News South Africa

Cape Town’s ongoing cycle of gang violence has again placed children in the crosshairs, prompting civil rights organisations and political leaders to call for urgent government intervention.

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after McLaren’s Lando Norris wins the drivers’ championship.

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

Ali Kushayb led the Janjaweed, a group whose campaign of terror led to hundreds of thousands of deaths.

The blaze in the Indonesian capital breaks out as office workers take their lunch break.

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.

Nigeria denies the violation saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue.

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.

The response to the pandemic led to “enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error”, a report says.

Lutfiyyah Ahmed highlights the increased number of security compromise incidents happening in South Africa.

SARS has recorded a 16.7% increase in what it calls “compliance collection”, where the taxman brought in an extra R304 billion by chasing after taxpayers.

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

Booysen argues that careerism has become deeply entrenched among party officials and members

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.

Former Motherwell, Celtic and Scotland striker John ‘Dixie’ Deans has died aged 79.

BBC Sport asks fans and experts in Bilbao to explain why Athletic Club winger Nico Williams is attracting the attention of Europe’s biggest clubs in his debut Champions League season.

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.

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.

Treat yourself or someone else to days of little gifts, ranging from sweet treats and savory beverages to beauty products and toys. We found a tiny door for everyone.

Some DStv customers believe the broadcaster should reduce subscription prices if it loses Warner Bros. Discovery channels.

It is examining whether the tech giant did not offer “appropriate compensation” to web publishers.

The Western Cape is gearing up for another record-setting festive season as domestic and international visitors flock to the province to enjoy its beautiful beaches, wine farms, and nature reserves. Vodacom Western Cape region has implemented significant network upgrades to meet rising traffic demands, ensuring that visitors and residents remain connected during the busy festive […]

There is a single Chinese car in South Africa that can be bought for less than R250,000.

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.

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.