South Africa

‘No mercy’ for syndicates: Helen Zille unveils five-point plan for Johannesburg Eyewitness News08:22Johannesburg South African Politics Africa

Zille pledges to attract 200k jobs to Joburg if elected mayor Eyewitness News14:58Johannesburg South African Politics Africa

Low health risk from chemicals in menstrual products, says Motsoaledi Eyewitness News11:32Free State Global Health Africa

No evidence to pull menstrual products over chemical concerns, says Motsoaledi Eyewitness News11:52Free State Global Health Africa

Cape Town businessman faces corruption charges Eyewitness News14:18Cape Town Global Issues Africa

CoCT says latest anti-corruption sting a warning against bribery Eyewitness News04:17Cape Town Global Issues Africa

Mugabe’s son and co-accused to apply for bail in Gauteng court IOL07:46Gauteng Africa

Mugabe's son stays in jail as electricity outage halts bail proceedings IOL08:17Gauteng Africa

South Africa mourns liberation giant Mosiuoa Lekota Eyewitness News12:33Lekota South African Politics Africa

South African anti-apartheid hero ‘Terror’ Lekota dies Morning Star15:30Lekota South African Politics Africa

Dirco urges South Africans in the Middle East to evacuate Engineering News22:46Middle East UAE Africa

South Africa: Emirates resumes limited UAE-South Africa flights - South African news briefs - March 6, 2026 AllAfrica05:56Middle East UAE Africa

IIO withdraws referral to prosecution services for Ladysmith officer My Coast Now20:25Ladysmith British Columbia Canada

No charges in Ladysmith file where man was bitten by police dog for ‘two or three minutes’: IIO CHEK News19:17Ladysmith British Columbia Canada

South Africa: South Africans urged to use 'Limited' flights to flee middle east as conflict escalates AllAfrica06:53South African Politics Middle East World Conflicts

Government urges South Africans to leave Middle East as attacks likely to continue Times LIVE11:35South African Politics Middle East World Conflicts

Madlanga Commission offers protection to businessman Carrim Eyewitness News09:33Carrim Africa

Madlanga Commission to rule on Carrim's in-camera testimony request Eyewitness News15:55Carrim Africa

CATA says taxi owners concerned after nine minibus taxis torched Eyewitness News06:40CATA Nyanga Africa

CATA calls for investigation into alleged Nyanga taxi rank arson attack Eyewitness News15:14CATA Nyanga Africa

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South Africa reiterates support for Sahrawi people and their right to self-determination and independence Sahara Press Service23:06

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South Africa expresses deep concern over Gulf crisis escalation, calls for restraint, diplomacy Qatar Tribune22:11

In the last 4 hours

Cape Town taxi association halts Nyanga services amid shootings, rank tensions News2419:53

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Public Works issues eviction notice to Judge Thulare over unauthorised housing Eyewitness News15:05

Otumfuo shares special moment with Abeiku Santana in South Africa, video evokes joy YEN14:52

Heatwave alert issued for Northern and Western Cape Eyewitness News14:34

Four people killed, one wounded in Cape Town shooting News2414:07

Off-duty LEAP officer shot and hijacked in Delft Eyewitness News14:04

South Africa's government to fully fund Foot and Mouth Disease vaccination for farmers IOL14:01

EMPD confiscates goods from illegal, non-compliant traders in Benoni & Wattville Eyewitness News13:33

South Africa's agricultural exports reach record highs in forth quarter IOL13:10

Kzn Premier urges youth to embrace education and entrepreneurship opportunities IOL12:22

No evidence to pull menstrual products over chemical concerns, says Motsoaledi Eyewitness News11:52

A glitzy new Johannesburg nightclub honors the late great musician Hugh Masekela NPR11:51

Western Cape water crisis: Premier Winde urges urgent infrastructure investment as dam levels plunge Eyewitness News11:42

Low health risk from chemicals in menstrual products, says Motsoaledi Eyewitness News11:32

South Africa expresses deep concern over escalating crisis in the Gulf Gulf Times11:26

SA celebrates International Women’s Day while commemorating 1956 women’s march Eyewitness News10:20

Over 40,000 livestock vaccinated as Western Cape battles foot-and-mouth disease Eyewitness News10:10

Four killed, one injured in Marikana informal settlement shooting Eyewitness News10:00

Government commemorates International Women's Day South African Government09:53

Minister Chikunga to lead South African delegation at 70th session of Commission on the Status of Women Eyewitness News09:40

'It makes you feel really grateful': Rassie Erasmus on winning Coach of the Year award Eyewitness News09:29

Zille pledges private sector partnership to fix Johannesburg’s water crisis Eyewitness News09:29

Investigation launched after fatal taxi crash on R581 Eyewitness News09:19

Charlize Theron On The Power of Sisterhood in Her Homeland of South Africa Marie Claire09:09

