News South Africa

The newly-elected leadership of the DA signals a generational change within the party

South Africa is mourning the loss of celebrated songwriter and performer Melvyn Matthews

Police operations across Cape Town and Pretoria have led to multiple drug-related arrests

A Kranskop woman says her life is a nightmare after her husband died in Russia

This after a prominent pastor allegedly raped a 13-year-old girl from the community.

The Nigerian Air Force has not addressed reports it struck a village market while targeting militants.

The conflict is now a test of wills – Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war’s costs.

Pope Leo XIV’s four-nation, 11-day trip to Africa is so dizzying in its complexity it recalls some of the globetrotting odysseys of St. John Paul II in his early years.

The world waits for Trump’s verdict after the talks failed to yield a deal, writes the BBC’s Lyse Doucet.

Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.

The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has “zero tolerance” for corruption, which he says is “worse than cancer”.

A property company owned by the Reform UK deputy leader failed to pay £91,000 in tax on dividends, according to the Sunday Times.

A teacher started a private school group with his R240,000 severance package, which later sold to a billionaire’s foundation for R7.2 billion. 

The US has not accredited Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Reserve Bank Govenor Lesetja Kganyago for the G20 Summit this year.

Geordin Hill-Lewis has been named as the new leader of the DA, replacing John Steenhuisen.

In 1966, the UN General Assembly declared apartheid a crime against humanity

Geordin Hill-Lewis has been elected as the new DA Federal leader.

He beat contender Sibusiso Dyonase, caucus leader of the Sedibeng Municipality, to the top post.

Western Cape Deputy Speaker, Reagen Allen, is attending the DA Federal Congress.

Manchester City put three goals past Chelsea in a 17-minute spell at Stamford Bridge, to close the gap on leaders Arsenal to six points with a game in hand in the Premier League.

Neco Williams scores his first goal since September to earn a 1-1 draw for Nottingham Forest against Aston Villa at the City Ground.

Jean-Philippe Mateta comes off the bench to score a late double, including a 94th-minute penalty, as Crystal Palace come back to beat Newcastle United 2-1 at Selhurst Park.

Sunderland’s Nordi Mukiele scores the only goal in the Black Cats 1-0 home win against Tottenham, handing Roberto De Zerbi a loss in his first game in charge as Tottenham manager. The result leaves Spurs in the Premier League relegation zone.

Young American graduates expressed frustration over fewer job openings and longer searches

Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox

American college graduates are facing the worst entry-level job market since the pandemic, with the underemployment rate reaching 42.5% – its highest level since 2020.

Several young graduates told the Guardian about their...

Superfan Mama Joy has pleaded with South Africans to ‘fast and pray’ for her to attend the FIFA World Cup after a snub from government.

Nonku Williams fully embraced the rural life at her man’s homestead in the North West, stating she was “fueled by love.”

Elon Musk launched a profanity-laded attack on DIRCO DDG Clayson Monyela, after the latter accused him of being ignorant of SA legislation.

Elon Musk has crashed out on X over Starlink’s non-operation in South Africa, even accusing authorities of demanding a bribe…

City are hitting form at just the right time.

A total of R400 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 12 April 2026.

Catch up on the biggest stories this Sunday, 12 April 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Ouaddou is still optimistic that they still have a chance to clinch the league title

Wall Street is reaching for unusual comparables to justify SpaceX’s $1.75-trillion valuation ahead of its IPO.

This bakkie costs just R1.9 per kilometre to drive, even after April’s massive diesel price hike.

Some South African motorists are paying up to R600 more to fill their car this month.

Hybrid cars are touted as a great way to save fuel, but it’s important to check how your chosen model stacks up against its petrol and diesel rivals.

The support group was set up by a woman who challenged herself to try 50 new things before turning 50.

A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.

People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.