South Africa

The Stormers overturned a 15-point deficit to beat Munster in Ireland in the biggest fixture of the weekend, while the Lions won away to a rusty Bulls. The Stormers and Lions extended their winning streaks while misery compounded for the... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-30
By Nicholas Zaal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (GPO/AFP) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted a request to the country’s president on Sunday for a pardon in his years-long corruption trial, arguing that criminal proceedings were hindering his ability to govern and a... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-30
Stormers coach John Dobson Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images The Stormers achieved their first-ever win at Thomond Park, overturning a 21-6 deficit to beat Munster 27-21 despite missing key Springboks. This win marks their fifth straight European away victory and solidifies their... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-30
By Lloyd Burnard
President Cyril Ramaphosa successfully led South Africa’s G20 presidency, earning praise for a seamless summit, despite domestic and international challenges. Graphic: Sharlene Rood. Images: GCIS/Supplied; Leon Neal/Getty Images. President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation tonight following South Africa’s hosting... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-30
By Bongekile Macupe
An analyst believes Floyd Shivambu complemented Julius Malema's character. Questions have been raised about the founder of Afrika Mayibuye’s ability to kick-start his new political party and make it a formidable player in the country’s political landscape. This comes after... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-30
By Itumeleng Mafisa
An 18-year-old woman was rescued from near-drowing at Struisbaai Main Beach by crew from NSRI. NSRI/Facebook A young woman was rescued from drowning at Struisbaai Main Beach and is recovering in hospital in a stable condition. A 51-year-old man drowned... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-30
By Cebelihle Mthethwa
"It was a good strategy by MC Alger to close the middle," Cardoso said. Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso described Friday night’s goalless draw against MC Alger in the CAF Champions League as “a beautiful match”, despite the fixture failing... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-30
By Katlego Modiba
"I was not so happy about their attitude, and I told them that," said the Moroccan. Despite his team’s victory, Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou was far from satisfied with his side’s performance in the first half against Durban... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-30
By Khaya Ndubane
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has defended her decision to implement a long-term lease for oil companies at Durban’s petrochemical hub. However, MPs have said that there needs to be a review of Creecy’s decision, claiming that Creecy had not adequately... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-30
By Na'ilah Ebrahim
A group of South African men are fighting on the frontlines of the Russia-Ukraine war after being recruited under seemingly false pretences. Supplied by source A fifth suspect has been arrested in the investigation into how South Africans were recruited... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-30
By Cebelihle Mthethwa
The Reds are still clear favourites to win, but the Hammers might be worth a punt. Liverpool and Arne Slot are in desperate need of a victory as they travel to West Ham United in the English Premier League on... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-30
By Jonty Mark
'With this kind of mentality I am pretty sure we will qualify for the quarterfinals,' he told SABC Sport. Kaizer Chiefs co-head coach Cedric Kaze was proud of the mentality shown by his players after a stoppage time goal from... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-30
By Jonty Mark
Questions have been raised about whether Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla will face the law for her involvement with the recruitment of South Africans to fight on Russia's side. Police have arrested another person suspected of contravention of the Regulation of Foreign Military... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-30
By Itumeleng Mafisa
The backline player said his nomination would not have been possible if his team had not performed so well this year. Ethan Hooker said his World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year nomination and experience in his debut season with... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-30
By Nicholas Zaal
The Durban-based side have fallen further down the log. The Sharks suffered a heavy defeat to Connacht in Galway on Saturday night. The Irish club scored five tries in a commanding 44-17 victory, having led 23-5 at the break. The... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-30
By sarugbymag
Shamila Batohi will retire in January, leaving President Cyril Ramaphosa with less than two months to find a replacement.The panel tasked with identifying suitable candidates for the vacancy said six of the 32 applicants had met the “minimum requirements” for... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-30
By Karyn Maughan
Oscar Piastri will start in pole position for the penultimate round of the Formula One season at the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday, with Lando Norris aiming to wrap up his maiden world title. Piastri had cut Norris’s lead in... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-30
By Jacques van der Westhuyzen
Director Leila Henriques describes Medea, the 2 400-year-old story, as essentially “a breakup where children are used as bargaining chips.”Gofaone Bodigelo, who plays Medea, connects the character to modern displacement.The production runs from 27 to 30 November at The Market... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-30
By Constance Gaanakgomo
Police officers in Stockton, California in the US respond to an incident on 14 June 2012. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Getty Images Four people died after 14 people were shot at a family gathering in Stockton, in northern... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-30
Matlala claims Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi sought his help in getting a torture case withdrawn.He alleges he had approached the commissioner after struggling to secure new contract work.He further states Hawks head Lesetja Senona personally drove him to meet Mkhwanazi.The extraordinary... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-30
The Presidency has addressed the plight of South African men, sent for supposed bodyguard training, who found themselves unwillingly deployed to fight on the front line in Ukraine. Supplied/Family The Presidency has spoken for the first time about the men... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-29
By Emsie Ferreira and Nicki Gules
Police are searching for six murder and rape suspects who escaped from Lydenburg police station. Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images Six murder and rape suspects escaped from Lydenburg police station.Officers investigating a water leak found structural damage and realised the prisoners had... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-29
By Thato Gololo
Lotto and Lotto Plus Graphic: Mihle Mdashe/News24. Image credit: WinWin.artlab/Canva. Here are the Lotto and Lotto Plus results:#DrawResults for 29/11/25 are:#LOTTO: 08, 18, 22, 46, 54, 58#B: 51 #LOTTOPLUS1: 02, 14, 17, 25, 30, 45#B: 21#LOTTOPLUS2: 09, 17, 30, 36,... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-29