Tokai Park commemorates 10th anniversary of Franziska Blochliger’s death Eyewitness News09:09

V&A Waterfront pledges R200,000 to Santa Shoebox Project Eyewitness News08:49

Fires devastate Masiphumelele and Imizamo Yethu settlements Eyewitness News08:49

48th Cape Town Cycle Tour: Essential travel advice and key route closures Eyewitness News08:38

OR Tambo police intercept R2.8 million in meth and dagga Eyewitness News08:38

‘No mercy’ for syndicates: Helen Zille unveils five-point plan for Johannesburg Eyewitness News08:22

Government to address findings on chemicals in sanitary products Eyewitness News08:18

Iran's geopolitical tensions: a looming crisis for South African consumers IOL07:03

Is this the most luxe safari lodge in the world? Evening Standard06:03

South African musician turns Nha Trang street fruit vendor’s call into viral song VnExpress International05:20

Yesterday

Hundreds return home from Dubai Times LIVE22:19 7-Mar-26

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Homecoming celebration of Rev Jesse Jackson South African Government19:13 7-Mar-26

Maxhosa Africa is Building the First African Heritage Brand Federation de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (Press Release)17:05 7-Mar-26

Mbekezeli Mbokazi Is the Most Popular Player in MLS You've Never Heard Of The Tribune, California16:32 7-Mar-26

Run on numbers: the impact of global trade on South Africa's sugar, energy, diamonds, and livestock industries ... IOL16:05 7-Mar-26

Online menstruation counselling service available for tweens, teens and their parents in SA Eyewitness News15:59 7-Mar-26

New car sales boom continues, with the best February figures since 2013 Eyewitness News15:43 7-Mar-26

Zille pledges to attract 200k jobs to Joburg if elected mayor Eyewitness News14:58 7-Mar-26

Top viewing spots for Cape Town Cycle Tour 2026 Eyewitness News13:47 7-Mar-26

𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 Southern African Development Community (Press Release)13:10 7-Mar-26

Pension Plain: how the latest Budget Speech benefits South African taxpayers IOL13:02 7-Mar-26

DA says Joburg administration has failed to address pothole issue Eyewitness News12:52 7-Mar-26

Concerns raised over eThekwini Municipality's AI Data Centre project in Amanzimtoti IOL12:36 7-Mar-26

SAPS joins Interpol International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Officers Eyewitness News12:16 7-Mar-26

N11 near Rathoke weighbridge closed after truck carrying dangerous goods overturns Eyewitness News11:45 7-Mar-26

Durban metro police arrest drug dealer at Che Guevara homeless encampment IOL10:54 7-Mar-26

ANC calls for investigation after Cape Town businessman’s R1.4m bribery arrest IOL10:50 7-Mar-26

Lesufi welcomes establishment of two SAPS units aimed at tacking high-priority crimes Eyewitness News10:13 7-Mar-26

The message looks real. It isn’t IOL10:08 7-Mar-26

Community marks 10 years since murder of Franziska Blochliger Eyewitness News10:03 7-Mar-26

Women in South Africa take up guns and martial arts for protection against gender violence ABC News10:00 7-Mar-26

Zille unveils five priorities if elected Joburg mayor Eyewitness News09:48 7-Mar-26

Health dept dismisses HIV grant reports Eyewitness News09:43 7-Mar-26

eThekwini ward committees: Why 65 are struggling to function IOL09:43 7-Mar-26

Indonesian Navy warship visits South Africa to boost ties Antara News09:37 7-Mar-26

Madlanga Commission offers protection to businessman Carrim Eyewitness News09:33 7-Mar-26

Parly committee casts doubt on preparedness of SANDF deployment Eyewitness News09:33 7-Mar-26

VAT Act: MK Party says days of ANC taking unilateral decisions are a thing of the past Eyewitness News07:41 7-Mar-26

South Africa: 'Stealing Cables Is Easy' - City Power Records 652 Incidents in Seven Months AllAfrica07:06 7-Mar-26

South Africa: Eskom Initiates Consultations On Supply Interruption to 14 Municipalities AllAfrica07:06 7-Mar-26

South Africa: SA's Petroleum Regulator Cannot Be Both Promoter and Referee AllAfrica06:46 7-Mar-26

CATA says taxi owners concerned after nine minibus taxis torched Eyewitness News06:40 7-Mar-26

Eskom launches legal action against 14 municipalities over R62 billion debt Eyewitness News06:30 7-Mar-26

University of Chester student calls volunteering in South Africa life-changing Chester First05:08 7-Mar-26

South Africa: Gungubele to Launch African Digital Transformation Centre AllAfrica04:54 7-Mar-26

Point of view: how lobola negotiations impact young couples' financial futures in South Africa IOL04:25 7-Mar-26

Locked gate to limit access to backcountry near Ladysmith CHEK News02:07 7-Mar-26

