The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

Chalk and talk vs. active learning: what’s holding South African teachers back from using proven methods?

As a full-time teacher completing a PhD part-time, I made a decision early on: do research that speaks to the daily realities of teachers and teaching. And so, the idea came from a lived experience – the day I asked one of my grade 11 learners (an A student) about…

The Conversation · Sep 11, 2025

South Africa rules law banning a husband from taking wife’s family name is unconstitutional

The decision was met with mixed reactions

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025

South Africa to open new inquest into the 1977 death in custody of anti-apartheid leader Steve Biko

South Africa will open a new inquest into the 1977 death in police custody of iconic anti-apartheid figure Steve Biko

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

England v South Africa: first men’s T20 international – as it happened

South Africa won by 14 runs (DLS) on a wet and wild evening at Sophia Gardens

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2025

7 Chinese sentenced to 20 years each for trafficking and forced labor in South Africa

A court in Johannesburg has sentenced seven Chinese nationals to terms of 20 years in prison each for trafficking people from Malawi and forcing them to work at a factory in South Africa

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

How to watch England vs South Africa T20 Series on ICC TV — it's *FREE*

England and South Africa face off in a three match T20 series and you can watch all the action for no cost on ICC TV from anywhere in the world.

Tom’s Guide · Sep 10, 2025

South Africa’s student debt trap: two options that could help resolve the problem

Education is widely regarded as the road to a better life. Yet the rising cost of tertiary education means many students can only go to university if they get financial aid, bursaries or loans.

The Conversation · Sep 10, 2025

The exciting new twist to New Zealand and South Africa’s historic rugby rivalry

As the two nations’ men’s and women’s sides prepare to meet on the same day, development behind the scenes suggests the great rivals are about to become even more familiar with one another

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

South Africa close on World Cup 2026, but Nigeria left sweating

South Africa maintain Group C lead with 1-1 draw with Nigeria in the CAF qualifiers for the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2025

South Africa 1-1 Nigeria: Super Eagles' World Cup dream fading fast after frustrating draw

Eric Chelle’s side now have a mountain to climb if they are to play in America next summer

Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2025