News South Africa

Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has admitted using cocaine after the first day of Essex’s final County Championship match last year.

Gianluca Prestianni is given a six-game ban by Uefa for homophobic conduct during Benfica’s Champions League knockout play-off matched with Real Madrid in February.

Hezbollah and Israel traded fire just hours after the ceasefire extension was announced, underscoring its fragility.

After the carcasses of 10 wolves were found last week, another eight have been found in recent days.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for three weeks, President Trump says. And, the Trump administration is easing rules on medical marijuana.

As the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports drags on, thousands of seafarers are stranded on ships, and economic shockwaves ripple around the world.

A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral clip and questioned about his immigration status.

William Ruto says Kenyans speak “some of the best English in the world” while it is hard to understand Nigerians.

Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.

Opposition parties accused the security forces of killing protesters but the official report does not say who was responsible.

Alarm bells are ringing over the uncertainty of jet fuel availability beyond May 2026. Industry leaders are warning of serious consequences for airlines, passengers, and regional economies if fuel supplies fall.

Funeral cover is one of the most widely held insurance products in South Africa, yet it remains one of the least interrogated.

Woolworths says that its chocolate products, including the popular Chuckles brand, will continue to be available across the country, amid reports of the liquidation of a supplier chocolatier.

The Public Global Inequality Dialogue aims to address the global inequality crisis.

Julius Mkhwanazi faces charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice.

Suspended TMPD Deputy Chief Umashi Dhlamini is implicated in tender rigging.

On Thursday, Major Lebogang Phiri from the Roads Policing division testified.

Former Formula 1 driver Allan McNish is named racing director of the Audi F1 team.

Manager Phil Parkinson has sympathy with Wrexham supporters over ticket prices for Sunday’s Championship game at champions Coventry City.

Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns star Teko Modise has listed Relebohile Mofokeng, Aubrey Modiba and Teboho Mokoena for the Footballer of the Season award.

Pirates legend Lucky lekgwathi feels Kaizer Chiefs will be harder to beat on Sunday and mentioned a few players who could cause problems.

Lucy O’Brien was shocked when she discovered how high interest rates were leading to ballooning debt

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Mzansi Magic announced that indeed ‘cameras will keep rolling’ as season 9 of ‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ gets extended by four episodes.

Capitec is the youngest and the only bank in the country’s Big Five that does not operate retail branches abroad.

The Takealot House of Beauty is back at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from 24 to 26 April 2026. Here is everything you need to know before you go.

Lamola said the SADC region is not constrained by a lack of frameworks or vision, but by weak implementation

President extends Israel Lebanon ceasefire and hopes for three way meeting. Iran closes Strait of Hormuz while US blocks ports.

Meta has signed an agreement to deploy AWS Graviton processors at scale.

Dyson’s newest stick vacuum has a fresh, streamlined look and some limitations. But I still keep reaching for it.

Clean your house without the constraint of a power cord with these cordless stick vacuums.

iqbusiness on why speed, trust and AI now define cyber resilience for modern organisations.

Recent investigations by Bidvest Protea Coin have identified more than 100 suspected illicit fuel depots in South Africa.

A used Toyota Fortuner will set you back almost half a million rand.

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South Africa’s move to eight-year driving licences will go ahead, despite taking longer than expected.

There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.

Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide “substantial levels” of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal.