News South Africa

Human-shark encounters in Australia are rising – but experts are keen to point out it isn’t the animals’ fault.

Nico Antic was swimming in Sydney Harbour when he was attacked last Sunday.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 24 January 2026.

73% of water authorities in South Africa have “poor” or “critical” water systems, and the cost to rectify the situation far exceeds the department’s budget.

Trial adjourned to next month as defense lawyer Koena Matlala wraps cross-exam of cellphone analyst.

The case has been adjourned to the 15th and 16th of April.

Despite drought across the Garden Route and Karoo, Mossel Bay expects a year of water based on usage

The department emphasised that it would not allow the country to run out of ARVs.

Many Palestinians are skeptical of President Trump’s peacemaking efforts as they try to emerge from Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza. But Israeli business leaders like what they hear.

It was a volatile week for trans-Atlantic relations, marked by President Trump statements that unsettled global markets and strained ties with U.S. allies — on topics ranging from Greenland to Gaza.

Mette Frederiksen visits the territory after weeks of tension over the US president’s warnings that he could take control of it.

Brits, Canadians and Danes were among those who saw the toughest fighting, writes the BBC’s Frank Gardner.

Reinforcements are sent to the town of Bor, a strategic staging post on the way to the capital, Juba.

The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country’s heritage.

Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane says he would be keen on representing Nigeria ahead of the 2028 Olympics and suggests other NBA players could do the same.

The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

New laws targeting foreign retirement funds are still on the cards for South Africa, while SARS is also expected to crack down on local trusts.

Lee Castleton is taking legal action against his former employer over the Horizon IT scandal.

Grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly.

Barbara Creecy announced that her department would amend the National Road Traffic Act.

Malema, however, says he remains even more committed to fight this case.

Thembeka Ngcukaitobi is representing Julius Malema.

Thembeka Ngcukaitobi is representing Julius Malema.

A mixed bag in today’s roundup.

A stunning 60 gives teenager Blades Brown a share of the lead with Scottie Scheffler after the second round of the American Express in California.

Relegation and city rivals St Pauli and Hamburger SV frustrate each other in a goalless draw that lifts the home side out of the mandatory relegation spots.

Edinburgh’s United Rugby Championship play-off hopes are dented as Bulls come from 12 points down to win in the Scottish capital.

British pop star Dua Lipa has spent a week enjoying the beauty of Cape Town. Take a look inside her travel diary…

DJ Black Coffee has broken his silence on the Constitutional Court’s landmark ruling and what it means for his divorce judgement appeal…

A group of German activists showed their support to EFF leader Julius Malema who made his pre-sentencing appearance in court on Friday.

Residents across Cape Town’s northern suburbs and surrounds will soon see a change to their weekly recycling routine.

The Bulls will, however, be concerned with injuries to winger Cheswill Jooste, who failed an HIA, and centre Sebastian de Klerk, who was stretched off after a collision.

The arrival of first bakkie and acquisition of Nissan plant in Rosslyn will see Chinese carmaker soar even higher.

The Lions and Ospreys battled out a thrilling URC draw that saw both teams take three points from the match, despite desperately going for the full house.

The visitors were reduced to 10 men late on when Emmanuel Flomo was shown a straight red card.

Over the past few years, a new type of digital platform has emerged that focuses on long-term, conversational interaction rather than simple commands or quick answers. Often described as AI girlfriend applications, these tools act as virtual companions that users can access on mobile or desktop devices. Dream Companion exemplifies how modern AI companion platforms […]

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has published new rules about cellular bundles that will hit next year.

For a long time, investing in cryptocurrency meant one thing: patience. You buy Bitcoin or XRP, hold it in your wallet, and hope that at some point the market will do the rest. The problem is that the market has no reason to rush. In reality, most of the capital in crypto is not lost […]

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

This South African airport saw a record-breaking 11 million passengers board flights last year.

Big changes are coming for the scholar transport industry in South Africa.

At TopAuto, we offer a full suite of advertising products to meet your 2026 goals.

Tessa Marshall has shared the experience to highlight issues such as women’s rights and sex education.

The CQC finds that only minimal improvements have been made at two NHS hospitals.