South Africa

Western Cape Government applauds President Ramaphosa's reversal of cannabis edibles ban IOL09:51Cyril Ramaphosa Cannabis Africa

Government U-turn on cannabis food products ban after public outcry Mail & Guardian Online10:16Cyril Ramaphosa Cannabis Africa

DStv: Nigerians pay lower subscriptions than South Africans –NGO The Sun News, Nigeria02:56MultiChoice Nigeria Africa

‘South Africans pay more’ — NGO says MultiChoice’s price hike in Nigeria not discriminatory TheCable17:02MultiChoice Nigeria Africa

'Spits in the face of our hard-won democracy': EFF slams nomination of Bozell as US ambassador to SA Times LIVE09:47South African Politics Donald Trump Africa

Trump appoints media Research center founder Brent Bozell ambassador to South Africa: ‘Has exposed fake news hypocrites … Mediaite10:25South African Politics Donald Trump Africa

'Diplomatic sensitivity' - Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero discusses controversial Sandton Drive renaming IOL09:21Sandton Drive Johannesburg Africa

Parties must treat talks over proposed Sandton Drive renaming with sensitivity: Morero Eyewitness News09:50Sandton Drive Johannesburg Africa

SAAF pays tribute to James O’Connell following fatal Impala crash defenceWeb11:22Air Accidents Africa Aerospace and Defence

A pilot was killed in front of a live audience during an air show in South Africa this week end AIRLIVE.net13:32Air Accidents Africa Aerospace and Defence

Banned ambassador to South Africa wears US sanction 'as a badge of dignity' Jerusalem Post00:31South African Politics US US Politics

Expelled South African ambassador to the US welcomed home Morning Star15:59South African Politics US US Politics

Cape Independence Briton not a South African citizen Bulawayo24News09:12Western Cape South African Politics Africa

Petition to deport Cape Independence's Phil Craig for 'attempting to divide South Africa' gains traction IOL14:27Western Cape South African Politics Africa

Joshlin Smith trial adjourned for 2 hours for accused Kelly Smith to receive medical treatment Eyewitness News11:49Lombard Joshlin Smith Africa

Detective Lombard reveals key details in Joshlin Smith's disappearance IOL04:13Lombard Joshlin Smith Africa

G20 Health Working Group: Opportunities for KZN’s healthcare development IOL15:42G20 KwaZulu-Natal Africa

South Africa: Motsoaledi urges global action to address health funding gaps AllAfrica05:18G20 KwaZulu-Natal Africa

Schreiber launches Anti-Corruption Forum to combat border and immigration fraud defenceWeb08:48Global Corruption Africa Global Issues

Home Affairs launches border management and immigration anti-corruption forum to tackle corruption IOL07:29Global Corruption Africa Global Issues

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South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes Slight Increase in Employment AllAfrica12:38

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ConCourt hears that a farm dwellers' right to keep and graze cattle protected by Constitution, ESTA Eyewitness News12:19

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South Africa: Days of Protests in Indwe Over Hospital Downgrade AllAfrica12:16

Ramaphosa calls for sanitation in schools to be prioritised Eyewitness News12:09

Azu Ishiekwene: Rasool is Africa’s missed opportunity to tackle the bully Peoples Gazette12:02

Hundreds of Soweto residents march to Morero’s office demanding RDP houses Eyewitness News11:59

Is the justice system failing cyclists? Outrage over lenient sentence for SA naval officer in hit-and-run IOL11:52

EFF's Adriaan Snyman accuses Durban swimming coach of racism Times LIVE11:51

Cabinet welcomes withdrawal of law banning sale of cannabis food products Eyewitness News11:49

Joshlin Smith trial adjourned for 2 hours for accused Kelly Smith to receive medical treatment Eyewitness News11:49

How the SA consumer class cuts costs bizcommunity.com11:46

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Outrage over lenient sentence for SA naval officer in hit-and-run case IOL11:42

‘Good riddance', says ANC as opposition leader in Cape Town resigns, joins Da IOL11:32

South Africans forced to work in 'fraud factory' due home from Asia Times LIVE11:20

Businesswoman launches foundation to empower young entrepreneurs IOL11:11

Trump confirms Brent Bozell as his pick for US ambassador to South Africa Times LIVE11:10

