News South Africa

Mandelson vetting row shows Westminster continues to have the power to surprise, writes Chris Mason.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is continuing in the Pretoria high court

Estate battle intensifies as claims of obstruction and asset disputes emerge

ActionSA welcomes the arrests of EMPD Deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi & a senior municipal official.

Gauteng detectives have arrested 724 wanted suspects for serious and violent crimes

Musician Kenny Bevhula, has died at the age of 53 after losing battle with cancer of the bladder

Learning has been disrupted in Disaneng village after flooding cut off access to schools.

The Trump administration has released new data on the country’s HIV/AIDS work abroad. It is claiming the numbers are good news, but many HIV experts say they paint a worrisome picture.

While Ukraine seeks to shift its image from not only a recipient of military aid but also a provider, its battle-tested, anti-drone tech is taking center stage in the Iran war.

The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.

The boy, who was uninjured, was dragged for 350 metres after the back doors trapped his arm and school bag.

The country’s biggest musician Teddy Afro laments a lack of unity in the country on his new track.

For centuries the prized sculptures, central to national identity, have been kept outside Zimbabwe’s borders.

Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday.

Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg.

Investment markets have the tendency to compress complex realities into simple, memorable phrases. While these narratives can be useful shorthand, they can obscure opportunity.

The IMF has warned that the global economy faces recession if the conflict in the Middle East continues—with energy-importing countries like South Africa at even greater risk. 

The R270 million Capital Boardwalk Hotel, featuring 145 hotel rooms and apartments, will open in Gqeberha this month, with bookings starting from May.

Senior ANC leaders are set to outline progress on the party’s Local Government Action Plan…

Steenberg says his mayoral campaign will be launched ahead of the local government election

The complaint on this matter was submitted to the Public in October 2023.

Shinga was found guilty of misconduct and gross insubordination by the partys disciplinary committee

Jon Rahm cruised to a six-stroke victory at a LIV Golf event in Mexico City overshadowed by reports of behind-the-scenes tour turmoil.

The Ospreys winger dived on Ethan Hooker after a perfectly legal try, dislocated the Springbok’s shoulder and walked away without sanction.

Six police officers were hurt, while dozens of fans were detained causing a Paraguay first division game to be abandoned after 29 minutes.

Making PE a core subject in schools and removing ‘no ball games’ signs are among recommendations in a new report on barriers to sport and physical activity in England.

Office for Students plans new complaints system as Bridget Phillipson says academics too often are being silenced

Universities in England that fail to protect free speech could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income, and in some cases risk losing public funding, under a new complaints system, the government has said.

The Office for Students (OfS) will run a “first-of-its-kind” scheme...

A husband named Anda Njeza accused jazz musician and trumpeter Mandisi Dyantyis of cheating with his wife, Oratile Martin.

‘Naked Ape’ creates an athleisure collection that speaks to identity, fluidity, and unity.

The ANCWL CarGate scandal implicating Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe only grows more bizarre by the day. Here’s why …

It is believed that the incident followed a minor bumper bashing.

Mthembu said the decision follows operational challenges and his own personal shortcomings.

Four suspects were arrested after police received a tip-off, while the other two were arrested during a stop-and-search operation conducted over the weekend.

Omoda’s smallest model had been expected to debut in the first quarter of 2026, which never materialised for unknown reasons.

Today marks a pivotal moment for South African business within the hospitality sector with the announcement of a R750 million investment to develop the new Waterfall City Conference Centre and Hotel. The development is a strategic collaboration between Attacq Limited and Rabie Property Group. “Century City has shown what is possible when conferencing and hospitality […]

A longitudinal study found that loneliness is more closely linked to lapses in immediate and delayed recall than to the overall speed of cognitive decline.

Minister Buti Manamela urges industry, civil society and government-backed efforts to transform the country’s digital skills base.

CSA SA Chapter backs ITWeb Security Summit 2026 and plans to leverage its participation to increase awareness of its membership-driven value proposition.

Hyundai’s Grand i10 Executive promises to be a safer version of the popular hatch.

Oil prices have been trending downwards this April, leading to a massive improvement in the projected fuel price adjustments for May 2026.

International airlines are suspending certain flights due to rising jet fuel prices.

Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

Evie Solomon has started a support group for women due to her experience while being diagnosed.

Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.