South Africa

The betting sector continues to show a high growth of 44%. The national gambling board (NGB) has lamented the rise in gambling advertising, which also makes use of younger-looking models, placing youth at risk. The board updated parliament’s portfolio committee... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
By Vhahangwele Nemakonde
“Our relationship started with many challenges but inspired a lot of on-field success for all our national teams," said SAFA CEO Lydia Monyepao. The South African Football Association (SAFA) and technical sponsor Le Coq Sportif have announced the conclusion of their... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
By Khaya Ndubane
No one is willing to talk about the meeting between Shein and McKenzie, attended by Mbalula. Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau said his department will monitor and investigate if Chinese online store Temu is complying with South... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
By Tshehla Cornelius Koteli
It will be a pity when Broos quits coaching, possibly after the World Cup. When Hugo Broos was appointed as Bafana Bafana head coach in May 2021, there was a fair amount of scepticism in the air. ALSO READ: Three... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
By Jonty Mark
Vusimuzi Mahlangu announced on Tuesday that he would be recusing himself because he had been subpoenaed to appear before the Madlanga commission. Image: 123RF/Evgenyi Lastochkin The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says the magistrate presiding in the corruption case of suspended... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
By moloih@sowetan.co.za (Herman Moloi)
Latest measurements show a dramatic recovery, as Vaal Dam remains full with substantial inflows. The Vaal Dam has reached a level of 102.40%, marking a remarkable recovery compared to the same period last year, when it stood at just 38.15%... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
By Enkosi Selane
Shell EV charging station in Beijing Picture: REUTERS Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 26% in September from a year ago to a record 2.1-million units, driven by strong demand in China and a late US... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
By Reuters
Here are the three things we learned from Bafana’s journey to the 2026 Fifa World Cup.   Bafana Bafana will return to the Fifa World Cup for the first time since 2010 after their 3-0 win over Rwanda in their... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
By Khaya Ndubane
After the real Tammy Taylor got a judgment against them for R71 million ($4 million), the Viljoens are now suing her for R3.4 billion. Peet and Melany Viljoen are suing Tammy Taylor for $200 million (about R3.4 billion) in the... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
By Ina Opperman
Inimba's head writer, Siphosethu Tshapu, reveals what went on behind the scenes of the wedding. Mzansi Magic viewers were treated to one of the most memorable weddings on South African television when Hlathi and Thumeka finally exchanged vows. The long-awaited... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
By Lineo Lesemane
His actions at Mbombela Stadium were tone-deaf in what should have been a night for celebration. It’s one thing to make a blunder but to follow it up with arrogance is downright disrespectful. Bafana Bafana team manager Vincent Tseka’s ‘silencing’... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
By Katlego Modiba
Perhaps a draw is the best value bet here. The English Premier League returns this weekend after the international break, with the most eye-catching match Sunday’s North-West derby between Liverpool and Manchester United. Arne Slot is facing a first real... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
By Jonty Mark
Five men were arrested in Daveyton for pretending to be police officers. Image: Supplied Ekurhuleni metro police patrolling around Daveyton arrested five men who were allegedly pretending to be police officers and attempting to hijack vehicles.Among the things found in... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
By Botho Molosankwe
Closed signage is seen around the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images The US government shutdown entered its 15th day.US President Donald Trump renewed his threat to end “Democrat programmes”.So... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
Bafana Bafana secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Rwanda at Mbombela Stadium, overcoming the challenges of a two-year qualifying campaign disrupted by the Mokoena-gate point deduction.Hugo Broos, now Bafana’s longest-serving head coach, credited... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
By Tashreeq Vardien
Minister of agriculture John Steenhuisen. Image: Freddy Mavunda Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen and China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) have signed a stone fruit trade protocol that is expected to bring R400m for SA over the next five years and... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
By chabalalaj@sowetan.co.za (Jeanette Chabalala)
The Arctic has some memorable wildlife sights and is accessed through a famous explorer route. Supplied/Seabourn Welcome to News24 Outdoors, driven by Ford.Outdoors editor Riaan Manser goes on a childhood dream adventure to see the “mythical” narwhal for himself near... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
By Riaan Manser
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos. Image: Veli Nhlapo After guiding Bafana Bafana to qualify for the Fifa World Cup to be co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico next year, coach Hugo Broos wants the national team to better their... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
By KhozaN@sowetan.co.za (Neville Khoza)
Nuance, skill and wit: Namaqualand-born author Zoë Wicomb. Dawid Roux/Beeld Celebrated South African author Zoë Wicomb has died at 76 in Glasgow, Scotland. Wicomb was known for her powerful stories on identity and South African life, including You Can’t Get... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
By Shaun de Waal
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms. The trial of murdered Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana star continues at the high court in Pretoria on Wednesday.Sowetan... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