World Bank, South Africa Have $3 Billion City Rescue Plan Yahoo! US11:07

Abductions: Why you should seriously consider kidnap and ransom insurance in South Africa IOL11:07

South African minister champions cultural ties with Ghana APAnews11:04

ActionSA calls for rejection of Phil Craig's citizenship application IOL11:01

South Africa's Water Crisis: Ramaphosa calls for action against water mafias IOL11:01

Businessman’s son rescued nine days after his kidnapping IOL10:57

South Africa’s push for greener packaging Packaging Gateway10:56

eThekwini Municipality faces backlash over R2. 8 million rebranding proposal IOL10:56

Setting the record straight on SAAF aircraft availability defenceWeb10:52

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 26 March 2025 South African Government10:50

Ramaphosa says criminality affecting water supply must be rooted out Eyewitness News10:48

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Employment and Labour convenes G20 second Employment Working Group Meeting, 8 to 11 Apr South African Government10:40

South African research grants potentially on hold, says leaked NIH memo Financial Mail10:37

S. Africa Producer Price Inflation Slows In February RTT News10:31

Frustrated Ekurhuleni residents disrupt mayor's address over basic services IOL10:26

Trump Appoints Media Research Center Founder Brent Bozell Ambassador to South Africa: ‘Has Exposed Fake News Hypocrites … Mediaite10:25

Elsies River and Goodwood residents to experience 14-hour power outage for essential maintenance IOL10:21

Government U-turn on cannabis food products ban after public outcry Mail & Guardian Online10:16

WCED appeals to community to help keep school property safe Eyewitness News10:07

South African Tourism Minister in Ghana to strengthen tourism relations Graphic Online10:02

Loyalty programme usage soars as cost of living bites Financial Mail10:02

Planned march expected to cause traffic disruptions in Joburg CBD Eyewitness News09:57

Nigeria Needs $15m Annually To Match Brazil, South Africa In Statistical Performance — World Bank Channels Television09:49

'Spits in the face of our hard-won democracy': EFF slams nomination of Bozell as US ambassador to Sa Times LIVE09:47

Strong only on paper? Fact-checking Angie Motshekga’s claim about South Africa’s military might Africa Check09:37

Mann+Hummel Opens New Filter Manufacturing Facility in SA CAR Mag09:37

Shein partners with actress Cindy Mahlangu for Autumn/Winter lookbook bizcommunity.com09:36

Former CoCT city council opposition leader Majingo ditches ANC for DA Eyewitness News09:36

Trump appoints Brent Bozell as new US ambassador to South Africa IOL09:29

Primedia Instore joins Shop!SA as founding member bizcommunity.com09:26

WC Finance MEC says province's economy thriving post COVID-19 Eyewitness News09:26

Minister Dean Macpherson: Opening of first quarter meeting of MINMEC for Public Works and Infrastructure South African Government09:19

South African Renewable Energy Masterplan approved for implementation by Cabinet Engineering News09:19

A panel of water experts explore how to fix fragile infrastructure and build a water-secure future for all businesses… Engineering News09:19

Investigating officer highlights ‘red flags’ identified with accused after Joshlin Smith disappearance Eyewitness News09:15

Cape Independence Briton NOT a South African citizen Bulawayo24News09:12

Tshwane municipality wants to introduce new monthly waste refusal tariff Eyewitness News09:05

ANC caucus leader defects to DA ahead of motion against City of Cape Town speaker News2409:01

South Africa shifts to FDI inflows in fourth quarter, central bank says Engineering News08:58

82% of South Africans are using loyalty schemes bizcommunity.com08:55

In the last 6 hours

Chatsworth man accused of raping 12-year-old boy seeks bail IOL08:43

Massive Drug Bust | Police seize R51 million worth of crystal meth in Eastern Cape IOL08:42

Gauteng govt confirms plans to formalise Marry Me informal settlement Eyewitness News08:24

South African rand edges up, central bank bulletin and PPI due Business Recorder, Pakistan08:23

Department of Military Veterans to release seven books defenceWeb08:17

Joburg Mayor | 'We don't have water shortages, we have leaks' - Water Indaba begins IOL08:07

How to reach 1 million South African car buyers bizcommunity.com08:01

TikTok Engages African Governments to Strengthen Online Safety at the 2nd Annual Sub-Saharan… African Press Organization08:01

Operations resume at Grobler's Bridge, Stockpoort ports of entry after flooding: BMA Eyewitness News07:44

Electoral court to hear MK Party's claims of rigged 2024 South African elections IOL07:37

Deregistered master's students want University of Limpopo to 'do the right thing' Eyewitness News07:34

IPID welcomes conviction of Gauteng police officer found guilty of murdering partner Eyewitness News07:34

Trump officially appoints Bozell as new US ambassador to SA News2407:29

MK Party condemns proposed VAT hike as 'cruel attack' on poor South Africans IOL07:27

Opinion: Urgent reforms needed to fix South Africa’s renewables procurement Engineering News07:26

World Bank, South Africa have $3bn plan to rescue cities Engineering News07:26

South Africa: Limpopo Education Department Set to Miss Pit Toilets Deadline AllAfrica07:21

Breaking: Trump appoints Brent Bozell as new US ambassador to South Africa IOL07:17

[BREAKING] SA research grants potentially on hold, says leaked NIH memo Bhekisisa07:12

Inside Prince William's royally big fall-out with journalist Tom Bradby: The heir to the throne … MailOnline07:09

Morero calls on anyone with information on influencer campaign to come forward Eyewitness News07:03

South Africans beware, there are no ‘2025 Teachers Assistant & General School Assistant’ jobs Africa Check06:54

In the last 8 hours

WC government, CoCT set to table their 2025/2026 budgets Eyewitness News06:43

Joshlin Smith trial: Kelly Smith lawyer says she will deny Lombaard’s testimony Eyewitness News06:43

Minister Mzamo Buthelezi welcomes signing of agreement between National Schools of Government of South Africa and… South African Government06:39

Plans unveiled for economic growth at St Helena Bay and Saldanha Bay IOL06:15

Recent floods prevent Newcastle residents from going to work, school Eyewitness News06:12

MK Party yet to form Cape provinces leadership structures to reinforce national high command Eyewitness News06:02

South Africa: Most Limpopo Schools Rely on Pit Latrines - South African News Briefs - March 27, 2025 AllAfrica06:02

Duo probed for Soshanguve patroller murders won’t be charged until identified by victims Eyewitness News05:52

Chinese Scientist Ostracized Over Gene-Edited Babies Seeks Comeback Hindustan Times05:52

South Africa: Extortionists Close Down Informal Businesses in Cape Town AllAfrica05:52

Experts question South Africa's steel tariff review deadlines IOL05:44

Minister Ronald Lamola holds consultations with his DRC counterpart, 27 Mar South African Government05:39

Emirates to operate upgraded Boeing 777s to 8 more cities Aeronews Global05:25

South Africa: Motsoaledi Urges Global Action to Address Health Funding Gaps AllAfrica05:18

Lesufi calls for ‘no mercy’ to men arrested linked to Soshanguve patroller murders Eyewitness News04:51

Lady narrates how Congolese bae tricked her to smuggling drugs to South Africa:... Tuko News04:50

Earlier today

To Protect Online Expression During Elections, Engage Civil Society Freedom House04:27

Cape Town mother granted custody of daughter after controlling husband forced her to first seek help in church for her… IOL04:24

Multi-disciplinary approach will be used to curb suspected human trafficking at SA's borders Eyewitness News04:21

Detective Lombard reveals key details in Joshlin Smith's disappearance IOL04:13

South Africa president says persecution of whites a ‘false narrative’ as Musk repeats genocide claim New York Amsterdam News04:05

US and South Africa: Balancing national pride with economic interest IOL04:03

Almost all Limpopo schools exclusively relying on pit latrines assisted, reveals report Eyewitness News04:00

It costs up to R300k to replace vandalised traffic lights, reveals City of Joburg Eyewitness News04:00

City of Cape Town proposes affordable housing on prime Green Point site Ground Up03:34

NATASHA MARRIAN: South Africa must address deteriorating US relations Financial Mail03:11

A good week for Rachel Rahlao Financial Mail03:09

Good news for leopard toads: anonymous donor buys crucial habitat in Cape Town Ground Up03:09

Target practice: the next step in South Africa’s fight against inflation Financial Mail03:08

Trump names media critic as ambassador to South Africa The Raw Story02:40

Two killer whales are hunting down great white sharks, Hannibal Lecter style WA Today00:47

Chinese company donates home appliances to South Africa's largest hospital China.org.cn00:10

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