News South Africa

China will ban ‘hidden’ car door handles from 2027, becoming the first country to phase out a design pioneered by Tesla and adopted by Chinese competitors including Xiaomi.

The Road Accident Fund is struggling with a fixed revenue stream unable to meet increasing accident claim liabilities, currently estimated at R100bn

A case that is currently before the Supreme Court of Appeal could significantly affect taxpayers’ rights.

Principals to submit reports on punctuality, vehicle compliance, permits, and transport safety.

Residents of suburbs north west of Johannesburg raise concern over garbage piling up due to strike

President Trump says that he has agreed to a trade deal with India — which will lower tariffs on the country to 18%.

Iranians in the diaspora are tracking down the sons and daughters of Iran’s ruling elite, many of whom work and live lavishly abroad, demanding they be deported.

Gaza’s main border crossing reopened Monday after being closed for most of the war, but few people have been allowed to cross.

Those defacing the currency could face seven years in jail, the central bank says ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality.

They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.

South Africa’s sports minister Gayton McKenzie says “no formal decision” has been taken to relocate the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations away from Morocco.

In several South African metros, rampant vandalism and cable theft have forced municipalities to replace traffic lights with stop signs.

Nedbank reveals 27 new mega-projects worth R705.6 billion – including Eskom’s new project valued at R320 billion.

The leader of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance, a key member of the ruling coalition, plans to step down at internal elections in two months, after facing criticism over his leadership, Bloomberg sources say.

WhatsApp messages at the Commission show chats between Witness F and a number linked to late Mabuza.

He is expected make the announcement at a media briefing in Durban on Wednesday.

The City of Tshwane has begun implementing measures to stabilise its electricity infrastructure

The Madlanga Commission is exhibiting chats between Witness F and “Cat” Matlala.

Kaizer Chiefs have welcomed teenage defender Emile Dortley into their academy setup, who is the younger brother of senior star Rushwin Dortley.

Danny Rohl believes Rangers have “increased the quality in the squad”, even though they have reduced their head count.

To help get you in the Six Nations mood, solve these anagrams to reveal twelve players hoping to make an impact over the next six weeks.

Manager Eddie Howe says Sandro Tonali is “very happy” at Newcastle United after the midfielder was linked with a move to Arsenal.

Context matters – or not? An old tweet by Trevor Noah about minors and molesters has resurfaced amid his tiff with US President Donald Trump.

The City of Johannesburg has dismissed claims that municipal payments are failing to reflect on customer accounts.

Damaged roads and bridges at park are making it harder for conservationists to spot wildlife but GPS tags are assisting.

Despite his hesitation, Witness F may have confirmed the alleged link between Matlala and Sibiya.

Residents threatened to withhold municipal payments unless improvements are made.

Artemis II mission was due to begin as early as next week and astronauts have spent almost two weeks in quarantine

Nasa has postponed its historic mission to send astronauts around the moon and back again, after issues arose during a critical test of its most powerful rocket yet.

The US space agency had planned to launch the Artemis II mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida as early as...

The Westworld showrunner thinks AI will be good for burgeoning filmmakers, but not for Hollywood blockbusters.

The individual registered funeral policies using data from the National Population Register and then falsely declared them deceased to get the payout.

Samsung is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Blue Tag Sale Offers, bringing customers a new season of great value and exclusive rewards.

Six of South Africa’s best-selling cars come from a single brand.

South Africa is not yet ready to host a Formula One Grand Prix.

Mercedes-Benz has taken the covers off the new S-Class, a model meant to reassert the company’s luxury dominance over new Chinese rivals.

Three coffee mornings are being held in Wolverhampton as part of a national mental health event.

The Denise Coates Foundation has donated £12m towards robotic surgery capabilities at the hospital.

It is a rare condition where something as simple as a gust of wind can cause excruciating pain.