News South Africa

Wealthy South Africans are increasingly moving funds into discretionary trusts offshore to protect assets, hedge local risks, and benefit from stable, low-tax jurisdictions.

US Vice President JD Vance will host Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers for talks on Wednesday.

Minister’s assertions that SA’s youth is passive about finding employment not backed by evidence

US President Donald Trump’s regime is a rogue state, and the world must hold it accountable.

The Western Cape government is affected by wildfires and water shortages.

Chiloane says 3000 learners remain unplaced as parents flood Gauteng Education offices.

The purpose for the visit is to kickstart the 2026 Back-To-School Programme.

Leaders from Denmark and Greenland will meet with top U.S. officials in Washington on Wednesday to try to find a way out of a crisis caused by President Trump repeated demands to annex Greenland.

President Trump calls on Iranians to keep protesting, but the regime is cracking down hard and the death toll is rising.

An Iranian security official says 2,000 people have been killed so far after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests.

The Amazigh calendar places them almost a thousand years ahead of much of the rest of the world.

The communications authority says the suspension is aimed at preventing misinformation and violence.

The offensive is in the central state of Kogi, where the bandits have recently become more active.

Eritrea are included in the preliminary qualifying round draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite being unranked by world governing body Fifa.

Best Before, which is disrupting the South African retail market with lower prices than retailers like Checkers and Pick n Pay, has launched nationwide courier delivery.

A code audit will give you a detailed summary of your software’s code quality, performance, security issues, and recommendations for improvement.

Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI dominance.

Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren’t necessary.

Health Department requested more funding after Trump administration withdrew PEPFAR funding.

Makhubele was removed as Chief Whip with immediate effect.

Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Cam Smith indicate they will remain with LIV Golf rather than rejoining the PGA Tour.

England scrum-half Raffi Quirke says he will leave Sale Sharks at the end of the season, having been linked with Newcastle Red Bulls.

Many Real Madrid fans are in shock at Alvaro Arbeloa’s appointment as manager – is it a hasty move or a shrewd decision?

Irish Premiership pacesetters Larne extend their lead at the top of the table to 10 points with an impressive 4-1 win over 10-man Glentoran at the Oval.

Alternative assets like luxury watches and jewellery are outperforming South African stocks and even the property market. Here’s why …

US actor Will Smith has come to the rescue of US YouTuber Salah Brooks who was robbed in Cape Town last month…

The ‘Mommy Club: Sugar and Spice’ star Losh Naidoo is celebrating her triplet daughters top achieving Matric passes…

As Chinese car brands gain ground, South Africa faces tough decisions on trade, tariffs and job protection.

Nolusapho passed away on Sunday, 12 January 2026 at the age of 75, following an illness.

Rosita Mabuiango, born during historic floods in 2000 and rescued by helicopter, has died following years of illness.

Cheap Chinese vehicles are reshaping SA’s car market, forcing retailers like Motus to retrench workers and rethink their business models.

This week is seeing varied performance across meme coins, with some stabilizing while others enter bearish territory. The Pepe price today hovers around $0.0000060, suggesting near-term bullish momentum, though long-term selling pressure remains.  Meanwhile, the Shiba Inu price has experienced a sharp pullback, wiping out much of its recent on-chain profitability. Fewer profitable holders and […]

Safety researchers warn touchscreen-heavy dashboards increase distraction, reaction times and crash risk for drivers globally.

Two new illegal IPTV services have recently emerged in South Africa and are gaining traction for providing cheaper access to many of DStv’s most popular channels, as well as Netflix content.

Speculation about BTC adoption is back in the headlines as precious metals surge, and the market remains highly volatile. According to Jan3 founder Samson Mow, high-profile corporate buyers like Elon Musk could enter the market in late 2026. But many investors are no longer waiting for that narrative to play out.  Instead, whales have been […]

South Africans are spending noticeably less on petrol than they were a few months ago.

South Africa has an exclusive selection of high-powered bakkies that can tackle rough terrain and give hot hatchbacks a run for their money.

Tata has announced that two new SUVs are heading to South Africa this year.

One of South Africa’s largest municipalities plans to generate revenue by auctioning off 800 cars next month.

Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What’s Up Docs?

Medical checks for the show picked up contestant Amanda Collier’s heart condition.