The US Department of State has revoked the visa of South African music executive Nota Baloyi, after he posted about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Darren Stewart/Gallo Images The United States Department of State has revoked the visa of South... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
By Nicole McCain
US President Donald Trump and Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, participate in a Medal of Freedom Ceremony for late US right-wing activist Charlie Kirk in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP US President Donald... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
Zacharia Olivier, Rudolf de Wet and William Musora appearing at the Polokwane regional court for bail application. Image: Thapelo Morebudi A man who testified how he and his boss shot two women who were scavenging for food on a Limpopo... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
By SOWETAN REPORTER
All three victims sustained gunshot wounds. Image: 123RF/valdasds1 Western Cape police commissioner Lt-Gen Thembisile Patekile has condemned the overnight shooting of three men in a vehicle at Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay.Police were called to the scene at Holomisa Square... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
By TIMESLIVE
Stellantis will reopen the Belvidere Assembly Plant to expand production of the Jeep Compass (pictured) and Jeep Cherokee. Picture: STELLANTIS. Stellantis announced a $13bn investment in the US on Tuesday, a move it said will bring five new models to the market... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
By Agency Staff
Kenyan opposition leader and former prime minister Raila Odinga, seen here waving to supporters, has died, a source says. Donwilson Odhiambo/Getty Images Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died.He was in Indian for treatment.Odinga collapsed on a morning walk.Former... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
SA's Keaton Gomes (South Africa) 12-3-0 (10 KOs) scored a spectacular victory by knocking out Alija Mesic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) 2-1-0 (2 KOs) in the fourth round. Photo cred: WBC website Image: WBC As you advance in any competition, the... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
By magaselab@sowetan.co.za (Bongani Magasela)
The gold price is supported by expected interest rate cuts in the US, as well as the renewed US-China trade tensions. Hidesy/Getty Images Gold rose to a fresh high just shy of the $4 200-per-ounce level on Wednesday, buoyed by... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
Hamas clashed with rival groups in Gaza.It executed eight people it branded as “collaborators and outlaws”.Israeli families demanded the return of the remains of deceased hostages still held in Gaza.Hamas tightened its grip on Gaza’s ruined cities on Tuesday, launching... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-15
Daily Lotto results WinWin.artlab/Canva/supplied | Graphic: Mihle Mdashe/News24 Here are the Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus numbers:Here are the DrawResults & Payouts for (14/10/25):#DAILY LOTTO: 13, 15, 16, 17, 30Congratulations to all the #winners!Players must be 18 years or... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-14
Oswin Appollis of South Africa during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda at Mbombela Stadium on October 14, 2025. Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images Bafana Bafana booked their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an emphatic 3-0 win... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-14
By Athenkosi Tsotsi
Powerball and Powerball Plus results WinWin.artlab/Canva/supplied | Graphic: Mihle Mdashe/News24 Here are the Powerball and Powerball Plus results:#DrawResults for 14/10/25 are:#PowerBall: 05, 25, 31, 40, 41#PowerBall: 20#PowerBallPLUS: 02, 19, 27, 29, 42#PowerBall: 07Players must be 18 years or older, play... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-14
Hugo Broos’ belief, Oswin Appollis’ brilliance, and a little Nigerian magic combined for a night of redemption in Mbombela, turning heartbreak and chaos into hope and jubilation. Bafana Bafana are going to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, writes Tashreeq Vardien.“And... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-14
By Tashreeq Vardien
From a cool guitar and amp set to his pool table to Northern Cape mining equipment, the assets that alleged diamond trader “conman” Louis Liebenberg amassed over the years, all as investors lost multimillions, are going under the hammer this... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-14
By Graeme Raubenheimer
Singer/Songwriter D'Angelo And The Vanguard perform at Club Nokia on 8 June 2015 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images US neo-soul musician D’Angelo has died at age 51 after a battle with cancer.The musician was known for hits such as... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-14
By Compiled by Joel Ontong
Intense heat and thundershowers are expected in most parts of the country. Danielle Beder/Roots RF/Gallo Images Intense heat and thundershowers are expected in most parts of the country, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS).Excessive lighting, strong winds and... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-14
MaMkhize’s tax troubles: 23 designer bags and a Lamborghini up for auction after SARS seizure- Only 23 of the hundreds of luxury designer bags seized from Shauwn Mkhize were authenticated and cleared for auction by a third-party expert.- The auctioned... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-14
By Compiled by Adri-Ann Peters
[embedded content]Of the hundreds of luxury designer bags seized from Shauwn Mkhize, only 23 were authenticated and cleared for auction. The designer bags included brands like Gucci, Goyard, Louis Vuitton, and Yves Saint Laurent. Also in the mix was her... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-14
By Keitumetse Maako
President Cyril Ramaphosa clarified his limited acquaintance with Hangwani Maumela, linked to Tembisa Hospital corruption, stating he encountered him in 2024 during walks in his neighbourhood.Ramaphosa, married to Maumela’s aunt 47 years ago but divorced decades back, denied familial ties... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-14
By Siyamtanda Capa
Salmon and rye omelette. Supplied/Penguin Random House A classic combination put together in a completely different way. This omelette rocks!Want to make this later? Tap on the bookmark ribbon at the top of your screen and come back to it... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-14
