HRW says Russian paramilitaries killed 9 civilians in Mali

The Sahel country has been wracked since 2012 by a serious security crisis, notably fuelled by violence from jihadists allied to Al-Qaeda or the Islamic State group, along with criminal gangs and armed separatists.

Nigeria's federal government moves to decriminalise attempted suicide

Health Minister Ali Pate said the reform aims at reducing suicide deaths and attempts by 15 per cent by 2030.

Joburg waste collection services resume as Pikitup strike ends

The protest action had disrupted waste collection in parts of Johannesburg for weeks.

Madlanga Commission condemns intimidation of journalists

Madlanga Commission condemns intimidation of journalists following Stuart Scharnick arrest

Third suspect arrested in connection with Reiger Park shooting

The 27-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Boksburg Magistrates' Court on Friday.

Knysna Municipality mourns death of former mayor Aubrey Tsengwa

Tsengwa was shot and killed last night in his car while traveling home.

How a South African venture is revolutionising digital banking on a global stage

Police arrest key figure in R26 million mineral theft syndicate

Stuart James Scharnick arrested at Madlanga Commission after journalist intimidation allegation

Test your Springboks vs All Blacks knowledge

Think you know everything there is to know about the Springboks' long history against the All Blacks? If so, prove it!

Devastating news for Sundowns and Bafana Bafana defender!

Sundowns and Bafana Bafana will be without the services of this top defender for the next six months with a raptured Achilles tendon.

Is this the end for Saleng at Sundowns? Cardoso explains

Monnapule Saleng's Sundowns future looks increasingly uncertain after Miguel Cardoso revealed the winger repeatedly broke team rules.

NSRI rescue vessel Spirit of Ubuntu arrives at her new home in Hout Bay (PICS)

The National Sea Rescue Institute's newest Offshore Rescue Craft, Spirit of Ubuntu, has arrived at its new home at NSRI Station 8 Hout Bay.

Resident spends R160 000 of her OWN money fixing roads in Tshwane

A Bronkhorstspruit resident has spent about R160 000 of her own money resurfacing roads after years of neglect by the City of Tshwane.

Here's what Friday's weather looks like

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 21 August 2026.

Boks v All Blacks – first Test: All the stats, facts and numbers

It promises to be another epic encounter between these two great rugby nations.

SA women feel like an afterthought in the services meant to serve them

The findings were based on responses from more than 6 000 South African women.

Amazon asks Icasa to cut spectrum fees ahead of Leo launch

Amazon's satellite arm backs Icasa's reforms but warns affordable service hinges on lower spectrum fees.

In Senegal's Saint-Louis, traces of slave-trading past are being erased

The first French trading post in sub-Saharan Africa was established in Senegal's Saint-Louis in 1659 and the island soon became a holding point for thousands of captive Africans before they were shipped abroad. But Saint-Louis' role in the transatlantic slave trade is little known.

Residents of Limpopo's Dopeni-Matsharini village demand clean water

Residents of Dopeni-Matsharini village in Limpopo are demanding access to clean water.