News South Africa

South Africa’s rand rose to its strongest level in more than three years, following a broad markets rally after President Donald Trump ruled out using force to take Greenland. 

Novak Djokovic will need to conserve energy if he is to make history at the Australian Open – and he has not dropped a set in the first two rounds.

South African-born billionaire Ivan Glasenberg is central to renewed talks to merge Glencore and Rio Tinto into the world’s largest mining company.

The fire in Strand foam, Strand broke out on Wednesday afternoon.

Defence witness Sfiso Zungu set to continue to testify at the Senzo Meyiwa trial in the High Court

Four people were killed when two armed men entered a room, opened fire on them and fled the scene.

Sporong residents say they are living under unhygienic conditions at a local community hall

Israeli forces on Wednesday killed at least 11 Palestinians in Gaza, including two boys, three journalists and a woman, hospitals said, on one of the enclave ‘s deadliest days since the ceasefire took effect.

Several people are missing after a landslide at campsite in the New Zealand tourist hotspot of Mount Maunganui.

Some people in Britain are asking what it would look like for their government to sever security and intelligence ties with its closest ally, the U.S.

The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income – or entertainment.

Kizza Besigye’s party says his condition is critical, but authorities say he was taken to hospital for a routine check-up.

Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.

The new government is addressing fuel shortages and strengthening the budget but many are not happy.

Construction on the first phase of the newest campus for the private Afrikaans higher education institution, Akademia, has officially started.

AMSA and the state-owned IDC have resumed talks over the potential acquisition of the Luxembourg-based steel giant’s local operations.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Thursday, 22 January 2026.

Witness testimonies at the Ad Hoc Committee kicked off four months ago.

McBride was probed over evidence suggesting he was in constant communication with Trent.

Ramaphosa responded to Iran’s participation in the Will for Peace naval drills near Simon’s Town.

Former IPID head Robert McBride is appearing for a second day before the Ad Hoc Committee

Gymnast Alice Kinsella, who won Olympic bronze in the team event at Tokyo 2020, speaks to BBC Sport about returning to training after having son Parker in the summer.

Olympic bronze medalist Alice Kinsella on her hopes of being the first British artistic gymnast to return to elite competition after childbirth.

Forward Morgan Rogers opens up on his relationship with “genius” Unai Emery and how the Aston Villa boss helped him through a tough start to this season.

World Rugby look increasingly poised to make a big change to the global calendar in a move that the Springboks would support.

Love watching an entire series in one go, unable to wait for the next episode? Research says what binge-watching addiction reveals about you.

US YouTuber IShowSpeed celebrated his 21st birthday by hitting 50 million subscribers while in Nigeria on his African tour.

An environmental activist has claimed to have found South Africa’s ‘dirties’ beach – located in Cape Town! Take a look…

Amor Vittone’s new partner, Marius van Biljon, has opened up about moving on from his late wife, who died six months ago…

Experts debate whether a stormy, wet summer signals a colder winter, as forecasts highlight snow chances and shifting climate drivers.

Simple to prepare and budget-friendly, this stew is a celebration of seasonal ingredients and home-cooked goodness

The Joburg-side have had the better of the Royals this season.

Trump’s return to power has emboldened fascists worldwide, from neo-Nazis in Europe to right-wing secessionists in South Africa.

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Pre-owned buyers in South Africa have a clear favourite.

Six more Chinese brands are coming to South Africa this year, bringing everything from a Toyota Prado rival to electric bakkies and family SUVs.

South Africa is facing a severe shortage of traffic officers.

Chloe booked an abortion because her sickness was so severe she could not look after herself.

Dr Jo Blodgett from UCL explains an approach that considers how much you move – and don’t move – across the day.