Zimbabwe international Divine Lunga escapes gunfire in Johannesburg

A Zimbabwean football star is safe after bullets tore into his car during a tense encounter on the streets of Johannesburg

Kenya 'Birdman' is internet hit but worries health officials

A formerly homeless man in Nairobi has become a viral sensation after years of rescuing and living with injured birds, but authorities are worried about disease risks.

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen cleared to run for president but with ankle tag

French far-right chief Marine Le Pen's political future remained uncertain Tuesday after a court cleared her to run but wearing an ankle tag, potentially hampering a campaign for next year's presidential elections when her party has its strongest chance yet of winning power.

Third EMPD officer charged in R15m precious metals case

EMPD officer has been added to the R14.9 million precious stones robbery case.

Millions in SA face hunger, alarming child malnutrition deaths: HSRC

The issue of hunger has come under scrutiny at the SAHRC inquiry into the right to food.

Asylum seeker rights: Constitutional Court declares parts of the Refugee Act unconstitutional

WEATHER: Rain to hit parts of SA on WEDNESDAY

Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Wednesday, 8 July 2026.

Woman's dance with marimba players delights Mzansi – WATCH

A cheerful Instagram clip of a Cape Town woman dancing with marimba players has captured Mzansi's attention and earned praise online.

'I'm not signed to Roc Nation' – Tyla shuts down viral Jay-Z deal rumours ahead of APOP* album drop

A doctored Times Square billboard and a viral X post convinced thousands that Tyla had ditched Epic Records for Jay-Z's Roc Nation.

South Africa's AI future is leaving millions behind

South Africa's AI future is leaving millions behind Low computer ownership and uneven digital literacy mean many South Africans are still excluded from the basic tools needed to participate in an AI-driven economy. On the surface, South Africas digital credentials tell only part The post South Africa's AI future is leaving millions behind appeared first on Cape Business News.

City's Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

City's Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth The City of Cape Town has approved an R868 million budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2026/27 financial year, driving support into programmes that attract investment, strengthen businesses, create employment opportunities and ultimately The post City's Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth appeared first on Cape Business News.

Modular UPS system enhances power protection with scalable, high-availability architecture

Modular UPS system enhances power protection with scalable, high-availability architecture Continuous power availability has become increasingly important as organisations depend on digital infrastructure to keep operations running. In critical facilities The post Modular UPS system enhances power protection with scalable, high-availability architecture appeared first on Cape Business News.

Don't click that traffic fine SMS: KZN issues urgent warning over growing scam

KZN motorists are being warned about a surge in fake traffic fine scams, with criminals even targeting people who don't own vehicles.

Here's what the $1bn deal to sell Shell fuel stations in SA to Abu Dhabi company means

Adnoc Distribution will gain control of 580 fuel stations in South Africa.

Makazole Mapimpi steals spotlight with daring David Tlale country-inspired fashion look

Springbok star Makazole Mapimpi proved style and sport make the perfect combination

Zimbabwe lights back up after nationwide grid collapse

Zimbabwe restored electricity to most of the country after a nationwide blackout triggered by a grid failure, with engineers still reconnecting parts of Harare. The outage once again exposed the fragility of the country's ageing power infrastructure and chronic energy shortages.

Ghana rejects Ramaphosa visit over xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians

Ghana has turned down a state visit request from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, as tensions rise over a wave of xenophobic violence that has targeted Ghanaian nationals living in South Africa.

Nigerian medical student killed in Russian strike, days before graduation

A 23-year-old Nigerian medical student has died after a Russian airstrike hit Kharkiv, Ukraine,  just days before she was due to graduate.

Moroccan police arrest 10 people over thwarted Islamic State-linked attack plots

Morocco's counterterrorism agency on Monday said it had foiled several attack plots by a cell linked to the Islamic State affiliate in the Sahel.

Mali: Sabotage plunges Bamako into water and power crisis

Large parts of Mali's capital have been left without electricity and running water after suspected sabotage damaged a key power transmission line. The disruption has deepened hardship for residents as insecurity and jihadist attacks continue to strain the country's fragile infrastructure.