The Kruger National Park has proactively evacuated guests to reduce risks linked to possible flooding, following Level 6 severe weather warnings from the South African Weather Service indicating persistent rain and thunderstorms in Mpumalanga and Limpopo. KwaZulu-Natal is also facing heavy rain warnings.
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the annual January 8th statement to an almost half-empty Moruleng Stadium in North West, pointing to the ANC’s declining support, even in a province long seen as a stronghold.
President Cyril Ramaphosa lectured his African National Congress Party for failing to meet the basic needs of many South Africans as it prepares to face crucial municipal elections within the next year.
As South Africans shake off the festive hangover of 2025, liquor retailers have raked in record-breaking sums, revealing a market that is splitting between traditional heavy hitters and a new wave of sober-curious consumers.
Experts warned that South Africans should be wary of “bogus”, unregistered higher education institutions, which could leave them wasting their time and money on useless, unaccredited degrees.
The feud between Democratic Alliance party leader John Steenhuisen and former Environment Minister Dion George shows no signs of slowing down, with George reportedly taking it to the office of the Public Protector.
South Africa risks becoming irrelevant in a world where powerful nations act unilaterally to pursue their interests, as its weakened economy, eroded industrial capacity, and diminished soft power leave it unable to meaningfully influence global events.
I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities… an ideal for which I am prepared to die – Nelson Mandela
China, Russia, and Iran began a week-long naval exercise off South Africa, which is framed as being for maritime security and trade cooperation within BRICS Plus.