Recent articles from publications based in South Africa.
These South African lottery winners won big, but kept their millions a secret
The South Africanby Nicole Burger·24d ago
These South African lottery winners won big, but kept their millions a secret Winning millions doesn’t always come with a press conference. Some winners chose total silence instead.
When do Sundowns and Pirates meet next after the MTN8 final?
The South Africanby Bruce Douglas·24d ago
When do Sundowns and Pirates meet next after the MTN8 final? Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates clash in the MTN8 final on 10 October, but we have a long wait until a PSL meeting.
Famous South African hotel named among the world’s 50 best for 2026
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo·24d ago
Famous South African hotel named among the world’s 50 best for 2026 An iconic Cape Town hotel has earned a place on The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 list, joining luxury properties from six...
Who was Owen Ndlovu? Former SABC presenter found dead
The South Africanby Alicia Naidoo·24d ago
Who was Owen Ndlovu? Former SABC presenter found dead Five things to know about former SABC presenter Owen Ndlovu, who was found dead by residents of Thokoza in Ekurhuleni.
DA offers R500 000 reward for conviction of murderer of Ekurhuleni women
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·24d ago
DA offers R500 000 reward for conviction of murderer of Ekurhuleni women The Democratic Alliance has offered a R500 000 cash reward for information that leads to the successful criminal prosecution...
Tatjana Smith makes shock dive back into the pool
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·24d ago
Tatjana Smith makes shock dive back into the pool Interest in next week’s South African Short Course Championships has grown significantly after the news that Tatjana Smith will return to...
'Their blood is on your hands': Women For Change's fury at Ramaphosa
The South Africanby Nicole Burger·24d ago
‘Their blood is on your hands’: Women For Change’s fury at Ramaphosa One organisation forced a National Disaster declaration last year. Now its founder says nothing has changed.
Kempton Park vigil puts ANCYL death penalty call back in focus
The South Africanby Tarryn-Leigh Solomons·24d ago
Kempton Park vigil puts ANCYL death penalty call back in focus ANCYL president Collen Malatji joined the Kempton Park vigil as the league’s call to bring back the death penalty returned to the...
3 African wild dogs travelled over 4,000km to find mates – why that’s good news for the endangered species
The Conversation Africaby Scott Creel, Professor of Conservation Biology & Ecology, Montana State University·24d ago
In 2021, a three-year-old female African wild dog spent a year travelling more than 2,300 kilometres across southern Africa.
Sacred springs of South Africa: pure waters or polluted? We found tiny bits of plastic in the samples we tested
The Conversation Africaby Samuel N. Motitsoe, Senior Lecturer in the School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand·24d ago
Across South Africa, natural springs are more than sources of freshwater. Some are places of healing, spiritual cleansing and rituals, where communities collect water and maintain longstanding...
Spekboom is nutritious, water-wise and edible – so why aren’t more South Africans eating it?
The Conversation Africaby Faith Matiza Ruzengwe, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of the Free State·24d ago
Spekboom (Portulacaria afra) is an easy-to-grow succulent shrub, small tree, or hedge. In the wild, it grows naturally to up to five metres tall on steep slopes and rocky hillsides in the Karoo and...
Heavy rain heading for Durban as Level 6 warning issued
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo·24d ago
Heavy rain heading for Durban as Level 6 warning issued eThekwini has placed emergency teams on high alert ahead of a Level 6 disruptive rainfall warning for Durban over the next two days.
Is Saudi Arabia the world's MOST underrated holiday destination?
The South Africanby Nicole Burger·24d ago
Is Saudi Arabia the world’s MOST underrated holiday destination? It wasn’t on anyone’s travel radar a few years ago. Now it might just be the destination worth watching.
How new-look Springboks could line up against Wallabies
The South Africanby Craig Lewis·24d ago
How new-look Springboks could line up against Wallabies Coach Rassie Erasmus is expected to ring the changes to the Springbok team for next Sunday’s Test against the Wallabies.
'Why don't I qualify?': Gauteng pensioner left in the dark by SASSA
The South Africanby Nozibusiso Mazibuko·24d ago
‘Why don’t I qualify?’: Gauteng pensioner left in the dark by SASSA SASSA rejected his pension application months ago, and he’s still waiting for an explanation while his household goes hungry.
Orlando Pirates to face Namibian champions in a different country
The South Africanby Siseko Gwegwe·24d ago
Orlando Pirates to face Namibian champions in a different country Orlando Pirates are set to face Namibian champions African Stars in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League in...
Chinese car design: how China won South Africa's showrooms
TechCentralby Fanie van Rooyen·24d ago
South Africa’s Chinese car boom is usually explained with a price list. But that explanation has stopped being sufficient.
Lepas L6 1.5T Pantera review: Chery on TOP
The South Africanby Ray Leathern·24d ago
Lepas L6 1.5T Pantera review: Chery on TOP Is the Lepas L6 1.5T Pantera DCT – representing the Chery Group’s sixth new brand in South Africa – a worthy entrant into the market?
‘He kidnapped himself’ – Mokoena recalls Punch Masenamela’s R1 Million stunt
The South Africanby Eliot Mahlase·24d ago
‘He kidnapped himself’ – Mokoena recalls Punch Masenamela’s R1 Million stunt Lebohang ‘Cheeseboy’ Mokoena has recalled the bizarre moment Punch Masenamela allegedly claimed kidnappers demanded R1...
This Cape Town neighbourhood has been named one of the world’s coolest
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo·24d ago
This Cape Town neighbourhood has been named one of the world’s coolest A much-loved Cape Town neighbourhood has received global recognition after being named one of Time Out’s coolest for 2026.
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