News South Africa

Al Jazeera answers all the key questions around the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

A fatal crash in Mitchell’s Plain has claimed the life of a pedestrian.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.

Maumela’s name surfaces in Matlala case as SIU-targeted businessman linked via text messages.

The DA in Gauteng plans to picket outside Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s office on Thursday.

As Venezuela braces for potential U.S. military intervention, residents at the Colombia border tell NPR about their fears and hopes.

Java Island’s tallest mountain, a volcano called Mount Semeru, has spewed tall plumes of ash clouds that engulfed bridges and the surrounding countryside.

Ethiopia has welcomed the return as part of a broader push to repatriate items of national significance.

A widespread campaign sought to “silence and suppress” protesters, Amnesty International says.

Arsenal announce the club will end their eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

The US-based Trinidadian rapper addressed the UN in New York alongside Trump administration officials, making claims that lack evidence.

A new local fast-food brand has launched in South Africa, aiming to turn the country’s deeply rooted braai culture into a scalable franchise. 

While many prominent economists and finance groups are anticipating a 25 basis point interest rate cut today, South Africans are being warned to also brace for the Reserve Bank to hold rates for longer.

South Africa is on the cusp of a higher education turning point.

Lieutenant General Molefe Fani is appearing before the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee today.

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s trial on charges incitement to terrorism and violence resumes.

The ANCYL has expressed its support for MP Malusi Gigaba who has stepped aside from his duties.

The Madlanga Commission continues with the cross-examination of Brown Mogotsi.

Kaizer Chiefs have named their 22-man squad for the CAF Confederation Cup group stage kick off against Al Masry in Egypt.

Scott Boland takes an astonishing 6-7 on his Test debut at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during the 2021-22 Ashes.

Amid England’s torrid previous tour of Australia, Marnus Labuschagne brought some much needed comedy relief to the fourth test with a hilarious appeal. Have you ever seen worse?

Ben Stokes is given out LBW to Cameron Green during England’s last tour of Australia, with his review revealing the ball actually hit the stumps without dislodging the bail.

Attention, classic car enthusiasts! The V&A Waterfront Motor Show is making its grand return to Cape Town next weekend.

The HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000 Switch enables organisations to simplify operations, strengthen security, and scale seamlessly across hybrid environments.

The changes promise a faster, compliant route for start-ups to structure offshore IP without relocating operations abroad.

Combining numbers with narrative makes information more compelling, says data visualisation expert.

Telkom’s Lunga Siyo warns rising ID verification fees and weak Rica laws threaten security and inflate costs.

With up to 850kW/1 500Nm in the flagship Turbo model, the Cayenne officially becomes the most powerful production road car Porsche has ever made.

Latest record brings the number of exported Polos to 1 407 160.

Known internally as the D27, the first all-new Navara in 11 years will be sold only in Australasia.

It is increasing our risk of a range of chronic diseases, including obesity and depression, a major review says.