaide in the Eastern Cape.

Premier League giants Manchester United have sacked Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim after 14 months in charge.

Orlando Pirates had close to 10 players in the Bafana Bafana AFCON squad but early elimination gives the likes of Appollis a two-week break.

What’s your strongest XI?

Eighteen-year-old defender Smilla Holmberg says “it’s always been my dream to play for Arsenal” after signing a long-term contract.

Chris says a lack of placements for children being taken into care shows the strain on the system.

Fans are concerned over a recent maagzine cover, where they feel Rachel Kolisi and sister-in-law Tatjana Smith were photoshopped.

ATNS initially said the delays were caused by air traffic controllers who were absent due to sickness or other ‘personal circumstances’.

Beitbridge border post continues to lead in high volumes at land borders.

Esquivel is understood to have no future at Chloorkop.

Pretoria has officially entered pop culture history after Mariah the Scientist declared her sold-out show in the city the best performance of her career.

Confusion in the electrical sector has led to claims that all Schuko plugs and sockets are banned. This is not true.

Switching between mobile phones used to be easy. Then came eSIM.

MyBroadband tested eight new SIM cards for spam, and all of them received some over the course of a week.

Innovative research into the gene-editing tool targets influenza’s ability to replicate—stopping it in its tracks.

Stellantis has identified safety faults with 26 different models from six car brands.

Motorists are starting the new year with a considerable reduction in the price of petrol and diesel.

Hyundai Motor Executive Chair Chung Euisun has warned of a tough year ahead for the global auto industry.

The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.

Wellness is a multi-trillion pound industry which continues to grow – and this year is less about maxing out, more about recovering well.

From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.