News South Africa

Minister of basic education Siviwe Gwarube emphasises the department’s constitutional obligation to place all learners in schools, despite 23,000 students nationwide still lacking placements.

South Africa is reviewing the main reference rate commercial banks use to price trillions of rands of loans to clients.

As Wall Street throws its weight behind crypto, the question is what this signifies for the future of cryptocurrency as a firmly legitimate asset.

SAWS issued a Level 9 for disruptive rain in parts of Limpopo, Mpumalanga.

Class of 2025 at Reddam House are breathing a sigh of relief following the release of their results

Man expected to appear in the Welkom Court following the alleged accidental shooting of his nephew

Bathers found the body parts in Puerto López, a town which has been wracked by gang violence.

Local officials said they do not know where the exotic animals came from or how many are at large.

Footage recorded by Spanish skier Ares Masip shows the incident on Pic de l’Hortell, a mountain in Andorra.

Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.

Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon’s first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

Yaga is slowly growing in South Africa’s e-commerce space, with the Estonian-based company getting millions in funding.

Jerome Powell’s public response to a DoJ investigation could be a seismic moment for Donald Trump’s presidency.

The sessions are an opportunity for people to connect but also for people who do not wish to chat.

The move to low and no-alcohol has led to falling sales at the brewing giant.

The UAE is also a major investor in the South African economy across various sectors.

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the party is not dying and will bounce back.

A nationwide campaign to rebuild every branch of the ANC will be undertaken in 2026, says Ramaphosa.

SACP’s Masuku has described the African National Congress as the leader of society.

Crystal Palace became the ninth top-flight side to be knocked out of the FA Cup by a non-league team in the past 100 years.

Macclesfield manager John Rooney and defender Sam Heathcote talk to BBC Breakfast about their stunning FA Cup upset over holders Crystal Palace.

After the conclusion of Baller League UK season two, BBC Sport looks at how the six-a-side format is progressing.

Reigning South African Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed signing Khulumani Ndamane from TS Galaxy.

A tiger rescued from the illegal bone trade has tragically died after he was affected by the Western Cape wildfires last week…

As the 2026 academic year gets underway, thousands of learners in the Western Cape are still waiting to be placed in schools.

‘Abeg’ and ‘nyash’ are common mainstream words from Nigeria and have now been added to the Oxford English Dictionary.

A rise in the cost of school fees, uniforms, stationary, transport and food have less than half parents optimistic about the coming years.

Local automotive industry has now gone a record 15 months without a monthly sales decrease.

The Stormers’ 10-game winning run came to a shuddering halt against an inspired Harlequins at Twickenham Stoop on Sunday.

South African summer heat not only tests people; it tests infrastructure.

Werner Stucky and his brother built what would become Jenny Internet while attending Volksrust High School in Mpumalanga.

Starlink’s proposed entry into South Africa is facing mounting political backlash, driven by concerns over owner Elon Musk’s conduct and public statements.

The Department of Transport is looking to increase South Africa’s driver’s licence renewal fees to make up for a loss of revenue.

Motus has received backlash regarding its decision to retrench workers in South Africa.

One of South Africa’s most popular cars saw a massive dip in sales last month.

BMW plans to unveil three new models as part of a bid to dominate the world’s third-largest car market.

Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby.