Recent articles from publications based in South Africa.
'Where are the men?': Springboks, sports stars criticised over GBV silence
The South Africanby Megan van den Heever·22d ago
‘Where are the men?’: Springboks, sports stars criticised over GBV silence The Springboks and other sporting teams have been criticised for not publicly condemning GBV in light of the Kempton Park...
WATCH: Mofokeng scores first Europa League goal in Union SG win
The South Africanby Eliot Mahlase·22d ago
WATCH: Mofokeng scores first Europa League goal in Union SG win The ‘President yama 2K’ is making his mark in Belgium, with Mofokeng scoring his fourth goal in eight appearances for Union SG.
Kempton Park on high alert: SPCA warns public about dog poisoning
The South Africanby Megan van den Heever·22d ago
Kempton Park on high alert: SPCA warns public about dog poisoning Kempton Park SPCA has warned residents to stay vigilant after several dogs died from poisoning by suspected criminals this week…...
Mosimane names Sipho Chaine in new Bafana captaincy plan
The South Africanby Eliot Mahlase·22d ago
Mosimane names Sipho Chaine in new Bafana captaincy plan Bafana Bafana will no longer rely on a single captain, with Pitso Mosimane keen to develop a new generation of leaders.
2-0 win: Orlando Pirates send message to Mamelodi Sundowns
The South Africanby Siseko Gwegwe·22d ago
2-0 win: Orlando Pirates send message to Mamelodi Sundowns Orlando Pirates secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Durban City FC in their Betway Premiership clash, thanks to goals from Lebone Seema...
Black Friday comes early: Stand in solidarity against GBV
The South Africanby Megan van den Heever·22d ago
Black Friday comes early: Stand in solidarity against GBV South Africans will be wearing black this Friday in solidarity in the fight against GBV, following the tragic Kempton Park deaths… Black...
Paul Mashatile spotted for first time since surgery
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·22d ago
Paul Mashatile spotted for first time since surgery Former president Thabo Mbeki paid a visit to Deputy President Paul Mashatile as the latter continues his recovery from a medical procedure.
EIGHT weather warnings issued as SNOW and heavy rain hit SA
The South Africanby Adamu Andrew Michael·22d ago
EIGHT weather warnings issued as SNOW and heavy rain hit SA Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Friday, 18 September 2026.
Three changes confirmed: Orlando Pirates starting 11 vs Durban City
The South Africanby Siseko Gwegwe·22d ago
Three changes confirmed: Orlando Pirates starting 11 vs Durban City Orlando Pirates host Durban City at the Orlando Amstel Arena in the Betway Premiership at 19:30.
JUST IN: Gracious Nkomo identified as fourth Kempton Park victim
The South Africanby Tarryn-Leigh Solomons·22d ago
JUST IN: Gracious Nkomo identified as fourth Kempton Park victim Gracious Nkomo, 28, has been identified as the fourth victim in the Ekurhuleni killings after police found her body along the R21 in...
Africa’s Red Sea states face growing risks as Houthi rebels expand their reach
The Conversation Africaby Burak Şakir Şeker, Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University·22d ago
The Houthi takeover of parts of the Red Sea gives the armed group a new platform to challenge global shipping.
Ekurhuleni killings: Home Affairs joins probe as police find possible links
The South Africanby Tarryn-Leigh Solomons·22d ago
Ekurhuleni killings: Home Affairs joins probe as police find possible links Home Affairs has joined the Ekurhuleni killings probe as police test possible links between nine women’s deaths.
ActionSA suspends disbarred advocate and Tshwane candidate Malesela Teffo
The South Africanby Nokwanda Ncwane·22d ago
ActionSA suspends disbarred advocate and Tshwane candidate Malesela Teffo ActionSA in Gauteng has suspended disbarred advocate Malesela Teffo, who is also a ward candidate for the party in Tshwane.
The Cape Town nature reserve you can enter for free year-round
The South Africanby Mary Alson·22d ago
The Cape Town nature reserve you can enter for free year-round You can enjoy the outdoors and Cape Town’s warmer weather for free at this nature reserve.
Former prosecutor once tasked with fighting crime is now behind bars for it
The South Africanby Nicole Burger·23d ago
Former prosecutor once tasked with fighting crime is now behind bars for it A man who once prosecuted crime is now serving time for it, after turning his violence on his own partner.
US visa restrictions: WHO exactly does it affect?
The South Africanby Megan van den Heever·23d ago
US visa restrictions: WHO exactly does it affect? The US has announced its controversial new visa restrictions targeted at South African individuals.
SASSA owes millions in unpaid rent across seven offices
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·23d ago
SASSA owes millions in unpaid rent across seven offices The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) owes municipalities and other landlords R17.89 million in unpaid rent across seven offices.
Brown is beautiful: what Namibia’s capital Windhoek can teach African cities as they get hotter and drier
The Conversation Africaby Christina Breed, Senior Lecturer, University of Pretoria·23d ago
Many African cities have started drawing up climate plans. These promise cooler streets, urban forests and green roofs on buildings. This urban climate adaptation has become an urgent priority.
Kofi Agawu: the scholar who showed the world that African music isn’t just about rhythm
The Conversation Africaby Geoff Mapaya, Associate Professor, Department of Music, University of Venda·23d ago
Kofi Agawu is regarded as one of the world’s foremost authorities on African music. The Ghanaian scholar, teacher and researcher has changed how the world hears and studies it.
Academics in South Africa have to focus on ‘outputs’: what’s lost when other work’s not counted
The Conversation Africaby Nokulunga Shabalala, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Johannesburg·23d ago
Professors Curwyn Mapaling and Nokulunga Shabalala are two Black clinical psychologists working as academics in South Africa.
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