News South Africa

Preservation groups have called for a halt to plans for a new ballroom – but Trump says the work is a “beautiful sound”.

Trump proposed freezing Russian war on Ukraine at current front lines, and planned a meet with Putin. Then it collapsed.

Hundreds of anti-immigrant protesters clashed with Irish police outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Dublin.

1,956 schools have not been evaluated for structural safety, putting learners and teachers in danger

Eight Milnerton High School boys are facing a disciplinary hearing.

A mass shooting claimed the lives of two teenagers and left five others wounded in Westbury.

Vice President JD Vance is in Israel to address challenges in the Gaza ceasefire. And, the demolition of the East Wing of the White House has drawn criticism and raised questions about ethics.

The mother of one of the assault victims says he is a cancer survivor, according to reports.

Israel’s parliament passed laws banning any activity by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees last year.

Mike Tyson was a hit with boxing fans in Kinshasa after embracing his African roots as part of ongoing celebrations for the iconic Rumble in the Jungle.

Armed guards and special buses are increasingly used to coax terrified farmers back into growing food.

People rushed to collect fuel from the overturned tanker when it suddenly exploded, engulfing them in flames.

Fifteen people died in the night-time collision in the Somali region, officials tell the BBC.

SPAR is hitting the throttle on its expansion plans into the pharmaceutical retail market, with its acquisition of Aptekor allowing it to double its stores in the next year.

The Foschini Group promised the market an exceptional performance during its 2025 Capital Markets Day. 75 days later, it produced results far below expectations.

In this interview, EY Africa Clients and Industries Leader Rod Wolfenden unpacks the value of driving excellence in the customer experience journey.

SARS warns that international criminal mafias and syndicates are partnering with South African networks to enter local illicit markets—and they’re “investing” in new markets.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is on a state visit in Indonesia.

Witness B is testifying in camera at the Madlanga Commission, sitting in Pretoria.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is appearing before the Parliament Ad hoc Committee.

Mamelodi Sundowns captain and Bafana Bafana stopper Ronwen Williams has been shortlisted for the CAF Goalkeeper of the Year award.

Midfielder Sandro Tonali signs a new deal at Newcastle that could mean he stays on Tyneside until 2030.

Orlando Pirates fans will have to wait a little longer before they’ll get to see star man Relebohile Mofokeng in action for his side.

The aim is to address systemic and institutional racism but those efforts need the space to expand not shrink

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Massmart has revealed the first Black Friday tech deals available at Game and Makro in South Africa, which will be available from Friday, 24 October 2025.

We break down the current iPad lineup to help you figure out which of Apple’s tablets is best for you.

Despite being all of 11 years old, hybrid technology makes SUV a superb offering.

Despite the championship having been decided, the battle for second and third and fourth and fifth places have yet to be settled.

Consumers are facing greater costs for their 2026 A.C.A. health coverage as Congress continues to debate whether to extend subsidies that help people afford their premiums. Margot Sanger-Katz, a health care policy reporter for The New York Times, explains why.