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In Mozambique, rescue efforts are underway after severe floods, with the South African National Defence Force deploying two helicopters for search and rescue. The incident involved Ekurhuleni MMC Andile Mngwevu and four others who were swept away by floodwaters in Chokwé, Gaza Province.

‘I don’t see myself and other businesses recovering from this’

South Africa’s problems run deep, with efforts to undo decades of policy failures, poor service delivery, and economic mismanagement requiring more than a new person at the top, says mining expert Peter Major.

“Most of us on social media saw it, the video of an elephant helping a tiger cross a river in what was purported to be the Kruger National Park. “

This is in connection with the Ngobozana mass murder of 18 unarmed people in the E Cape.

The High Court in Pretoria is expected to hear the officer’s testimony in Meyiwa trial on Monday

The flood-related death toll in Mpumalanga and Limpopo currently stands at 37.

SANParks Spokesperson JP Louw says the northern part of the park will remain closed.

BBC Africa Eye joins an anti-trafficking police unit in Sierra Leone helping a man look for his missing children.

The crash happened in Spain’s Andalusia province. Officials fear the death toll may rise.

The blast caused noticeable tremors in the area and sent large plumes of smoke into the sky.

Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.

President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.

Business insurance needs to cover everything that keeps your business running.

Capitec has issued several warnings to its clients about a surge in increasingly sophisticated scams targeting South Africans at the start of 2026.

Official figures show the world’s second largest economy grew by 5%, hitting Beijing’s “around 5%” target.

Expect the World Economic Forum to be both the centre of the world this week, and totally bizarre, writes the BBC’s economics editor.

George, who was also the DA’s federal finance chair, publicly revealed Steenhuisen’s money issues.

Malema is set to learn his fate on Friday in the East London Magistrate’s Court as sentencing looms.

ActionSA claims that the same suspect laid a false charge of assault against Khumalo

Mbeki reminds veterans of their role in liberating South Africa .

The Stormers and Bulls have progressed to the Round of 16 in the Champions Cup, and here is who they will face.

BBC Sport Wales assesses who has impressed or fallen away as Steve Tandy prepares to name his first Six Nations squad.

How Kyren Wilson went from being close to a “mental breakdown” during a match to winning the Masters in the space of six weeks.

Arsenal and Chelsea leapfrog Barcelona to post highest revenue growth in European football after successful 2025.

Images of an outdoor cross erected by a local Franschhoek church has gone viral after it appeared standing after recent wildfires…

Stormers captain Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was praised for his leadership skills during this sweet encounter with a young fan…

Cassper Nyovest has seemingly unfollowed his wife Pulane Phoolo, who has now struck up a friendship with his ex, Thobeka Majozi…

Former President Thabo Mbeki on Saturday made comments about alleged links between the MK party’s support and apartheid-era infiltration.

The DA launched a city-wide petition over the prolonged power outages, collapsing infrastructure and poor response times.

Economy has to dobetter to improve jobcreation – analyst.

Vice-admiral may be sacrificed over sanctioned Islamic Guard vessel – experts.

Three South African banks who signed Home Affairs’ new partnership model for smart ID services have provided an update on their rollouts.

The 2026 crypto presale season is heating up, and investors are on the lookout for early-stage tokens that can outperform a choppy market. While Bitcoin and top altcoins like ETH, SOL, and XRP struggle to hold momentum, attention is shifting fast toward low-cap opportunities with clearer upside. As volatility squeezes large caps, crypto presales are […]

The recently concluded festive season was South Africa’s least deadly in years.

A Chinese vacuum cleaner company unveiled its very own supercar at CES 2026.

With back-to-school in full swing, parents have been told to ensure safe commutes.

Chery is gearing up to launch a new car brand in South Africa.

Abiraterone will be available in a matter of weeks and will be offered to 7,000 men a year.

A judge says the hospital chiefs’ changing room policy created a “hostile” environment for women.