Recent articles from publications based in South Africa.
Kaizer Chiefs midfield signing is a waste of time and money
The South Africanby James Freemantle·11 Sept 2026
Kaizer Chiefs midfield signing is a waste of time and money Chiefs already have better options. Kaizer Chiefs signed Tanzanian vice-skipper Adolf Mtasingwa Bitegeko to bolster their midfield...
All EIGHT Mamelodi Sundowns new signings so far, who are they?
The South Africanby Siseko Gwegwe·11 Sept 2026
All EIGHT Mamelodi Sundowns new signings so far, who are they? Mamelodi Sundowns have signed eight players as they look to defend the CAF Champions League and reclaim the Betway Premiership from...
‘Proud of you Aden’ – Chiefs fans celebrate McCarthy’s Champions League debut
The South Africanby Eliot Mahlase·10 Sept 2026
‘Proud of you Aden’ – Chiefs fans celebrate McCarthy’s Champions League debut Despite heavy score defeat, Aden McCarthy got plenty of praise from Chiefs fans when he made his UEFA Champions League...
'Lonely' South African refugee dies via suicide in the US
The South Africanby Megan van den Heever·10 Sept 2026
‘Lonely’ South African refugee dies via suicide in the US South African refugee Carin Cilliers committed suicide in the US this week, just weeks after arriving on the resettlement programme.
Apple launched new iPhones – but where is the iPhone 18?
The South Africanby Tarryn-Leigh Solomons·10 Sept 2026
Apple launched new iPhones – but where is the iPhone 18? Apple launched its latest iPhone range without the standard iPhone 18, with reports suggesting buyers may have to wait until 2027.
Why Kaizer Chiefs should recall Castillo as Thabo Cele's replacement
The South Africanby Eliot Mahlase·10 Sept 2026
Why Kaizer Chiefs should recall Castillo as Thabo Cele’s replacement Chiefs have allowed Thabo Cele to leave for Mamelodi Sundowns, but the midfielder’s departure leaves a major void in Amakhosi’s...
Gauteng schools on high alert over new 'oil spice' drug
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·10 Sept 2026
Gauteng schools on high alert over new ‘oil spice’ drug The Gauteng Education Department has launched investigations at several schools in the province following the discovery of a suspected new...
Cyril Ramaphosa leaves South Africa to attend BRICS Summit
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·10 Sept 2026
Cyril Ramaphosa leaves South Africa to attend BRICS Summit India will place the concerns and priorities of the developing world at the centre of the 18th BRICS Summit.
DJ Warras murder: Woman allegedly sent his car details to accused mastermind
The South Africanby Tarryn-Leigh Solomons·10 Sept 2026
DJ Warras murder: Woman allegedly sent his car details to accused mastermind Police have arrested a 40-year-old woman who allegedly shared DJ Warras’ vehicle details with the man accused of...
Here's who Mamelodi Sundowns will play in CAF Champions League
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·10 Sept 2026
Here’s who Mamelodi Sundowns will play in CAF Champions League Mamelodi Sundowns now know who stands between them and the CAF Champions League group stages after their first opponents were...
Meet the SASSA CEO who earns at least R183 000 a month
The South Africanby Mary Alson·10 Sept 2026
Meet the SASSA CEO who earns at least R183 000 a month Those receiving a social grant may be struggling, but those in charge can’t relate.
Lesaka's first profit comes as its merchant business goes backwards
TechCentralby Duncan McLeod·10 Sept 2026
About 30 people have been affected by a restructuring of Lesaka Technologies’ merchant division, and the dual-listed fintech will not rule out further job losses as it folds four acquired...
New York just kicked off its most-watched week of the year (Pics)
The South Africanby Nicole Burger·10 Sept 2026
New York just kicked off its most-watched week of the year (Pics) Fashion’s biggest week of the year has officially begun, and one designer change is already the talk of the industry.
Warning of increased snake activity after Cape Town handler catches 7 puff adders
The South Africanby Nick Pawson·10 Sept 2026
Warning of increased snake activity after Cape Town handler catches 7 puff adders Several puff adders have been caught in and around Cape Town’s CBD, prompting a warning as warmer weather brings...
DRC’s cobalt exports contain unreported uranium – our study estimates the global nuclear risk
The Conversation Africaby Ryan A. Manzuk, Research Fellow, University of Wisconsin-Madison·10 Sept 2026
The southern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is known as the Copperbelt because of its rich deposits of copper and other minerals.
Viral African dance videos are busting stereotypes in China – and making money for some
The Conversation Africaby Suvi Rautio, Anthropologist, University of Helsinki·10 Sept 2026
Connected to wireless earphones, Yoofi Greene from Ghana begins his dance steps down a busy sidewalk in Guangzhou, China. People, bicycles and cars zoom past.
New report on climate ‘overshoot’: what it means for Africa and how faster action can limit the damage
The Conversation Africaby Oluwafemi E. Adeyeri, Research Fellow, The ARC Centre of Excellence for the Weather of the 21st Century, Australian National University·10 Sept 2026
Climate change has already doubled the world’s heatwaves between 2024 and 2025 and brought more severe droughts, floods and water shortages to Africa.
The ultimate VISA-FREE bucket list for South Africans in 2026
The South Africanby Nicole Burger·10 Sept 2026
The ultimate VISA-FREE bucket list for South Africans in 2026 South African passport holders can currently travel to 101 destinations without needing to apply for a visa before departure, according...
Sudan’s military is accused of using chlorine bombs: here’s how they work and what the law says
The Conversation Africaby Anneleen van der Meer, Assistant Professor, Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA), Leiden University·10 Sept 2026
Persistent allegations of chemical weapons use in the Sudanese civil war have recently been reinforced by new evidence.
Shoppers are spending nearly R1 billion a month at this famous hotspot in SA
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo·10 Sept 2026
Shoppers are spending nearly R1 billion a month at this famous hotspot in SA New financial year end figures reveal just how much shoppers are spending at one of South Africa’s biggest tourist...
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