News South Africa

As members of the ANC gathered for its mid-term party review, a group of ANC staffers protested outside the venue over unpaid salaries, a situation that is becoming increasingly common in the party.

Fast bowler Mark Wood is ruled out of England’s Ashes tour and replaced in the squad by Matthew Fisher.

Police say one of the suspects behind the Saulsville mass shooting that claimed the lives of 12 people is a parolee and is on the run. Investigations and the search for the suspects are still ongoing.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said South Africa’s current progressive tax system sufficiently raises revenue and redistributes wealth, with no need to introduce a wealth tax.

Dept of labour in Free State has closed down its Petrusburg Labour Centre after an attack

The incident happened on Saturday night at the victim’s home following an altercation.

The King is the sole trustee of the Trust, which administers 3 million hectares of communal lands

Hawks say teams probing another suspect uncovered a large drug lab in Makapanstad.

Indian authorities confirmed the two brothers boarded a flight to Phuket in Thailand shortly after the incident.

Kyiv is seeking to resist a US push for a deal which would see territory handed over to Russia.

It was not clear if he would stay in his rent-stabilised apartment in the borough of Queens.

Drone attacks on a kindergarten and hospital killed 114 people, the World Health Organization says.

Nigeria sent fighter jets to help oust the mutineers from the national broadcaster and a military camp.

Residents of the main city express shock after soldiers tried to overthrow the president.

Gunmen stormed a hostel near Pretoria and opened fire, killing 11 people including a three-year-old.

Newport pub opens as a warm space after customers say its cheaper to be in pub than heat home

Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Tuesday, 9 December 2025.

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Ford, one of the most popular car brands in South Africa, has a much worse media sentiment rating than its main competitors, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Suzuki.

The second day of the ANC National General Council continues in Boksburg this morning in Joburg

The SACP has decided to contest next year’s local government elections alone.

Ramaphosa was speaking at the ANC’s 5th National General Council in Boksburg.

Mahumapelo says the US must not dictate South Africa’s geo-political perspectives.

Keep track of the live scoring as the Proteas take on India in the first T20 match in a five-game series on Tuesday.

Orlando Pirates hardly allow transfer windows to pass without action. Durban City’s Mfanafuthi Mkhize is a reported January target.

After predicting a Pirates defeat, Khanye admits Mofokeng proved him wrong with a match-winning display in the Carling Knockout Cup final.

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

To bring the fabled cable car project in the Drakensberg to life, it will likely cost millions of millions of rands. Let’s break it down…

ANC employees picket outside party’s fifth National General Council (NGC), despite claims that unpaid salaries would be resolved …

Minister John Steenhuisen has addressed reports he misused a political party credit card for personal purchases, like ordering Uber Eats…

WSAR teams were called out to Cecelia Forest after a hiker reported an unconscious and unresponsive man near the waterfall.

South Africa’s firm stance on Israel and sovereignty continues to define strained relations with the US.

Van der Merwe stood against criminals and corrupt officials. Justice requires holding those who profit from his death accountable.

Saws forecasts a 60% chance of severe thunderstorms over most parts of Gauteng for Tuesday.

Ramaphosa noted the ANC lost its majority nationally and in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, in particular due to the MK party.

A fledgling social media platform has asked the US to cancel trademarks for Twitter so it can take them for itself.

While testing different types of AA batteries, MyBroadband found one type that consumers should be wary of buying.

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South Africa’s legacy national oil company, PetroSA, has approved a deal to give Shell a major stake off the country’s west coast.

Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division has taken the covers off a new supercar called the GT, and it’s coming to South Africa.

An investigation has uncovered extensive fraud at South Africa’s Driver’s Licence Testing Centres, including over 190,000 dodgy licence cards.

It’s a mix of two major types of the virus, and has been found in someone who recently returned from Asia.

Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) says it wants tighter restrictions on cosmetic procedures in new Scottish legislation.