Three men, who were allegedly heading to Russia to serve as mercenaries in the Russian Federation Military, were arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on Friday. A woman, believed to have played a role in facilitation, was also arrested. nikom1234/iStock... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-29
By Velani Ludidi
A taxi driver was arrested on Saturday after knocking down a female runner during the annual Soweto Marathon in Johannesburg. Chelsea Ogilvie/News24 A taxi driver was arrested after allegedly knocking down a female runner during the annual Soweto Marathon. The... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-29
By Thato Gololo
The hurt locker’s complete… consider it beyond all doubt now that the Proteas men’s Test team have marvellous extra pincers to their traditionally spicy bowling attack.Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer as a destructive spinning combo: it’s never really been matched... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-29
By Rob Houwing
Over 25 000 tickets have been sold for the 2026 South African Open at Stellenbosch Golf Club in February.Champion Dylan Naidoo will defend the title he won at Durban Country Club earlier this year, while members of LIV Golf’s Stinger... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-29
By Lynn Butler
Halfway through my interview with Thandiswa Mazwai, she tells me about a tattoo she has on her chest. It’s a combination of symbols she found in the late Credo Mutwa’s book Indaba, my children. On the first page of the... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-28
By Eyaaz
If, like myself, you have long reached unc status, you might remember that the visuals for Zakes Bantwini’s Wasting My Time | Clap Your Hands (2013) were utterly goated back then.  Sonically, vernacular rhythms, buoyant synths, and percussive claps lock... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-28
By Eyaaz
To keep the creative energies moving and avoid skills being irrelevant, artists must regularly find ways to continue honing their skills. As such, masterclasses, workshops and formal training at educational institutions become vital. “Dancers are nimble, constantly getting their bodies... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-28
By Eyaaz
One thing Johannesburg film lovers cannot say they’re without is a space to congregate with fellow cinephiles. With film markets, creative hubs, watch parties, and film festivals abounding, it is only a matter of going out in search of them. ... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-28
By Eyaaz
Graphic designers usually produce the visuals found on packaging, clothing, book covers, and transport vehicles. Yet, when their artistry is elevated to provoke thought, reflect society, or preserve cultural heritage, their creations achieve lasting significance. Social commentary through digital design... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-28
By Eyaaz
HughFest returns with Shekhinah, The Soul Brothers, Mi Casa and more at Nirox Sculpture Park On Sunday, 30 November, HughFest returns to Nirox Sculpture Park for its fourth year at the venue, and its 12th edition as one of South... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-28
By Busi Lethole
Where do you learn to be a man?” That’s the question 24-year-old Nkosikhona Fakudze is grappling with in eSwatini, as he navigates his relationship with his girlfriend and daily life while his father is away as a migrant worker. Amid... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-27
By Eyaaz
After hosting arguably one of the most successful and best organised G20 summits in history and cementing its position as an important player in global affairs, South Africa must get down to work to fulfil its mandate as an African... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-27
By Eyaaz
This was Johannesburg’s moment on the world stage. Not since Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela’s history-making inauguration in 1994 and the 2010 FIFA World Cup has democratic South Africa charmed the world as it did during the G20 Leaders’ Summit and B20... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-27
By Eyaaz
South African Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) chairperson Mosotho Moepya’s call to his Indian counterpart ahead of the Bihar polls, an exercise involving 75 million voters, quietly signalled how pivotal the next SA election will be for the survival of its... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-27
By Eyaaz
ANC Youth League (ANCYL) president Collen Malatji says he would rather support the reinstatement of former secretary-general Ace Magashule’s party membership than that of  former party president Jacob Zuma. In an interview with the Mail & Guardian this week, Malatji... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-25
By Eyaaz
South African traders often want a practical way to enter the market without risking too much capital on day one. Minimum deposit accounts provide a simple starting point. They allow you to learn platform tools, test strategies in live conditions,... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-25
By Shaun Goosen
Forex trading in South Africa has seen rapid growth in recent years, with more individuals using technology to participate in global financial markets. At the same time, risk remains a central challenge for both beginners and experienced traders. Artificial intelligence... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-25
By Shaun Goosen
During a recent interview with Bhekisisa, Groote Schuur Hospital CEO Dr Shaheem de Vries suggested that the hospital itself would be the more interesting subject, and that we should come back and speak to a spectrum of staff, from porters... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-25
By Eyaaz
In the late 1990s, South Africa banned all tobacco advertising. No more did cigarettes appear on billboards or in newspapers and magazines; they weren’t allowed airtime on radio or TV, and tobacco sponsorships were taboo.  It helped to cut smoking... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-25
By Eyaaz
The 30th annual UN climate summit (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, showed that international cooperation on the issue is still “alive and kicking”, United Nations climate chief Simon Stiell said. “We knew this COP would take place in stormy political waters,”... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-25
By Sheree Bega
Suspended Gauteng director of public prosecutions (DPP) Andrew Chauke unlawfully signed a prosecution letter recommending racketeering charges against the former head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) in KwaZulu-Natal, Johan Booysen, the national director of public prosecutions,... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-24
By Eyaaz
South Africa’s most threatened bird, the Botha’s Lark, is teetering on the brink of becoming the country’s first recorded avian extinction, with fewer than 340 individuals thought to remain in the wild. Yet recent breakthrough discoveries have given conservationists a... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-24
By Sheree Bega
For the first time in 170 years, a leopard has been photographed in the West Coast National Park. This landmark sighting marks the natural return of the species to South Africa’s coastal landscapes, which South African National Parks (SANParks) said... Read more
Published on: 2025-11-24
By Sheree Bega