South Africa has walked back its claim that US pressure led to its disinvitation from an upcoming Group of Seven summit in France.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 27 March 2026.

Garden Walk shopping centre has opened its doors in Hartenbos, which will serve the growing coastal community.

A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.

A federal judge told the government it could not immediately enforce a ban on Anthropic’s tools.

Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.

Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.

The US president’s signature will appear on new paper currency alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.

Jaguar Land Rover pauses Range Rover production at its West Midlands factory due to supplier issue.

Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children’s screen time under control.

Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.

The mastermind behind one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in South Africa’s history has managed to retain his membership at one of the country’s top private schools.

The National Consumer Commission has recalled 582 Ford Transit and Ford Tourneo vehicles that were sold in South Africa between 2021 and 2025.

Port operator ABP will begin work on developing a facility to assemble and launch turbines out to sea.