News South Africa

A historic Voëlklip estate in Hermanus, previously linked to the Rupert family and the late Markus Jooste, has been sold for R105 million.

Sub-Saharan Africa’s reliance on imported oil leaves countries exposed to economic shocks amid the escalating Middle East conflict. Rising crude and LNG prices threaten import bills, inflation and currency stability, particularly in nations with low reserves

The IEC has set 20 and 21 June 2026 as a national voter registration weekend and urges an early election date announcement to ensure voters can register correctly

But Carrim’s lawyer says the summons did not order him to disclose business dealings

The City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Services says one person has died in a shack fire.

Early reports indicate that an automobile parts building is engulfed in flames.

African tech startup Cybervergent has raised $3 million in seed funding to accelerate the growth of its artificial intelligence-powered compliance, risk, audit and data security platform across the continent. The round was co-led by Ventures Platform Fund and Atlantica Ventures VC Fund. Proceeds will support Cybervergent’s expansion into Africa and the Middle East while furthering […]

It comes as Norwegian police investigate an explosion that occurred outside the US embassy in Oslo on Sunday.

President Aoun outlines a path towards “permanent security and stability”, as Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.

President Trump provided conflicting messages about when the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran will end. And, NPR investigates how late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein leveraged ties with scientists.

Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.

Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana’s army says.

Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

US Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, says Washington is running out of patience with Pretoria’s lack of action on a ‘list of five asks’ delivered a year ago.

The United States Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, revealed the most important thing President Donald Trump wants from the country.

A mansion in Hermanus that was owned by the Ruperts and Markus Jooste has been sold in a deal worth R105 million.

North West businessman Suliman Carrim is testifying before the Madlanga Commission.

The IEC briefs the nation on its state of readiness for elections and the latest developments.

NCC’s Fadiel Adams returns to Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltrations.

Another memorial service will take place in Bloemfontein on Thursday.

Former South African Rugby Union and Eastern Province loose forward Charles Peter Kleinbooi has sadly passed away at the age of 70.

Jayden Nell will join the Blitzboks squad in the USA on Tuesday for the sixth and final tournament of the regular season in New York this weekend.

Former Kaizer Chiefs player Junior Khanye says the club made the wrong decisions a decade ago when they hired certain coaches.

Great Britain slip to a fourth successive defeat in the wheelchair curling mixed team event at the Winter Paralympics, losing 8-6 to hosts Italy.

When outdoor activities turn dangerous for one partner at the hands of the other.

Sphelele Makhunga’s followers on Instagram couldn’t help but link her moon boot to that of her husband’s ex-girlfriend, Sbahle Mpisane.

A photo of the actress circulated on X, with a caption claiming she is struggling.

Carrim said that when he met Matlala, he was not aware of his business relationship with Maumela

Complaints detail stolen pension funds and suspicious account activity, but the bank has only partially addressed the allegations.

Infrastructure project will be prioritised but little mention of water, crime or the appointment of a new Gautrain operator.

The iPhone 17e is here. Here are all the details on Apple’s smartphones to help you find the right model, whether that’s the ultralight iPhone Air or the orange iPhone 17 Pro.

If convenient coffee is what you seek, this coffee machine is worth every inch of counter space.

Africans lead the world in stablecoin use, driven by dollar demand and weak banking infrastructure.

There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing.

Flights from Joburg to Durban are relatively cheap at the moment, but prices are set to go up considerably towards the end of the month.

South Africa has some of the worst traffic in the world, with motorists spending an average of 10 days staring at the car in front of them.

Petrol station owners have warned of a potential fuel shortage in South Africa.

Ben Cole Edwards, 30, built a career as a trauma coach after posting about being estranged from his mum.

Susan McLarnon is travelling to Downing Street later to call for “urgent action” to be taken on redress for those harmed by pelvic mesh implants.