South Africa news

News for readers in South Africa, in one-minute summaries with a link to the original reporting.

Halaal Food Myths in South Africa
South Africa's halaal food debate reveals viral myths about Muslim influence on food culture.
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US midterms show SA voters the power of the ballot
Democrats' sweeping victory on November 3 offers South Africa a stark lesson: staying home cannot hold leaders accountable, but voting can.
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South Africa: Honeybadger's Revenge
Former South African environment minister Dion George threatens nuclear war over captive lion trade.
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Democrats' US election win offers South Africa a chance
South Africa hopes Democratic control of Congress will repair relations damaged by Trump, but the president still controls foreign policy and may use it.
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Pizza shops and coffee bikes reshape franchise ownership
Entrepreneurs are redesigning franchise models to lower costs, expand access and reflect local markets across South Africa and beyond.
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Why Cape Town's rent keeps climbing
Cape Town rents have surged 30% since 2020. Activists want regulation. The city says the market will sort itself.
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ActionSA takes 51 township wards from ANC in Gauteng
ActionSA has won wards across Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni in the 2026 local elections, marking a major shift from townships that backed the ANC for decades.
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South Africa: Call Recordings Exposed Online
South African IT company misconfigured server exposing thousands of medical and financial calls online.
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Two New Stand-Out Novels From Ireland and South Africa
Ireland and South Africa novel releases explore Catholic Church and apartheid legacies.
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Democrats' US election win offers South Africa a chance
Control of Congress gives South Africa hope to repair relations damaged by Trump, but the president still holds power over foreign policy.
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Marcus Smith Unleashed? England vs Australia
England's Marcus Smith could inspire November Test against Australia as Springboks race to stop South Africa's trophy wins.
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Black Mambas patrol South Africa with Porsche
All-female anti-poaching team uses Porsche Cayenne to protect rhinos in remote bush.
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Johannesburg's crime-council ecosystem
A new report shows how political, corporate and criminal interests intersect around Johannesburg's local government to profit from the city's decline.
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Mchunu's 472 days on leave expose accountability gap
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been on special leave for 472 days while drawing salary and benefits, costing the state at least R2.7-million in legal fees and raising questions about whether accountability applies equally at the highest levels.
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How to check your 2026 local election results
South Africa's Electoral Commission releases live results by ward and metro as counting continues through the weekend.
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South Africans Vote in Key Municipal Elections
South Africa's ruling ANC faces crucial municipal elections as millions vote.
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Nations Championship 2026 preview
South Africa leads Nations Championship 2026 with New Zealand and France chasing.
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Who else wants 2036 Olympics?
Seven countries bid for 2036 Olympics hosting rights after India's interest.
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Trump removes Rwanda and South Africa from US trade deal
Donald Trump notifies Congress he will remove Rwanda and South Africa from Agoa, a preferential US trade programme, effective January 1st 2027.
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Business rescue: lifeline or delay tactic?
A Constitutional Court ruling clarifies South Africa's business rescue framework, but debate continues over whether it truly saves companies or just postpones failure.
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Two guilty in Phala Phala theft despite flawed probe
Six years after $580,000 vanished from President Ramaphosa's farm, a court finds two accused guilty but criticises investigators for poor work.
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South Africa must respond to Agoa loss with clarity, not panic
Losing African Growth and Opportunity Act preferences is serious but not catastrophic. The government's response will determine whether the damage is contained or compounds.
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IEC acknowledges voting delays but expects improvement
South Africa's electoral commission says irregularities are inevitable in elections of this scale, after 217 Cape Town voting stations faced delays on the first day of special voting.
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Farm theft conviction in South Africa president scandal
A man is found guilty of stealing over half a million dollars from a cattle farm owned by President Cyril Ramaphosa, reviving a scandal that nearly toppled him.
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