News South Africa

South African construction heavyweight WBHO has been selected as the contracting partner to develop and build the Cape Winelands Airport.

Former British number one Katie Boulter will have to go through qualifying in January to secure a place at the Australian Open.

As the summer initiation season continues, the journey to manhood for some in Kariega has allegedly been disrupted by opportunistic and callous thieves, and the community is saying enough is enough.

Department of Education in Eastern Cape warns schools that no one should withhold academic reports

The two senior Hawks officers are accused of covering a politically related murder case.

Mutale Magistrate court in Limpopo postpones Ndinainwi Mabuke’s murder trial to 26 February 2026

Nearly 30 000 vehicles have been stopped and checked as part of festive season operations.

As María Corina Machado is set to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, the Venezuelan opposition leader is betting everything on her prediction of an imminent political transition.

The fighting between Thailand and Cambodia could deal a serious blow to a ceasefire agreement brokered by President Donald Trump with help from Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Brazilian officials say thieves held up a security guard and an elderly couple before making off with the artworks on foot.

There is a large police presence in major cities and the authorities have encouraged people to stay home.

Drone attacks on a kindergarten and hospital killed 114 people, the World Health Organization says.

Nigeria sent fighter jets to help oust the mutineers from the national broadcaster and a military camp.

Residents of the main city express shock after soldiers tried to overthrow the president.

The Discovery Bank and Luno partnership enables Discovery Bank clients to manage their Luno crypto wallets directly in the bank’s mobile app.

South African consumer confidence has risen to its highest point in 2025, with the country’s middle-class consumers driving the turn.

Stefanutti Stocks has completed a massive restructuring after settling a claim with Eskom over the Kusile Power Station.

ANC says talks with NEHAWU are underway to rectify the nonpayment of staff salaries

COPE says it’s determined to stabilise the party’s leadership ahead of 2026 local elections

The ANC is holding its National General Council at Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg.

The second day of the ANC National General Council continues in Boksburg this morning in Joburg

Orlando Pirates have won 15 trophies in the last 15 years, with eight of them coming in the last five years.

Real Madrid have a collective desire to end their poor run of form, says coach Xabi Alonso, who has not ruled out a return to work in the Premier League.

Premier League outfits Liverpool and Chelsea are looking to get back on track in the Champions League after win-less runs.

Pontypool’s Levi Batchelor says he is determined to finish the year on a high as he prepares for his second Professional Fighters League bout on 13 December.

Louise Butcher is one of many parents who say a federation’s two schools are too strict with pupils.

Queen of fashion and reality TV star, Kimora Lee Simmons, is doing a press tour to promote her new reality show.

An earthquake has shaken the town of Springbok and surrounding communities in South Africa’s Northern Cape province.

Grab your tongs, charcoal and beach towel – it’s time to head to Cape Town’s beaches for a sizzling summer braai!

“Mabasa knows that he’s one of the best players who is capable of finishing in the box,” said Ouaddou.

Motorists using Sanral tags have been advised to top up before travelling.

New Zealand and Ireland have failed to make much progress two years out from the 2027 World Cup.

South Africa steps up integrity reforms ahead of International Anti-Corruption Day, driving stronger enforcement, greater transparency, and stronger protection for whistle-blowers.

With broadcast-grade technology and seamless camera compatibility, LG’s LED solution sets a new standard for K-content creation at StudioCube.

Some cycling advocates are on board with robotaxis. Others see the self-driving car boom as perpetuating auto dependency.

Over the past few months, Ster-Kinekor said several cinema complexes have undergone significant upgrades aimed at enhancing the customer experience.

Rising electricity tariffs make early solar adoption one of the most valuable financial decisions a household can make.

The new Renault Captur crossover has finally arrived in South Africa.

Kia and Jeep have issued safety recalls for 18,923 cars sold in South Africa.

South Africa’s legacy national oil company, PetroSA, has approved a deal to give Shell a major stake off the country’s west coast.

Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division has taken the covers off a new supercar called the GT, and it’s coming to South Africa.

Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season, with a new strain circulating.

Frimley Health NHS Trust is the latest to reintroduce masks as UK hospitals come under strain.

It’s a mix of two major types of the virus, and has been found in someone who recently returned from Asia.