Recent articles from publications based in South Africa.
SASSA Old-Age Grant top-ups in October 2026 looking doubtful
The South Africanby Ray Leathern·25 Aug 2026
SASSA Old-Age Grant top-ups in October 2026 looking doubtful Despite occurring the last two years, here’s why SASSA Old-Age Grant top-ups in October are looking doubtful for beneficiaries …...
From waffles to pizza: Sundowns players diet revealed! [video]
The South Africanby Lungile Ntuli·25 Aug 2026
From waffles to pizza: Sundowns players diet revealed! [video] Reabetjoe Mokoko, the team dietician for Mamelodi Sundowns FC, revealed the players diet in a recent episode of the King David Studio...
Orlando Pirates superstar moves overseas
The South Africanby Siseko Gwegwe·24 Aug 2026
Orlando Pirates superstar moves overseas Orlando Pirates have confirmed the departure of Patrick Maswanganyi to Bahrain Premier League side Alkhaldiya Sports Club.
WEATHER: Fog blankets SA’s Southern and Eastern coasts as heat grips the interior
The South Africanby Adamu Andrew Michael·24 Aug 2026
WEATHER: Fog blankets SA’s Southern and Eastern coasts as heat grips the interior Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Tuesday, 25 August...
SA passport holders can travel to these 101 countries without a visa
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·24 Aug 2026
SA passport holders can travel to these 101 countries without a visa SA passport holders can travel to 101 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance, according to the latest Henley Passport...
The only Western Cape town where you can buy land for R100 000
The South Africanby Mary Alson·24 Aug 2026
The only Western Cape town where you can buy land for R100 000 Currently, only one Western Cape town has land listed for R100 000. The average house price in the Western Cape is R1.82 million.
'Absolute greediness': South Africans slam SASSA claims after R31 000 review
The South Africanby Nozibusiso Mazibuko·24 Aug 2026
‘Absolute greediness’: South Africans slam SASSA claims after R31 000 review A social media pile-on erupted over the R31 000 SASSA case, but one commenter turned the blame elsewhere entirely.
Here's how much the Southern Guards GC earned at LIV Golf Indianapolis
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·24 Aug 2026
Here’s how much the Southern Guards GC earned at LIV Golf Indianapolis From a South African point of view, the LIV Golf Indianapolis event proved to be a mixed bag for the Southern Guards team.
'Must work to stay alive': South Africans defend working SASSA recipients
The South Africanby Nozibusiso Mazibuko·24 Aug 2026
‘Must work to stay alive’: South Africans defend working SASSA recipients Not every comment on the SASSA repayment case blamed the beneficiary – some pointed to a harsher reality instead.
South Africa produces enough food, yet millions face hunger. Better cold storage could help change that
The Conversation Africaby Frederic Isingizwe, Research Scientist - eResearch Office, University of the Western Cape·24 Aug 2026
South Africa can produce enough food for its population, according to official statistics. But millions face hunger, partly because food is lost and wasted in the value chain.
Refinery rivalry: billion-dollar oil projects expose East Africa’s long-running regional tensions
The Conversation Africaby Brendon J. Cannon, Associate Professor, Khalifa University·24 Aug 2026
East Africa, a region that has been working to deepen economic integration for more than 25 years, has a history of disagreements about the location of energy infrastructure.
How is Nigeria’s anti-fraud unit doing? Case study asks detectives how they manage with few funds
The Conversation Africaby Oludayo Tade, Professor of Sociology (Criminology, Victimology and Security Studies), University of Ibadan·24 Aug 2026
The prevalence of fraud in both the public and private sectors in Nigeria has been widely acknowledged.
Ageing with HIV: global report highlights the need to prepare health systems
The Conversation Africaby Francesc Xavier Gomez-Olive Casas, Research Manager at MRC/Wits Agincourt Research Unit, University of the Witwatersrand·24 Aug 2026
The Lancet HIV Commission on Ageing’s 2026 report highlights how profoundly the global HIV epidemic is changing.
New Home Affairs office officially opens in Cape Town – and you’ll need to book
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo·24 Aug 2026
New Home Affairs office officially opens in Cape Town – and you’ll need to book Cape Town has a new Home Affairs office, with the modern facility designed to make services more convenient and...
South Africa's next moon event has one timing detail worth knowing
The South Africanby Nicole Burger·24 Aug 2026
South Africa’s next moon event has one timing detail worth knowing Early risers across South Africa could be in for a rare sight this Friday, but where you live may determine whether you actually...
Ramaphosa says ANC deserves credit for 'ending load shedding'
The South Africanby Nokwanda Ncwane·24 Aug 2026
Ramaphosa says ANC deserves credit for ‘ending load shedding’ Ramaphosa praises ANC for ending load shedding, highlighting 460 days without power cuts while load reduction continues in some areas.
Predicted Kaizer Chiefs XI vs Richards Bay: Change of shape?
The South Africanby James Freemantle·24 Aug 2026
Predicted Kaizer Chiefs XI vs Richards Bay: Change of shape? What’s your XI looking like? Kaizer Chiefs are looking to extend their unbeaten run in the Betway Premiership this season.
Durban township to get major new shopping mall
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo·24 Aug 2026
Durban township to get major new shopping mall A brand new shopping mall is coming to a Durban township next year, expected to bring new retailers, jobs and investment to the area.
No Manie, no party: Springbok squad for second NZ Test slammed
The South Africanby Bruce Douglas·24 Aug 2026
No Manie, no party: Springbok squad for second NZ Test slammed South Africans are not impressed with Manie Libbok missing out on the second ‘Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry’ Test against New Zealand on...
Need a driver's licence? Here's how long you'll need to wait
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·24 Aug 2026
Need a driver’s licence? Here’s how long you’ll need to wait The City of Cape Town has published its latest breakdown of waiting times for learner’s and driver’s licence tests at its testing...
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