News South Africa

South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile signalled to the Democratic Alliance that he wants it to remain in any future coalition government, as part of a broader effort to position himself as President Cyril Ramaphosa’s eventual successor.

Britain’s Kate Waugh wins the T100 Triathlon World Championship final in Qatar to seal her first world title in the sport.

Richard Elkin and Hayley Bell kept 46 bodies in an uncooled mortuary in Gosport.

The temple was fully functional and that another structure was being constructed on top of it.

The UK accuses Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris, also known as Abu Lulu, of committing acts of violence against civilians.

Russia’s central bank says it is suing Belgium’s Euroclear in court following an EU bid to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine.

You won’t arrive on time and may not even get a seat. Your booking might get lost. Things have gotten so dire that a foreigner has been brought in to shake things up.

The man who led the operation says María Corina Machado crossed “very rough seas” in “pitch-black darkness”.

BBC Sport Africa picks out six players to keep an eye on at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the profits flaunted on Instagram.

This is the first time that officials have said how many foreign soldiers were deployed to help thwart the mutiny.

Investigations show individuals receiving multiple salaries, with one case involving five salaries paid to a single ID

Some stallholders and event organisers are angry about cheap goods being sold as ‘handmade’ items.

A family raising money to fund a suitable home for their son is among those driving a revival in honesty boxes.

GEMS member contributions remain among the most affordable in the sector because of the low starting base.

Despite this growing interest, about 80% of the 411 houses in a small coastal town between Mossel Bay and Stilbaai stand empty for most of the year.

The EFF said it would support the motion, while the MKP continues to seek support

Ekurhuleni HR Head was suspended with immediate effect following a council resolution.

ANC NGC resolves that SACP members must recuse themselves from ANC discussions ahead of 2026 LGE

Ex-West Ham striker Michail Antonio will be given a chance to restart his club career with Leicester City.

The Stormers look to maintain winning momentum as Sharks, Bulls, Cheetahs and Lions push for vital bounce-back results in Europe.

Head coach Rob Edwards says there could be “more pain to come” at winless Wolves.

Monday’s meeting between Rangers and Hibernian, Heart of Midlothian’s Claudio Braga and Livingston manager David Martindale provide talking points in the Scottish Premiership this weekend.

Feeling festive-season stress? Discover the surprising benefits of stargazing in South Africa and reconnect under the night sky.

A new hotel has quietly joined the Camps Bay skyline, adding another upmarket stop to Cape Town’s most popular beachfront stretch.

In each rape incident, Tshabalala used a knife to threaten the elderly women.

A formal decision will now be made on 16 December this year.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 13 December 2025.

This year Janice Honeyman brings Carlo Collodi’s classic Pinocchio to life.

Fears about AI data centers’ water use have exploded. Experts say the reality is far more complicated than people think.

As more and more age tech hits the market, I’ve been testing the most innovative gadgets for older folks and caregivers.

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

Pick n Pay asap! has experienced significant growth over the past year, becoming increasingly competitive with South Africa’s biggest delivery services.

TopAuto is South Africa’s foremost motoring website – and the best place to advertise your products and services.

Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here’s how to spot the symptons.

The TEWV announcement comes after calls from families of three patients who died by suicide.