South Africa

According to the Reserve Bank, the oil bill would have been 76 billion rand lower between 2021 and 2024 if refined products had accounted for 25% of imports.…

Preliminary data from the Central Energy Fund indicates a significant under-recovery of fuel prices. If the trend continues until the end of the month, motorists could face another…

The discovery of a sixth woman's body in two months in eastern Gauteng prompted Cyril Ramaphosa to call for a priority investigation. Authorities have yet to establish a…

From September 16 to 18, the Durban Fashion Fair celebrates its 15th anniversary with 84 designers, 20 young talents supported by its mentorship program, and 25 newly trained…

Launched in South Africa for Heritage Month, the collaboration features three capsules of women's ready-to-wear and a fragrance inspired by the country's visual heritage.

In South Africa, September is dedicated to raising awareness about albinism. This serves as a reminder of which skin changes should be promptly shown to a healthcare professional…

The South African currency fell by approximately 1.1% against the dollar on Monday, driven by rising oil prices and a stronger dollar ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's…

Durban City secured a 2-1 victory on Sunday in Bujumbura against Rukinzo. Having already won 1-0 in the first leg, the South African club advances to the second…

The approval granted for two Equinix data centers near Cape Town Airport is under appeal. The project, estimated at around 170 MW, raises concerns about water, electricity, and…

Parliamentarians and legislative leaders from the Commonwealth are gathering in Cape Town from September 13 to 19 for the 69th annual conference. Discussions will focus on international law,…

As of the September 11 deadline, the MPs handling the Mkhwanazi case had not completed their review of the testimonies and documents. Their chair has approached Thoko Didiza…

In Bloemfontein and then in the Northern Cape, Julius Malema outlined the EFF's municipal priorities ahead of the November 4 local elections, including the fight against corruption, water,…

South African singer Jabulile Majola released "Ipasi" on September 11, 2026, a project of 11 tracks dedicated to identity, change, and personal experiences.

South Africa, Egypt, and Ethiopia, along with other BRICS members, adopted the New Delhi Declaration, which calls for restraint and diplomatic resolution of conflicts.

The South African electoral commission argues in the Electoral Court that the ANC failed to finalize 181 candidacies on time in six municipalities and rejects the claim of…

Arriving Friday in the Indian capital for the 18th BRICS summit, Cyril Ramaphosa aims to advance the reform of global institutions, African investment, and local processing of raw…

Grindstone Ventures has launched a 500 million rand fund, approximately $31.2 million, to support African tech startups from seed stage to Series A.

Six Nigerian nationals arrested in Cape Town in 2021 were handed over to U.S. authorities on Friday. They face charges in the United States for online scams and…

The Nigerian Parliament has indefinitely suspended its official visits to South Africa, citing violence against African migrants and the safety of its nationals.

The event organized on Saturday in Sandton will feature yoga, Pilates, and HIIT, beauty and nutrition booths, as well as meetings with wellness professionals.

South Africa processed 86,596 foreign nationals under expulsion and repatriation procedures between 14 June and 20 August 2026. Pretoria simultaneously claims to have intensified border and business inspections…

South Africa's economy contracted by 0.2% in the second quarter 2026, according to Stats SA. The sharper-than-expected decline ends six consecutive quarters of growth, notably due to mining,…

Data centers in South Africa are the subject of a growing debate over their consumption of water, electricity, and land. A consultation by the South African Human Rights…

Wanted in the United Kingdom in the investigation into the death of his wife and two daughters, Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Johannesburg to several…

Eight people are now targeted in the investigation into an alleged network of illegal electricity reconnections within the municipality of Emfuleni, in Gauteng. The alleged damage approaches 10…

The Ghanaian Minister of Foreign Affairs now reports four nationals dead in the context of the wave of xenophobic violence and harassment in South Africa. Accra continues its…

Twelve people have been arrested in South Africa following the violent death of a Lesotho shepherd accused of cattle theft. The suspects, including ten foreign nationals and two…

Aubrey Tsengwa, a municipal councillor of the African National Congress (ANC) and former mayor of Knysna, was shot and killed on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, around 9:20 PM…

The annual inflation in South Africa slowed to 4.3% in July 2026, down from 5% in June, according to data released on Wednesday, August 19, by Statistics South…

Gathered in Durban, the leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) concluded their annual summit on August 17. The South African presidency, now held for a year…