News South Africa

The Bold Ideas for Brighter Futures Conference, convening in Cape Town from 18 to 20 May, attempts to respond to the risks facing young people, but more importantly to listen to them and share possible solutions

Volkswagen has unveiled its new ID. Polo GTI on the eve of the 2026 24 Hours of Nürburgring.

Drone strike causes fire at UAE nuclear plant, while Trump warns Iran to ‘act fast’

South Africa’s consumer internet has spent the past five years quietly rebuilding itself around the smartphone, and the numbers behind that shift are now too large to ignore. Industry surveys put smartphone penetration well above seventy percent of adults, mobile data prices have fallen by double digits since the Competition Commission’s market inquiry forced operators […]

The National Assembly has set a deadline for Phala Phala impeachment committee nominees.

Marius van der Merwe murder-accused Matipandile Sotheni’s bail application is expected to be opposed

The murder trial linked to the killing of former ANCYL SG Sindiso Magaqa expected to begin on Monday

Judge Robert Henney says he is losing patience with all the delays in the Nafiz Modack court case.

Authorities confirmed on Sunday the official results of the first round of the presidential elections in early April, with Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez advancing to the runoff on June 7.

A drone strike sparked a fire on the edge of the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant on Sunday in what authorities called an “unprovoked terrorist attack.”

The crew members are in a stable condition after the jets crashed mid-air during a demonstration.

Thousands of Chinese-born Uyghur fighters fled China to fight in the Syrian civil war. They say generations of political persecution in China motivated them to take up arms.

Francis Ngannou reaffirmed his claim as the best heavyweight in the world with a first-round knockout win over Philipe Lins at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

Former Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is left out of Ivory Coast’s World Cup squad, but four current Premier League players are included.

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

One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company’s future bills.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Monday, 18 May 2026.

Mourners described Maape as a courageous leader who was principled and ethical.

ANC says it is working to regain control of municipalities it previously lost.

His life was a testament to a generation of cadres who sacrificed greatly freedom

The Free State municipality is facing severe fiscal distress, with liabilities exceeding R5.8bn and a R871.6 million deficit, says Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat top seeds the Detroit Pistols 125-94 in their series decider to secure a place in the NBA East Conference Finals.

With the 2025-26 season in the books, BBC Sport answers five pertinent questions from the Women’s Super League.

The Stormers will enjoy home ground advantage in another URC quarter-final when they kick off against Cardiff next weekend.

The Bulls face Munster in a blockbuster URC quarter-final next Saturday, and here is the kick off time to note.

Galleries such as National Museum Cardiff pull in children with their play areas and pencils – but stick around and you’ll notice kids critiquing Turner paintings too

Neil Osborne and his three-year-old daughter Daisy are peering at a small, shimmering painting by JMW Turner of foaming waves crashing against a cliff. It’s their second visit to the National Museum Cardiff (NMC). Daisy loves...

South African actress, Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku, has accused Bonko Khoza of sexual violation during the set of Showmax’s ‘Red Ink’ in 2023.

Will SASSA Children’s Grants for June 2026 be impacted by the firing of Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe? Here’s the latest …

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has set his sight on conquering this longtime South African rugby rival…

Red Bull KTM man seventh after an emergency bike swap and two red flags.

In April alone, researchers identified 9 741 new domain registrations containing the keywords ‘Fifa’ or ‘World Cup’.

Court interdicts Lithuli House from removing Madibeng executive mayor.

Reckless driving motivated by need for likes, popularity.

Starlink now operates in two dozen African countries, with Uganda becoming the latest to licence the satellite service.

Samsung Electronics and a trade union are holding last-ditch talks to avert a strike threatening global supply chains.

The slim arc of a two-day-old moon will pass Venus shining brightly

Keep an eye on the western sky after sunset this week to watch a beautiful sequence unfold over several evenings. A young crescent moon moves first past Venus and then Jupiter, creating a chance to track the moon’s movement through its orbit around the Earth.

The chart shows the view on 18 May looking west from London at 22.00....

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.

A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Norfolk.

Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.