The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

Are South African teaching posts up for sale? School staff say an old problem hasn’t gone away

Questions about the integrity of educator appointments remain unresolved in South Africa ten years after a ministerial task team investigated the alleged sale of teaching posts.

The Conversation · Sep 3

‘We continue to suffer’: victims of apartheid-era Sharpeville massacre demand compensation

Claim relating to 1960 attack on hundreds of protesters part of wave of litigation over apartheid crimes in South Africa

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3

South Africa aviation regulator probes low jet flypast over Cape Town stadium

South Africa’s aviation authority is reviewing a dramatic passenger jet flypast over Cape Town's DHL Stadium

The Independent UK · Sep 2

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.

Euronews · Aug 31

Farming can help drive southern Africa’s growth if countries in the region make trade easier

The focus on agricultural development at the Southern African Development Community’s 46th summit in August 2026 reflected a clear understanding that the sector can still play a key role in the region’s economic development. Agriculture accounts for around 10% of the GDP of many of the regional community’s members.

The Conversation · Aug 31

Dramatically low flyby by passenger jets over packed South African stadium sparks safety debate

A pregame stunt involving two passenger jets flying dramatically low over a sports stadium in South Africa has sparked a major debate over safety risks

The Independent UK · Aug 31

How a South African town cleaned up its polluted river using stones, wood and sand

Scientists say system to treat contaminated wastewater offers a model for ensuring food security in a fast-warming climate

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31

Just 41-46ft: Airlink jets’ dangerously low flypast over Cape Town stadium - Watch

An Airlink Embraer jet flew an estimated 41 to 46 feet (12.5 to 14 metres) above the roof of Cape Town's DHL Stadium during a pre-match formation flypast, according to Flightradar24 data, as South Africa's aviation regulator reviews the manoeuvre.

The Times of India · Aug 31

Aussies ready to handle hostile crowds in South Africa

Hostile crowds likely await Australia on their first Test tour of South Africa since 2018, but Josh Hazlewood says there is a reason why it won't worry players.

AAP · Aug 31

UCI Mountain Bike World Championships: Tom Pidcock solos to elite men's Olympic cross-country world title

Pidcock dedicates victory to Finlay Tarling as Charlie Aldridge makes it a British 1-2

Cycling News · Aug 30