News South Africa

Rising oil prices could delay interest-rate cuts in South Africa and briefly slow the housing market recovery, potentially creating a short window for buyers to purchase property before prices accelerate.

Ramathuba was speaking at a media briefing on water provision in Polokwane.

A sixth farm in the Mossel Bay area has now tested positive for Foot and Mouth Disease.

The SANDF deployment is expected to last until 31 March next year.

Republican Clay Fuller is projected to face Democrat Shawn Harris in the 7 April runoff election.

A majority of Americans oppose the U.S.’ involvement in the war with Iran, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. And, the Department of Justice is quietly restoring gun rights to felons.

Lori Idlout, formerly of the NDP, has become the latest lawmaker in the current parliament to cross the floor.

Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers.

Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.

China is boosting its ties to Africa, with zero-tariff trade and a year-long people-to-people exchange initiative, aiming to expand investment and infrastructure development across the continent

With Bellarmine Mugabe due in court we look at what has happened to Zimbabwe’s ex-first family.

Checkers has reportedly pulled one of its own-brand braai packs after customers complained that the pack contained more sauce than chicken. 

Fuel duty on petrol and diesel is due to rise from September, when a 5p cut is phased out.

With energy prices jumping, analysts say the report might be viewed as a “historical artefact”.

OUTsurance has declared a special dividend, with shareholders rewarded an additional payout of roughly R470 million.

Vuma is testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Vuma says her working documents in her office were confiscated by Masemola

The first of the memorial services to take place for Mosiuoa Lekota at Regina Mundi in Johannesburg.

Richard Shibiri has been linked Katiso “KT” Molefe and Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

It won’t offer much consolation, but the Proteas did receive a hefty sum of prize money despite missing out on the T20 World Cup title.

Iran has indicated it won’t participate in FIFA World Cup 2026 following escalating tensions with the United States and Israel.

Chief Constable Jo Farrell said that no-one from either club had come out to condemn the disorder at Sunday’s match at Ibrox.

Walsall sack head coach Mat Sadler after Tuesday’s defeat by Salford City further dented their stuttering League Two promotion challenge.

Animal welfare organisations are urging pet owners in Cape Town to take extra precautions during the current heatwave.

From Oprah Winfrey to Tyla, celebrities descended on Paris for Fashion Week, displaying an array of audacious fashion choices of their own.

Australian designer Katie Perry has won the right to sell clothes under her name, claiming victory in a trademark spat with US pop star Katy Perry.

Deputy minister Thandi Moraka said South Africa’s support for Iran should not come as a surprise

Maritime traffic and Gulf energy infrastructure came under pressure after drones and projectiles struck near key shipping and aviation hubs.

Experience a classic South African favourite with a sweet, comforting touch

The event will take place at the Whirlwind Theatre.

McDonald’s South Africa is inviting Mzansi to discover their favourite way to enjoy the McCrispy, with three flavour-packed options now available on the menu – the Classic McCrispy, the bold Spicy McCrispy and the indulgent Deluxe McCrispy. Since arriving on menus, the McCrispy has quickly gained traction with customers looking for a satisfying chicken burger […]

ESA’s Planetary Defence team allay fears 100-metre-wide object could hit Earth’s moon and disrupt satellites

Fears that a 100-metre-wide asteroid could be on course to collide with the moon appear to have been misplaced, according to new observations.

Discovered in December 2024, asteroid 2024 YR4 was briefly considered the “most dangerous asteroid” in decades after scientists initially...

Brooklyn-based Looking Glass has been dabbling in 3D screens for nearly a decade. It’s finally launching Musubi, an AI-powered holographic frame to bring your photos and videos to life.

Canal+ shares crashed more than 20% after MultiChoice subscriber losses and a grim revenue outlook rattled investors.

South Africa’s biggest airline is adding a temporary fuel surcharge to its ticket prices.

This may be the cheapest time to drive from Joburg to Cape Town for quite some time.

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has responded to reports of possible fuel shortages in South Africa.

The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable.

Bank cashier Aleisha Rochester died two weeks after undergoing a routine procedure to remove an abscess.

Jo-Ann Burns says her daughter Nicola wasn’t told about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.