News South Africa

England leave their Ashes break in Noosa and will resume training on Sunday before the crucial third Test in Adelaide.

South Africa is facing a growing traffic problem, with major urban centers ranking alarmingly high on the global scale for hours lost in congestion.

Eskom has quietly taken an important step in the rollout of its long-awaited Virtual Wheeling product, awarding a significant contract in the past few weeks to Johannesburg-based Enerweb.

Ethekwini municipality said preliminary reports confirmed there were no building plans approved for construction of the four-storey temple that collapsed in Redcliffe north of Durban on Friday, killing at least one person.

It’s believed three people remain trapped beneath the rubble of the four-storey structure.

The assets belong to Chimene Mlambo, Elias Christopher Ngobeni, Nason Ngobeni and Alex Sithole.

One person has been confirmed dead, and others are still trapped under the concrete rubble.

Donald Trump’s envoy will meet the Ukrainian president and European leaders in Berlin to discuss the latest peace plan.

Prosecutors played dozens of body camera videos and interviewed witnesses from the day of his arrest.

Experts say that Russian and Chinese support for Venezuela has largely dried up, with no prospect of real military or financial aid.

Stranded in the Caribbean with no way to call for help: How Nobel Prize winner Maria Corina Machado survived the deadliest stretch of her flight from Venezuela before an extraction team reached her.

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

More than 100 volunteers gathered to wrap thousands of presents for children across the capital.

While it may seem trivial, loud noises coming from your home, such as barking dogs, can result in you going to court.

A major first world country has issued a warning to its citizens travelling to South Africa.

Suspended Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke undergoing an inquiry into his fitness to hold office.

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

Great Britain’s Zoe Atkin narrowly misses out on gold as she takes silver at the freeski halfpipe World Cup event in China.

The return of Aphelele Fassi from injury is crucial not only for the Sharks, but the Springboks in the long-term.

Orlando Pirates sanctioned the sale of Mbekezeli Mbokazi to Chicago Fire. Now, questions arise as to who can replace the 20-year-old.

The average rent per province across South Africa varies greatly and shows some remarkable disparities. Here’s why …

A California nurse, who was just about to remove an ovarian cyst that had grown to almost 10kg, got the shock of her life when a routine pregnancy test came back positive.

The growing appeal of small-town living in South Africa is centered around quality of life, safety, affordability and sense of community …

Franco Mostert is the latest Springbok to develop a side hustle. Here’s the low-down on the lock’s new venture…

The Lions will have a largely fringe side in action against Newcastle, and will be relying on some experienced heads, like returning hooker PJ Botha to lead them.

eThekwini mayor Cyril Xaba expressed serious concern about compliance with building regulations.

Van differentiates itself from its production siblings the Ford Tourneo/Transit Custom vans.

A decade ago, Dean Goldblum was a contestant on SA’s Got Talent, and today he’s one of the country’s rising acting talents.

MultiChoice’s new owner, Groupe Canal+, is planning several significant changes at DStv to arrest the decline of the African pay-TV giant.

Eskom has quietly taken an important step in the rollout of a long-awaited product that could transform South Africa’s electricity sector.

Many projects talk about deflation as a future idea. Milk Mocha applies it immediately during the presale itself. Every week, any unsold supply is removed forever, reducing availability long before the platform becomes active. This approach places $HUGS in a rare category where supply control is not promised later but enforced now. With constant participation […]

The worst countries to drive in for 2025 have been revealed, and South Africa is only ranked fourth.

The Department of Transport is ramping up its efforts to curb road fatalities this holiday season.

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.