By Jamie Oliver
On 14 September, President Cyril Ramaphosa called for greater accountability in local government. He emphasised the need for a stricter vetting process for ANC councillors and stronger performance management.  His remarks were met with mixed reactions. Some welcomed the call... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-12
By Eyaaz
In 2018, I shared an idea with a few friends and colleagues. To deal with systemic corruption, in the context of weakened state capacity and a dangerous shift of national attention away from development towards outrage about crime and corruption,... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-12
By Eyaaz
Irresponsible sex, betrayal, drugs, alcohol, failed marriage, short temper, violence, arrogance and a “do you know who I am” attitude summarise the lives of late Zimbabwean strongman Robert Mugabe’s children. The fall of Mugabe in November 2017 and his eventual... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-12
By Eyaaz
An American think tank is calling for the US to pressure South Africa into punishing organisations and individuals who advocate for Palestinian rights.  In August, the Foundation for Defence of Democracies (FDD) urged the US government to impose “diplomatic pressure... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-11
By Eyaaz
Like casting, soundtrack and wardrobe, location plays a vital role in enhancing a film’s tone and the viewing experience.  Over the years, Cape Town has been a sought-after film location for local and international filmmakers alike. Popular films such as... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-11
By Eyaaz
A Pretoria law student has won an institutional bullying case after an off-campus racist incident at a private university owned by JSE-listed company Advtech.  Amara Mooloo was initially sanctioned with expulsion “in perpetuity” from the Independent Institute of Education’s Varsity... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-10
By Eyaaz
The Bitcoin supply on cryptocurrency exchanges is at historically low levels, signaling a potential supply shock situation that can lead to changes in availability and price. More precisely, less than 15% of Bitcoin is currently held on trading platforms, a... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-10
By Shaun Goosen
No longer the preserve of wealthy individuals or major companies and organizations, trading has turned into a widespread endeavor that people from all walks of life and income levels can participate in. The advent of online trading platforms has made... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-10
By Shaun Goosen
Altcoin season is when cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin outperform. Many have been predicting the arrival of altcoin season, but could recent price drops have put a halt to it? September has always been a tepid, if not outright dangerous, month... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-10
By Shaun Goosen
South Africa’s oceans are the country’s “blue gold”, with the potential to add billions to GDP and create hundreds of thousands of jobs — if managed sustainably, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dion George said this week. “Our oceans... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-10
By Sheree Bega
One of South Africa’s challenges appears to be the relentless creation of controversial soundbites and scant broadcasting for mere story-selling rather than providing ethical journalism and informing the citizens.  The Thabo Mbeki Foundation hosted a second African Peace and Security... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-10
By Eyaaz
International payments are the connective tissue of the global economy, enabling trade, investment and capital mobility across borders. Yet despite their central role in the financial system, they remain stubbornly expensive and complex, creating friction in the flow of capital... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-10
By Eyaaz
The announcement of the peace plan for Palestine has brought a measure of relief to a people long under genocide, but it needs the world’s dedication and commitment; one that tests the world’s resolve to move from words to justice. ... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-10
By Eyaaz
For nearly two decades, Johannesburg has been home to one of Africa’s most vibrant celebrations of hip-hop culture, the Back to the City Festival. Since 2007, it has grown from a vision sketched in a small Newtown store into a... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-10
By Eyaaz
With the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) having expired on 30 September 2025, the uncertainty over its renewal has raised pressing questions about the future of South Africa’s trade relations with the US. South Africa accounts for 54% of... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-10
By Eyaaz
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has achieved its first unqualified audit opinion in nine years, marking a significant milestone in the state-owned entity’s turnaround and governance reform. This follows four years of disclaimer opinions (2019 to 2022)... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-08
By Eyaaz
Namibia’s Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Minister Inge Zaamwani has tabled the long-awaited Land Bill in parliament, describing it as a “transformative instrument” designed to restore dignity, promote equity and empower the population through access to land”. The land... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-08
By Eyaaz
The six South African activists who had joined a flotilla trying to get humanitarian aid to Palestinians and were detained in an Israeli prison have renewed calls to governments to take action against Israel for its war on Gaza.  Fatima... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-08
By Aarti Bhana
Outdoor air quality funding to sub-Saharan Africa collapsed by 91% in just one year, falling from $129 million in 2022 to a mere $11.8 million in 2023.  This left the region with less than 1% of global clean-air finance, despite... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-08
By Sheree Bega
ANC MPs avoided making direct reference to suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu as parliament’s ad hoc committee on police corruption continued questioning KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on Wednesday. Instead, the MPs focused on corruption in the judiciary,... Read more
Published on: 2025-10-08
By Eyaaz