Recent articles from publications based in South Africa.
Eskom announces a 9-hour power outage in Gauteng on Thursday
The South Africanby Nozibusiso Mazibuko·4d ago
Eskom announces a 9-hour power outage in Gauteng on Thursday One Gauteng community faces a full working day without electricity this month as Eskom carries out work on its network.
Mofokeng turning heads in Belgium as ex-Sundowns star hails his intelligence
The South Africanby Eliot Mahlase·4d ago
Mofokeng turning heads in Belgium as ex-Sundowns star hails his intelligence Relebohile Mofokeng has made an impressive start at Royal Union SG, with former Mamelodi Sundowns star highlighting the...
Cape Town teen swept out to sea at Camps Bay – search continues
The South Africanby Tarryn-Leigh Solomons·4d ago
Cape Town teen swept out to sea at Camps Bay – search continues A Saturday evening swim at Camps Bay sparked a major search for an 18-year-old from Mfuleni. Here’s what happened.
The SABC asks for R120 million to cover the November elections
The South Africanby Mary Alson·4d ago
The SABC asks for R120 million to cover the November elections The SABC needs R120 million to enhance its election coverage. South Africans will head to the polls on 4 November 2026.
South Africa’s new e-passport is coming, with some big changes for travellers
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo·4d ago
South Africa’s new e-passport is coming, with some big changes for travellers South Africa is planning a major passport upgrade, and the new biometric e-passport could mean some big changes for...
Nobody won Friday's R93 million PowerBall, here's what's rolling into Tuesday
The South Africanby Nicole Burger·4d ago
Nobody won Friday’s R93 million PowerBall, here’s what’s rolling into Tuesday Another draw has come and gone without a jackpot winner.
INTERPOL arrests Turkish fugitive wanted for rape in Durban
The South Africanby Tarryn-Leigh Solomons·4d ago
INTERPOL arrests Turkish fugitive wanted for rape in Durban INTERPOL tracked a Turkish fugitive wanted for rape and kidnapping to Durban. He now faces a fight to stop his extradition to Türkiye.
Weight-loss drugs: Crackdown could hit 300 000 South Africans
The South Africanby Tarryn-Leigh Solomons·4d ago
Weight-loss drugs: Crackdown could hit 300 000 South Africans A weight-loss drug crackdown could hit 300 000 South Africans – and leave some patients facing bills of up to R6 000.
Update: Former employer allegedly stole R20 milliom from Orlando Pirates
The South Africanby Siseko Gwegwe·4d ago
Update: Former employer allegedly stole R20 milliom from Orlando Pirates Orlando Pirates have launched an application in the Johannesburg High Court seeking to freeze R20.2 million allegedly linked...
Africa’s new credit agency: why it’s about a lot more than just ratings
The Conversation Africaby Misheck Mutize, Post Doctoral Researcher, Graduate School of Business (GSB), University of Cape Town·4d ago
The new Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) has already generated an important debate. Some analysts have portrayed it as a rival to the three established global rating agencies – Fitch, Moody’s...
Africa’s new credit agency: why it’s needed
The Conversation Africaby Daniel Cash, Senior Fellow, Centre for Policy Research (UNU-CPR), United Nations University; Aston University·4d ago
The formal launch of the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) has required considerable institutional commitment. It brings to fruition an effort that has been almost a decade in the making.
Bafana Bafana v Egypt: Three players who could earn rare starts
The South Africanby Eliot Mahlase·4d ago
Bafana Bafana v Egypt: Three players who could earn rare starts Pitso Mosimane is expected to make changes when Bafana Bafana face Egypt on Sunday, with three players in line for an opportunity to...
Mamelodi twins murder: Police follow new lead in stabbing case
The South Africanby Tarryn-Leigh Solomons·4d ago
Mamelodi twins murder: Police follow new lead in stabbing case A new lead could crack the murder of 14-year-old twins Bothlale and Bonolo Makena, stabbed to death inside their Mamelodi West home.
Will naturalised citizens and permanent residents get Smart IDs before the new deadline?
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo·4d ago
Will naturalised citizens and permanent residents get Smart IDs before the new deadline? The green ID book will soon become invalid in South Africa.
Chivayo helicopter crash: Pilot’s final radio words before fatal accident
The South Africanby Dumani Moyo·4d ago
Chivayo helicopter crash: Pilot’s final radio words before fatal accident Wicknell Chivayo helicopter crash: Pilot Kelvin Soda’s final radio words reveal how poor weather affected the aircraft’s...
Ekurhuleni murders: ANC Women’s League hosts memorial TODAY
The South Africanby Tarryn-Leigh Solomons·4d ago
Ekurhuleni murders: ANC Women’s League hosts memorial TODAY A national memorial takes place in Ekurhuleni today as the murders of women across the metro fuel anger over South Africa’s GBV crisis.
Elections: MK Party confident it will take control of eThekwini
The South Africanby Nokwanda Ncwane·4d ago
Elections: MK Party confident it will take control of eThekwini The MK Party says it is confident of taking control of eThekwini Municipality in the 4 November local government elections.
Bheki Cele and Cat Matlala: Explosive police report calls for prosecution
The South Africanby Tarryn-Leigh Solomons·4d ago
Bheki Cele and Cat Matlala: Explosive police report calls for prosecution Bheki Cele faces fresh scrutiny after a police forensic report reportedly called for his prosecution over alleged benefits...
URC Round 2: Stormers and Bulls fall, Sharks and Lions still unbeaten
The South Africanby Bruce Douglas·4d ago
URC Round 2: Stormers and Bulls fall, Sharks and Lions still unbeaten Two of South Africa’s URC franchises kept pace at the top of the table, while the other two were defeated on tour.
Orlando Pirates release statement on court application linked to financial transactions
The South Africanby Siseko Gwegwe·4d ago
Orlando Pirates release statement on court application linked to financial transactions Orlando Pirates have broken their silence on reports concerning a court application brought by the club.
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