News South Africa

BBC Sport runs down the key things to look out for in the 2026 season, including fresh regulations, a new team and a British rookie joining the grid.

Mbule has taken the PSL by storm since joining Orlando Pirates, and Ouaddou has nothing but praise for the talented midfielder.

The Oscar-winning star says watching herself on screen is “an excruciating experience.”

This is while South Africa is in the process of clarifying its telecommunications ownership regulations.

Mluleki Nkosi allegedly killed his 44-year-old sister, Sibongile Nkosi, during a clash last year.

South Africa joins the international community in marking International Human Rights Day.

The ban, a world-first, has been applauded by families looking to take back power from tech giants. But questions remain about its enforceability.

Donald Trump, who brokered an earlier ceasefire, says he plans to “make a phone call” to stop the fighting.

Millions of Australian teens will no longer be allowed to use social media. Who wins and who loses out?

Scuffles broke out during a vote linked to attempts to reduce the former president’s jail term.

Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin’s neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

Nigeria denies the violation saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue.

There is a large police presence in major cities and the authorities have encouraged people to stay home.

Drone attacks on a kindergarten and hospital killed 114 people, the World Health Organization says.

Mr Price is acquiring Germany-headquarted NKD for R10 billion, which would take its total stores to over 5,000.

Spar plans to launch gourmet stores across South Africa to target the premium market by offering shoppers a high-quality grocery experience.

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has imposed more than R2 billion in fines on online trading platform Banxso, one of the largest penalties in South African regulatory history.

A total of six shortlisted candidates who met the minimum requirements will sit for interviews.

The agreement commits the City to an unfunded R10 billion obligation until 2027.  

Bongani Mkongi, Brumelda Zuma, Pumlani Kubukeli and Makhosazana Radebe will be sworn in as MPs.

The NGC which started on Monday will end on Thursday in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg.

Robbie Keane’s Ferencvaros are looking good at home and in the Europa League as they prepare to host Rangers on Thursday.

The BBC Sports Personality of the Year award has been won 71 times. How many winners can you name?

All you need to know about Saturday’s Ulster Club SFC final between Kilcoo and Scotstown.

“Emily in Paris” actor Jeremy O. Harris has been released three weeks after his arrest in Japan on suspicion of drug smuggling.

Alone, he would never have been able to buy a set of wheels – but a through a collective project, Lust Gonhi now drives, and earns.

T9 PHEV will become one of South Africa’s most powerful bakkies when it eventually goes on-salel.

Regulator finds widespread misappropriation of client funds, false promises and deliberate misconduct by directors.

The ruling sets aside the earlier order which found in favour of the Cancer Alliance.

Eskom has launched Eskom Green and advanced its unbundling plan, paving the way for a more competitive electricity market.

Starting Wednesday, Australia will prohibit kids under 16 from using social platforms. For youth content creators, it means logging off or finding creative ways to post anyway.

The Post Office’s eRegistered Mail service offers a secure, legally-recognised alternative to registered post.

India, which is an emerging AI and cloud infrastructure hub, has witnessed a surge of global tech investment recently.

JAC has confirmed that a new plug-in hybrid bakkie is coming to South Africa in early 2026.

Ford is turning to Renault to make affordable cars as both manufacturers come under rising pressure from Chinese manufacturers.

At least 16 cars have been discontinued in South Africa this year.

GP Dr Oscar Duke explains the different symptoms you might experience.

Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season, with a new strain circulating.