Recent articles from publications based in South Africa.
The 'curse' of the Springbok centurion club
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·1d ago
The ‘curse’ of the Springbok centurion club To date, 958 players have pulled the famed green and gold jersey over the heads, but only 10 have gone on to play at least 100 matches.
Sekhukhune United 0-1 Orlando Pirates: 5 key worries for the Buccaneers
The South Africanby Eliot Mahlase·1d ago
Sekhukhune United 0-1 Orlando Pirates: 5 key worries for the Buccaneers Orlando Pirates have made a strong start to the campaign, but Saturday’s victory also showed that there are still areas to...
Orlando Pirates transfer news: Tito, Witbooi, Van Rooyen, Matuludi
The South Africanby Eliot Mahlase·1d ago
Orlando Pirates transfer news: Tito, Witbooi, Van Rooyen, Matuludi Orlando Pirates could be set to make a shock decision on one of their in-form stars, with reports suggesting he is closing in on a...
Mitchells Plain area where the average home sells for R1.4 million
The South Africanby Mary Alson·1d ago
Mitchells Plain area where the average home sells for R1.4 million Five areas in Mitchells Plain have crossed the R1 million mark. One stands out with house prices averaging R1.4 million.
UPDATED | Top 10 most-capped Test players list
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·1d ago
UPDATED | Top 10 most-capped Test players list Veteran lock Eben Etzebeth has extended his record as the most capped Springbok of all time to 143 Test matches.
ANC mayoral candidate delay raises questions over party unity
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·1d ago
ANC mayoral candidate delay raises questions over party unity The ANC’s decision to postpone the announcement of its mayoral candidates until September could point to unresolved internal processes...
Big change for Gauteng e-hailing drivers as new registration begins
The South Africanby Tarryn-Leigh Solomons·1d ago
Big change for Gauteng e-hailing drivers as new registration begins Gauteng has started a new registration process for e-hailing drivers as authorities tighten oversight of the industry.
ANC delays mayoral candidate announcement until September
The South Africanby Nokwanda Ncwane·1d ago
ANC delays mayoral candidate announcement until September The ANC has delayed announcing its mayoral candidates for the 4 November local government elections until September.
Final Dutch Grand Prix grid after ALL driver penalties
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·1d ago
Final Dutch Grand Prix grid after ALL driver penalties McLaren driver Lando Norris took pole position for Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix, ahead of Mercedes rivals George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.
Beaten Springboks can count on Gayton McKenzie's support
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·1d ago
Beaten Springboks can count on Gayton McKenzie’s support Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has thrown his support behind the Springboks after their heavy defeat to New Zealand at Ellis Park.
Why water rights aren’t enough to fix South Africa’s deeply unequal farming sector
The Conversation Africaby Matthew Weaver, Researcher, ARUA Water Centre of Excellence, Institute for Water Research, Rhodes University·1d ago
South Africa’s commercial farming sector is still shaped by the legacy of slavery, colonialism and apartheid. Black South Africans make up more than 80% of the population.
DR Congo’s riverboat economy – how a floating transport system tells the country’s story
The Conversation Africaby Peter Lambertz, Research associate, Centre d'anthropologie culturelle, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB)·1d ago
Road transportation in the Democratic Republic of Congo has received much scholarly attention. Some studies have examined the urban landscape (p.142).
Air traffic control is becoming more automated. Is regulation keeping up?
The Conversation Africaby Cindy Hendrikse, PhD in aviation law, University of Cape Town·1d ago
The International Civil Aviation Organisation, a specialised UN agency responsible for developing standards, oversight and monitoring, is leading the advancement of the global air traffic...
Springbok player ratings: Who fired and who flopped
The South Africanby Craig Lewis·1d ago
Springbok player ratings: Who fired and who flopped The Springboks slumped to defeat against the All Blacks on Saturday, and here we hand out some key player ratings.
Rassie: We were down and out before the yellow card incidents
The South Africanby Mariette Adams·1d ago
Rassie: We were down and out before the yellow card incidents Rassie Erasmus has given his verdict on the crucial yellow card incidents during the Springboks’ humbling defeat to the All Blacks.
Orlando Pirates transfer report: Maswanganyi moving to Bahrain
The South Africanby Siseko Gwegwe·1d ago
Orlando Pirates transfer report: Maswanganyi moving to Bahrain Patrick Maswanganyi is reportedly on his way out of Orlando Pirates for a move to Bahrain after his shock omission against Sekhukhune...
Amended September 2026 SASSA Child Support Grants
The South Africanby Ray Leathern·1d ago
Amended September 2026 SASSA Child Support Grants September 2026 SASSA Child Support Grants, the country’s most expensive social-protection scheme, pays out in two weeks’ time … With September 2026...
Buying a car? New scam warning for South Africans
The South Africanby Tarryn-Leigh Solomons·1d ago
Buying a car? New scam warning for South Africans South Africans looking for a vehicle face a warning over convincing schemes that could leave them seriously out of pocket.
Twice as nice: Ellis Park gets a Greatest Rivalry flyover [video]
The South Africanby Megan van den Heever·1d ago
Twice as nice: Ellis Park gets a Greatest Rivalry flyover [video] Airlink made history with its first double flyover at Ellis Park, with aircraft in the colours of both the Springboks and All...
'Deserve R10 000': Pensioner's bold demand sparks debate
The South Africanby Nozibusiso Mazibuko·1d ago
‘Deserve R10 000’: Pensioner’s bold demand sparks debate South Africans are split on how the agency should handle millions of SASSA grant recipients while stopping fraud from draining the system.
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