News South Africa

Nkosikhona Ndaba joined Orlando Pirates from Richards Bay, motivated by the challenge of competing with the established Deon Hotto.

OM Bank has made a strong early entry into South Africa’s banking market by rapidly growing its customer base through Old Mutual’s existing network.

Well-known attorney Willie Spies has officially entered the mayoral race for the City of Tshwane and returned to the Freedom Front Plus after 16 years.

Lungelo Sithole and Katlego Mokoena were arrested for Lusanda Mathabela’s 2025 murder.

Five men are standing before the High Court in Pretoria for the 2014 murder of Meyiwa.

Ekurhuleni officials Kemi Behari and Linda Qxasheka have been placed on suspension.

 The new fleet unveiled by Emfuleni includes fifteen pick-up trucks.

On the second anniversary of his death, Lyudmila Navalnaya says her son did not “simply die in prison”.

An NGO says hundreds of people remain behind bars despite US pressure US to speed up their release.

Congress is out on recess as a partial shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security is underway. And, why some superstar athletes have been getting the “yips” at the Winter Olympics in Italy.

Police are still looking for a fourth suspect in the attack which has shocked South Africans.

Authorities say they have put in place contingency measures as a labour dispute affects travel.

The authorities say a growing number of citizens are being illegally recruited to fight elsewhere.

Afcon 2027 will be held in June and July next year and reports the finals could be delayed are “totally unfounded”, says African football boss Patrice Motsepe.

Patrice Motsepe has resigned as the executive chairman of African Rainbow Minerals, but will still remain on the board.

South Africa’s rand has seen another bout of strength against the US dollar, reversing the losses seen at the start of the month.

Standard Bank is forecasting some good news about interest rates for homeowners in South Africa in 2026.

Lukanyo Calata blames Thabo Mbeki for justice delays in Cradock Four case involving Fort Calata.

The current deadline of the Ad Hoc Committee is 20 February.

Sibiya has been linked to murder accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala by witnesses including Witness F.

ActionSA has confirmed that its leader is among five shortlisted candidates to lead the party’s 2026 Johannesburg mayoral campaign, with a final decision expected on 21 February

The Springboks have added an unexpected 11th Test for the year to a season that will serve as key preparation for the 2027 World Cup.

Slalom skier Dave Ryding bids farewell to the Winter Olympics with a 17th-place finish in mixed conditions in Bormio.

Aaron Wainwright says next weekend’s Six Nations game against Scotland is a chance for Wales to show they have learned from heavy defeats by England and France.

It comes after University College London settled a claim from students there over lost learning in the pandemic.

An urban planner has questioned how Cape Town’s N2 wall project contributes towards a long-term strategy of rooting out crime…

Critics warn Israel’s new land process in Area C threatens Palestinian rights and reshapes control of the occupied West Bank.

Reality TV star melts hearts with touching reveal of newborn son.

At the end of 2025, over two million Polo have left the factory gates after three decades and four generations.

Moon was a distraction and Mars the goal for billionaire SpaceX chief – could Trump have influenced his U-turn?

Barely a year ago, the moon was “a distraction” to Elon Musk, the billionaire chief executive of SpaceX then fixated on his ludicrously ambitious project to build a self-sustaining city on Mars within 20 years.

Why bother returning to the orbiting chunk of rock humanity conquered half...

Silent Hill: Townfall is set in the fictional St Amelia, based on the real village of St Monans in the East Neuk of Fife.

Toyota South Africa has outlined its plans for 2026 and beyond.

Hijackers are looking for two discontinued cars in South Africa, including a small bakkie.

Mitsubishi has launched a new model for the Outlander SUV in South Africa, which is being limited to just a handful of units.

Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others.

An East Kent Hospital surgeon says it was the “first time” he had encountered such a case.

Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was “legally flawed” and “overly simplistic”.

A high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff.