News South Africa

While the Western Cape is set to remain South Africa’s top-performing property market in 2026, rising prices in the City of Cape Town are driving semigration toward more affordable coastal hotspots.

George Russell takes a comfortable victory in the Australian Grand Prix at the start of a new F1 era after an early scrap with Charles Leclerc.

Decades of mismanagement of state-owned enterprises like Eskom and Transnet have weakened key sectors of South Africa’s economy, prompting reforms and increased private participation.

Police sent “large resources” to the embassy at 01:00 local time after reports of an explosion.

A total number of four bodies have been recovered from the Tugela River in Msinga.

Mogotsi admitted that several charges have been laid against him, including murder

The extent of the damage is unclear at this stage and emergency services are on the scene

Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.

Trump made the promise in front of an assembled meeting of Latin American leaders.

Band Baaja Bitiya is the moving tale of a father who goes to rescue his daughter from her matrimonial home.

In super-organised Singapore, disputes over public space are a battle between control and chaos.

Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.

Some opted to remain in Iran, even after their government offered to bring them home.

Morocco part company with coach Walid Regragui four months before the World Cup finals, with Mohamed Ouahbi appointed in his place.

The school holiday food grant was axed by the Department of Education in 2023 due to a lack of money.

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has gazetted draft revisions to the South African Geographical Names Council Amendment Bill for public comment.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Sunday, 8 March 2026.

Allen Ambor went from being a waiter to founding the first Spur in 1967, and helping it grow it into a JSE-listed empire of over 750 restaurants.

COPE leader Mosiuoa Lekota will be laid to rest in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Zille was speaking at the Johannesburg City Hall where she launched her mayoral candidacy manifesto.

The DA will hold its Federal Congress in Gauteng in April where it will elect new leadership.

Motsepe told investors that his focus remains entirely on the company’s contribution to the economy.

England have again dropped down the World Rugby rankings after suffering a historic loss to Italy on Saturday.

Alex Pereira will aim to become the first fighter to win UFC titles in three weight divisions when he faces Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight belt at the White House in June.

Mared Griffiths shines as Wales get a glimpse of the future during their thumping World Cup qualifying win over Montenegro.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is facing a two-game touchline ban after being booked for the sixth time this season during Saturday’s FA Cup win at Newcastle.

After increases to April 2026 SASSA Children’s Grants were lower than expected, there’s also uncertainty on when they’ll actually be paid …

With official increases approved, so much about April 2026 SASSA Old-Age Grants is still up in the air. Here’s what we know so far …

Pick n Pay CEO Sean Summers has hoped on the McDonald’s CEO ‘burger challenge’ after THAT viral video this week…

The late Soli Philander shared his dream of what he hoped would become of Cape Town’s Good Hope Centre, which went on auction last month.

Mbokazi’s performance earned him a rating of 7.5 of the website sofascore.com, bettered in his team only by Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady.

The Springboks have grown into an impressive attacking team under the guidance of Tony Brown, to go along with their traditional skills.

Flags were flying at half-mast on Saturday, while police vehicles have switched on their blue lights in tribute.

“Feeling incredible. It was a hell of a fight in the beginning. We knew it was going to be challenging.”

The war in Iran has disrupted car shipments from several Asian brands.

Sanral expects to spend billions fixing South Africa’s crumbling road infrastructure.

It comes after a Lords standards probe into his contacts with ministers and advisers during the pandemic.

A health campaigner says women’s relationship to pain is shaped by the way they grow up with it as a part of their lives.