News South Africa

Mystery surrounds the death of the SA man who was found hanging from a tree in Zimbabwe on New Year’s Day, with his family saying they do not believe he died by suicide but that he was murdered.

In December, South African minimum wage workers struggled to afford basic nutrition due to soaring living costs.

Although there have been numerous promises and policy statements, the South African government is holding tight to roughly 2.5 million hectares of land.

Madadzhe faked his mother’s death and claimed insurance money while she was still alive. 

The Wilderness Section of the Garden Route National Park has been closed after a boat fire incident

The appointment will be effective from the 1st of February 2026.

Fire crews and volunteers, aided by aerial water bombing, work to contain the Aalwyndaal fire.

Venezuela’s interim president sounded compliant after President Trump threatened her with a fate worse than that of overthrown and arrested Nicolás Maduro.

A coalition of 35 countries met to discuss Ukraine’s sovereignty if and when a peace agreement with Russia is reached. The meeting was overshadowed by worries about the U.S.’s interest in Greenland.

The BBC’s Cuba correspondent, Will Grant, explains what’s the nature of the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba.

BBC Mundo has spoken to Venezuelans in the country’s capital about the latest US military operation.

At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.

About 85 Ethiopian migrants were trying to leave the country when the accident occurred, authorities say.

The main opposition coalition boycotted the vote after a referendum allowed the removal of term limits.

With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.

Fujitsu’s European boss defended the firm as it continues to profit from government contracts.

The PM says Labour needs to contrast its “renewal” of the country with Reform’s “grievance and division”.

South Africa currently has eight dollar billionaires ranked among the world’s richest people at the start of 2026, with a combined net worth of R715 billion.

Premier League Champions Liverpool are partnering with Old School to expand the club’s retail presence in South Africa.

Ramaphosa attended the SACP’s commemoration of Joe Slovo’s death.

The party condemns US attack on Venezuela and the arrest of President Maduro and Cilia Flores.

Maduro and Cilia Flores face US narco-terrorism, drug trafficking and weapons conspiracy charges.

Mapaila will deliver the keynote address at the 31st annual Joe Slovo commemoration

Jacob Bethell makes his first Ashes half-century in 87 balls on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Mitchell Starc strikes in the first over yet again as Zak Crawley is trapped lbw for one, having made no attempt at playing a shot, to leave England 4-1 on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Head coach Thomas Frank says Tottenham are “completely aligned” about the future as he faces pressure from fans to improve results.

Josh Tongue takes the wicket of Steve Smith, as the Australian batter is caught behind for 138 to leave his side on 544-8 with a lead of 160 runs on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Members from five high-end Discovery Health plans owe the medical aid thousands of rands after benefits were paid incorrectly.

Amor Vittone is dating radio DJ and restauranteur Marius van Biljon, whose beauty queen wife Shannon, died less than six months ago…

Concerns over smelly and potential faecal contaminated tap water in parts of Johannesburg have now been eased.

The Man Utd man scored the first goal and assisted the second on a good night for the Elephants.

The removal of school security guards has sparked fears of rising crime and violence in Gauteng schools.

The festive cheer fades, bills loom, and time crawls—but small pleasures and humour help you make it through January.

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Jaecoo recently launched a new SUV in South Africa that costs less than R350,000.

A South African airline has achieved an on-time score surpassing that of the world’s best air carriers.

Mahindra has revealed the new XUV 7XO, the latest iteration of its 7-seater SUV.

The overhaul is the latest in a host of sweeping changes made under the Trump administration by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.

The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.

Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government’s plan.