SATURDAY, 30 MAY 2026, 08:19
The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development tabled an ambitious Budget Vote for 2026/27, supported by legislation, investment and a clear vision for equitable land access and prosperity for all. South Africa stands at a defining moment. Decades after the advent of democracy, the wounds of dispossession and rural neglect remain visible across the […]
New Zealand rugby captain Scott Barrett was on Wednesday ruled out for up to five months because of a back injury that will require surgery, meaning he will miss the historic tour of South Africa.
Boerewors, South Africa’s beloved sausage, is the star of eight versatile recipes perfect for any weeknight.
African Parks, a conservation nonprofit backed by some of the world’s richest people, is seeking to localise staffing and boost the number of tourists from the countries in which it operates.
The Sony World Competition announced the finalists and shortlists for their 2026 professional awards. The Awards spotlights photographers telling the stories of our time. Here is the selection of images from the professional competition in the architecture and landscape categories.
May 26 (Reuters) – Israel pounded Lebanon with more than 120 air strikes on Tuesday in one of the heaviest days of bombing in weeks, Lebanese security sources said, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his military was deepening its operations in the country.
WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) – Canada said on Tuesday it will temporarily ban residents from three African countries amid an Ebola outbreak.
May 26 (Reuters) – A chemical tank rupture at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington resulted in multiple critical injuries and at least one fatality, ABC News reported on Tuesday, citing authorities.
Ziyaad Poole, an associate of alleged crime boss Nafiz Modack, testifies in court on R213,000 payments linked to an alleged money-laundering scheme tied to a criminal syndicate.
Minister Gayton McKenzie has dissolved the council of the National Arts Council, citing financial incompetence and governance failures, amid ongoing labour disputes affecting South African artists.
Disappearing paperwork and a slew of illegally awarded multimillion-rand Free State contracts are all part of the Special Investigating Unit’s quest to claw back millions from controversial businessman Thapelo Buthelezi – who is nowhere to be found.
The South African Municipal Workers’ Union has warned of possible strike action in Nelson Mandela Bay, citing governance failures, senior management vacancies and stalled disciplinary processes.
The Government of National Unity defends a R149-billion higher education budget while facing sharp criticism from opposition parties over NSFAS failures and pressing student issues.
Johannesburg MMC Sithembiso Zungu is under police investigation after a community activist opened a case of assault against him following a violent confrontation in Vlakfontein. At the same time, the ANC has referred him to its disciplinary committee over extortion allegations.
Johannesburg’s executive mayor, Dada Morero, and the minister of electricity and energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, announced a partnership between City Power and Eskom that will keep the lights on while servicing Joburg’s R5.2bn debt. Details have yet to be finalised.
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The president has launched a high court bid to overturn the 2022 Phala Phala panel report as parliament moves towards an impeachment committee
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 27 May 2026.
US President Donald Trump increased the refugee admissions ceiling by 10 000 for this year to allow more white South Africans to come into the country, a signed presidential determination reviewed by Reuters showed.