News South Africa

This year’s AFCON tournament is drawing to a close, and while teams are eager to lift the trophy, attackers want the Golden Boot.

The prime minister says he’s been told Elon Musk’s X is taking steps to make it’s in “full compliance with UK law.”

The Minister says there are vaccines currently circulating in the country

One accused gets 75 years’ imprisonment, while the other received a life sentence. 

Gwarube said that R10 billion has been allocated to the nutrition programme.

Correspondent Jonathan Head says the ‘devastating’ accident is an enormous setback for Thailand’s efforts to modernise its infrastructure.

The newborns died during the long New Year holiday in a Siberian hospital.

The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has surpassed 2,500, activists said, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days Tuesday.

This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.

The Amazigh calendar places them almost a thousand years ahead of much of the rest of the world.

The communications authority says the suspension is aimed at preventing misinformation and violence.

The offensive is in the central state of Kogi, where the bandits have recently become more active.

Electricity consumers face another sharp tariff shock if proposals now before the energy regulator are approved.

Many experts have warned that the foot-and-mouth disease is out of control in South Africa and that it poses an existential threat to many livestock farmers.

These taxpayers are warned that the 2026 provisional tax deadline is fast approaching, with the risk of penalties and interest if they fail to meet their obligations.

Chancellor hints there will not be more support for other hospitality businesses to soften the impact of rate rises.

Health Department requested more funding after Trump administration withdrew PEPFAR funding.

Makhubele was removed as Chief Whip with immediate effect.

One of the most highly-rated young rugby talents in South Africa has begun training with the Stormers after signing his first pro contract.

Bath fly-half Finn Russell warns his team they need to improve quickly if they are to realise his dream of winning the Champions Cup.

Ulster confirms the signing of Zimbabwean second row Eli Snyman on a two-year deal.

Manchester City have signed United States midfielder Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns on a three-and-a-half-year contract.

The Chinese Consulate in Johannesburg has donated a quarter of a million rand to Gauteng’s best-performing 2025 matric learners.

Advocacy groups say the allegations describe coercion, control and long working hours at the singer’s overseas properties.

Major dams sitting at lower levels than they were this time last year.

SANParks confirmed that visitors to the lower Sabie of the Kruger National Park will not be able to leave until the water subsides.

South Africa’s oldest and largest electric vehicle (EV) leasing and management fleet operator Everlectric is seeing increased demand for its offering and plans to radically expanding its model line-up in 2026.

Buy now, pay later gives customers flexibility, but light regulatory oversight may ensure safe, responsible financial access.

A senior member of Parliament responsible for the subcommittee on communications has explained why she believes Starlink should not be permitted to provide free Internet connectivity to rural schools.

Several new car brands rapidly increased their market share in South Africa in 2025, while other manufacturers saw a small dip in sales.

FlySafair is running a 30% discount on domestic flights for a limited time.

South Africans are calling for greater transparency regarding vehicle safety following the news that the Hyundai Grand i10 received a zero-star NCAP rating.

Doctors say they have achieved the previously impossible – restoring sight and preventing blindness in people with a rare but dangerous eye conditon called hypotony.

Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What’s Up Docs?

Medical checks for the show picked up contestant Amanda Collier’s heart condition.