The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

Extreme rainfall inundates South Africa and Mozambique

Flood warning raised to highest level with roads washed away and rain forcing evacuation of Kruger national park

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16

Trump's Approach to Global Leadership Is Making China Look Like the Safer Bet, Survey Finds

A broad international survey suggests that President Donald Trump's approach to global affairs has coincided with a growing perception that China, rather than the United States, represents the more stable and reliable power in a rapidly shifting world order.

Latin Times · Jan 15

New series of Love Island: All Stars begins

The first episode will see host Maya Jama welcome the islanders to the villa in South Africa and ask if any of them already know one another.

Evening Standard · Jan 15

Muse pull plug on shows 'due to unforeseen circumstances'

Muse have been forced to cull their concerts in India, South Africa, and the UAE next month

BANG Premier · Jan 14

High cholesterol and insulin resistance are rising among young South Africans – what that means for public health

In a small mining town in South Africa’s Limpopo province, young people are showing worrying signs of diseases that were once thought to affect only older adults.

The Conversation · Jan 12

New men's Continental teams confirmed in US and South Africa by UCI as overall numbers decline by 46%

Only 20 women's teams on Continental level in 2026, with Virginia's Blue Ridge TWENTY28 single option for riders in North America

Cycling News · Jan 11

'Love Island: All Stars' Postpones Filming Due to Wildfires as Villa Evacuated

The ongoing fires in the South African region where the show is to be filmed has led to the postponement of the 'Love Island All Stars' premiere until further notice.

International Business Times UK · Jan 11

Oliver Bekker Facts: 10 Things To Know About The South African Golfer

Oliver Bekker has built a successful career since turning professional in 2008. Here are 10 things you may not know about the South African

Golf Monthly · Jan 11

The G20 was built to stabilise the world’s economy – but it’s failed on climate, debt and inequality

The Group of Twenty (G20) emerged from the financial turmoil that followed the collapse of the Thai currency in 1997, which rapidly spread financial instability from Thailand to the rest of Asia.

The Conversation · Jan 11

Nigeria and South Africa plan to boost fossil fuel production, risking their climate change pledges

Just 20 countries produce 80% of the world’s oil, gas and coal. Since 2019, researchers have released regular reports analysing how these governments plan to continue drilling and mining for fossil fuels – and how those plans diverge from the global climate goal set out in the Paris Agreement, which…

The Conversation · Jan 11