Recent articles from publications based in South Africa.
How to apply for a special vote for 2026 Local Government Elections
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·18d ago
How to apply for a special vote for 2026 Local Government Elections Applications for special votes for South Africa’s 2026 Local Government Elections have opened. Here’s how to apply.
Wallabies not 'scared' of Springboks
The South Africanby Craig Lewis·18d ago
Wallabies not ‘scared’ of Springboks The word out of the Wallabies camp is that they are prepared for whatever challenge could be thrown at them by the Springboks.
King Sunny Adé at 80: six decades of Nigerian musical innovation, global acclaim and cultural preservation
The Conversation Africaby Damilola Peter Olatade, Lecturer, Lagos State University·18d ago
Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, known as King Sunny Adé, is 80 this year. He has devoted more than 60 years of his life to influencing Nigeria’s popular music and promoting the unique sounds of jùjú music.
Young South Africans move for work and opportunity. What happens to their health when they do?
The Conversation Africaby Michael White, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, Brown University·18d ago
Moving between rural homes, towns and cities is a normal part of life for many South Africans. Young adults often move in search of work or education, sometimes settling elsewhere for long periods...
A decade on, Somalia’s federal pact benefits elites and al-Shabaab – but it fails the people
The Conversation Africaby Nisar Majid, Research associate, London School of Economics and Political Science·18d ago
The federal government of Somalia was established in 2013 after years of peace and reconciliation talks, held in the context of a famine in 2011 and the rise of militant Islam in the form of...
One of South Africa's safest golf estates is selling plots for R90 000
The South Africanby Mary Alson·18d ago
One of South Africa’s safest golf estates is selling plots for R90 000 The golf estate dream usually starts at a few hundred thousand, but one small town has affordable golf estates.
Film piracy malware is reaching corporate machines
TechCentralby Staff Reporter·18d ago
A previously unknown Windows trojan distributed through pirated film downloads has infected several hundred individuals and organisations across Europe, Asia and Africa, and uses the Solana...
Ferrari Amalfi and Purosangue tamed on SA roads
The South Africanby Ray Leathern·18d ago
Ferrari Amalfi and Purosangue tamed on SA roads We unleash the new thoroughbred Ferrari Amalfi and Purosangue on some stunning driving roads in the Western Cape.
Bafana Bafana open training camp in Jozi ahead of AFCON qualifiers
The South Africanby Bruce Douglas·18d ago
Bafana Bafana open training camp in Jozi ahead of AFCON qualifiers Overseas-based players will join the rest of the South African team in Joburg later today ahead of their first 2027 AFCON...
Jabulile Ntimba murder: Ramaphosa vows action amid love-triangle probe
The South Africanby Tarryn-Leigh Solomons·18d ago
Jabulile Ntimba murder: Ramaphosa vows action amid love-triangle probe Police are probing a possible love-triangle motive in Jabulile Ntimba’s murder, while President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged...
Abdeslam Ouaddou rewrites Orlando Pirates PSL history books
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·18d ago
Abdeslam Ouaddou rewrites Orlando Pirates PSL history books Abdeslam Ouaddou has made Orlando Pirates history after extending the club’s remarkable unbeaten run in the Betway Premiership.
Core introduces new AI-powered Microsoft Surface devices in South Africa
TechCentralby Core Group·18d ago
Artificial intelligence is changing how people create content, analyse information and make decisions.
Warning: Kruger Park gate to close due to planned youth march
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·18d ago
Warning: Kruger Park gate to close due to planned youth march Access to the Malelane Gate will be temporarily suspended on Tuesday, 22 September due to a planned march by unemployed youth.
Free entry to Cape Town nature reserves this Heritage Day weekend
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo·18d ago
Free entry to Cape Town nature reserves this Heritage Day weekend The City of Cape Town is offering free entry to selected nature reserves over Heritage Day weekend. Here’s where you can go.
New PowerBall rule has made five South Africans MEGA rich
The South Africanby Nicole Burger·18d ago
New PowerBall rule has made five South Africans MEGA rich Buried in PowerBall Xtra’s fine print is a rule that changes everything for players looking to strike it rich.
All Blacks suffer Ardie Savea blow after bruising Springbok series
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley·18d ago
All Blacks suffer Ardie Savea blow after bruising Springbok series The All Blacks have suffered a major injury setback, with captain Ardie Savea set to undergo shoulder surgery after being injured...
Zimbabwean striker one goal away from making PSL history
The South Africanby Dumani Moyo·18d ago
Zimbabwean striker one goal away from making PSL history Can Zimbabwean striker Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya make PSL history? The AmaZulu forward needs just one more goal.
Bafana Bafana assemble for Pitso Mosimane's return
The South Africanby Ernest Makhaya·18d ago
Bafana Bafana assemble for Pitso Mosimane’s return Pitso Mosimane has selected a total of 30 players for the three games that Bafana Bafana will play between September and October.
Southern African countries where millions still lack electricity
The South Africanby Dumani Moyo·18d ago
Southern African countries where millions still lack electricity How does South Africa compare with its neighbours on electricity access, and how many people still lack power?
Remember when bitcoin was killing the planet?
TechCentralby Fanie van Rooyen·18d ago
In my last column, I parked one objection to bitcoin for another day: the energy it consumes. That was mostly because it was an unfair argument to begin with. But let’s try to put it to bed.
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