News South Africa

Volkswagen conducts rigorous testing on its locally produced vehicles, such as the Polo and Polo Vivo, at its Kariega plant in South Africa to ensure durability under local conditions.

South Africa has removed BEE participation requirements at the mining prospecting stage to boost exploration and investment, while retaining transformation rules at production level.

Lyse Doucet is in Iran for the first time since the crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests.

As President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares for the state of the nation address, citizens express urgent concerns about unemployment, crime, and a faltering healthcare system, seeking actionable plans from the government.

City of Joburg Mayor Dada Morero has acknowledged the scale of the ongoing water crisis .

The matter has been postponed for further investigations with the ballistics and the CCTV footage

Witness F has withdrawn his urgent court bid to block his apperance before the probe

A shooting at a school in British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at a nearby home, authorities said. A woman who police believe to be the shooter also was killed.

The resignation of a key colleague paves the way for a challenge to first female Liberal leader Sussan Ley.

The allegations were leveled by U.S. officials late last week. Arms control experts worry that norms against nuclear testing are unraveling.

The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.

Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.

President Mnangagwa’s term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time.

The items stolen in the late 19th Century by British troops will officially be returned to Nigeria.

The late Mohamed Al Fayed has been accused of sexual harassment during his time as owner.

One of South Africa’s biggest trade unions has confirmed that at least 14 component companies and factories closed in 2025 due to US tariffs and competition from cheap imports. 

The Democratic Alliance federal chair says she has been communicating with the party leader on WhatsApp

Senior party insiders have accused Lesufi of attempting to place the Gauteng department of health under administration to politically weaken his potential rival, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko

Thuso Keefelakae, IPID’s Director of Investigations, is testifying before the Madlanga Commission.

Today marks 36 years since Mandela was released from prison.

Thomas Frank has been sacked by Tottenham after just under eight months in charge – can you name the managers who came before him?

Former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs has applauded Sipho Mbule for finally breaking his duck for the Sea Robbers.

There is plenty of intrigue on the ice heading into the Milan-Cortina ice dance finals – and that is nothing compared to the drama off it.

Tickets for the highly anticipated Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates on Saturday, 28 February have sold out.

TV and theater artist Ian von Memerty has opened up about breaking news of his euthanasia plans to his loved ones…

Criminal charges will be laid with the police by ActionSA.

Shebeshxt’s lawyer denies that any unauthorised items were found in his cell.

Keefelakae noted that other metros were not angels either, as they are dealing with their own issues.

Residents in Melville and Westdene staged a protest earlier today over prolonged water disruptions in their areas.

Strategic partnerships and local curriculum integration strengthen Acer’s education value proposition in South Africa.

The FSCA’s Consumer Advisory Panel highlights the regulatory challenges posed by financial influencers and the implications of AI on finance.

South African small businesses are being muscled out of their own market by a wave of overseas merchants flooding into Takealot — and the Competition Commission is the one holding the door open.

SANRAL has set the record straight on plans for building a wall along Cape Town’s N2 route.

South Africa’s pre-owned car industry started the year on a high note.

South Africa’s biggest airline, FlySafair, is being sold.

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) can be found in some of the food and products we use – and even in our bodies. But what exactly are they?

NHS staff in Birmingham used Alan Graham’s grandchildren to pass on information, an ombudsman finds.