Recent articles from publications based in South Africa.
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo25 Aug 2026
5 stunning mountain towns to visit in South Africa this spring Looking for a spring getaway? These 5 mountain towns offer some of SA’s best spring scenery, from wildflowers and forests to dramatic...
The South Africanby Lungile Ntuli25 Aug 2026
‘Wonderful to watch’: Ursula Mariani charms fans with lemonade-making skills! [video] Ursula Mariani, a beloved podcaster and lecturer, charmed her legion of fans with her impressive...
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley25 Aug 2026
South Africa, check your lottery tickets – R37 million is waiting to be claimed What if you had won millions in the National Lottery but didn’t even know it? It could well be a reality!
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo25 Aug 2026
What South Africans can expect from this week’s lunar eclipse A spectacular lunar eclipse will be visible from South Africa this Friday morning. Here’s when to look and what you can expect.
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley25 Aug 2026
Millions will suffer if government wins SASSA R370 SRD grant appeal Millions of South Africans could remain excluded from the R370 SRD grant if the government succeeds in its appeal against a High...
The South Africanby Siseko Gwegwe25 Aug 2026
Live score: Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United Orlando Pirates host Sekhukhune United in the Betway Premiership at the Orlando Amstel Arena. Here are the live updates.
The South Africanby Alicia Naidoo25 Aug 2026
How much does it cost to: Take the family to uShaka Marine World? Take a look at the estimated cost of taking a family of five to uShaka Marine World’s Wet ‘n Wild waterpark in Durban.
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley25 Aug 2026
Spare a thought for Paul de Villiers as Siya Kolisi returns The Siya Kolisi announcement comes with disappointment for Paul de Villiers, who drops out of the matchday squad.
The South Africanby Bruce Douglas25 Aug 2026
VAR debate heats up after FOUR controversial PSL decisions With VAR in the Premier Soccer League in focus, the Sihle Nduli incident is among refereeing decisions sparking controversy.
The South Africanby Nicole Burger25 Aug 2026
PowerBall jackpot: everything you need to know before tonight’s draw Tonight’s PowerBall jackpot has reset to a fresh amount after Friday’s big win, and there’s still time to get your ticket in...
The South Africanby Craig Lewis25 Aug 2026
LIVE SCORING: Lions v All Blacks at Ellis Park Keep track of the live scoring as the Lions host the All Blacks in their final match against a ‘domestic’ SA side on Tuesday.
The South Africanby Mary Alson25 Aug 2026
The cost of buying land and building a house in South Africa Before buying land you think is affordable, know the costs involved. Buying land comes with costs beyond the listing price.
The South Africanby Nicole Burger25 Aug 2026
Here’s who’s winning BIG from tourists visiting South Africa A shift in how international tourists travel is quietly changing where their money ends up, and it might be closer to home than you’d...
The South Africanby Craig Lewis25 Aug 2026
Springboks finalise team as call made on Siya Kolisi The Springboks have made a call on Siya Kolisi’s availability and the team captaincy for this Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks.
The Conversation Africaby Pritish Behuria, Reader in Politics, Governance and Development, Global Development Institute, University of Manchester25 Aug 2026
Rwanda is routinely celebrated as a growth miracle on the African continent. The country’s GDP growth averaged 7.4% annually between 2000 and 2023, one of the fastest in Africa.
The Conversation Africaby Mallika Sardeshpande, Postdoctoral research fellow, University of KwaZulu-Natal25 Aug 2026
Foraging, the act of gathering wild plant and animal materials from the environment, is becoming more and more popular in cities around the world.
The Conversation Africaby Hafte Gebreselassie Gebrihet, Research fellow, University of Oslo; University of Cape Town25 Aug 2026
The large-scale war between the Ethiopian federal government and Tigray regional government forces ended in November 2022 with the signing of the Pretoria Agreement.
The South Africanby Nozibusiso Mazibuko25 Aug 2026
SASSA reminder: Children’s grant payment dates for September 2026 Caregivers waiting on their September payment should see this important update from SASSA before assuming something has gone wrong.
The South Africanby Nicole Burger25 Aug 2026
Tourism Month puts this ONE South African province on the map South Africa’s Tourism Month is back, and this year one region has been handed the spotlight, with a discount travel week to match.
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley25 Aug 2026
LIVE | Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United – Tuesday, 25 August 2026 Orlando Pirates return to league action on Tuesday when they host Sekhukhune United in a crucial early-season Betway...
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