Morning fog is forecast for most parts, with the day expected to be cool and warm, while there is a chance of light rain in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, according to the South African Weather Service.

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For a country that talks endlessly about prevention, South Africa has been oddly willing to tolerate one of its clearest, deadliest and most treatable health threats remaining badly controlled

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday pledged to press ahead with reforms within the Palestinian Authority, saying he was prepared to hold long-delayed presidential and parliamentary elections.

Ascension Day is no longer a public holiday in South Africa. Here is why it changed and what it means for calendars and traditions.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially removed Sisisi Tolashe as the Social Development minister following mounting public scandals.

National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams remains in custody after the state opposed bail, alleging he interfered in the investigation into the assassination of Sindiso Magaqa

The fare hikes will be route, distance and operator-dependent, with commuters expected to pay R2 to R3 extra for shorter trips and R150 extra for trips to Saldanha or the Eastern Cape.

Future holiday plans in Namibia remain safe as government moves to challenge the Sossusvlei concession, easing access fears for travellers.

A coalition of KwaZulu-Natal coastal organisations is calling for the withdrawal of SA Lithium’s Highbury Mine expansion near Umzumbe, citing alleged legal flaws, water risks, biodiversity loss and inadequate public participation in the environmental assessment process

The Pietermaritzburg High Court has ordered former president Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales to stop using ‘Stalingrad tactics’ to delay the long-running arms deal corruption trial, ruling that the case must proceed despite pending appeals

Young man behind Kruger Park rules violation apologises after mocking officials online, but still faces prosecution for reckless behaviour.