News South Africa

Rugby union was the second most-watched women’s sport in 2025 after England’s home Rugby World Cup win, so with momentum at an all-time high, will this year’s Six Nations be the biggest yet?

Lord Peter Mandelson is set to be fined for public urination but the council cannot find an address.

The vehicle fell from a height of 10m near the San Sebastián de La Gomera, according to Spanish news outlet El Mundo.

Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency says they are continuing their search for lions on the loose

The Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute has inaugurated a modern laboratory equipped with artificial intelligence and robotic sample-processing systems, describing it as the largest facility of its kind in East Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. JKCI Chief Executive Officer Peter Kisenge said the investment forms part of the Sixth Phase Government’s efforts, through the Ministry of Health, […]

Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation has brought together chief digital officers from across government agencies for a specialized artificial intelligence training session, as the country intensifies efforts to embed AI into public institutions beyond the experimentation stage. The session, facilitated by Cenfri, focused on equipping participants with practical knowledge of emerging AI...

Uganda’s Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has engaged partners under the UK Digital Access Programme to explore scalable approaches to expanding digital skills training across the country, with AI-enabled learning systems emerging as a central focus of the discussions. The meeting brought together representatives from the British High Commission and implementing partners to address […]

Hungary votes Sunday in a pivotal test of Viktor Orbán’s “illiberal democracy,” as challenger Péter Magyar taps voter frustration, with stakes for Europe, NATO and the U.S.

Vice President Vance is heading to Pakistan to lead a U.S. team in talks aimed at ending the war in Iran. And, Artemis II is set to return to Earth today.

Xi Jinping and the KMT’s Cheng Li-wun agreed to pursue peace, but Taiwan’s ruling party worries it will enable Beijing to undermine its democracy.

The fragile ceasefire agreement was tested again on Friday after Iran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel and Hezbollah traded strikes in Lebanon, and Kuwait was attacked with drones.

The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.

The foreign minister says the accusations, involving children, were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.

The state department has also asked US citizens to “reconsider” travel plans to the West African country.

Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.

The trade body for European airports said if the Strait of Hormuz did not open in the next three weeks, there could be shortages.

The Department of Justice has suggested a monetary award for whistle-blowers should their employer be found quilty of improper conduct.

Chief executive officer of South African Airways (SAA), John Lamola, has resigned.

The ANC has embarked on the the process for the selection of councillors and mayors.

Government is commemorating the 33rd anniversary of the assassination of struggle icon Chris Hani.

 Suspended TMPD Deputy Chief Umashi Dhlamini is implicated in tender rigging.

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) conducted interviews in Sandton, Johannesburg last year.

Jannik Sinner cruises past Felix Auger-Aliassime to set up a semi-final with Alexander Zverev in the Monte Carlo Masters.

Martin O’Neill thinks the return of the Green Brigade ultras group following the lifting of their suspension will be “a boost” to Celtic’s title challenge.

Celtic rivalries are renewed once more as Wales host Scotland in their Women’s Six Nations opener at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.

Panic Attack has “all the qualities” needed to be the first mare to win Saturday’s Grand National in 75 years, says trainer Dan Skelton.

Seasoned broadcaster Linda Sibiya reflects on the remarkable support he received from his colleagues during a radio hiatus.

Cape Town residents have been invited to help reshape an underused City Bowl parking lot into a more vibrant civic space.

South Africans have dragged retired footballer Wayne Rooney after a poll revealed an interesting fact about the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

“He’s apologised to me, he’s apologised to the club,” Rosenior told reporters on Friday.

Here’s everything you can look forward to at Main Street Sundays, the free, car-free event transforming Johannesburg’s Marshalltown on Sunday, 12 April.

Award-winning broadcaster and hip-hop personality Moozlie joins forces with the legendary Scoop Ngwekazi for ‘Lift Off’, a new weekend show that’s giving Metro FM a full culture update.

‘I regard him as a family friend,’ TMPD’s Umashi Dhlamini told Madlanga commission.

In this episode, the hosts discuss the fight between OpenAI and Elon Musk, the misuse of voter data, and Artemis II’s moonshot.

Škoda’s DuoBell is designed to avoid collisions between cyclists and pedestrians preoccupied by their podcasts.

Onix is launching a “Substack of bots,” where digital twins of health and wellness influencers dispense advice 24/7. And maybe hawk their products.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

The South African National Space Agency has been a key component of NASA’s Artemis II mission to the moon.

These were the top 20 best-selling cars in South Africa in March 2026.

Citroën’s all-new C3 panel van is its cheapest offering in South Africa.

People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.

Phoebe was told she’d be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.