News South Africa

South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow announces his immediate retirement after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) at the age of 30.

Wife seeks equal share of multimillion-rand estate in high-stakes divorce

Lower contribution hikes put pressure on Gems’ financial stability

Veterinary teams are conducting assessments and collect samples after dead pigs were discovered.

The owner wants to stop COJ from demolishing illegally erected structures inside the buildings.

On Tuesday police instructed the group to disperse, but the foreign nationals later protested

SAQA has removed more than 1 100 outdated “legacy” qualifications.

Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six months after he took office.

The World Health Organization top official has expressed concern over the rapid spread of a rare type of Ebola in Congo. Authorities have reported at least 134 suspected deaths and over 500 cases.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Wednesday in a meeting meant to reaffirm ties and that takes place only days after a visit by President Donald Trump.

It’s believed the manhole cover on the city’s Fifth Avenue was dislodged by a truck minutes before incident.

Ghana will face fellow West African heavyweights Ivory Coast in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

The government and transport operators are in talks to resolve the dispute over the hike in fuel prices.

A bank that ceased operations more than two decades ago is seeking compensation from Malawi that could approach a 10th of the country’s annual budget, following a court ruling that regulators illegally revoked its licence

Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.

A consortium including the Public Investment Corporation is looking to acquire Balwin Properties.

Across Africa, artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from being a futuristic concept to a daily reality. Banks are using it to detect fraud, logistics firms to optimise routes, hospitals to support diagnostics, and government departments to manage citizen records and service delivery.

South Africa is poised to join a handful of central banks in raising interest rates to contain the inflationary fallout from the Iran war in the coming weeks, even as most peers keep borrowing costs on hold.

The ANC and DA in Joburg have differing expectations ahead of the State of the City Address

Nhlamulo Ndhlela was removed as uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) spokesperson on Tuesday.

Political parties have until Friday to submit names to the National Assembly Speaker.

Reverend Chikane, says SA’s post-TRC process failed many victims of apartheid-era crimes.

After Khadija Shaw helped Manchester City win the Women’s Super League with another superb season, BBC Sport looks at where she stands among the division’s greatest strikers.

National head coach Steve Clarke says fans spilling on to the pitch to celebrate in domestic games is “a bad look” for Scottish football but praises the Tartan Army for avoiding such scenes.

The New York Knicks mount their biggest play-off comeback to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in game one of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) moves fast, and 24 hours can bring plenty of developments. Here is a look at the latest updates for Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

Oh honey, it’s World Bee Day! In honour of this occasion, let’s dive into some fascinating facts about these ‘bee’-autiful insects.

Agency assures beneficiaries that June 2026 SASSA grants will proceed as normal, despite numerous challenges on the horizon …

Cape Town influencer and former ‘Love Island South Africa’ contestant Camille ‘Millie’ Terblanche has gone viral on social media again.

“Allow me to talk with my chairman,” Guardiola told the BBC. “I have one more year (of my) contract.”

“Congratulations to Arsenal, Mikel, the staff, all the players, fans for this Premier League,” said City boss Pep Guardiola. “You deserve it!”

From disrupted sleep to declining kidney function, the effects of a high-sodium diet are more immediate and wide-reaching than most of us realise

Owners of affected vehicles are requested to take theirs to the nearest Jeep-approved dealership where the repairs will be carried out free of charge.

Online learning is reshaping South African education – and Mweb says connectivity is the foundation.

Investing in African Mining Indaba (Mining Indaba) is entering the next phase of its evolution, one defined by shifting from collaborative conversations to successful commitment delivery. As preparations begin toward Mining Indaba 2027, the event is sharpening its focus on how partnerships across African mining translate into practical outcomes and investment decisions. South Africa’s Minister […]

A platform architecture decision that quietly shapes regulatory exposure, batch-run reliability and developer capacity in two of the most heavily regulated industries.

The latest callback only involves the F and none of the lesser RC variants.

One in 10 women live with adenomyosis yet sufferers say their pain is often dismissed.

Some people say they are “stranded” in hospital, but the NHS denies decisions around their care are driven by costs.

Pre-eclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide