El Niño: Mozambique ranked as one of the 'most vulnerable' African countries

The powerful weather system is projected to bring severe heatwaves, below-normal rainfall, and heightened drought risks across Southern Africa.

First look: Cape Town's plan to turn unfinished highways into new neighbourhood

For more than 50 years, Capetonians have lived beside unfinished highways. Now the City has a bold new plan to complete them.

We drive Ferrari's rather exclusive R12-million Purosangue

The Ferrari Purosangue is not just an SUV; it's more akin to a four-door, four-seat, ultra high-performance tour de force.

While cracking down on grants, SASSA gives employees salary increases

SASSA finds room in the budget for employees' salaries.

Experts in the hot seat: What to expect from the Married at First Sight Mzansi Season 3 reunion

The couples will come face to face again months after filming wrapped.

Here are the candidates vying for the eThekwini mayoral chain 

Meet the political candidates competing for the eThekwini mayoral chain for the 4 November 2026 local government elections.

Last month for rain as Cape Town dam levels fall short of key threshold

Cape Town's combined dam levels are sitting nearly five percentage points below the threshold required to avoid water restrictions.

Bafana vs Egypt: What awaits SA's boys under the Cairo lights

Bafana Bafana face Egypt in warm, clear and breezy conditions when they take to the field in Cairo on Sunday night.

Three Kaizer Chiefs players who could leave in January

Kaizer Chiefs have already made significant changes to their squad, but more departures could follow when the January transfer window opens.

Electoral Court questions Operation Dudula's preparedness as party loses late candidate list bid

Internal leadership disputes contributed to the political party's failure to meet the IEC deadline.

Mixed reaction in Guinea-Bissau after ousted president barred from returning

Military leaders cited 'security conditions' and the need to preserve public order for barring Umaro Sissoco Embalo's return.

Rhodes University to launch hub dedicated to advanced biotechnology

Rhodes University is set to celebrate significant academic milestones during its October graduation ceremony, where more than 200 students will be capped alongside the conferral of an honorary doctorate on acclaimed consumer journalist Wendy Knowler. The event also highlights a monumental national achievement as the institution prepares to host SA's sole Presidential PhD Hub in Advanced Biotechnology. Led by Prof Janice Limson, the R21m initiative forms part of a flagship programme spearheaded by President Cyril Ramaphosa and the National Research Foundation. Aimed at transforming traditional doctoral training, the Makhanda-based hub will support 45 doctoral candidates starting in 2027, fostering transdisciplinary innovation, public policy engagement and vital scientific research to tackle pressing societal challenges.

Eastern Cape Philharmonic Youth Orchestra to showcase rising talent after intensive training

Young musicians from across the region will take to the stage this weekend to show off their musicial prowess as part of the Eastern Cape Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (ECPYO) Youth Orchestral Experience. This comes as the talented group have been participating in an intensive five-day orchestral programme aimed at exposing them to professional music standards and developing their skills.

Faith and purpose unite as Schauderville church gathers for visual impairment awareness initiative

The United Congregational Church of South Africa (UCCSA), in partnership with Bona Ubuntu, recently hosted an inspiring blind and cane walk to promote awareness, dignity and inclusion for visually impaired people. Despite inclement weather moving the event indoors to the Weis Memorial Congregational Church hall in Schauderville, participants gathered under the theme "Empowered by Faith and United in Purpose" for a day of education, personal testimonies and community support.

Historic 200-year-old Bethelsdorp church bell stolen in Gqeberha as R20 000 reward offered

'They're saying we're a couple': SA creator denied entry into Zanzibar

SA content creator Austin Mzukwa claims he was denied entry into Zanzibar as they thought he and his male friend were a couple.

Rain or shine? What awaits GateRite Challenge runners on Sunday

Cloudy skies, high humidity and possible light rain will greet runners at Durban's GateRite Challenge on Sunday.

'How Kaizer Chiefs lost out on Emile Witbooi': Coach reveals

Kaizer Chiefs' DStv Diski Challenge head coach Vela Khumalo admits they got it wrong by not keeping Emile Witbooi when he was 13.

Vusi Moyo eager to repay Sharks coaches' faith against bolstered Leinster

The 20-year-old says he takes confidence from six Springboks returning, as Leinster also bring four Irish internationals into their starting XV.

Red Bull's Verstappen grabs pole position for Bahrain GP

The Bahrain Grand Prix is being raced in Malaysia due to disruption in the Gulf linked to the US-led war with Iran.