South Africa

In the last 12 hours

Pan-African vision: MK party backs strategic alliance with Morocco IOL09:19

South Africa pushes to increase exports to China amid US’ 30% tariff hike South China Morning Post09:02

Gunmen kill five in bar shooting in South Africa New Zealand Herald01:38

Wafcon 2024: South Africa set up semifinal showdown with Nigeria Premium Times, Nigeria06:49

South African university programmes to support black students aren’t working. What needs to be done The Conversation (Africa)05:50

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In the last 24 hours

Two dead, two injured in suspected gang shooting in Cape Town News2418:50 19-Jul-25

Burning candle caused Durban fire Times LIVE15:47 19-Jul-25

George buiding collaplase: Minister saddened by findings Eyewitness News15:43 19-Jul-25

The Only Way to Group Travel Is Solo The Cut13:16 19-Jul-25

Good Party condemns killings in Olievenhoutbosch Eyewitness News11:38 19-Jul-25

South Africa building collapse that killed 34 was 'entirely preventable', minister says BBC15:54 19-Jul-25

Mandela Day: It Is In Our Hands To Combat Poverty And Inequality LusakaTimes.com20:07 19-Jul-25

30% chance of rain expected in Gauteng this weekend Eyewitness News16:24 19-Jul-25

G20 nations agree independence of central banks crucial Kuwait Times15:50 19-Jul-25

KZN residents advised to use heating devices with caution Eyewitness News14:42 19-Jul-25

‘Titan of the liberation struggle’: Cape Town’s former mayor, Theresa Solomon laid to rest News2414:16 19-Jul-25

Trump’s chronic venous insufficiency mirrors trend in SA, says doctor Times LIVE13:25 19-Jul-25

City of Cape Town ready to square off against National Government over Public Procurement Act IOL13:07 19-Jul-25

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In the last 48 hours

Legal battle: Jacob Zuma to challenge appointment of acting police minister Firoz Cachalia in ConCourt ... IOL18:49 18-Jul-25

MKP hands over list of demands to Presidency, wants Mchunu fired Eyewitness News17:46 18-Jul-25

Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecies on South Africa, others Tribune Online14:35 18-Jul-25

Mchunu ready to cooperate with inquiry probing allegations against him Eyewitness News12:51 18-Jul-25

Five killed in Pretoria tavern shooting Eyewitness News07:54 19-Jul-25

Suspect rearrested for 2020 murder of Cape Town traffic officer after new evidence emerges News2418:35 18-Jul-25

US tariffs force South African fruit exporters to rethink strategy Fruitnet17:17 18-Jul-25

Wall Street Misprices South Africa’s Collapse Foundation for Defense of Democracies03:34 19-Jul-25

Madiba’s Legacy ‘Now Our Responsibility’, Secretary-General Says on Nelson Mandela Day, Praising 2025 Prize Winners for … United Nations (Press Release)19:50 18-Jul-25

In a historic gathering, 12 countries announce Israel sanctions and renewed legal action to end Gaza genocide The Real News Network18:30 18-Jul-25

MK Party hands over memorandum to SAPS, wants KZN top cop Mkhwanazi protected Eyewitness News15:03 18-Jul-25

FlySafair pilots extend strike action to two weeks starting on Monday IOL17:38 18-Jul-25

Woman and toddler die as fire razes more than 120 houses in Durban's Kennedy Road settlement Times LIVE11:03 19-Jul-25

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In the last 4 days

Ramaphosa struggles to mend fences with Trump BBC00:19 17-Jul-25

Sophie Mokoena bids farewell to SABC Bulawayo24News20:10 17-Jul-25

Former Miss South Africa’s baby girl born at 31 weeks now thriving after weeks in hospital Right to Life18:22 16-Jul-25

Kzn businessman in distress as Standard Bank demands monthly R55,000 for new Range Rover damaged during ... IOL05:02 17-Jul-25

UDM calls out Ramaphosa about workings of GNU Eyewitness News05:46 17-Jul-25

Tensions flare between Operation Dudula marchers and Abahlali Abahlali baseMjondolo supporters Times LIVE19:58 17-Jul-25

