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South Africa fires up world’s biggest braai in bid for Guinness record

South Africa brought thousands of people together at Pretoria’s Loftus Versfeld Stadium on 24 September 2026 in a bid to reclaim the Guinness World Records title for the most people barbecuing simultaneously.

25/09/2026

South Africa

Eleven killed as gunmen open fire on Durban homestead

The attackers forced the victims into a single room before opening fire, leaving only two survivors and a community in shock.

23/09/2026

South Africa

South African airline Airlink defends dramatic stadium flyover

Footage of the flyover quickly began circulating on social media, prompting mixed reactions as some expressed concerns over safety.

31/08/2026

Travel News

Former South African hunting reserve reopens as luxury safari retreat

All of the tented suites at Sandringham Private Game Reserve in South Africa have private pools from which you can enjoy views of the wildlife by the Timbavati River.

07/08/2026

Sport

South Africa World Cup footballer Jayden Adams dies aged 25

The midfielder represented his country at this year's World Cup. The circumstances surrounding his death were not immediately clear.

11/07/2026

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South African protesters call for undocumented migrants to leave

Anti-immigrant protesters march in Durban as the March and March movement calls for government action on undocumented migration amid a police presence.

30/06/2026

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Thousands of migrants queue for repatriation in South African camps

Over 15,000 Malawians are being repatriated from crowded Durban camps as South Africa enforces migration rules and regional governments organise returns.

29/06/2026

South Africa

UNAIDS warns Trump's HIV funding cuts to South Africa could cost lives

The Trump administration says the phased withdrawal is linked to policy disputes with Pretoria, which rejects the allegations and says it is pursuing greater self-reliance.

23/06/2026

South Africa

Gunmen shoot dead 12 near Johannesburg, South African police say

Police said the motive was not yet known and no arrests had been made, but there were suspicions it was related to competition over illegal mining in the area.

10/06/2026

South Africa

South Africa rejects US claim of humanitarian crisis for white people

Around 6,000 South Africans have moved to the US since the Afrikaner programme started last year, according to the US government.

27/05/2026

Grand Voyager

Grand Voyager | Exploring Cape Town

In partnership with Media City

From rich history and coastal wildlife to art and ocean adventure, Cape Town is a fascinating city. Join Lilly Douse as she encounters penguins, journeys to the Cape of Good Hope, and uncovers the creativity and flavours of land and sea.

13/05/2026

South Africa

Portuguese man's body found inside crocodile in South Africa

South African authorities shot the animal and hoisted it from a river in order to recover the man's remains. The identity of the man, a Portuguese businessman, was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

08/05/2026

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Fuel shortages spark long queues at petrol stations in Johannesburg

Motorists lined up at petrol stations in Johannesburg as fuel shortages and supply limits caused disruptions and raised concerns over rising costs.

01/04/2026

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South African town divided over renaming after Robert Sobukwe

The nearly 250-year-old town, known for its Cape Dutch architecture and tourism appeal, is among more than 1,500 places renamed since the end of apartheid to shed colonial-era legacies. But here, the change has sparked protests, petitions and concern over its real impact on everyday lives.

18/03/2026

Earth News

Bushbabies are now ‘near threatened’ but bridges could bring them back

Once common, bushbabies are dropping in numbers, but researchers say two key conservation efforts could help them recover.

19/02/2026

South Africa

At least 13 children killed in school bus crash in South Africa

Preliminary reports indicate 11 schoolchildren died at the scene, with two others succumbing to their injuries later in hospital.

19/01/2026

South Africa

Russia joins Iranian and Chinese warships for drills off South Africa

The joint drills were initially scheduled for November 2025 but were postponed due to a clash with the G20 summit in Johannesburg.

09/01/2026

South Africa

At least nine people killed in mass shooting near Johannesburg

At least nine people have been killed in a mass shooting in the Bekkersdal township, southwest of the city of Johannesburg in South Africa, according to police. A manhunt for those responsible is under way.

21/12/2025

Nature

Sperm bank for cheetahs could one day save world's fastest land animal

Experts worry cheetahs may one day be on the brink of extinction and need artificial reproduction to save them.

07/12/2025

Earth News

African penguins are starving as sardine stocks collapse, study finds

Severe food shortages have caused thousands of penguins to ‘starve’ to death, a new study has found.

05/12/2025

South Africa

South African radio host arrested over recruiting fighters for Russia

The South African government has warned people to be cautious of campaigns promoted by South African social media influencers promising jobs and study opportunities in Russia.

01/12/2025

South Africa

Africa's first G20 summit adopts declaration despite US boycott

The summit, the first to be held in Africa, opened on Saturday with EU leaders and their counterparts from leading and emerging economies coming together as Washington's proposed peace plan for Ukraine loomed large on the sidelines.

22/11/2025

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South African women protest femicide with powerful demonstration

Johannesburg saw a powerful protest against gender-based violence, with women marking the 15 daily femicides. The government later declared it a national disaster.

22/11/2025

South Africa

South Africa deploys 3,500 extra police officers ahead of G20 summit

Demonstrations are expected from anti-capitalists, climate activists, women's rights campaigners and anti-migrant groups, some of which are raising South Africa's own problems with poverty and inequality.

19/11/2025

Economy

Top economists call on world leaders to set up inequality panel

As the G20 prepares to discuss global inequality, prominent economists are calling for a dedicated international panel, arguing that unchecked wealth gaps are undermining stability and trust.

14/11/2025

Nature

Latest count shows gains and losses for rhino species worldwide

The latest global rhino count from the International Rhino Foundation reveals a mixed picture for the world’s five rhino species.

08/08/2025