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South Africa Investment Pledges Hit US$7.5B
South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province secures R124.5 billion (US$7.5 billion) in investment pledges at conference despite anti-immigrant unrest.
The Rio Times · 1m
Ultra-Trail Cape Town 2026 Guide
US runners can qualify for Western States 2028 by finishing Ultra-Trail Cape Town 2026 within set times.
The Rio Times · 2m
South Africa President Inaugurates Vedanta Gamsberg Expansion
South Africa's president Ramaphosa launches Vedanta's Gamsberg Phase II zinc expansion project.
Allafrica · 1m
South Africa's fractured politics finds no dominant voice
Three weeks before local elections, no single narrative dominates national debate as society splinters into separate conversations.
Daily Maverick · 2m
Nuvei Gets South African Payment License
Nuvei expands global payments platform with new South African license.
Pymnts · 1m
South Africa shuts fake grant claims
Sassa denies social grants for undocumented foreigners after violent protests.
Allafrica · 1m
How Chris Hani smuggled weapons into South Africa
A new biography reveals how the ANC commander built underground networks from Lesotho to move arms, guerrillas and money across borders using tourist minibuses and young operatives.
Daily Maverick · 4m
Hazlewood's six-for seals Australia's win in Durban
Josh Hazlewood takes career-best figures as Australia defeats South Africa by 214 runs on day five at Kingsmead.
Abc · 1m
South Africa's unbeaten run ends in heavy defeat to Australia
The world Test champions lose by 214 runs in Durban after being outclassed across five days, raising questions about their readiness ahead of England's visit.
BBC Sport · 2m
Pastor Predicts Rapture This Week
South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela claims the Rapture happens October 12-13, 2026, after two failed predictions.
VICE · 1m
Australia Sets South Africa 421 to Win
Australia sets South Africa a daunting 421-run target to win in first Test.
Sportstar · 1m
South Africa Film Rebate Back Online
South Africa's film rebate program resumes after two years of paralysis.
Variety · 1m
SASSA December 2026 Payment Dates
SASSA pays older persons grants Wednesday, 2 December 2026, disability Thursday, 3 December, and children’s grants Friday, 4 December 2026.
The Rio Times · 1m
South Africa Smart ID Card Application Guide
South Africans can switch green ID books to secure smart cards at banks or Home Affairs offices by March 2028.
The Rio Times · 1m
South Africa Prevents Corruption Before Prosecution
South Africa's institutions can stop corruption without waiting for criminal convictions.
Allafrica · 1m
UN Human Rights Chief Congratulates Navi Pillay on Nobel Peace Prize
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk warmly congratulates South African Navi Pillay after she wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for human rights advocacy.
Allafrica · 1m
South Africa: Chris Hani's Killer Could Become Polish MP
Janusz Waluś, who killed South African leader Chris Hani in 1993, may run for Poland's parliament in 2027 after being deported from South Africa.
Allafrica · 2m
Waiver arrives too late for visa rule victims
South Africa's home affairs minister has waived a rigid 60-day visa filing rule, but thousands already face years of administrative harm from its mechanical application.
Daily Maverick · 2m
SA vs AUS, 1st Test Day 4: Australia Four Down
Australia trails 390-284 as Carey joins Renshaw in SA vs AUS Test.
Sportstar · 1m
South Africa: Menstrual Health Beyond Products
South African girls face emotional distress without menstrual support, demanding systemic change for dignity and education.
Allafrica · 1m
Trump Sanctions ICC as Nobel Prize Honors South African Jurist
Trump imposes new sanctions on International Criminal Court as South Africa's Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize.
Allafrica · 1m
Mining boom masks wealth inequality crisis
South Africa's extraordinary mining profits have concentrated wealth among the richest while leaving mining communities poor and excluded, raising questions about who really benefits.
Daily Maverick · 4m
Cape Town's data centre choice: growth or residents first
The mayor must decide whether to approve a US tech giant's massive data centre that would claim as much power as 250,000 households.
Daily Maverick · 2m
Smith's four catches set Test record as Australia dominates
Steve Smith takes four catches on day three to surpass Joe Root's all-time record, helping Australia build a 139-run lead over South Africa in Durban.
Daily Maverick · 1m
Rwanda set to host Africa's first F1 race since 1993
Formula 1 is reportedly heading to Rwanda in 2030 for the continent's first Grand Prix in over three decades, though no official confirmation has been made.
The Next Web · 1m
South Africa Protests After Immigration Ruling
Anti-immigration protests in South Africa after constitutional court eased asylum rules.
euronews · 1m
African Genomics Research Expands Healthcare Connections
African countries build genetic data systems to improve healthcare for local populations.
Allafrica · 1m
Australia leads South Africa by 139 runs in first Test
Pat Cummins takes three wickets as Australia builds 139-run lead over South Africa in first Test.
Sportstar · 1m
South Africa Fire Claims Four Lives
Four people, including three children, died in Germiston shack fire.
Allafrica · 1m
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.
Daily Maverick · 3m
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.
Daily Maverick · 3m
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.
BBC Sport · 1m
South Africa vs Australia First Test Day Three
South Africa and Australia play out tense first Test cricket match on day three.
Sky Sports · 1m
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.
Daily Maverick · 2m
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.
Daily Maverick · 2m
South African judge Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize
Navi Pillay, a former U.N. human rights chief, wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work on international law. Hours later, the Trump Administration sanctions the International Criminal Court.
TIME · 2m
Navi Pillay Nobel Peace Prize Honors Global Legal Order
Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize defends international legal institutions amid US sanctions on ICC.
Allafrica · 2m
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.
Daily Maverick · 2m
South Africa Withdraws Asylum Directive
South Africa's Home Affairs retracts asylum intake rule after violent anti-immigrant protests.
Allafrica · 1m
Africa: All of Africa Today - October 9, 2026
South Africa withdraws asylum directive amid unrest; Yemen conflict threatens African economies.
Allafrica · 2m
Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize
South African human rights chief Navi Pillay receives Nobel Peace Prize for genocide trials and international law work.
Allafrica · 1m
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.
Daily Maverick · 2m
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.
Daily Maverick · 3m
Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Former ICC Judge
Former ICC judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize amid U.S. and Israeli backlash.
Foreign Policy · 2m
Navi Pillay Nobel Win Highlights Media Freedom Advocacy
Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize recognition underscores her decades-long work defending media freedom and international human rights law.
Allafrica · 2m
South Africa High Court Orders ANC to Reinstatement
South Africa's high court mandates ANC to reinstate Andile Lungisa after unlawful removal.
Allafrica · 1m
James Johnston's Campaign Highlights
James Johnston uses targeted strategies to build international fan engagement.
Music Ally · 1m
Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize
The South African judge and former UN human rights chief is recognised for her work on international law and prosecuting war crimes.
BBC News · 2m
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.
Daily Maverick · 3m
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.
Daily Maverick · 2m
US sanctions ICC hours after Pillay wins Nobel Prize
The Trump administration punishes the International Criminal Court on the same day a former judge receives the Nobel Peace Prize for championing international law.
Daily Maverick · 1m
Highest T20I Chase Record
South Africa's 259-run chase against West Indies in Centurion sets T20I record.
Sportstar · 1m
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.
Allafrica · 1m
Zuma Hospitalized Amid Health Confusion
Zuma's health status sparks debate as party claims he's fine while reports say he's unwell.
Allafrica · 1m
South African Teams Undervalued in Champions Cup?
South African rugby teams face long odds but show promise in Champions Cup 2026-27.
The Rugby Paper · 1m
South Africa Protests Turn Violent
Anti-migrant protests in South Africa turned violent as asylum processing resumed after court ruling.
Dw · 1m
Cummins: Khawaja Book Won't Fuel Sandpapergate Fallout
Australia's Pat Cummins says Usman Khawaja's autobiography won't reopen the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal.
Sportstar · 1m
Do survey numbers match the persecution narrative?
A South African social cohesion survey finds most white and Afrikaans-speaking respondents report stability or improvement, challenging international claims of widespread persecution.
Daily Maverick · 3m
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.
Daily Maverick · 2m
Cummins unfazed by Khawaja's sandpapergate book
Australia's captain says he has no concerns about revelations in his former team-mate's autobiography ahead of the first Test in South Africa.
BBC Sport · 1m