Lesufi willing to cooperate with inquiry probing alleged political interference with police investigations Eyewitness News16:08 17-Jul-25

Zambians will flock to SA if Edgar Lungu is buried here, says Progressive Forces of South Africa IOL15:04 17-Jul-25

Court ruling: Limpopo father removes son as beneficiary from family trust after repeated assaults IOL08:09 17-Jul-25

Legal action against President Ramaphosa over Police Minister's special leave IOL13:28 16-Jul-25

U.S. sends third-country deportees under secrecy to the small African kingdom of Eswatini The Washington Times12:14 16-Jul-25

Another triple shooting in Cape Town Times LIVE08:41 18-Jul-25

Sweden confirmed as record RDM Assegaai artillery ammunition customer defenceWeb12:28 16-Jul-25

South Africa coalition strained after trade envoy fails to visit US American Journal of Transportation15:45 17-Jul-25

State says more charges imminent in assault, kidnapping case linked to senior cop Eyewitness News09:30 17-Jul-25

2 women linked to fatal shooting inside Wynberg court due in court Eyewitness News08:39 17-Jul-25

FlySafair customers may have to make alternative travel arrangements for coming week Eyewitness News06:57 17-Jul-25

Belarus, South Africa strengthen S&T сooperation BelTA17:36 16-Jul-25

Operation Dudula gives SAHRC 10 days to respond to demands, act against undocumented foreign nationals Eyewitness News17:39 17-Jul-25

FlySafair warns pilots joining wage strike will come at a cost Eyewitness News06:03 18-Jul-25

Police on-site during stand-off between Operation Dudula and Abahlali Basemjondolo in Braamfontein Eyewitness News13:44 17-Jul-25

South Africa: ARTSolar Throws in the Towel in 'Gagging' Case AllAfrica07:23 18-Jul-25

30 countries announce Israel sanctions and renewed legal action to end Gaza genocide Mondoweiss16:48 17-Jul-25

South Africa Rejects ISIS-Linked Political Party The National Interest16:18 17-Jul-25

South Africa: Government Commits Over R1 Trillion to Infrastructure Investment AllAfrica14:45 17-Jul-25

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In the last 7 days

'Go get the popcorn factory ready', Gayton McKenzie ready to testify in inquiry over Mkhwanazi's corruption ... IOL17:14 15-Jul-25

Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya asked to take a leave of absence Eyewitness News13:11 15-Jul-25

IN FULL: Ramaphosa's address regarding Mkhwanazi's allegations Eyewitness News19:22 13-Jul-25

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Establishment of Commission of Inquiry into allegations regarding law enforcement agencies South African Government18:52 13-Jul-25

Pretoria Sangoma predicts Cabinet reshuffle for Mchunu, not suspension IOL13:29 13-Jul-25

Cyril Ramaphosa appoints Gwede Mantashe as acting Police Minister IOL20:09 15-Jul-25

South African president suspends police minister and launches probe into alleged links to… The Washington Times20:32 13-Jul-25

‘My fellow South Africans': Here’s what you need to know ahead of Ramaphosa’s address tonight IOL17:14 13-Jul-25

President Ramaphosa appoints Gwede Mantashe as Acting Police Minister Eyewitness News20:08 15-Jul-25

Mystery of huge python found in Durban Times LIVE20:18 14-Jul-25

'Cyril Must Go': Durban crowd demands action, not inquiries, after Mkhwanazi allegations IOL12:50 15-Jul-25

'South Africans tired of commissions of inquiry': parties on Ramaphosa's response to Mkhwanazi allegations Times LIVE20:07 13-Jul-25

Presidency slams DA claims that Mcebisi Jonas' credentials rejected by US Eyewitness News05:48 16-Jul-25

Massive drug bust: Police seize R54. 3 million worth of heroin and tik in Goodwood IOL12:18 14-Jul-25

4 suspects killed in shootout with police in Riverlea Eyewitness News14:29 13-Jul-25

