Southern Africa

GREEN mamba SA ID booklet: Is 2026 the LAST year?

It’s the beginning of the end for the ‘green mamba’ SA ID booklet, with Home Aff...

Orange Level 5 weather warning issued for Gauteng

Severe thunderstorms threaten Gauteng as an orange level 5 warning signals heavy...

32+ unroadworthy taxis no longer on South Africa’s roads

At least 32 taxis were impounded by King Sabatha Dalindyebo Municipality traffic...

54&hour water outage set to hit parts of Joburg as Rand...

Johannesburg Water said full system recovery following the Rand Water maintenanc...

Gauteng police alarmed by ongoing illicit alcohol trade

Gauteng police have raised concern over the continued sale of illicit alcohol at...

LIVE | AFCON 2025: South Africa vs Cameroon

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has acknowledged his strong emotional connec...

Severe thunderstorms dominate Mpumalanga forecast

Mpumalanga faces heightened storm risk as severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall a...

NSRI issues urgent safety plea as search continues for ...

The NSRI has issued a safety plea to the public, urging extra caution when swimm...

SA calls for United Nations session after US strikes on...

The South African government has called on the United Nations Security Council t...

‘I’ve had talks with Kaizer Chiefs’: Bafana AFCON star ...

Bafana Bafana AFCON star says he is keen to leave Europe to join Kaizer Chiefs o...

Angry Hugo Broos promises ‘no mercy’ in AFCON 2025 clas...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has promised to show "no mercy" to his former sid...

The Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 results for Saturday, ...

Today’s Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R3 million, while the Lotto Plus 1 ...

Mamelodi Sundowns sign R57 million striker

Mamelodi Sundowns have signed Colombian striker Brayan Leon in a deal believed t...

Tragedy at Pennington Beach: Three dead, three still mi...

A group of beachgoers was caught in distress within the surf zone near the Penni...

Unbeaten Stormers make it a perfect 10/10 with stunning...

The Stormers scored in the dying moments of the game to beat the Bulls to extend...

Orlando Pirates legend set to join AmaZulu in support c...

A former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana star looks set to step into a new coa...

The Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for Saturd...

Today’s Daily Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R400 000. If you want to win ...

Home Affairs extends operating hours for Smart ID card ...

The Department of Home Affairs said the extended hours will apply nationwide at ...

WEATHER: Thunderstorms, hail expected in Gauteng on Sunday

Gauteng’s weather remains unpredictable next week as thunderstorms, warm tempera...

Iconic Amboseli super tusker elephant dies

Craig, one of Africa’s most iconic super tusker elephants, has died of natural c...

WEATHER: Widespread rain, Level 5 thunderstorm warning ...

Take a look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces t...

Mbalula praises NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani for drawing on...

In his inauguration speech, Zohran Mamdani drew directly on South Africa’s liber...

Cape Town sounds water warning as daily use exceeds sum...

The Cape Town MayCo Member for Water and Sanitation said the situation requires ...

Confirmed LIVE broadcast: Bafana Bafana vs Cameroon

It's the AFCON Last 16. Bafana Bafana face Cameroon on Sunday at 21:00 (SA time)...

NO winner | PowerBall jackpot climbs to R135 million

There were no winners of Friday's PowerBall jackpot, meaning that the prize pool...

School calendar: When will schools open for term 1?

The Department of Basic Education has confirmed the 2026 school calendar, giving...

LIVE SCORING | URC: Stormers v Bulls

Follow the live scoring as the Stormers and Bulls go head to head in what promis...

BMA on high alert as thousands of travellers return via...

Thousands of travellers are expected to return to South Africa via the Beitbridg...

Tyla breaks Miriam Makeba’s long&standing US Billboard ...

Pop sensation Tyla has broken a 56-year-old record previously held by the late M...

Parts of Cape Town to experience water outage on Thursday

Residents in parts of Cape Town are advised to prepare for a brief, planned wate...

LIVE SCORING | URC: Sharks v Lions

Keep track of the live scoring as the Sharks take on the Lions in another import...

Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa looks regal for IPHC leader Comfor...

Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa was a picture of regal elegance at her uncle’s Mozambique w...

LATEST update to SASSA Child Support Grants in January ...

Here’s the latest on SASSA Child Support Grants in January 2026, including payme...

NSRI confirms man missing at Bluewater Bay in Gqeberha

A search operation is continuing for a 23-year-old man who went missing while sw...

SASSA announces old&age grant payment dates for January

SASSA has confirmed the January old-age grant payment dates, while police urge b...

‘I was attacked’: Queen Camilla speaks on assault for t...

Queen Camilla revealed that she was attacked by a man as a teenager while she wa...

Dikeledi Magadzi to be buried in Polokwane TODAY

Former Deputy Minister of Transport Dikeledi Magadzi will be laid to rest during...

Carte Blanche coming up: Illegal cigarettes

Carte Blanche investigates South Africa’s illegal cigarette trade, revealing how...

Attacking Approach: 1 change, 2 positional shifts in Ba...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is expected to shift away from caution as South A...

Proteas squad named for ICC T20 World Cup 2026

The South African men’s selection panel has announced the 15-player squad for ne...

The Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for Friday...

Today’s Daily Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R450 000. If you want to win ...

NSRI issues UPDATE on Pennington Beach mass drowning

Rescue teams resumed search operations on Friday, 2 January, following a mass dr...

AFCON 2025 | Bafana Bafana’s record against Round of 16...

Cameroon hold a special place in the history of Bafana Bafana. The 10th match be...

Teenager rescued and resuscitated at Leisure Isle in Kn...

A 13-year-old boy is in a serious, but stable condition after being rescued from...

WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy rain, winds and HAIL ...

Take a look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces t...

Violinist Brian King Joseph sues Will Smith for sexual ...

America's Got Talent star Brian King Joseph is suing Hollywood star Will Smith o...

Summer initiation death toll rises to 41 countrywide

The summer initiation season has been marred by tragedy, with 41 initiates have ...

NSRI in frantic search for missing man in Ballito

Rescue teams are continuing an intensive search for a 40-year-old man from Mpuma...

The PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for Friday, 2 ...

Today's PowerBall jackpot stands at a guaranteed R126 million, while the PowerBa...

Joburg couple finds humour in Airbnb rental shocker in ...

A couple from Johannesburg has turned what could have been a frustrating situati...