News South Africa

SPONSORED | Ride-hailing app puts flexibility first. It already lets you choose your price – and now offers more ways to pay

First-time property prices in this municipality have increased by a massive 24.7%, but this lucrative boom masks a grim economic reality.

Behind the headlines and the scandals are thousands of dedicated police officers who wake up every morning committed to serving their country with honour, courage and integrity, writes Bandile Masuku

Degrees continue to accumulate faster than the demand for high-skilled labour.

Special monument in honour of assassinated whistleblower Babita Deokaran to be unveiled in Durban

The Sani Pass has been closed due to heavy snowfall…

The KZN Department of Transport to begin selling four-digit personalised vehicle licence numbers.

Reliable sources at the SABC reveal that Shibiri’s dismissal followed a disciplinary hearing.

Xi will be in North Korea from 8-9 June, a rare visit to the isolated regime that is a longstanding ally of Beijing.

The insect, which has been found in America for the first time since 1966, is a growing concern in the southern US.

Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback – which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.

The K-pop band say accepting their flaws and embracing humour took them to a new level of success.

At the centre of it is London mining investor INIHC’s arbitration battle over the billion-dollar Black Volta gold project

The opposition has called for protests after the president’s term in office was extended by a year.

A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.

With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

A Cambridgeshire social enterprise is awarded £400,000 by the National Lottery to help it expand.

Experts say cod has turned into “white gold” as the prices keeps going up.

Micro dramas have surged in popularity, but drawn criticism for often sensationalist content.

Last week, the Evidence leader indicated adverse findings against Mchunu.

Kenyan President William Ruto’s state visit highlights the tension shaping South Africa’s relations with the continent, along with other barriers to interregional trade

The uMkhonto weSizwe party says it will contest all municipal wards in the 2026 local elections.

South Africans had surrendered certain areas because of illegal immigrants, party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo said

Jennifer Kupcho makes a strong start to golf’s second women’s major of the year as she leads the US Women’s Open by one shot after the first round on Thursday.

The humidity and heat in Miami is not what most of the Scotland squad are used to. But it’s normal for Jack Hendry.

From promoter rivalries to the shock signing of some big names, Zuffa Boxing’s start to life in the sport has been far from quiet.

Vinicius Junior is considered one of the best players in the world, but can he make the Brazilian public fall in love with him at the World Cup?

A temporary overnight shelter space for Cape Town’s homeless residents is officially open and will operate for the duration of winter.

Rachel Kolisi has shared an update almost three weeks after undergoing a shoulder operation. Take a look…

Tyla joins FIFA’s official World Cup 2026 album, featuring global music stars from across continents and genres.

Anti-illegal immigrant protests across several provinces in South Africa have escalated to the point of requiring police intervention.

The man was 15 when he murdered his parents and sister in Griekwastad in April 2012, shooting them execution-style after raping his sister hours earlier.

The movie is a fun adventure that captures the spirit of the classic films and deepens the audience’s connection to the franchise.

Peugeot South Africa is expanding its light commercial vehicle range with a new short wheel base Peugeot Partner.

In AI voice, the gap between a real conversation and a robot is measured in milliseconds, writes 1Stream CEO von Bruce Maltitz.

The HONOR 600 and HONOR 600 Pro are available across all network providers and retail partners, including MTN, Vodacom, Telkom and Cell C.

Brilliant Link closes the last mile of finance automation and helps CFOs move beyond visibility to actionability, says Rahana Vally, director at Brilliant Link.

The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.

Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.