January 07
South Africa: Sonic Boom - What to Expect From the World of Music in 2026
Daily Maverick
When it comes to music, local will be even more lekker and the west wilder than ever as musicians and contemporary artists throw it back to bring it forward in a year of… Read more »
South Africa: Weaving Mats for Survival in Rural Kwazulu-Natal
GroundUp
The Zikhali family have always made traditional mats, but hope their youngest daughter will have other options Read more »
South Africa: Land Reform in South Africa - How New Landholders Could Prosper From Wildlife and Not Just Farming [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa has a thriving wildlife economy - enterprises like trophy and meat hunting, ecotourism, live wildlife sales and game meat production. Read more »
South Africa: Rand Rally Lifts South Africa's Equity Market to 7-Year High
Daba Finance
South Africa's benchmark equity market has climbed to its highest capitalization since 2019, supported by a stronger rand and rising metal prices, per Bloomberg report. Read more »
January 06
Southern Africa: A pragmatic reset to unlock South Africa–Taiwan tech cooperation [guest column]
allAfrica
In an era when artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing are reshaping the world as we know it, Taiwan has become one of the world's most consequential technology… Read more »
South Africa: SA Condemns U.S. Military Action Against Venezuela At UN Security Council
SAnews.gov.za
The unilateral military strikes conducted by the United States against Venezuela, along with the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his spouse from Venezuelan… Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Embrace Ethnic Identity, Distrust Other Ethnic Groups
Afrobarometer
More than four in 10 citizens say the government discriminates against their ethnic group. Read more »
South Africa: Future of Srd Grant Uncertain, Says Treasury
GroundUp
Universal Basic Income Coalition says government's proposals to link the grant to employment-related conditions could exclude eligible beneficiaries Read more »
South Africa: Where to Next? the Future of Travel Is All About Hushpitality
Daily Maverick
Is 2026 the year we embrace high-tech travel or head for the hills in search of a digital detox? Global trends even have us taking our pets on holiday with us, all planned and… Read more »
South Africa: Watch - A Historic Season for South African Cricket, and a Legal Reckoning for Swimming SA
Daily Maverick
South African sport delivered drama on and off the field in 2025. From the Proteas men lifting their first ICC trophy at Lord's and ending a 25-year drought in India, to the… Read more »
January 05
South Africa: SA Expresses Concern Over Venezuelan Military Strike
SAnews.gov.za
Government has noted with grave concern the United States' military strike against Venezuela at the weekend. Read more »
South Africa: Heavy Storms Expected in Parts of South Africa
Scrolla
A yellow level 4 warning is in place for Limpopo, Mpumalanga, parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and North West. Heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and some damage to buildings… Read more »
South Africa: SA Marks Over 200 Days of Uninterrupted Power Supply
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa has had over 200 days free of interrupted power supply, indicating that Eskom's power system remains stable. Read more »
Africa: South Africa Coach Broos Shifts Focus to World Cup After Afcon Exit
Namibian
South Africa coach Hugo Broos rejected suggestions his team had regressed after they exited the Africa Cup of Nations in the last 16 against Cameroon on Sunday, and turned his… Read more »
South Africa: Bafana Bafana Knocked Out of Afcon
SAnews.gov.za
Bafana Bafana have bowed out of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament following a defeat by Cameroon. Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Victims of North West Lightning Bolt Incident
SAnews.gov.za
Government has extended its condolences to the families and friends of those killed by lightning at the Mphebatho Troop Festival that was held recently in the North West. Read more »
South Africa/Morocco: Bafana Bafana Eliminated From Afcon After Falling to Cameroon in Rabat
Daily Maverick
Bafana Bafana's hope of winning a second Africa Cup of Nations title was dashed after they fell to a 2-1 defeat to Cameroon in the round of 16 in the 2025 edition of the… Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg Has Failed Its Informal Traders - Policies Are in Place, but Action Is Needed [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Johannesburg's inner city is a bustling hub of economic life - a dense, dynamic web of informal traders, adjacent businesses and other users. Informal trading remains an essential… Read more »
South Africa: Coach Urges Beaten Afcon Squad to Seek Solace in World Cup Trip
RFI
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos on Monday called on his players to look forward to their adventure at the 2026 World Cup in the summer following their defeat to Cameroon in the… Read more »
South Africa: Why Do South African Teachers Still Threaten Children With a Beating? A Psychologist Explains [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Corporal punishment - usually referring to adults hitting children - was abolished in South Africa in 1997. The Constitutional Court had already ruled it incompatible with the bill… Read more »
South Africa: Presidency Says Ramaphosa Mauritius Holiday Was No Secret
Scrolla
The Presidency says President Cyril Ramaphosa's Mauritius holiday was not secret and followed the rules. Gwede Mantashe acted as president from 21 to 27 December while Ramaphosa… Read more »
South Africa/Cameroon: Bafana Bafana Exit Afcon After Cameroon Loss
Scrolla
Bafana Bafana lost 2-1 to Cameroon in a last 16 Africa Cup of Nations match on Sunday. Cameroon will now face hosts Morocco in the quarterfinals on Friday after the win. Read more »
South Africa: DBE Reminds Matric Candidates - Second Chance Programme Is Free
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has encouraged National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates, who were unsuccessful in their initial attempt at the exams, to make use of the… Read more »
South Africa: President Announces New Climate Commissioners
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the new cohort of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) Commissioners for the 2026 - 2030 tenure. Read more »
South Africa: Basic Education Reaffirms Integrity of NSC Exams
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Basic Education has reaffirmed the integrity and governance of the state national senior certificate examination system. Read more »