In the last 7 days

South Africa: US Senate Chair - Russia 'Violating Treaty' in Antarctic Oil, Gas Hunt Via Cape Town AllAfrica22:06 6-Mar-26

A New Chapter in U.S.–Africa Business Partnership U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Press Release)20:50 6-Mar-26

Cool: This European Airline Flew A Boeing 737 Max To Antarctica Simple Flying20:32 6-Mar-26

IIO withdraws referral to prosecution services for Ladysmith officer My Coast Now20:25 6-Mar-26

Teacher's salary cut upheld after three-day absence without notification and sick note IOL18:57 6-Mar-26

Woman in court for illegal financial flows out of SA worth more than R500 million IOL18:06 6-Mar-26

SANDF deployment to combat crime is temporary, says General Sangweni Eyewitness News17:57 6-Mar-26

South Africa Implements Crypto-Asset Reporting Requirements Bloomberg Law17:11 6-Mar-26

Venezuela’s Deputy Minister Arturo Gil Visits Cape Town to Advance Energy Ties African Press Organization16:20 6-Mar-26

Abiy Ahmed Ali’s Gross Miscalculation on the War on Iran Borkena16:08 6-Mar-26

Madlanga Commission to rule on Carrim's in-camera testimony request Eyewitness News15:55 6-Mar-26

MeerKAT meets a giga-maser astrobites (Weblog)15:46 6-Mar-26

S. Africa Exempts Smokeless Tobacco from New Regs Tobacco Reporter Magazine15:40 6-Mar-26

Kzn heavy rains: Search underway after six swept away in uMsinga bridge IOL15:33 6-Mar-26

Joburg electricity arrests expose deep-seated billing corruption Eyewitness News15:24 6-Mar-26

The edge decides the SLA: why African data centres need African-ready connectivity African Wireless Communications15:18 6-Mar-26

CATA calls for investigation into alleged Nyanga taxi rank arson attack Eyewitness News15:14 6-Mar-26

Let’s make South Africa best place, says Motsepe as he bows out as ARM exec chair Mining Weekly14:51 6-Mar-26

Former Special Forces soldier to head to trial for gunning down wife in Durban restaurant News2414:37 6-Mar-26

Defence raises concerns over delays in Judge Phahlane's corruption case Eyewitness News14:33 6-Mar-26

Machar lawyers grill Rafadi on South Africa’s Matlala phone data scandal Sudans Post14:26 6-Mar-26

Ramaphosa not objecting Khampepe's recusal from TRC Inquiry Eyewitness News14:23 6-Mar-26

Drugmaker Aspen plans Africa weight-loss drug push Semafor14:18 6-Mar-26

South Africa: Central Karoo Lags Behind Western Cape's Progress AllAfrica14:16 6-Mar-26

South Africa engages with US despite ‘racist’ policies — Ramaphosa Semafor14:07 6-Mar-26

Evidence leaders oppose Carrim's request to testify in-camera at Madlanga Commission Eyewitness News14:02 6-Mar-26

Ubuntu in Action: Reflections from the International Women’s Forum in Cape Town Edelman13:49 6-Mar-26

South Africa: Government Intensifies Crackdown On Illegal Mining AllAfrica13:47 6-Mar-26

Teachers allegedly refuse to teach at Durban school over classroom cameras News2413:46 6-Mar-26

South Africa: Steenhuisen Refutes Claims of Government Profiting From Fmd Vaccines AllAfrica13:45 6-Mar-26

Nigeria: Ncdmb, Radisson, Edison Sign Management Deal for Yenagoa Hotel AllAfrica13:38 6-Mar-26

South Africa: Court Rules Parliament Must Decide Value Added Tax Changes AllAfrica13:37 6-Mar-26

South Africa: Sa-US Relations - - a New Worst-Case Scenario AllAfrica13:37 6-Mar-26

South Africa: Petrol Prices Could Skyrocket in April AllAfrica13:37 6-Mar-26

MEC Isaac Sileku wishes cyclists well for Cape Town Cycle Tour South African Government13:34 6-Mar-26

South African Local Government Association hosts 6th National Municipal Legal Practitioners’ Forum, 12 Mar South African Government13:34 6-Mar-26

DA demands answers from Motshekga over alleged R50 million SANDF fund misappropriation Eyewitness News13:31 6-Mar-26

NW businessman Suleiman Carrim requests in-camera testimony following 'death threats' Eyewitness News13:11 6-Mar-26

Cape Town robotics team wins national championship and heads to Texas for global competition IOL13:00 6-Mar-26

Operations continue at Nyanga rank despite fire damaging nine minibus taxis Eyewitness News12:51 6-Mar-26

Reserve Bank publishes exchange control circulars for public comment Engineering News12:43 6-Mar-26

Minister Aucamp boosts small-scale fishing quotas, but fishers urge better consultation Eyewitness News12:40 6-Mar-26

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