The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

Goodbye Graaff-Reinet: South African town’s name change stirs racial tensions

Minister’s decision to ditch town’s colonial-era identity and honour anti-apartheid activist divides residents

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29

Africa is hurting again from a global crisis it had no part in starting

Africa is hurting again from a global crisis it had no part in starting

The Independent UK · Mar 28

Shocking Iran's X Post Targets Trump Over Epstein Scandal During War Tensions

Explore how Iran's embassy in South Africa uses strategic messaging to link West Asia tensions with the Epstein case, influencing global perceptions.

International Business Times UK · Mar 27

How to Bond with Lovebirds: A Beginners Guide to Trust and Companionship

What are love birds ?

A clear sign of trust—your lovebird calmly perching on your hand without fear or hesitation.

Lovebirds are small parrots that measure five or six inches long and weigh about two ounces. They have rounded heads and their beaks are relatively large. There are nine different…

Times Pets · Mar 27

South Africa’s power utility Eskom wants to cut electricity to municipalities that haven’t paid: households may pay the price

South Africa’s state-owned electricity provider, Eskom, announced in early March 2026 that it would cut off the power to 14 municipalities that collectively owe it more than R110 billion (US$6.5 billion). Energy economist Roula Inglesi-Lotz describes the growing crisis in South Africa’s power system, where many municipalities can’t pay their…

The Conversation · Mar 26

Ten MLS Stars Facing High-Stakes Matches in March International Window

Over 150 MLS players will compete in the March international window ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 25

Carbon capture in rural South Africa: projects show how fighting climate change can create rural jobs – research

Across the world, climate governance bodies are finding ways to capture greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere and store them in a place where they can’t escape and warm up the planet.

The Conversation · Mar 25

South Africa arrests 12 senior police officers on suspicion of corruption

South African prosecutors say anti-graft investigators have arrested 12 senior police officers over alleged corruption and fraud tied to a police services contract

The Independent UK · Mar 25

Cricket’s Tetris calendar is a recipe for player burnout and fan apathy

T20 series between South Africa and New Zealand highlights schedule that is increasingly hard to keep up with

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25

South African work banned from Venice Biennale to be shown outside main event

South Africa’s Venice pavilion left empty after Gabrielle Goliath’s ‘highly divisive’ tribute to Palestinian poet blocked

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25