South Africa: Historic St Augustine's Cathedral Plunged Into Darkness Amid Ongoing Vandalism in Gqeberha

Gqeberha's St Augustine's Cathedral experienced prolonged power outages throughout December, caused by vandalism at a nearby substation. Read more »

South Africa: The Tech Challenges of 2026

Pricier devices, weirder ways of working and an exploitative data economy - all of these await us. Read more »

South Africa: 'Tweede Nuwe Jaar' Parade Goes Ahead Despite Last-Minute Court Battle

Amid some intense wrangling over venue management and route changes, the Kaapse Klopse are set to prove why the annual parade remains one of the major drawcards on Cape Town's… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's Children Deserve Better Schooling

Funding shortfalls, crowded schools and unequal access to technology threaten learning. Education leaders need to support teachers, improve resources and create safe classrooms for… Read more »

South Africa: Proteas Men and Women Will Eye 2026 for T20 Breakthrough

The schedule for both sides is filled to the brim with series long and short, at home and away, in all three formats. But lifting an ICC T20 World Cup trophy will be foremost in… Read more »

South Africa: Canal+ Flexes Global Muscle to Keep Warner Bros. Discovery Channels On DStv

Hours before the Warner Bros. Discovery channels were to disappear from the DStv bouquet, new local pay TV owner Canal+ came through with a deal. Read more »

South Africa: How a South African Studio Turned an Ancient Story Into a Modern, Animated, Record-Breaking Triumph

From South Africa to the world -- local filmmakers Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes talk about bringing the Old Testament tale of David to the screen as an animated feature film. Read more »

South Africa: DA Infighting Escalates As Aucamp Reports George to Public Protector for 'Possible Abuse of State Resources'

Environment Minister Willie Aucamp's complaint is the latest incident in a battle between camps within the DA, which looks set to destabilise the party's leadership ahead of its… Read more »

South Africa: Lush Veld and Cheaper Feed Boost KZN Agriculture, but Foot-and-Mouth Disease Remains Critical Threat

Like most regions of South Africa, the vegetation and grazing veld in KwaZulu-Natal look green and lush. In terms of crop farming, the province received excessive rainfall across… Read more »

South Africa: Wetter Skies to Ease Heat in 2026 but Raise Flood Risk Across SA's Interior Provinces

Much of South Africa could experience above-normal rainfall and days that are not as hot as usual in 2026. Read more »

South Africa: Humble, Hopeful Howick - The Town Powering Its Own Revival

Civic action, small-scale but important improvements and neighbourly warmth are reshaping this tiny place into a more optimistic community. Read more »

Zimbabwe/South Africa: Bafana Bafana Survive Zimbabwe Onslaught to Seal Afcon Knockout Round Berth

Bafana Bafana edged Zimbabwe 3-2 in Marrakesh to book a round of 16 spot in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »

South Africa: The Silver Rally Is All About Heat and Is Getting Hotter

Silver and its ascent is a structural repricing driven by the thermal wall of AI data centres. But as global markets panic, South Africa's mining sector faces its own reality check… Read more »

South Africa: Shamila Batohi Drifts Into 2026, Retirement and Choppy Waters Following Nkabinde Inquiry

From refusing to testify at an inquiry instituted at her request, to overseeing a legal settlement for former Cato Manor Unit members, Shamila Batohi's actions as outgoing head of… Read more »

South Africa: The Quiet Violence of Acquiescence and Why Journalism Cannot Afford Detachment

When power is uneven, silence always flows upward. It benefits the strong, never the weak. Journalism that retreats into detachment under these conditions does not neutralise… Read more »

South Africa: SA At a Rubicon - Crime, Power and a High-Stakes Paddle Into 2026

Local government elections, political fallout from two commissions and a possible coup plot uncovered - 2026 is the year when things get real. Read more »

South Africa: Public Works Minister Macpherson Orders Probe After Three Killed in Soweto Building Collapse

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has directed the Council for the Built Environment to launch an immediate investigation after a structural collapse in… Read more »

South Africa/Zimbabwe: Bafana Bafana Focused On Zimbabwean Challenge After Falling Short Against Egypt

Hugo Broos's troops want to beat Zimbabwe in their final Group B game on Monday, to qualify for the round of 16 on a winning note. Read more »

Egypt/South Africa: Bafana Bafana Succumb to Controversial Refereeing Decisions in Afcon Clash Against Egypt

A Mohamed Salah penalty gave Egypt a 1-0 win over Bafana Bafana in their crucial Afcon 2025 Group B clash. South Africa (SA) now faces a stern test against Zimbabwe to qualify for… Read more »

South Africa: 'The Children Come First' - - Summer Holiday Programme in Eastern Cape, Brings Joy to Kids in Need

Every year, children from the Langbos and Valencia settlements near Addo, Eastern Cape, look forward to a summer holiday programme run by the Place of Mercy and Hope, and Lwazi… Read more »

South Africa: Brixton's Waste Warriors - - Turning Trash Into Opportunity and Resilience

In Brixton, waste reclaimers tackle illegal dumping, collaborating with residents to transform trash into opportunities and promoting environmental justice and community… Read more »

South Africa: Webuycars Settlement Signals Tougher Stance On Consumer Rights in Used-Car Market

A settlement between the National Consumer Commission and WeBuyCars has resulted in a R2.5m fine, millions in refunds to affected buyers and changes to the company's sales… Read more »

South Africa: Desperate Situation Sees Swellendam Community Rally to Confront Water Crisis

As Swellendam faces severe water restrictions due to dwindling supplies, residents unite to address the ongoing crisis. Read more »

South Africa: Farewell to a South African Hero, Professor Renfrew Christie

Professor Renfrew Christie, who died at the weekend aged 76 following a short illness, was an intellectual force, a man of appetites, great bravery and tenacity, and, as a member… Read more »

South Africa: Two Suspects Arrested for Murder of DJ Warras Following Police Interrogation

Police have announced that two suspects have been arrested and are set to be charged in connection with the murder of Warrick Stock, popularly known as 'DJ Warras', who was fatally… Read more »