News South Africa

Experienced pair Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry return to the Scotland squad for the Six Nations, while there are places for young Edinburgh back-row duo Liam McConnell and Freddy Douglas.

UK-based fintech Wise has secured a conditional banking license in South Africa, as the firm goes toe-to-toe in new markets with rival Revolut, which is set to launch in the African country soon.  

Nicola Peltz Beckham is an actress and aspiring director who is the daughter of billionaires.

Rescue teams were dispatched to the scene this morning to render assistance.

The motive for the shooting remains unclear at this stage.

Gwabini faces cross-examination in Pretoria as Ntanzi and 4 others stand trial for Meyiwa’s murder.

President Trump explains why he wants to acquire Greenland in private messages with world leaders. And, Indiana caps off a perfect football season with a national championship win over Miami.

Despite government efforts to boost fertility, China’s birth rate fell to a record low in 2025.

The Islamic State group says they were behind the blast in Kabul, but police say they are still investigating the cause.

It’s unclear how many leaders have been asked to join the board, and the large number of invitations being sent out, including to countries that don’t get along, has raised questions about the board’s mandate and decision-making processes.

The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members.

The losing presidential candidate calls for “peaceful change”, saying Uganda’s judiciary is not independent.

Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.

Senegalese fans celebrate their team’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Automotive giant Motus is facing a legal showdown with one of South Africa biggest unions.

McBride’s remarks angered MPs, while he admitted submitting an outdated CV he couldn’t update.

The EFF says Julius Malema is consulting lawyers over a case involving AfriForum.

Former IPID Head  Robert McBride is appearing before the Ad Hoc Committee.

McBride’s testimony is expected to focus on his role in some of the most contentious investigations.

The redevelopment of Casement Park is to take a step forward with work to commence at the gaelic games stadium by the end of the month.

Hearts say captain Lawrence Shankland will miss six to eight weeks of action as the Scotland striker recovers from a hamstring strain.

With his contract expiring in the summer, Andoni Iraola’s future at Bournemouth is unclear after two successful seasons in charge.

American Venus Williams was competitive in her first round loss to Serbia’s Olga Danilovic at the Australian Open.

Fears over the future of humanities spread amid layoffs and restructurings at scores of public and private universities

Last month, students at Montclair State University in New Jersey held a mock funeral outside the university’s college of humanities and social sciences building. Carrying bouquets of flowers, they stood by a tombstone inscribed with the names of the school’s 15...

Amor Vittone has hinted that she may be a bride again after going public with her new partner, restauranteur Marius van Biljon…

Remax real estate has come under fire after a leaked conversation between an agent and a prospective tenant…

Emergency relief funding to address Knysna’s escalating water woes.

McBride initially informed MPs that he could not disclose details of his current employment.

Allies and rivals alike have been invited to join Trump’s new peace body with controversial governance rules.

The Junior Springboks are looking to defend the World U20 Rugby Championship title they won in Italy last year.

British Museum hails record-breaking year for archaeological discoveries – thanks largely to metal detectorists

A hoard of pennies linked to Harold II and most likely buried on the eve of battle in 1066, a rare Roman vehicle fitting, and a group of early medieval objects are among the archaeological finds and treasure discovered in Britain in 2024.

It was a record-breaking year for...

Vumatel believes three factors will give it an edge as competition heats up on the next frontier of FTTH in South Africa.

“Q-Day” may be a years away, but there’s an urgent need to get serious about quantum security today, experts have warned.

South Africa is no longer the biggest car producer in Africa.

Suzuki’s new flagship SUV is en route to South Africa.

Omoda has confirmed that it plans to launch a hybrid version of the affordable C5 crossover in South Africa this year.

Steph Hoy dropped from 25 stone to eight stone after surgery.

How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.

Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.