Recent articles from publications based in South Africa.
EXCLUSIVE | Robbie Koenig helps settle tennis' GOAT debate
The South Africanby Dave Marshall·2 Sept 2026
EXCLUSIVE | Robbie Koenig helps settle tennis’ GOAT debate Robbie Koenig on Bjorn Borg, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic – and who in actual fact is tennis’ GOAT.
New 8km/h e-scooter speed limit comes into force on Sea Point Promenade
The South Africanby Nick Pawson·2 Sept 2026
New 8km/h e-scooter speed limit comes into force on Sea Point Promenade The 8km/h signs are up on Cape Town’s Sea Point Promenade, but will e-scooter riders really slow to a crawl?
Tatjana Smith fights back in prize money dispute
The South Africanby Megan van den Heever·2 Sept 2026
Tatjana Smith fights back in prize money dispute Swimming South Africa are accused of not only withholding Tatjana Smith’s World Championship prize money, but keeping the interest too.
US judge rules alleged Charlie Kirk killer to stand trial
The South Africanby AFP·2 Sept 2026
US judge rules alleged Charlie Kirk killer to stand trial A US judge ruled on Tuesday that the man accused of killing conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk will face trial for murder.
Springboks and All Blacks to catch SAME flight to United States
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·2 Sept 2026
Springboks and All Blacks to catch SAME flight to United States The Springboks and All Blacks will go from fierce rivals on the rugby field to travelling companions in the space of 24 hours.
Africa’s 10 strongest currencies: Where does the rand rank?
The South Africanby Dumani Moyo·2 Sept 2026
Africa’s 10 strongest currencies: Where does the rand rank? Africa’s 10 strongest currencies in September 2026 ranked, including the South African rand. Find out which currencies top the list.
Orlando Pirates flying to this R800 million stadium in the Indian Ocean
The South Africanby Siseko Gwegwe·2 Sept 2026
Orlando Pirates flying to this R800 million stadium in the Indian Ocean Orlando Pirates are heading to one of the Indian Ocean’s biggest sporting venues as they begin their CAF Champions League...
Soweto R93.5 million PowerBall winner collects prize
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·2 Sept 2026
Soweto R93.5 million PowerBall winner collects prize A Soweto man, who has played the National Lottery for many years, has come forward to collect his R93.5 million prize after winning the...
Three provinces face Yellow Level 4 warnings as cut-off low approaches
The South Africanby Nicole Burger·2 Sept 2026
Three provinces face Yellow Level 4 warnings as cut-off low approaches Only fire danger flags are active across South Africa right now, but SAWS already has three Yellow Level 4 warnings locked in...
Global justice report offers bold ideas but misses the realities of 2 billion informal workers - economists
The Conversation Africaby Mike Rogan, Associate Professor, Rhodes University·2 Sept 2026
Rising inequality is, at its core, a political and policy choice. This is the central message of the Global Justice Report authored by experts based at the World Inequality Lab, led by economists...
Exclusive: Lasiwe on 'Masked Singer SA', selling home and more
The South Africanby Alicia Naidoo·2 Sept 2026
Exclusive: Lasiwe on ‘Masked Singer SA’, selling home and more Lasizwe sat down with The South African for an exclusive interview on his ‘The Masked Singer SA’ experience, selling his home and...
Weather Report: a warm, dry Wednesday before an intense system takes aim at the Cape
The South Africanby Nicole Burger·2 Sept 2026
Weather Report: a warm, dry Wednesday before an intense system takes aim at the Cape Wednesday, 2 September’s Weather Report shows fine, warm conditions holding across most of the country, but SAWS...
OPINION: Haashim Pead should make move away from Lions
The South Africanby Mariette Adams·2 Sept 2026
OPINION: Haashim Pead should make move away from Lions Former Junior Springbok star Haashim Pead would be well served with a move away from the Lions in order to benefit from regular game-time.
'Greatest flyover ever': Did Trump eat his words? [video]
The South Africanby Megan van den Heever·2 Sept 2026
‘Greatest flyover ever’: Did Trump eat his words? [video] South Africans and Airlink said ‘Hold my beer’, after President Trump’s praise of a US stadium flyover as the ‘greatest ever’… President...
The new Orlando Pirates winger with 4 goal in his first 7 matches
The South Africanby Siseko Gwegwe·2 Sept 2026
The new Orlando Pirates winger with 4 goal in his first 7 matches Ghampani Lungu has made a stunning start at Orlando Pirates, scoring four goals in his first seven appearances.
Springboks address attention on scrum tactics
The South Africanby Craig Lewis·2 Sept 2026
Springboks address attention on scrum tactics The Springboks have again spoken out about their scrum positioning after the All Blacks made accusations of illegal tactics.
Electricity vampires: HOME appliances secretly draining your wallet
The South Africanby Ray Leathern·2 Sept 2026
Electricity vampires: HOME appliances secretly draining your wallet Load shedding is dead (for now), but your electricity bill keeps climbing.
Orlando Pirates embarrass Kruger to open gap on Sundowns and Chiefs
The South Africanby Siseko Gwegwe·1 Sept 2026
Orlando Pirates embarrass Kruger to open gap on Sundowns and Chiefs Orlando Pirates have bashed Kruger United 4-0 at the Mbombela Stadium in the Betway Premiership.
Botswana woman who faced execution in Bangladesh has finally been released
The South Africanby Dumani Moyo·1 Sept 2026
Botswana woman who faced execution in Bangladesh has finally been released Botswana woman Lesedi Molapisi, who was sentenced to death in Bangladesh, has finally been released after years in prison.
Why Pitso Mosimane will likely rely on Orlando Pirates players for Bafana's qualifiers
The South Africanby Eliot Mahlase·1 Sept 2026
Why Pitso Mosimane will likely rely on Orlando Pirates players for Bafana’s qualifiers Mosimane is set to name his first Bafana Bafana squad, and Pirates could provide the new coach with a...
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