South Africa news

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

Zoo Lake's litter crisis mirrors South Africa's public spaces
Johannesburg's beloved park is trashed daily despite bins and volunteers, revealing a deeper problem about how citizens treat shared spaces.
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Look up, South Africa: wounded, yes, but still breathing
South Africa faces violence, corruption and division, yet an opinion writer argues the nation's indomitable spirit refuses to surrender hope.
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Tenth woman found dead in South Africa killing spree
Police discover another body in Ekurhuleni as investigators consider whether a serial killer is operating near Johannesburg.
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Joburg at 140: gold built it, decay threatens it
From a dusty mining camp in 1886 to a world city, Johannesburg now fights to survive the legacy of the gold that made it.
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South Africa's cyber attacks hide a bigger question
Recent ransomware hits on Cartrack, RelyComply and others look like crime. But can South Africa tell the difference between cybercrime and strategic attack?
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Afrikaner refugees return for healthcare, murders mount in Ekurhuleni
A family claiming white genocide fled South Africa but returned two weeks later for medical care, while eleven women have been found dead in Ekurhuleni since July.
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South Africa's mass shooting crisis kills 38 in one week
Three cities hit by coordinated attacks in days as gang violence and illegal firearms fuel a national emergency.
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One loss doesn't erase nine years of Bok dominance
Rassie Erasmus deserves faith after Perth defeat, but also scrutiny on selection balance as Springboks build toward 2027 World Cup.
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South Africa honours teachers reshaping education
The National Teaching Awards celebrated educators who visit homes, run weekend classes and teach children to read against the odds.
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Watch Australia vs South Africa Live Free
Free live streams for Australia vs South Africa Test match available globally.
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Zulu heritage meets modern comfort in furniture design
Durban designer Siyanda Mbele translates Zulu culture into sleek, functional furniture that rejects African design stereotypes.
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Africa's World Cup draw sets stage for 2027
South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will host the expanded fourteen-team tournament next year, with fixtures and ticket sales now confirmed.
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South Africa's ambassador denies white genocide claim
Roelf Meyer, South Africa's new US ambassador and a born Afrikaner, directly challenges Trump's assertion that white people face genocide in his country.
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South Africa hunts leopards without knowing how many exist
Trophy hunting quotas are set for a species whose population estimates range from 2,185 to 23,400 individuals, leaving experts sharply divided on whether killing should continue.
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Australia lose ODI series to South Africa
South Africa beat Australia in second ODI as Miller and Bavuma hit centuries.
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Australia Beats South Africa 42-38 in Perth Test
Australia holds on with 11 men to beat South Africa 42-38 in Perth Test.
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Australia Beats South Africa 42-38 in Rugby Test
Australia edges South Africa 42-38 in thrilling rugby Test match.
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Three mass shootings kill 32 in South Africa
Police hunt suspects after weekend attacks in impoverished townships near Johannesburg and Cape Town.
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Ninth body found in South Africa serial killer probe
South African police discover a ninth woman's body in two months, deepening fears of a serial killer operating near Johannesburg.
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South Africa Wins ODI Series Lead
Matthew Breetzke's 112 leads Proteas to 67-run ODI victory over Australia.
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11 killed in Durban mass shooting
Gunmen opened fire at a house party in South Africa, killing at least 11 people in what police suspect may be gang-related violence.
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U.S. Imposes Visa Ban on South African Officials Over Anti-White Discrimination
U.S. targets South African officials accused of anti-white discrimination with new visa restrictions.
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Top South African police chief charged with sexual offences
Lt Gen Shadrack Sibiya, a suspended deputy police commissioner, faces charges of grooming, rape and trafficking.
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Dressmaker: The indie sewing sim taking Steam by storm
A small South African team turned a TikTok prototype into a full game about designing and crafting custom dresses.
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