News South Africa

The department of health says it has never been its policy to force sterilisation on women living with HIV, adding that all family planning choices are voluntary and made with proper counselling.

Diabetes remains the leading health threat for South African women — claiming more lives than HIV, cancer, heart disease or any other major illness.

Eskom has reported a profit of R24-billion for the first six months, ended in September 2025

Health Dept reports success in tracking HIV patients and treatment interruptions

World AIDS Day highlights global fight, honours lives lost, and urges renewed commitment to end HIV.

Pope Leo XIV is on his first visit to Lebanon. He arrives at a pivotal time for the country, buffeted by conflict with Israel and a devastating economic crisis.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked Israel’s president to pardon him from corruption charges after President Trump sent a letter to Israel urging them to do the same.

NPR’s A Martinez speaks with historian Oleksa Drachewych about the Kremlin’s position on a possible peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.

A church is raided in central Nigeria and a wedding party in the mostly Muslim north.

Zambia’s government is accused of ‘hypocrisy’ as fallout from ex-president’s death deepens.

The defendants were accused of attempting a coup – but human rights groups say the trial was politically motivated.

A South African allegedly recruited to fight for Russia recounts the horrors of war in Ukraine via voice notes.

Economist Dawie Roodt believes South Africa has moved past much of its high inflation pain and anticipates further interest rate cuts.

By 2026, nearly every payment in South Africa will touch artificial intelligence in some way, but not every provider will keep up.

Olivier explains how operating within a network of partners, suppliers, and clients shapes the strength and reliability of the overall resilience ecosystem.

Let’s Talk Money sessions will be held in Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham, Goole and Withernsea.

Critics have accused AfriForum of spreading disinformation in the US following its trip to the US.

The hearings into the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry resumes.

The Commission will wrap-up its public hearings for the year on Friday.

The President thanked South Africans for the hospitality they extended to the summit’s delegates.

Andy Murray says he “probably didn’t get the results I would have liked” for Novak Djokovic during his time coaching his former rival earlier this year.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers admits his side deserved to be booed by fans after their 23-7 loss to Buffalo Bills in the AFC North.

History-making African cyclist Biniam Girmay signs for NSN Cycling – the new team co-owned by World Cup winner Andres Iniesta.

These capped Springboks are unlikely to ever play for South Africa again. They were once stars, now they linger in limbo.

After the death of former pupil Jack Lloyd, a primary will train children in a portable pool.

Kanye West will no longer perform at the Ye Live concert, which was scheduled to take place at Ellis Park on 13 December…

‘The Citizen’ understands that the ANC in the region goes into this conference with several slates that can change at any time.

Ngxoli portrays Brenda Fassie in the four-part documentary series, Vulindlela

Filly was a gutsy Cup runner-up.

Gear up for next year with these great deals on tents, packs, sleeping bags, and merino wool.

Nick Yarham explains what sets TP-Link apart in the South African networking industry.

HERMANUS, Western Cape – In a provocative and data-driven keynote that served as a critical reality check for the global tech community, Idit Duvdevany Aronsohn, Head of ESG & People Relations at global software giant Amdocs, delivered a key message at SATNAC 2025: the future of artificial intelligence is being authored today, and Africa must be […]

South Africans with older cars are opting out of insurance to save money, putting themselves at risk of liability for millions of rands in damages.

New data from the police and insurance companies has revealed the 10 most stolen cars in South Africa.

The Blue Sky Trust charity reacts to a rise in HIV infections among heterosexual women.

Russell T Davies says misinformation about the virus made him “despair”.