News South Africa

Manchester United reach an agreement with Michael Carrick to become the club’s permanent head coach.

The Brazilians will host AS FAR in the first leg in the sold-out Tshwane venue, and Lunga highlights what they have learnt from the defeat last year

After joining the UDM, Eastern Cape-born politician Nolubabalo Mcinga has defended herself against criticism that she is a “serial party hopper”

The victim was found the following day after she didn’t return home.

SAPS warns against illegal handling and misuse of firearms after viral video.

EMS says fires have resulted in loss of life, destruction of property and left families stranded

The NSRI says the current new moon spring tides make conditions along these beaches dangerous

President Trump’s troop withdrawal threat rattles residents of a small Bavarian town reliant on U.S. military personnel and their families for both income and friendships built over decades.

Trump announced the joint operation in Africa’s most populous country in a late-night social media post. He said Abu Bakr al-Mainuki was second in command of the Islamic State group globally.

The final of the Eurovision Contest arrives Saturday, with tight security and rainy weather failing to dent the enthusiasm of fans, or the opposition of critics who think Israel shouldn’t be invited.

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Friday targeted the leader of Hamas’ military wing, Israeli officials said, but it wasn’t immediately clear if Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed or injured.

Africa’s top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.

The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.

At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Makhtar Diop calls for bold investment, private sector leadership and structural reforms

Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.

South Africans considering stockpiling petrol or diesel at home amid rising fuel prices have been warned to think carefully about the risks involved. 

South Africa’s iconic steam train is closer to returning to the Garden Route tracks after 15 years, with confirmation that the first phase is progressing.

A new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title was set at the Bloem Show by Petshop Science and Montego Pet Nutrition.

The IFP has announced that its national elective conference will take place no later than March 2027

Adams was arrested last week on two counts of defeating the ends of justice and three of fraud.

MKP says the judgment reinforces the need for urgent political and legal accountability processes

NCC leader Fidel Adams has been granted R10 000 bail.

Colombian striker Brayan Leon could be a trump card for Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday against FAR Rabat in the CAF Champions League final first leg.

The 2025/26 Betway Premiership season could be decided on Saturday afternoon as the penultimate round delivers seven high-stakes fixtures.

All Blacks Test prospect Caleb Tangitau appears set for a long stint on the sideline after suffering a serious injury during a Super Rugby match.

Monaghan legend and BBC pundit Conor McManus outlines what Monaghan must do to upset free-scoring Armagh in Sunday’s Ulster SFC final at Clones.

Did South African content creator Mzwandile Ndlovu drop a hint that his wife Siza Ndlovu might be pregnant?

Mkhulu ‘Baba’ Mahlalentabeni is breaking his silence on his breakup with Letoya Makhene.

Beneficiaries want to know if June 2026 SASSA Old-Age Grants will go ahead as scheduled after the Social Development Minister’s firing …

KB Motsilanyane brought the feels with another amazing rendition of the national anthem a month before the FIFA World Cup begins.

Two other South Africans made the halfway cut, namely Casey Jarvis and Christiaan Bezuidenhout.

Mogotsi has denied that he faked his assassination attempt.

The Lions have reached the URC playoffs for the first time, and could secure their place in next season’s Champions Cup with a win over Munster on Saturday.

At first glance, the series feels completely chaotic.

Grow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.

Ford and GM are backing away from electric vehicles and moving into the battery storage business. And it all comes back to AI.

“I’ve got one hand on the keyboard, one hand down below,” an artist who role-plays with their chatbot tells WIRED. But some asexual advocates aren’t thrilled about the association.

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

South Africa’s fuel refinery capacity has collapsed since the start of the decade, making the country more susceptible to global oil shocks.

Jetour’s newest SUV is among the top 10 best-selling passenger cars in South Africa, less than a year after its launch.

Digital marketing holds unique power to grow your business and reach new customers.

Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.

Two people ill with meningitis in Reading have been confirmed as pupils at two schools

What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?