Accra and Pretoria at loggerheads over death of Ghanaian national

A diplomatic row is brewing between Ghana and South Africa over the death of a Ghanaian national in Cape Town.

Kuruman man receives 12-year sentence for rape and assault

Wine and dine for a good cause at Pairing in the Valley

Mark your calendars for a night of wine and fine dining! Find out all you need to know about St Luke's 'Pairing in the Valley' fundraiser.

EXCLUSIVE | John-Laffnie de Jager reveals plans to revolutionise African tennis

John-Laffnie De Jager met with The South African at Wimbledon to provide an update on the Stellenbosch Racquet Centre (SRC).

Potholes a symbol of Johannesburg's woes

Driving around the city has become a giant game of dodgem cars.

George: 'You can't let your foot off the gas' against the Boks as Poms brace for Ellis Park sequel

Jamie George says England have learned the hard way what happens when you take your foot off the gas against the Springboks at altitude.

Eddie Jones BANNED for Japan vs Italy Nations Championship Test

Banned Japan coach Eddie Jones will be absent as his team begin their Nations Championship campaign in Tokyo on Saturday, 4 July against an Italy side looking to build on Six Nations success. Kick-off is at 10:40 (SA time). READ England name team to face Springboks, Henry Pollock benched Abused match officials Jones is

DIRCO evacuation plans: Key update for expats

DIRCO evacuation plans have been updated as conflict continues in the Middle East. Here's what South Africans abroad need to know.

Home brewery bust: police find 'chemical cocktail' lab in Gugulethu front-room

5 suspects were found brewing their own illicit liquor inside their home.

Top 10 Durban July marquees everyone will be talking about this year

From luxury lounges to celebrity parties, these Durban July marquees promise unforgettable race day experiences this weekend.

SA business grows even as optimism sinks to five-year low

South Africa's private sector returned to marginal growth in June, but business optimism sank to a five-year low.

LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | Friday, 3 July 2026

The Madlanga Inquiry is probing claims of criminal infiltration within law enforcement agencies.

Important High Court ruling on elderly eviction protection

Elderly eviction protection was upheld in the High Court this week, when a pensioner did not lose their home because of an administrative lapse …

Court releases three of four suspects arrested for possession of stolen property in Limpopo

After appearing before the Mokerong Magistrate's Court on Thursday, three of the four suspects were released by the court as they could not be positively linked to the offense.

EFF slams Mbalula after he accused the party of setting a vigilante trend against foreign nationals

Mbalula said the EFF's 2022 inspection of restaurants in Johannesburg set a bad example for the rest of the country.

'SA remains Ebola-free' | KZN Health MEC dismisses fake rumours on social media

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger initial process to withdraw from ICC

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially initiated their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, the ICC has confirmed.

uMngeni-uThukela reduces earthy taste in eThekwini's drinking water

End in sight for Cape Town's unfinished Foreshore Freeway Bridge?

One of Cape Town's most recognisable landmarks could finally be completed after standing unfinished for nearly 50 years.

South Africa backs local Ebola vaccine development

President Cyril Ramaphosa visits Kinshasa as the AU Champion for Pandemic Preparedness…