Woman left partially blind after attack on Table Mountain Eyewitness News15:19 13-Jul-25

Acting Police Minister Cachalia says he's not entering role with preconceived notions Eyewitness News12:55 14-Jul-25

Presidency condemns DA harassment of Presidential Envoy, Mcebisi Jonas South African Government19:50 15-Jul-25

BREAKING: SA gets R520-million to buy the twice-a-year anti-HIV jab — but there’s a snag Bhekisisa09:04 15-Jul-25

SAPU says it feels vindicated after Ramaphosa address Eyewitness News07:08 14-Jul-25

Police Ministry doesn't believe Jayden-Lee Meek was killed by 1 person Eyewitness News09:16 15-Jul-25

Barbara Creecy dissolves Road Accident Fund board over governance issues IOL17:45 15-Jul-25

SA car exports to US plunge as Trump tariffs bite bizcommunity.com09:32 15-Jul-25

MP charged for accusing Lesotho king of signing over country to South Africa BBC18:24 14-Jul-25

IEC rejects application by the Islamic State of Africa to register as a political party Eyewitness News05:06 14-Jul-25

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In the last 14 days

ANC says allegations against the police minister doesn't warrant NEC discussion Eyewitness News16:38 6-Jul-25

Ramaphosa expected to engage with those directly implicated by Mkhwanazi Eyewitness News07:52 8-Jul-25

South Africans take to the streets in support of KZN top cop Mkhwanazi News2417:20 10-Jul-25

ANC top brass set to meet following serious corruption allegations against police miniter Eyewitness News08:31 12-Jul-25

Gauteng police open murder case after health dept employee killed outside hospital Eyewitness News14:59 12-Jul-25

He is a whistleblower, police committee chair says of Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Mail & Guardian Online17:58 8-Jul-25

Very solemn moment for the nation, says Ramaphosa Eyewitness News09:33 12-Jul-25

Top cop Sibiya labels Mkhwanazi's allegations as baseless Eyewitness News05:11 7-Jul-25

'A beautiful soul': South African murdered on luxury yacht in Bahamas, days before 21st birthday Times LIVE07:27 10-Jul-25

Ramaphosa biding his time over what to do with damning allegations made by Mkhwanazi against Mchunu IOL16:39 9-Jul-25

South Africa’s Ramaphosa hits back at US tariffs Semafor15:44 9-Jul-25

Trump announces 30% tariff on South African exports to the US from Aug 1 Engineering News23:30 7-Jul-25

Mkhwanazi names man with alleged links to Mchunu as central to meddling in police cases Eyewitness News15:33 7-Jul-25

South African Fashion Did Not Come to Play at Durban July 2025 | See All the Boldest Looks BellaNaija20:49 6-Jul-25

Zimbabwe US$4 million heist suspects arrested in South Africa Bulawayo24News13:49 6-Jul-25

High court rules that cryptocurrency is not money Mail & Guardian Online11:05 12-Jul-25

Mashaba calls for deportation of Rutendo Matinyarare Bulawayo24News06:04 10-Jul-25

SAPS saga: Academic urges Ramaphosa to act against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu or ANC will suffer IOL11:17 7-Jul-25

South Africa: Ramaphosa’s ally Senzo Mchunu under fire for crime links The Africa Report10:21 9-Jul-25

Fannie Masemola says Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi won't be persecuted, confirms threats to his life IOL11:52 9-Jul-25

Kidnapped businessman rescued in Randfontein, 2 suspects killed in shootout with police Eyewitness News16:55 10-Jul-25

'My fellow South Africans': Family meeting called to decide Senzo Mchunu's fate IOL15:11 10-Jul-25

SA Navy to cooperate with Hawks as it investigates SAS Manthatisi tragedy Eyewitness News16:27 9-Jul-25

Three men gunned down in shack at Cape Town informal settlement News2415:59 6-Jul-25

South Africa: Mchunu Accused of Giving Junior Female Worker Massive Promotion and Special Treatment AllAfrica11:38 11-Jul-25

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