Recent articles from publications based in South Africa.
The South Africanby Nicole Burger25d ago
Seven bodies, one unanswered question: Is Kempton Park hunting a serial killer? The body count keeps climbing, and so do the questions. Here’s what’s actually known so far.
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo25d ago
Dozens of fake Smart IDs seized in Johannesburg raid Police have uncovered an alleged fake Smart ID operation in Johannesburg, seizing dozens of cards and a card-printing machine.
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley25d ago
Holiday tragedy in Stilbaai as man dies after vehicle plunges into Goukou River A 21-year-old man from De Doorns has died after the vehicle he was travelling in was found submerged in the Goukou...
The South Africanby Tarryn-Leigh Solomons25d ago
Kempton Park runner: Elizabeth Moselakgomo’s daughter, 8, raised alarm The eight-year-old realised something was wrong when her mother missed her usual return time, setting off an urgent search.
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley25d ago
Charges against Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola withdrawn Charges against National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola have been ordered withdrawn after the National Director of Public...
TechCentralby Duncan McLeod25d ago
Kenya’s high court has declared the government’s sale of a 15% stake in Safaricom to Vodacom unconstitutional, null and void, and ordered the shares restored to the state — 11 weeks after the...
The South Africanby Dumani Moyo25d ago
‘Biggest gesture ever’: Wicknell Chivayo celebrates Mnangagwa’s birthday with R35m gift for fallen heroes Wicknell Chivayo marks President Mnangagwa’s 84th birthday with a major donation to...
The South Africanby Mary Alson25d ago
Inside the R1 290 social grant with no income limits This R1 290 social grant is available to all South Africans.
The South Africanby Alicia Naidoo25d ago
Mozambique, Lesotho and others: Does traveller declaration apply? Travelling to Mozambique, Lesotho or Eswatini by car? Here’s what you need to know about SARS travel declaration sytem.
The South Africanby Lungile Ntuli25d ago
Elizabeth Moselakgomo honoured with special runs and walks The late fitness enthusiast, Elizabeth Moselakgomo, is being honoured with special runs and walks in Johannesburg.
The South Africanby Nozibusiso Mazibuko25d ago
‘Best moment ever’: SASSA grant recipient scoops R2000 prize A surprise survey win landed at just the right moment, giving one SASSA grant recipient reason to celebrate this September.
The South Africanby Bruce Douglas25d ago
Sundowns face Al Ahli with a shot at PSG on the line Mamelodi Sundowns welcome Al Ahli to Loftus on Saturday, 19 September, for a high-stakes clash in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.
The South Africanby Nicole Burger25d ago
Going overseas in December? Check your passport NOW With three months left before the festive season, one small piece of admin could make or break your trip. Here’s exactly what to check.
The South Africanby Adamu Andrew Michael25d ago
WEATHER: Cold, wind and rain to batter these provinces until Friday Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Wednesday, 16 September 2026.
The South Africanby Nozibusiso Mazibuko25d ago
‘They wanted my bank statements’: What it took to keep her kids’ SASSA grants A SASSA grant recipient describes the paperwork ordeal she faced to prove her children still qualify for support.
The Conversation Africaby Toby C. Wilkinson, Assistant Research Professor, McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, University of Cambridge25d ago
In the hills of north-west Morocco, overlooking the river that gives the site its name, research at Oued Beht is bringing to light a previously unknown chapter of the region’s past.
The Conversation Africaby Julie Weise, Associate Professor of History, University of Oregon25d ago
Anti-immigrant violence began to sweep across South Africa once again in March 2026. Over the following months an estimated 56,000 Malawians and 115,000 Zimbabweans were forced to flee their homes.
The Conversation Africaby Marinei Herselman, Lecturer, University of Fort Hare25d ago
When a child is raped, abandoned or removed from a violent home in South Africa, a child protection social worker is assigned to the wellbeing of that child.
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley25d ago
Great news for ice-cream lovers in Cape Town Last month’s announcement that Cape Town artisan ice cream brand The Creamery would be closing appears to have been premature.
The South Africanby Nicole Burger25d ago
The world’s deadliest Ebola outbreak yet triggers fresh travel warnings A health crisis in Central Africa has just crossed a threshold nobody wanted to see.
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