News South Africa

Today is the day fans across the world will know if their applications for the FIFA World Cup tickets are successful or partially successful.

South African banks are expected to go from strength to strength in 2026, with corporate lending in particular set to drive growth.

The Mayor of Cape Town says he has been approached by many within the DA to stand for the position of leader in the upcoming elective congress.

Discover the top luxury safari lodges in the Eastern Cape. Explore Shamwari, Lalibela and Kariega for an unforgettable wildlife adventure.

The festival was last held prior to the COVID-19 outbreak.

NSFAS has approved 660 000 students for funding in 2026, with 13 000 applications rejected.

Tenants operating from the Joshco-owned commercial spaces owe the city millions.

Preliminary reports suggest the truck had worn out tyres.

Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut this year, the first winter sport to do so since 2002. Skeleton, luge, ski jumping and moguls are also getting new events.

As Nigeria battles multiple security crises, a single attack in the west left more than 160 people dead and raises new questions about who’s really in control.

President Trump’s focus overseas may spare China for now, but Beijing still worries that his “America First” rhetoric hasn’t softened what it calls U.S. “military adventurism.”

MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.

Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

The 53-year-old, once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed by “our unknown gunmen”.

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

179,000 households meet the Department for Communities’ fuel poverty criteria, spending at least 10% of their income to cover domestic energy bills.

The sale of four properties in Hatfield have been given the go-ahead by the Competition Commission.

Carrim must appear before the commission tomorrow after Judge Fisher struck his case off with costs.

EFF leader Julius Malema to request for the Ad Hoc Committee to be extended.

Rachel Matjeng is responsible for Criminal Record , Crime Scene Management at the SAPS Forensic dept

President Cyril Ramaphosa is visiting the SARS Head Office in Pretoria.

Hull KR’s treble-winning head coach Willie Peters says while he is yet to speak to anyone it would “be a privilege” to be England’s head coach at this year’s World Cup.

British number two Sonay Kartal suffers a 6-0 6-2 defeat by Sara Bejlek in the Abu Dhabi Open quarter-finals.

A wide-ranging review of rugby league has suggested moving the Challenge Cup final away from its historic home at Wembley.

A women’s ice hockey match at the 2026 Winter Olympics was postponed on the morning of the fixture after one of the teams suffered an outbreak of norovirus.

Craig David is in the Maldives, taking time to write new music and enjoy the Indian Ocean.

A seismic event, possibly an earthquake, was reported in parts of Johannesburg on Wednesday evening. Here’s what we know so far…

The DBE reported that 630 227 pupils require transport, while 740 993 are receiving it, with 67 073 listed as not transported nationally

The controversy has unsettled markets and intensified doubts about Starmer’s political judgement.

Toyota maintained a commanding lead, selling 92 997 passenger vehicles and 51 005 light commercial vehicles during 2025.

The charges include marriage fraud conspiracy, marriage fraud and bribery conspiracy.

Digital payments are the foundation of the industry’s push to modernise operations, unlock data and integrate transport systems.

We tested some of the most popular automatic dry- and wet-food pet feeders to see which ones are worth the money.

The Competition Commission has approved a proposed acquisition of a local software development and consulting firm by Datamine Africa.

Employers fund costly retraining as South African tech graduates arrive unprepared for modern, high-demand digital roles.

South Africans can enjoy a new international travel destination thanks to Airlink.

Bramfield Developments is set to launch a new showroom in Ballito this year, offering dealerships an excellent chance to expand their networks.

Joe founded Dad’s War Room to support men struggling with mental health through tabletop gaming.