
Weather looks favourable for Artemis launch despite cloud
Artemis II is close to launch – Simon King explains the critical importance of the weather to its success.
WEDNESDAY, 01 APRIL 2026, 14:26

Artemis II is close to launch – Simon King explains the critical importance of the weather to its success.
Thirty years after democracy, the Ingonyama Trust continues to govern nearly three million hectares in KwaZulu-Natal through a system born of political compromise, leaving millions of South Africans trapped under leases that disregard customary rights and constitutional principles. The trust’s opaque operations, gendered injustices and links to violence reveal an urgent need for reform that...

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Naomi Long says despite their small numbers those involved are “wedded” to destruction and violence.
Crafted around a bird theme, South Africa’s economy faces a crucial choice: 3% growth (African Fish Eagle), a lost decade (Marabou Stork), or low growth (Hadeda). Domestic reform delivery is key to escaping the most likely, complacent Hadeda scenario.

The increase takes immediate effect for Eskom direct customers
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has met the South African Medical Association – one of the organisations taking him to court about the National Health Insurance Act – to talk about ‘things we have in common’. President Cyril Ramaphosa is also planning to meet Business Unity South Africa, again, after a 2024 meeting, in which they discussed alternatives to the NHI.

Coach says short turnaround after PSL ends leaves little time for altitude adaptation

Minister of Social Development Sisisi Tolashe was forced to retract a DG vacancy post she defended after President Cyril Ramaphosa clarified that the power to appoint someone in the position lay with him

Eskom has made significant headway in improving its financial standing, but major risks threaten to derail the utility’s progress if left unaddressed.

As the BBC weather presenter bids farewell after 25 years, we take you through some of her best moments on screen.

Ford SA will roll out an updated Ranger line-up during the first half of 2026, bringing revised engines, new derivatives and wider availability of existing powertrains for its popular locally-built bakkie.

Manchester United are within touching distance of a return to the Champions League. How has interim boss Michael Carrick done it?
US President Donald Trump and his secretary of state, Marco Rubio, said the end of the war on Iran could be near, with Washington signalling potential for direct talks with Tehran’s leadership and a winding down of the conflict even without a deal

The record makes clear that Gaza’s suffering cannot be explained solely by fear of terrorism

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The online listing portal is now being pursued in a class action, launched on behalf of potentially hundreds of estate agents.

The uproar over a Nigerian “Igwe” in KuGompo City is a masterclass in selective sensitivity.
Fuel shortages and soaring costs put maize and sunflower harvests at risk

The Khampepe commission of inquiry is continuing in Johannesburg on Wednesday