South Africa news

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

Khayelitsha Brothers Turn Hyacinth Into Biochar
South African brothers convert invasive water hyacinth into biochar for farmers.
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Outlaw bikers and cartels rev up in South Africa
A Pretoria shooting kills one biker as police uncover massive drug factories and suspect international outlaw gangs are moving in.
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Penguins won the case but lost the fish
South Africa's landmark court agreement to protect African penguins from starvation is unravelling as sardines die and fishing continues.
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England name Eric Simons as Test bowling coach
Eric Simons joins Stephen Fleming's England coaching team ahead of the December series against South Africa.
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South Africa vs Australia First Test Day Three
South Africa and Australia play out tense first Test cricket match on day three.
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Court ruling twisted into anti-foreigner rage
A narrow asylum judgment was distorted online into false claims about citizenship and jobs, fuelling anti-foreigner mobilisation in Durban.
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Home Affairs' asylum chaos of its own making
A court ruling on asylum procedures sparked xenophobic riots, but the real failure lies in years of closed offices and rejected applications.
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Vote for the psychopath, Joburg needs it
Anton Harber argues Johannesburg's next mayor needs ruthlessness and manipulation to fix a broken city.
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Australia's pace attack seizes control in Durban
Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon dismiss South Africa for 284 to put Australia in command of the first Test.
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South Africa's disaster resilience depends on connecting institutions
Dr Haseena Majid argues that South Africa must link its existing disaster management systems with grassroots communities and local knowledge to build true resilience.
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South Africa Withdraws Asylum Directive
South Africa's Home Affairs retracts asylum intake rule after violent anti-immigrant protests.
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Africa: All of Africa Today - October 9, 2026
South Africa withdraws asylum directive amid unrest; Yemen conflict threatens African economies.
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Renshaw fights to save Australia's first innings in Durban
Matt Renshaw approaches his first Test half-century as Australia battles to salvage its opening innings against South Africa at Kingsmead on day two.
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SA helps feed China’s huge desert fish-farming boom, and the sea is paying the crippling price
South Africa’s seafood exports to China surge as Xinjiang’s desert fish farms face sustainability challenges.
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The hidden cost of farmed seafood
Fishmeal production that feeds farmed salmon and shrimp exported to South Africa drives overfishing, forced labour, pollution and food insecurity in poorer countries.
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South Africa High Court Orders ANC to Reinstatement
South Africa's high court mandates ANC to reinstate Andile Lungisa after unlawful removal.
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Court ruling on asylum seekers sparks violent protests
A Constitutional Court decision on refugee processing triggered riots in Durban and Soweto, fuelled by misinformation about what the ruling actually does.
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Anti-immigrant mob threatens to burn women and children in Pretoria
Violent protests force Home Affairs to reverse its decision to reopen asylum offices after a Constitutional Court ruling.
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Nortje's return gives Proteas edge in first Test
South Africa's fast bowler Anrich Nortje took two wickets on his return after three years away, helping reduce Australia to 187-6 on day one at Durban.
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Highest T20I Chase Record
South Africa's 259-run chase against West Indies in Centurion sets T20I record.
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South Africa-Born Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
South Africa-born Navi Pillay, UN human rights chief, wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for advancing international law.
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South Africa Protests Turn Violent
Anti-migrant protests in South Africa turned violent as asylum processing resumed after court ruling.
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Fire destroys Mayfair home, displaces 20 people
A blaze in an overcrowded Johannesburg house exposes the dangers of illegal wiring and unregulated subletting in inner-ring suburbs.
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Anti-immigrant mob fuels attack on South Africa's constitution
Xenophobic activists are using immigration anger to undermine constitutional democracy and judicial independence, echoing tactics from the Zuma era.
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