News South Africa

After some Bafana players and technical team members failed to obtain visas to travel to the World Cup, we take a look at some of the high-profile bungles by the Safa’s notoriously incompetent administration

Once a player donned the Bafana jersey, you’d forget which local team he came from and embrace him as the best representative for SA.

Sowetan’s choice of the top three reads you should not miss today

Arne Slot says he is leaving Liverpool “exactly where it belongs: among Europe’s elite” after he was sacked as head coach on Saturday.

At AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya, which took place from 19–21 May, global cybersecurity company Kaspersky highlighted the current threat landscape in Kenya and the wider East Africa region, warning that the rapid development and adoption of artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities for innovation while simultaneously introducing new cyber risks for businesses and individual...

South Africa’s revised National AI Policy is expected to reach Cabinet by November 2026 and open for public comment in January 2027, according to the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, setting out a clear timeline for the rebuilding of a process that collapsed earlier this year amid an AI-generated citation scandal. Jeanette Morwane, acting […]

Five artist-engineer teams have presented work from the Artificial Intelligence and African Music project in a day-long showcase at the University of the Witwatersrand, demonstrating how African musical creativity can shape the future of AI on the continent. The Wits Innovation Centre, in partnership with the Machine Intelligence and Neural Discovery Institute at Wits University, […]

Sotheni is accused of killing Marius van der Merwe, aka Witness D at the Madlanga Commission.

A huge crowd of supporters gathered peacefully near the Eiffel Tower on Sunday to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain’s victory, which was marred by violent clashes overnight that led police to detain hundreds of people.

Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centenary.

Tough-on-crime outsider Aberaldo de la Espriella took the lead in Colombia’s presidential race on Sunday night, setting up a runoff with Iván Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro.

The U.S. military says it bombed Iranian radar and drone control sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 Predator drone this weekend. Kuwait said its air defenses opened fire on Monday.

Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar’s kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.

According to media reports, the team’s departure for Mexico on Sunday has been delayed due to an “administrative bungle”.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

A 50-bed isolation unit in Kenya for US citizens was due to open on Friday, a US official said.

The debate over the merits of non-combustible alternatives to cigarettes in helping smokers to quit and reduce their health risks has increasingly focused on concerns relating to youth and non-smokers’ uptake, both of which are important public health considerations.

SPAR Group’s share price plunged 15% in a single day after issuing a trading statement warning of a sharp decline in earnings.

With youth unemployment in South Africa still hovering above 40%, the need to create meaningful technical career pathways for young people has never been more urgent.

The conference condemned outsourcing, supports legislation that keeps things local: SACP’s Mapaila

The Madlanga Commission returns to the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College following a two-week recess

PAC says unemployment and poverty are SA’s biggest challenge

Tehran says it will not accept an agreement unless its interests are protected

Test whether you are able to name every team to have ever participated in a World Cup.

Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly made progress in their pursuit of Golden Arrows midfielder Ayabulela Maxwele ahead of the new Betway Premiership season.

Carlo Ancelotti had to win over the Brazilian public and restore calm to chaos as he bids to return the country to World Cup glory.

Hope seems to be growing that a Springbok World Cup star could stave off a dreaded injury-enforced retirement.

Callum Turner and Dua Lipa are a picture of ‘happily-ever-after’ after getting married in London this weekend.

You all know about the ‘Big Five’ animals. But did you know that South Africa is also home to the ‘Little Five’? Take a look…

Millions of caregivers can collect from this week. SASSA opens the payment cycle for Child Support, Foster Care, and Care Dependency grants.

South Africa’s pensioners and older grant recipients are first in line this month, as the SASSA June payment cycle kicks off.

Metrobus informed commuters that, “due to financial constraints” and the ongoing significant rise in diesel costs, its services will be reduced.

‘South Africans are not divided on what is wrong in the country, but that they are divided on what to do about it.’

Joao Fonseca, Novak Djokovic’s conqueror in the last 32, felled another big name as he beat two-time French Open finalist Casper Ruud.

The Bill seeks to tighten the regulation of foreign nationals in the labour market.

Nvidia’s ARM-based “superchip” takes Nvidia into Qualcomm, Intel and AMD’s territory at the premium end.

Initiatives without proper governance, visibility and trust risk exposing organisations to significant disruption.

The aggressive pricing push shows Dell competing across every tier of a squeezed consumer PC market.

Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action.

BBC Panorama has seen documents and spoken to former midwives from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Sudden cardiac death can happen without warning, and it’s not just a problem for sporty young men, say experts.

Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS.