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South Africa will not bow to U.S. pressure to change its policies on race, Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said on Thursday, after Washington confirmed that Pretoria would be excluded from the G20.

In the last decade, South African police have closed 13.2-million criminal cases without resolution, with Gauteng recording the highest number of unresolved cases in the 2024/25 financial year.

Two South African whistle-blowers have received international recognition at the 2025 Blueprint for Free Speech Awards, announced during a virtual ceremony hosted by the BBC’s Razia Iqbal on Wednesday. The honours were awarded

Discovery Bank, South Africa’s fastest-growing bank, announced a wide range of new digital features, product updates and partner offers as part of a major platform enhancement that expands its financial services ecosystem. The updates follow earlier improvements introduced this year in financial planning tools, digital security and personalised banking experiences. Among the newest additions...

Former President Jacob Zuma is briefing supporters after his Arms Deal appeal

President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the Anti-GBV gathering in Bloemfontein.

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits India Thursday for the first time since launching the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It comes after the U.S. imposed tariffs on India for buying Russian oil.

A long-awaited U.S.-brokered peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda will be signed in Washington on Thursday — but the hardest work may only be beginning, with peace on the ground uncertain.

A long-awaited U.S.-brokered peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda will be signed in Washington on Thursday — but the reality on the ground tells a different story.

BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.

Known as “One Boss Lady”, Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.

His departure on health grounds coincides with a spate of mass abductions across the West African state.

Residents in two tower blocks see a large rise in their energy bills that were previously subsidised.

New data shows that around 180 small and medium-sized businesses are on the brink of closing their doors in South Africa. 

Some 98 million passengers entered and exited the station until the end of March, the regulator says.

Some analysts said the score was a mere fluctuation in the run-up to the Budget.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is testifying at the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile addresse to the National Council of Provinces on Thursday.

Jacob Zuma has lost his bid at the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that he pay back R28,9m

Deputy President Paul Mashatile delivers an annual address to the NCOP

Zak Crawley says he and his England teammates were “chuffed” after Joe Root scored his first century in Australia, finishing on 135 not out to help England close on 325-9 at stumps on day one of the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.

The Champions Cup will have a few points of interest to follow in opening round as South Africa’s three sides all face French opposition.

Wolves’ winless start to the season means they are on course for some unwanted records – including equalling the Premier League’s lowest Christmas points tally.

Former Salford Red Devils winger Mason Caton-Brown launches a bid to take over the club as part of a consortium.

Faf de Klerk’s wife Mine shared new photos of their newborn beautiful baby girl, Yuke de Klerk. Take a look at the newest ‘Bok baby’.

Three incidents of racing pigeons being stolen in South Africa in as many months has raised suspicions of a criminal syndicate …

Defending champion, Johannes Veerman, meanwhile, had a day to forget.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 5 December 2025.

The SAHRC reports that bullet casings inconsistent with crowd control regulations show police used improper measures to handle student protests.

Two factions in the ANC are battling for control of Johannesburg.

Eskom says it may struggle to keep future electricity price hikes under 10% if the courts don’t deliver a judgment on its R54-billion Nersa settlement soon.

The InnAIO T10 clips magnetically to the back of your phone, but it needs further development to be worth the money.

HashDT, a digital asset infrastructure company, today announced the launch of its Global Stablecoin Debit Card Program, enabling enterprises, fintechs, and exchanges to offer spend-anywhere debit cards fully powered by stablecoin balances — with no need to convert or liquidate assets. Stablecoins in, global payouts out — one powerful card for spending worldwide. The program […]

BYD has finally launched the new Sealion 5 in South Africa, a plug-in hybrid SUV that’s R100,000 cheaper than its closest competitor.

Vehicle subscriptions are gaining popularity in South Africa as motorists struggle to keep pace with escalating car prices and ownership costs.

Diseases like pneumonia and flu must be taken much more seriously, England’s chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty says.

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