News South Africa

South Africa plans a major immigration overhaul that prioritises economic contribution and skills, tightens retirement visas, introduces new merit-based work and investment visas, and proposes tax changes for immigrants.

Two fragments of the 11th-Century fabric were stolen from Bayeux during the Nazi occupation of France in the 1940s.

BBC Sport looks at the principles, tactics and players Michael Carrick and his staff could use at Manchester United.

DJ Warras was shot and killed outside a Johannesburg building on the 16th of December 2025.

EMS and rescue team in Limpopo have been called to evacuate a family of six whose house is flooded.

Some motorists are removing warning signs and attempting to cross dangerous, submerged bridges.

The Afghan suspect is accused of killing a 37-year-old woman and her two-year-old daughter.

Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.

A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison, the first verdict in eight criminal trials for allegations that include his 2024 martial law decree.

The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.

Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child’s death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.

President vetoes attempt by lawmakers to amend the constitution to retain control

Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.

The National Treasury is considering major changes for South Africa’s Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, which has raised some concerns.

Millions of people could be on the wrong tax code.

Delcy Rodríguez gave her first state of the union address to the country after the US seized Nicolás Maduro.

Air Europa is launching a new flight that connects Johannesburg and Madrid, but local travellers will have to wake up early.

ActionSA says whistle blowers have been targeted and even killed for speaking out against corruption

Risk analysis had revealed that almost the whole SAPS in Gauteng was working with criminal cartels.

The provincial secretary says he will accept nomination for chairperson of the ANC

Gabriel Oghre spent five “amazing” months with Bordeaux-Begles in the Top 14. Now, the Bristol hooker is plotting their downfall in the Champions Cup.

Shane Lowry claims a share of the halfway lead at the Dubai Invitational as Rory McIlroy slips back after finding water four times during an erratic second round.

BBC football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan looks at what Michael Carrick’s appointment as Manchester United’s interim head coach will mean for their set-up on the pitch.

Formula 1 team Williams choose Briton Luke Browning as their reserve driver for 2026.

A prominent South African lawyer has come under fire for posting sensitive back-to-school images on his social media account…

Spain’s veteran singer and cultural icon Julio Iglesias has rejected allegations of abuse lodged against him by two female ex-employees.

The struggling Bulls take on French team Pau in a Champions Cup match on Friday, hoping to end a seven-game losing run.

All tourism activities have been suspended in the park with only vehicles providing supplies or shuttling people out of the park allowed.

Trump has insisted the US needs strategically-located Greenland and has criticised Denmark for not doing enough to ensure its security.

The pair will host Hanging Out as part of a new entertainment channel they are launching online.

VibeOS was produced by a computer engineering student using the latest version of Anthropic’s Claude large language model.

Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.

Mercedes-Benz has launched a new special-edition model for the GLA SUV in South Africa.

The national taxi council has announced that major changes are on the cards for its operators.

Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What’s Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower.

Dr Alex George wants better assessment waiting times after paying for expensive private tests.

A study found the 10 consistently worst-performing centres were all in the Midlands and North of England.