News South Africa

South Africa’s construction industry has been in decline for the past nine years, shrinking from a R156 billion sector to one smaller than R100 billion.

BMA has intensified operations to curb illegal crossings, contraband smuggling and human trafficking

The bus in the latest interception was carrying 55 passengers.

The bus had 29 undocumented individuals, including 7 minors and 26 passengers were documented.

A shooting incident in the Free State has left 3 family members dead including 1 police officer

Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.

The incident occurred at a “tourist event attended by many young people”, Haiti’s prime minister says.

The BBC’s Europe Editor Katya Adler reports from Prime Minister Victor Orbán’s home town of Felscút.

Many who support the president have expressed frustration with how Trump’s former attorney general Pam Bondi handled the Epstein files.

Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.

The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has “zero tolerance” for corruption, which he says is “worse than cancer”.

The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (Sabric) reported that digital bank fraud has more than doubled in recent years.

Labour MP Nic Dakin says it is “the best outcome” for British Steel as ownership talks continue.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Sunday, 12 April 2026.

Criminal mafia groups are increasingly targeting an important and vulnerable group across South Africa, even in its best-run city and province.

DA leadership results are expected to be announced at 1 pm.

Over 2,000 delegates will elect a federal leader, chairperson and three deputy chairpersons.

The Democratic Alliance’s new leadership is expected to steer the party into its next chapter

The DA is holding its Federal Congress at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Midrand

Football Focus pundits Chris Sutton and Steph Houghton discuss whether Roberto de Zerbi can improve Spurs and keep them in the Premier League.

Alejandro Garnacho is struggling to stand out at Chelsea – so can the £40m signing from Manchester United still realise his potential at Stamford Bridge?

Gerda Steyn and Arthur Jantjies claimed victories in the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon, and walked away with healthy winners’ cheques.

Rhian Wilkinson tells Wales they must “show up” in their Women’s World Cup qualifying double-header against Albania in bid to finish top of group.

Music royalty, Khuli Chana and Lamiez Holworthy-Morule, mark a new chapter with their glamorous weddings in the North West.

Come one, come all to Comic Con Cape Town! Here’s all you need to know about the Mother City’s largest pop culture and gaming festival…

The City of Cape Town has begun its upgrade and modification of Zeekoevlei, with the goal to improve its water quality and aquatic system.

An RDP homeowner gets R95m Tsh­wane water pay­ment but has no tankers to her name.

A video of the incident was widely circulated on social media platforms last week.

Vance said talks with Iran failed to reach an agreement, saying he was leaving after putting forward a “final and best offer”.

Reversal of the EV-only policy means the Stelvio Q will remain on sale until at least 2027.

Confined quarters, rising tensions and no escape: the astronauts were trained for it. I had a desk, a drawer and a long-running feud over a window that pushed me to my limits

Four people have joined the tiny percentage of humans who can say they have come back to Earth with a bump, literally. Welcome home, Artemis II crew: you have much to be proud of after following in the illustrious...

Some South African motorists are paying up to R600 more to fill their car this month.

Hybrid cars are touted as a great way to save fuel, but it’s important to check how your chosen model stacks up against its petrol and diesel rivals.

South Africa is home to a good number of off-road SUVs, but not too many budget options.

Tesla recently launched in an African country with a car market less than half the size of South Africa’s.

The support group was set up by a woman who challenged herself to try 50 new things before turning 50.

A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.

People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.

Phoebe was told she’d be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.