Recent articles from publications based in South Africa.
Two changes confirmed: Kaizer Chiefs starting 11 vs Richards Bay
The South Africanby Siseko Gwegwe·26 Aug 2026
Two changes confirmed: Kaizer Chiefs starting 11 vs Richards Bay Richards Bay host Kaizer Chiefs in the Betway Premiership at the Princess Magogo Stadium in Durban.
RIP | British actor Tim Curry dies aged 80
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·26 Aug 2026
RIP | British actor Tim Curry dies aged 80 British acting legend Tim Curry, best known for his unforgettable roles in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and It, has died at the age of 80.
Prince Harry and Meghan arrive back in Britain
The South Africanby AFP·26 Aug 2026
Prince Harry and Meghan arrive back in Britain Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and their two children landed on Wednesday in Britain after the shock news emerged last week they would be relocating...
This small town sells 3 acres for R195 000 and R500 rates
The South Africanby Mary Alson·26 Aug 2026
This small town sells 3 acres for R195 000 and R500 rates In this South African small town, you can get acres of land for cheap and rates for even cheaper.
6 500 South Africans wait for life-saving organ transplants
The South Africanby Shyleen Choruma·26 Aug 2026
6 500 South Africans wait for life-saving organ transplants Gauteng Health urges South Africans to register as organ donors as 6 500 people wait for life-saving transplants across the country.
Springbok veteran: 'We felt the pressure against the All Blacks'
The South Africanby Craig Lewis·26 Aug 2026
Springbok veteran: ‘We felt the pressure against the All Blacks’ Experienced scrumhalf Cobus Reinach admits the All Blacks pushed the Springboks out of their comfort zone.
'We want R5000': Pensioners react as SASSA stays silent on October top-up
The South Africanby Nozibusiso Mazibuko·26 Aug 2026
‘We want R5000’: Pensioners react as SASSA stays silent on October top-up Frustration is mounting among grant beneficiaries after SASSA’s latest announcement, with growing calls for far bigger...
Another Durban water shutdown: These areas will be affected tonight
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo·26 Aug 2026
Another Durban water shutdown: These areas will be affected tonight Residents across parts of Durban and the South Coast are urged to prepare for another water interruption starting tonight, 26...
Mystery Soweto player wins R93.5 million PowerBall jackpot
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·26 Aug 2026
Mystery Soweto player wins R93.5 million PowerBall jackpot A lucky PowerBall player from Soweto has landed a massive R93 523 480 million jackpot after purchasing the winning ticket at a local...
Johannesburg beats Amsterdam and Beijing in new global ranking
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo·26 Aug 2026
Johannesburg beats Amsterdam and Beijing in new global ranking Johannesburg has just landed among the world’s best nightlife cities – and the reasons why may surprise you.
Thai national arrested at OR Tambo with 50 suspected endangered parrot eggs
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·26 Aug 2026
Thai national arrested at OR Tambo with 50 suspected endangered parrot eggs A Thai national has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after allegedly attempting to smuggle 50 suspected...
Four South Africans among tourists missing after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·26 Aug 2026
Four South Africans among tourists missing after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods Four South Africans are among hundreds of tourists and foreign nationals reported missing after flash floods swept through...
SA farmer in US sentenced after child porn conviction
The South Africanby Megan van den Heever·26 Aug 2026
SA farmer in US sentenced after child porn conviction South African farmer Marcell Meyer has been convicted for the possession and distribution of child porn while living in the US… A South African...
Africa’s herbarium collections are a scientific treasure. They need to be digitised before more biodiversity is lost
The Conversation Africaby Marianne Le Roux, e-Flora Coordinator, South African National Biodiversity Institute·26 Aug 2026
Universities and biodiversity institutes have hidden treasures: their collections of pressed plant specimens.
Ghana’s businesses don’t always need costly tech. How to build on what’s already been done
The Conversation Africaby Ebenezer Affum, Assistant researcher, University of Bristol, University of Bristol·26 Aug 2026
Across Africa, governments are promoting industrialisation while encouraging businesses to reduce waste and keep materials in use for longer.
Proteas eyeing revenge against Namibia in T20I tri-series
The South Africanby Bruce Douglas·26 Aug 2026
Proteas eyeing revenge against Namibia in T20I tri-series South Africa’s Proteas could erase an upset from 2025 when they face Namibia in a tri-series including Zimbabwe.
Kenya’s president rushed through universal health reforms. How he did it and why this matters
The Conversation Africaby Zil Audi-Poquillon, PhD Candidate - Health Policy and Health Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science·26 Aug 2026
For decades, Kenyans without health insurance have had one option when they fall sick, or a hospital bill arrives. Reach out to friends and family to gather what they can for their healthcare.
Sunscreen for lakes and dams: could a thin floating layer of nanomaterial shield water from evaporation?
The Conversation Africaby Daniel Kwasi Kpeglo, PhD in Physics | Materials Science & Computational Physics | Scientific Computing, University of South Africa·26 Aug 2026
Water stored in dams and reservoirs for humans to use often evaporates, especially in hot regions like southern Africa.
Why queue for Europe when staying local is 'lekker'?
The South Africanby Nicole Burger·26 Aug 2026
Why queue for Europe when staying local is ‘lekker’? Europe is bracing for another bumper summer, but South Africans planning a getaway may find that staying closer to home offers a far simpler...
Transfer news: Two players leave Kaizer Chiefs
The South Africanby Siseko Gwegwe·26 Aug 2026
Transfer news: Two players leave Kaizer Chiefs Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that promising youngsters Naledi Hlongwane and Pheko Phago will join Cape Town-based Hope FC for the 2026/27 season.
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