News South Africa

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says the world champions have faced an “unprecedented” amount of work as he looks ahead to the new season.

In BBC Sport’s new Eat & Yap series, Alex Scott meets some of the best WSL players to share the food they love and grew up eating, and talk about life on and off the pitch.

South Africa’s rand rose to its strongest level in more than three years, following a broad markets rally after President Donald Trump ruled out using force to take Greenland. 

The fire in Strand foam, Strand broke out on Wednesday afternoon.

Defence witness Sfiso Zungu set to continue to testify at the Senzo Meyiwa trial in the High Court

Four people were killed when two armed men entered a room, opened fire on them and fled the scene.

Israeli forces on Wednesday killed at least 11 Palestinians in Gaza, including two boys, three journalists and a woman, hospitals said, on one of the enclave ‘s deadliest days since the ceasefire took effect.

Several people are missing after a landslide at campsite in the New Zealand tourist hotspot of Mount Maunganui.

Some people in Britain are asking what it would look like for their government to sever security and intelligence ties with its closest ally, the U.S.

The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income – or entertainment.

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.

Construction on the first phase of the newest campus for the private Afrikaans higher education institution, Akademia, has officially started.

AMSA and the state-owned IDC have resumed talks over the potential acquisition of the Luxembourg-based steel giant’s local operations.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Thursday, 22 January 2026.

Witness testimonies at the Ad Hoc Committee kicked off four months ago.

McBride was probed over evidence suggesting he was in constant communication with Trent.

Ramaphosa responded to Iran’s participation in the Will for Peace naval drills near Simon’s Town.

Former IPID head Robert McBride is appearing for a second day before the Ad Hoc Committee

Zimbabwean footballer Emmanuel Jalai makes history with a landmark move to Durban City, securing a record-breaking debut deal.

Arsenal striker and Women’s Super League record signing Olivia Smith answers Alex Scott’s quickfire questions in BBC Sport’s new Eat & Yap series.

Gymnast Alice Kinsella, who won Olympic bronze in the team event at Tokyo 2020, speaks to BBC Sport about returning to training after having son Parker in the summer.

Olympic bronze medalist Alice Kinsella on her hopes of being the first British artistic gymnast to return to elite competition after childbirth.

Love watching an entire series in one go, unable to wait for the next episode? Research says what binge-watching addiction reveals about you.

US YouTuber IShowSpeed celebrated his 21st birthday by hitting 50 million subscribers while in Nigeria on his African tour.

An environmental activist has claimed to have found South Africa’s ‘dirties’ beach – located in Cape Town! Take a look…

One scholar driver has also been arrested for carrying more children in his vehicle than it was allowed to.

Experts debate whether a stormy, wet summer signals a colder winter, as forecasts highlight snow chances and shifting climate drivers.

Simple to prepare and budget-friendly, this stew is a celebration of seasonal ingredients and home-cooked goodness

The Joburg-side have had the better of the Royals this season.

We will be the last generation to work with all-human workforces. This is not a provocative soundbite but a statement of fact, one that signals a fundamental shift in how organisations operate and what leadership now demands. The challenge facing today’s leaders is not simply adopting new technology but architecting an entirely new operating model […]

MTN has the best overall mobile data network quality in South Africa, but Vodacom dominates in 5G.

The digital asset market is currently struggling with a surge in fraud, and the Pyrax Network stands out as a dangerous threat. It claims to use revolutionary technology, but it is actually a cold and calculated financial heist. This operation is run by a group of experienced scammers who aim to take your hard-earned money.  […]

The Presidency and National Treasury’s Operation Vulindlela has estimated there was roughly 22,000 megawatts of private power online by November 2025, well over half Eskom’s typical peak output.

Pre-owned buyers in South Africa have a clear favourite.

Six more Chinese brands are coming to South Africa this year, bringing everything from a Toyota Prado rival to electric bakkies and family SUVs.

South Africa is facing a severe shortage of traffic officers.

Chloe booked an abortion because her sickness was so severe she could not look after herself.

Dr Jo Blodgett from UCL explains an approach that considers how much you move – and don’t move – across the day.