News South Africa

Recent severe flooding in the province and Mpumalanga has claimed the lives of 19 people, including a two-year-old.

Khumalo was giving reasons why it was the political killings task team that carried out raids at the Joburg homes of alleged cartel members Katiso TK Molefe and “Cat” Matlala in December 2024.

Department of Education in Gauteng says its online application system is effective.

Heavy rains continue in Limpopo with residents urged not to cross low lying bridges

Due to runoff of diesel, the fire spread via storm water drains.

Mbaula and Nkomo villages outside Giyani are some of the hardest hit areas.

As the US announces the next of its plan to end the war, serious obstacles mean implementation will be difficult.

Four astronauts who left the International Space Station (ISS) a month early due to one of the crew members falling ill have returned to Earth on Thursday.

Troops from several European countries, including France, Germany, Norway and Sweden, are arriving in Greenland after talks between Denmark, Greenland and the U.S. on Wednesday highlighted disagreement.

Ugandans are voting in a tense presidential election as 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his four-decade rule amid an internet shutdown and heavy military deployment.

Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto’o is handed a four-match ban and fined $20,000 after being found guilty of misconduct by the Confederation of African Football.

Morocco are handed a North African derby with Algeria and holders Nigeria will face Zambia in the group stage at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.

The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.

Charles Brohiri pleaded guilty to travelling without buying a ticket a total of 112 times.

South Africans can travel to 101 countries without needing a visa in 2026, marking a decline in global mobility compared to the previous year.

Old Mutual Wealth has received to the go-ahead to acquire 10X Investments from its sister company, Old Mutual Private Equity.

Dion George has resigned from the Democratic Alliance as well as Parliament.

Police Crime Intelligence Head Dumisani Khumalo is giving oral evidence before the AD Hoc Committee.

IFP in KwaZulu-Natal condemns vile and dangerous death threats directed at Premier, Thami Ntuli

New Orlando Pirates signing Andre De Jong has set his sights on helping the Buccaneers end their long wait for league glory.

Birmingham Phoenix sign opening batter Mitch Owen and seamer Lucy Hamilton for the 2026 Hundred season.

Flamengo are exploring the possibility of loaning Lucas Paqueta back to West Ham as they try to sign the Brazil international this month.

Canada are cleared of manipulating Winter Olympics qualification but “reminded” they should “act within the spirit” of the sport’s code of ethics.

Ofsted is concerned a school “may have been intimidated into cancelling a visit” from a Bristol MP.

The Salt superyacht, valued at over R1 billion, has been spotted docked in Cape Town. Here’s what we know about the vessel and the owner…

A Cape Town TikToker has apologised over her ‘white privilege’ video calling for Robben Island to become a party destination…

A South African retailer known for undercutting supermarkets like Checkers and Pick n Pay, has now launched a nationwide delivery service.

Seized rear wheel on Stage 11 sees South African crew lose four hours to slip out of contention.

The Department of Roads and Transport has donated bicycles to Lethulwazi Comprehensive Secondary School.

As it stands, the updated Punch has not been approved for South Africa as sales of the now pre-facelift model only started last year.

Nearly three years ago, MultiChoice said its strategy was to transform its video streaming service into its growth engine, a gambit which has spectacularly failed.

South Africans can look forward to a new international flight from the end of June.

Mini has launched a new limited-edition Countryman series, exclusive to South Africa.

Mahindra cemented itself as one of South Africa’s fastest-growing car brands with a record-breaking year in 2025.

The Department of Transport has received backlash over a proposal to hike driver’s licence renewal fees to generate additional revenue.

Dr Susan Gilby told the BBC she was relieved the case was over and that it “was never about the money.”