Recent articles from publications based in South Africa.
WEATHER: Severe storms with RAIN expected in these parts of SA
The South Africanby Adamu Andrew Michael·14 Sept 2026
WEATHER: Severe storms with RAIN expected in these parts of SA Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Tuesday, 15 September 2026.
AI has arrived in South Africa’s boardrooms – but company law hasn’t caught up
The Conversation Africaby Rehana Cassim, Professor in Company Law, University of South Africa·14 Sept 2026
AI is beginning to influence how boards of directors make decisions in South African companies. Directors use it to do things like assess financial information, predict market trends or identify...
Why Orlando Pirates need to find balance as PSL duties resume
The South Africanby Bruce Douglas·14 Sept 2026
Why Orlando Pirates need to find balance as PSL duties resume Orlando Pirates return to PSL action on 17 September, with domestic and continental aspirations putting pressure on them.
How Australia turned Kondo Simfukwe into a cultural chameleon
The South Africanby Dave Marshall·14 Sept 2026
How Australia turned Kondo Simfukwe into a cultural chameleon If Zambia forged internationally respected speaker, host, and emcee Kondo Simfukwe’s core worldview, his teenage relocation to...
SASSA announces ALL October payment dates for 2026
The South Africanby Nozibusiso Mazibuko·14 Sept 2026
SASSA announces ALL October payment dates for 2026 SASSA has released its October payment schedule, confirming exactly when older persons, disability and child grant recipients will get paid.
Julius Mkhwanazi granted R10k bail in blue lights case
The South Africanby Nobantu Cala·14 Sept 2026
Julius Mkhwanazi granted R10k bail in blue lights case The Germiston Magistrate’s Court granted suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi R10,000 bail in the blue lights case.
SAPS rules out serial killer in Kempton Park deaths
The South Africanby Tarryn-Leigh Solomons·14 Sept 2026
SAPS rules out serial killer in Kempton Park deaths Police say investigators are no longer pursuing the serial killer theory in the Kempton Park deaths, but have not revealed why.
Africa’s air travel is reliant on distant hubs: why it’s time to fix this
The Conversation Africaby Arthur Shirichena, PhD candidate aviation law, University of Manchester·14 Sept 2026
When conflict erupted in the Middle East in 2026, the consequences were felt far beyond the region. One was the disruption to Gulf airspace.
From split livers to machine perfusion: the 20-year evolution of liver transplants in South Africa
The Conversation Africaby Jerome Loveland, Head of Transplant Surgery at the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre, and Academic Head of Transplantation, University of the Witwatersrand·14 Sept 2026
South Africa is no stranger to organ transplants. The world’s first heart transplant was performed in the country in the 1960s. There have been major developments in the decades since then.
Ghana’s local architecture has adapted to change for centuries. It can teach us about climate resilience
The Conversation Africaby Saeed Akannah Junior, Lecturer, School of Build Environment, Bolgatanga Technical University·14 Sept 2026
When people discuss architecture in Ghana, attention often focuses on modern buildings: concrete houses, glass offices, shopping malls and ambitious urban developments.
African Union peacekeeping is growing as UN missions decline: research finds a mixed record of success
The Conversation Africaby Christopher Amrobo Enemuwe, PhD student, Idaho State University·14 Sept 2026
When violent conflict erupts in Africa, attention often turns to the United Nations, major powers, or external donors.
SA20 launches schools derby series with rain as title sponsor
TechCentralby Rain·14 Sept 2026
SA20 has launched the rain SA20 Derby Series, a set of standalone fixtures between leading South African cricket schools, and named mobile network operator rain as title sponsor of both the new...
Godongwana tears into his own government's ICT policy drift
TechCentralby Fanie van Rooyen·14 Sept 2026
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has accused government of substituting workshops and road maps for delivery on technology policy, pointing to a broadcast digital migration programme 16 years...
SASSA warning: Disability grants are NOT for life
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·14 Sept 2026
SASSA warning: Disability grants are NOT for life Those South Africans who receive a monthly SASSA Disability Grant are reminded that the grant is not a payment for life.
The one problem area the Springboks must fix
The South Africanby Craig Lewis·14 Sept 2026
The one problem area the Springboks must fix The Springboks have enjoyed another successful season to date, but there is one position where back up options must be found.
Kempton Park killings put South Africa's crime crisis into brutal focus
The South Africanby Nicole Burger·14 Sept 2026
Kempton Park killings put South Africa’s crime crisis into brutal focus The national crime numbers are staggering on paper. In Kempton Park, they’re playing out in real time.
Greyton's only fuel station reopens after major upgrade
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·14 Sept 2026
Greyton’s only fuel station reopens after major upgrade Motorists travelling to or through Greyton in the Western Cape can once again refuel in the town after its only fuel station reopened...
The good, bad, and terrible news awaiting pensioners
The South Africanby Mary Alson·14 Sept 2026
The good, bad, and terrible news awaiting pensioners This is what pensioners can expect over the next 6 months. Every South African has to prepare for a rough few months.
Here's how you can qualify for a SASSA Disability grant
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·14 Sept 2026
Here’s how you can qualify for a SASSA Disability grant South Africans living with a physical or mental disability that prevents them from working for longer than six months may qualify for a SASSA...
Orlando Pirates boss Ouaddou fires 'I quit' warning at players
The South Africanby James Freemantle·14 Sept 2026
Orlando Pirates boss Ouaddou fires ‘I quit’ warning at players Ouaddou doesn’t sound happy. Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou isn’t happy with the manner of his team’s 3-1 win against La...
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