How to watch 2025 Cape Town Marathon

South Africa is hoping to establish itself as a major running destination as the Cape Town marathon returns for its 18th editions this weekend. New course records were set in the men's as well as the women's elite category last year. While...

“Rejection on another level”: Cape Town woman in her 50s shares Tinder date from hell

A 56-year-old South African woman from Cape Town shared her Tinder date from hell and went viral on TikTok The lady explained that her date was very clingy and gave stalker vibes throughout their time together Her now-viral story wowed many young...

Grade 7 pupil greets President Cyril Ramaphosa as Cupcake on stage and makes South Africans proud

A video on X went viral as it showed a charismatic pupil directly addressing President Ramaphosa The kid in grade 7 took to the stage at an event and delivered a speech that went viral People were in stitches after the child called the president...

South Africa Sports Minister Insists He Doesn’t Want Nigeria At 2026 FIFA World Cup

South Africa Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has openly declared that he does not want the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following recent controversy involving both nations during the...

Ulster v Sharks Live: Updates as Ulster go against the second South African side in two weeks

Ulster take on Sharks in their first away game of the URC season with the hope of keeping their 100 per cent win record intact. Richie Murphy’s Ulstermen face a squad peppered with Springbok talent, including two-time Webb Ellis Cup-winning...

HONOR South Africa aims to dominate the smartphone market by 2028

In just two short years, HONOR South Africa has risen to become the #2 smartphone brand in the country — an achievement that speaks volumes about the company’s innovation, quality, and connection with South African consumers. Driven by an...

South Africans question future of Black empowerment policies

AGE limit for driving in South Africa sparks heated debate

A recent public awareness message highlighting key safety considerations for older drivers has sparked a heated debate on social media, with South Africans divided over whether stricter driving regulations should apply to seniors. The reminder,...

‘Treated it like a T20’: Laura Wolvaardt shines as South Africa thrash Sri Lanka in rain-hit Women’s World Cup clash

Laura Wolvaardt’s unbeaten 60 powers South Africa to a 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in a rain-hit Women’s World Cup match. Written by Press Trust of India Published: Oct 18, 2025, 09:30 AM (IST) Edited: Oct 18, 2025, 09:30 AM (IST) South Africa...

Inferno hits Cape Town: Hundreds left homeless as fires tear through Khayelitsha, Muizenberg shacks

Cape Town – Hundreds of residents have been left displaced after several shacks caught fire, with the blaze spreading through multiple informal settlements across Cape Town in the Western Cape. According to the SABC, approximately 150 residents...

From power cuts to parliamentary hearings: the dark web of South Africa’s law enforcement scandal

Several celebrity murders and a R200-­million drug consignment stolen from a police building during a power cut now connect different parts of South Africa’s seismic law enforcement scandal. This week, suspended deputy national commissioner of...

“I arrived traumatized”: Ugandan Catholic Priest Recovers from Visa Woes in South Africa, Settles at Home Archdiocese

On how he has been adjusting at his new workstation, Fr. Stephen says, “It is not the same here as it was at St. Ephraim Parish. The dynamics are different. Naggulu Parish is also a national shrine for the Saint Jude Devotion so it's quite busy.”...

Call for South Africans to sign up as organ donors

With fewer than 100 organ donors registered each year, South Africa faces one of the lowest donation rates in the world — just 1,6 donors per million people. According to the South African Organ Donor Foundation’s executive director of operations...

First Chery bakkie heads for South Africa after surprise U-turn

Chinese carmaker backtracks on its decision not to avail Himla double cab to export markets In a surprise turnaround, Chery South Africa confirmed that its first-ever bakkie, the Himla, will arrive on local soil in 2026. First shown at the...

AGSA's alarming findings on parole and rehabilitation in South Africa

The Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA) has found that repeat offenders whose parole was previously revoked are considered for parole on new sentences, and remand detainees do not participate in rehabilitation programmes. The AGSA also found...

South Africa thump Sri Lanka to seal CWC25 semis spot

COLOMBO - South Africa marched into the semifinals of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 after producing a commanding 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday. Openers Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits led from the front with a flawless...

AGSA exposes flaws in South Africa's parole system

The Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA) has found that repeat offenders whose parole was previously revoked are considered for parole on new sentences, and remand detainees do not participate in rehabilitation programmes. The AGSA also found...

There’s more to South African wines than meets the eye

It was late on the second day of the Cape Wine 2025 trade show, around four o’clock, when things started to wind down. I received a message from my Wines of South Africa Canada minder: “Can you meet Ken Forrester at the Table Mountain cable car at...

South Africa Vs Sri Lanka, ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Who Won Yesterday In RSA-W Vs SL-W Match?

Earlier, opting to bat, Sri Lanka lost two wickets with just 37 runs on the board in 10 overs. Then, as has been the case a few times at the R Premadasa Stadium in the ongoing tournament, the rains arrived, forcing the players indoors with the...

SRI LANKA V SOUTH AFRICA

It's not how you start but how you finish. As South Africa have put themselves in position for a semifinal spot in the women's cricket world cup. The Proteas dominated Sri Lanka with a 10-wicket win in a rain affected affair match. South Africa...