News South Africa

South Africa is experiencing a dramatic decline in the nuclear family setup, which has significant societal and economic ramifications.

Two more bodies have been recovered from the Ekapa Mine in Kimberley, bringing the number of miners recovered to three after a mud rush trapped five miners underground on February 17

The SABC has dismissed claims that political pressure influenced its decision not to recommission its current affairs programme ‘Face the Nation’, insisting the move was part of standard programming changes

Rare sites and improving infrastructure mean that industrial properties in one coastal province are now selling for well over R200 million.

Minister of Water and Sanitation handed over the refurbished and upgraded Wastewater Treatment plant

R60 000 has been given to the family of a child who couldn’t afford pie at school.

The police officer is alleged to have chased away the female friend’s sister before shooting.

Cortina d’Ampezzo, the “Pearl of the Dolomites,” is a blend of Olympic heritage with celebrity chic, fine dining and Alpine tradition, even as climate change and new tourism reshape the area.

More than 10 million people are enduring power cuts after Cuba’s national electrical grid collapsed again.

Cuba’s power grid collapsed Saturday leaving the country without electricity for a third time in March as the communist government battles with a decaying infrastructure and a U.S.-imposed oil blockade.

Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.

Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor says the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title is “unacceptable, abject and we have to denounce it”.

Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

South Africa’s ports—the key gateways into the country—have seen the highest number of ship dockings since 2019, recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic-related slowdowns.

The 2026 national budget introduced several tax adjustments that have direct implications for foreign nationals who own property in South Africa.

Julius Malema says he has no ties with Brown Mogotsi-linked Feroz Khan

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says the party will keep a close eye on the US ambassador.

Zuma’s remarks focused on the need for unity between the two parties, but Malema begs to differ

The party held a Sharpeville massacre commemoration event at the Dlomo Dam.

Defender Ben Davies says Wales reaching consecutive World Cup finals would “surpass all dreams”.

2025/26’s thrilling Betway Premiership title race continues today. Orlando Pirates visit Mbombela to battle TS Galaxy. Here is their expected starting line up.

Australia’s Hannah Green claims a third successive tournament win at the Australian WPGA Championship on the Gold Coast.

Beau Greaves’ record run of 114 consecutive wins in the PDC Women’s Series is ended by Fallon Sherrock.

Those planning for uni in England and Wales this autumn can apply for student loans from Monday. Here are the options for families worried about debt

Our child is heading to university soon – should we try to pay their tuition fees upfront so they are not saddled with a debt for decades?

Our child is a recent graduate and their student loan debt is ballooning – should we help pay off some or...

SA gambling addiction surges as government eyes new taxes, but betting firms warn stricter levies could backfire…

‘Real Housewives’ stars Beverly Steyn and Nonku Williams in court battle over unpaid R125 000 loan. Here’s what we know…

Despite being in police custody, notorious celebrity blogger Musa Khawula has laughed off another death hoax…

Family reunion? Doja Cat’s ‘deadbeat dad’. Dumisani Dlamini was seen at her first-ever concert in South Africa….

Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux rule the roost in eight of of South Africa’s nine provinces.

The SA team compiled 164/5 in their 20 overs, and the hosts were bowled out for 145 in response.

Amazon is secretly developing a new AI-powered smartphone a decade after the Fire Phone flopped spectacularly.

Change up the default keyboard in Android and iOS and feel the benefit.

These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee picks right to your door—each with its own twist.

The launch of “Xoli” adds to the technological efforts promoted by the federal government to turn the 2026 World Cup into an engine of development for the entire country.

Most South Africans purchase their cars on a finance plan, which can easily add over R100,000 to the vehicle’s original purchase price by the time their contract ends.

The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa has warned motorists not to panic-buy petrol and cause the very shortages people are worried about.

Gen Z and Millennial car buyers are more likely to buy than previous generations.

South Africans can look forward to six new bakkies this year, ranging from a luxurious double cab to two diesel plug-in hybrids.

Sofii Lewis was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis tendencies and OCD after giving birth.

BBC Health reporter Smitha Mundasad answers your questions on meningitis B

The outbreak, which has killed two people, is thought to have originated at a Canterbury nightclub.