#south africa

South Africa Investment Pledges Hit US$7.5B

Ultra-Trail Cape Town 2026 Guide

South Africa President Inaugurates Vedanta Gamsberg Expansion

South Africa's fractured politics finds no dominant voice

Nuvei Gets South African Payment License

South Africa shuts fake grant claims

How Chris Hani smuggled weapons into South Africa

Hazlewood's six-for seals Australia's win in Durban

South Africa's unbeaten run ends in heavy defeat to Australia

Pastor Predicts Rapture This Week

Australia Sets South Africa 421 to Win

South Africa Film Rebate Back Online

SASSA December 2026 Payment Dates

South Africa Smart ID Card Application Guide

South Africa Prevents Corruption Before Prosecution

UN Human Rights Chief Congratulates Navi Pillay on Nobel Peace Prize

South Africa: Chris Hani's Killer Could Become Polish MP

Waiver arrives too late for visa rule victims

SA vs AUS, 1st Test Day 4: Australia Four Down

South Africa: Menstrual Health Beyond Products

Trump Sanctions ICC as Nobel Prize Honors South African Jurist

Mining boom masks wealth inequality crisis

Cape Town's data centre choice: growth or residents first

Smith's four catches set Test record as Australia dominates

Rwanda set to host Africa's first F1 race since 1993

South Africa Protests After Immigration Ruling

African Genomics Research Expands Healthcare Connections

Australia leads South Africa by 139 runs in first Test

South Africa Fire Claims Four Lives

Outlaw bikers and cartels rev up in South Africa

Penguins won the case but lost the fish

England name Eric Simons as Test bowling coach

South Africa vs Australia First Test Day Three

Court ruling twisted into anti-foreigner rage

Home Affairs' asylum chaos of its own making

South African judge Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize

Navi Pillay Nobel Peace Prize Honors Global Legal Order

South Africa's disaster resilience depends on connecting institutions

South Africa Withdraws Asylum Directive

Africa: All of Africa Today - October 9, 2026

Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize

SA helps feed China’s huge desert fish-farming boom, and the sea is paying the crippling price

The hidden cost of farmed seafood

Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Former ICC Judge

Navi Pillay Nobel Win Highlights Media Freedom Advocacy

South Africa High Court Orders ANC to Reinstatement

James Johnston's Campaign Highlights

Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize

Court ruling on asylum seekers sparks violent protests

Nortje's return gives Proteas edge in first Test

US sanctions ICC hours after Pillay wins Nobel Prize

Highest T20I Chase Record

South Africa-Born Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Zuma Hospitalized Amid Health Confusion

South African Teams Undervalued in Champions Cup?

South Africa Protests Turn Violent

Cummins: Khawaja Book Won't Fuel Sandpapergate Fallout

Do survey numbers match the persecution narrative?

Anti-immigrant mob fuels attack on South Africa's constitution

Cummins unfazed by Khawaja's sandpapergate book