Recent articles from publications based in South Africa.
Light aircraft crashes in Midrand, narrowly misses pedestrian
The South Africanby Tarryn-Leigh Solomons·8 Sept 2026
Light aircraft crashes in Midrand, narrowly misses pedestrian A light aircraft crashed in Midrand on Tuesday afternoon, leaving two occupants injured and causing major traffic disruptions.
Everything you need to know before tonight's PowerBall draw
The South Africanby Nicole Burger·8 Sept 2026
Everything you need to know before tonight’s PowerBall draw Before tonight’s draw, here’s everything you need to know, from the jackpot size to exactly how the game works.
Springboks vs All Blacks: Who’s had the biggest impact on the series?
The South Africanby Bruce Douglas·8 Sept 2026
Springboks vs All Blacks: Who’s had the biggest impact on the series? Ahead of the fourth Test in Baltimore, The South African looks at the most important players of the series so far.
‘He is a punisher’ – Chiefs urged to sign 14-goal striker
The South Africanby Eliot Mahlase·8 Sept 2026
‘He is a punisher’ – Chiefs urged to sign 14-goal striker Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Tsepo Masilela believes Golden Arrows striker Junior Dion could solve Amakhosi’s problems in attack.
Struggling with your bond? This Western Cape plan could help
The South Africanby Tarryn-Leigh Solomons·8 Sept 2026
Struggling with your bond? This Western Cape plan could help Nedbank and the Western Cape Government are helping qualifying homeowners under financial pressure reduce or settle their bonds.
Confirmed: Chippa United vs Mamelodi Sundowns moved to new stadium
The South Africanby Siseko Gwegwe·8 Sept 2026
Confirmed: Chippa United vs Mamelodi Sundowns moved to new stadium Chippa United have confirmed a major venue change for their upcoming Betway Premiership clash against Mamelodi Sundowns.
South Africa just made entry easier for travellers, here's what's changed
The South Africanby Nicole Burger·8 Sept 2026
South Africa just made entry easier for travellers, here’s what’s changed A new system just replaced one of travel’s most frustrating steps. Here’s what it actually means for your next trip.
DRC’s Ebola outbreak has the potential to become a global pandemic. How to make sure it doesn’t
The Conversation Africaby Jia B. Kangbai, Senior lecturer, Njala University·8 Sept 2026
Given its speed, scale and scope, the Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease that broke out in the Democratic Republic of Congo in mid-2026 could become a global epidemic.
South Africa has new electricity pricing rules after 18 years: what it gets right and wrong
The Conversation Africaby Felix Dube, Lecturer in the Department of Public Law, University of Venda·8 Sept 2026
The South African government has released a new electricity pricing policy for the first time in 18 years.
Partnerships between government, business and civil society are often tense: 3 tips on how to manage them
The Conversation Africaby Martina Linnenluecke, Professor at UTS Business School; Centre for Climate Risk and Resilience, University of Technology Sydney·8 Sept 2026
The Southern Africa Food Lab has brought businesses, farmers, government and community groups together since 2010 to help address the problems of hunger and malnutrition.
Nonprofits spend too much time reporting to funders: a single universal template could help
The Conversation Africaby Wayne van Zijl, Associate Professor and CLM Assistant Dean of Research, University of the Witwatersrand·8 Sept 2026
Imagine being asked to prepare monthly reports that all demand their own classifications, measurement bases and templates.
Durban's Kings Park Swimming Pool repairs grind to a halt
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo·8 Sept 2026
Durban’s Kings Park Swimming Pool repairs grind to a halt Durban’s popular Kings Park Swimming Pool was expected to reopen this year, but new problems have brought repairs to a halt.
Could Zimbabwe’s 2030 currency plan backfire? World Bank raises alarm
The South Africanby Dumani Moyo·8 Sept 2026
Could Zimbabwe’s 2030 currency plan backfire? World Bank raises alarm Zimbabwe plans to phase out the US dollar by 2030, but the World Bank warns that moving too quickly to a ZiG-only economy could...
Vodacom recruits former JSE chief as chair succession begins
TechCentralby Fanie van Rooyen·8 Sept 2026
Vodacom Group has appointed former JSE CEO Leila Fourie to its board as an alternate director to chairman Saki Macozoma, with effect from 9 October 2026.
The WhatsApp number that could genuinely change your life
The South Africanby Nicole Burger·8 Sept 2026
The WhatsApp number that could genuinely change your life It looks like just another chat on your phone, but for thousands of South Africans, this specific WhatsApp line has become a genuine...
Vandals scrawl 'Jesus' over rainbow crossing in Cape Town's LGBTQ+ district
The South Africanby Nick Pawson·8 Sept 2026
Vandals scrawl ‘Jesus’ over rainbow crossing in Cape Town’s LGBTQ+ district De Waterkant’s iconic rainbow crossing has been vandalised, with the colours scuffed out and pro-Christian messages...
Thinking of buying your first rental property? 6 things to check before you sign
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo·8 Sept 2026
Thinking of buying your first rental property? 6 things to check before you sign Thinking about becoming a landlord?
EXCLUSIVE | Ilana Kloss reveals how Billie Jean King changed her life
The South Africanby Amisha Savani·8 Sept 2026
EXCLUSIVE | Ilana Kloss reveals how Billie Jean King changed her life Every time former South African tennis No 1 Ilana Kloss walks through the gates of the US Open, she is surrounded by history.
South Africans feel safe by day, but fear crime after dark
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·8 Sept 2026
South Africans feel safe by day, but fear crime after dark South Africans generally feel safe walking alone in their neighbourhoods during the day, but that confidence drops sharply after sunset.
Shoprite's CTO is thinking of a future where new recruits arrive with their own AI agents
TechCentralby Duncan McLeod·8 Sept 2026
About 12 000 Shoprite Group employees are using generative AI tools, and the retailer has built its own platform to route their requests to whichever model can handle them most effectively and...
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