News South Africa

South African equity sectors that lagged behind in 2025 are poised for a recovery as the rally in mining stocks begins to cool.

BBC Sport takes a look at the global stars and stories to follow at Milan-Cortina 2026.

The Foschini Group (TFG) may recognise up to R750 million in impairments as its Australian and UK operations continue to struggle.

Police have urged the public to remain vigilant and ensure they have access to emergency contacts.

Official estimates suggest that around 55% of the town’s drinkable water is lost to leaking pipes.

The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby’s trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences.

The appointment of a dead opposition politician to a presidential panel caused embarrassment.

Abiy Ahmed admitted for the first time in parliament that Eritrean troops had killed people in Aksum.

Hodan Mohamud Diiriye faced a firing squad after being found guilty of beating Saabirin Saylaan to death.

The correspondence describes arrangements for a meal and there is no indication of wrongdoing by Zuma.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a law extending a preferential trade program for Africa through 31 December 2026.

The government’s plan to channel R100 billion into black-owned businesses through a Transformation Fund has come under fire.

South African mobile group Vodacom has seen significant revenue growth in the third quarter ending 31 December 2025, bolstered by strong international operations.

South African paper and plastics manufacturer MPact says it will move ahead with retrenchments as it considers shutting down its paper mill operations in Springs.

SABC News has reliably learnt that he will not stand for re-election at the DA’s Federal Congress

The Madlanga inquiry is probing allegations of criminality in the justice system.

Mashale says all she did was expose corruption within the SAPS since 2008.

He was testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Shiny new signings aren’t always what they’re cracked up to be.

Defensive units win titles.

Figure skater Tomas-Llorence Guarino Sabate is optimistic he can perform to music from the Minions films at the Winter Olympics after receiving copyright clearance.

A surprise title race has erupted in South Africa.

When Essex University’s Southend campus opened, it was a message of hope for a ‘left behind’ UK seaside town. Its closure will be felt far beyond its 800 students, some of whom will not get their degrees

The seaside city of Southend-on-Sea, on England’s east coast, looks grey on a winter afternoon in term-time. Its cobbled high street, bordering the university campus, is sparsely populated...

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.

This week, from 2018: snowflake students have become the target of a new rightwing crusade. But exaggerated claims of censorship reveal a deeper anxiety at the core of modern conservatism

By William Davies. Read by Lucy Scott

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Britain’s former prince Andrew has moved from his luxurious Windsor home to a royal estate in eastern England.

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has begun resurfacing works on two roads in Monte Vista.

But says it will be the first to blow the whistle on firms exploiting loopholes to avoid SKD component import duties.

The arms deal case was declared trial-ready three years ago but has been delayed by Zuma.

They’ll be going alone. Makate’s legal team says the agreement they are relying on was the result of fraud.

The problem is that the ICC’s decision smacks of bias and shows how much they favour India.

Fresh FMO funding accelerates Lula’s growth as demand rises for alternative SME working capital solutions.

Telkom has transitioned from a struggling, copper-focused provider to a lean, data-led firm relatively rapidly.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has dismissed fears that AI will replace software and related tools, calling the idea “illogical”.

The crypto presale market is seeing a major shift. Investors who once focused on Remittix are now looking elsewhere. The reason is simple: too much hype and not enough delivered product. Many holders are tired of waiting for features promised months ago.  Now Digitap ($TAP) is pulling attention away from the pack. The app is […]

South Africa’s average earners are spoilt for choice in the local car market.

Citroën has launched the new Aircross in South Africa, an affordable family SUV with up to seven seats.

Several domestic and international factors have a direct impact on how much South Africans pay for petrol.

Six of South Africa’s best-selling cars come from a single brand.

Hospices caring for people at the end of their lives are at risk because funding is “unsustainable”.