South Africa

Wales End Nine-Test Winless Run With Eight-Try Rout Of South Africa

Wales beat South Africa 50-19 in Cardiff, scoring eight tries to end a nine-Test winless run.

Ninth Woman Found East of Johannesburg, Nigeria Issues Safety Alert

South African police recovered a ninth woman's body east of Johannesburg, prompting the Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg to issue a safety advisory.

Police Confirm Ninth Woman's Body, Deepen Probe as Ekurhuleni Fear Grows

A ninth woman's body was found near Dawn Park, prompting a multidisciplinary police inquiry and heightening fear across Ekurhuleni.

Nigeria’s Five REITs Total $230 Million, Pension Funds Needed to Grow Market

Nigeria’s five REITs hold about $230 million, leaving the market far smaller than South Africa’s roughly $27 billion share and dependent on private

Kempton Park Faces Police Lockdown After Eighth Woman Found Dead, 400,000-rand Reward Offered

Police plan a lockdown and have formed a specialist task team after an eighth woman’s body was found in Ekurhuleni. A 400,000-rand reward is on offer.

US Imposes Visa Limits on South African Officials, Citing Alleged Discrimination

Washington barred entry for South African officials it says promote race-based discrimination or enable land seizures without compensation.

Police Warn Women After Seventh Body Found East of Johannesburg

Police warned women to avoid isolated activities after a seventh body was found east of Johannesburg; Ramaphosa ordered priority probes.

Ramaphosa Directs Urgent Probe After Seven Women Found Near Johannesburg

President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed police to prioritise investigations after seven women’s bodies were discovered around Kempton Park.

Gauteng Police Open Probe After Four Women Found Dead In Kempton Park, Residents Urged To Avoid Walking Alone

A specialised Gauteng police team will probe whether four women found half-naked with bruises in Kempton Park over roughly two months are linked.

South Africa Cement World No.1 With 3-1 Series Win Over New Zealand

South Africa beat New Zealand 3-1, reinforcing top ranking with forward power, while the All Blacks showed renewed attacking threat and selection

Nigeria Suspends Official Visits, Demands Probe After Two Citizens Die in South Africa

Nigeria has asked South African authorities for immediate probes after Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle was killed on Sept 4 and James Uchechukwu Nwankwo

Durban Protesters Set Sept. 30 Deadline, Could Trigger Larger Demonstrations

Organisers have told undocumented migrants to leave by Sept. 30 and warned that failure to comply will prompt wider demonstrations; refugees and

Six South Africans Remain Unconfirmed After Nepal Floods, DIRCO Says

Families of six South Africans remain without confirmation after Nepal floods. DIRCO says SAPS sent DNA profiles to Nepal and Interpol.

Hermann Equals ODI Debut Record as South Africa Take Series Lead

Jordan Hermann scored 150 on his ODI debut to match the highest debut score, and South Africa beat Namibia by 99 runs to lead the series 1-0.

South Africa Asks Constitutional Court To Block US Auction Of Nelson Mandela Items

South Africa asked the Constitutional Court to halt a New York auction of 29 Nelson Mandela items, calling the objects national heritage.

Ndodana Tshuma Admits Gun Charges in South Africa, Extradition Hearing Due

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma admitted unlawful possession of a firearm in Johannesburg and now faces an extradition hearing on three UK murder charges.

ARC Ride Raises $33.3 Million to Add 5,000 Motorcycles and Scale Battery Swapping

ARC Ride raised $33.3 million to scale battery swapping, add 5,000 electric motorcycles and expand from Kenya into Ghana, South Africa, Tanzania and

South Africa Finish Strongly to Take 2-1 Series Lead Against All Blacks

South Africa overpowered a spirited New Zealand in Soweto, the world champions running away in the final quarter to take a 2-1 series lead.

Pretoria Rotavirus Surge Puts Babies At Risk After Child's Death

NICD reports a sharp rise in rotavirus cases in Pretoria and one child death. Parents and crèche staff are warned to watch for dehydration.

Capitec Secures A2X Listing, Gives Investors a New Trading Venue

Capitec will begin trading on A2X on September 7, offering shareholders a second market. The listing arrives as the bank expands into payments and

Sharpeville Survivors File High Court Challenge To Overturn 1961 Indemnity Act

A High Court case argues the 1961 Indemnity Act shields police from Sharpeville claims. Survivors seek to clear the legal barrier to prosecutions and

Thirteen Remanded After Discovery of Multimillion-Rand Meth Lab Near Johannesburg

Thirteen suspects from four nationalities were remanded until September 21 after police uncovered a large meth lab northwest of Johannesburg.

Nigeria Will No Longer Tolerate Dehumanisation Of Citizens In South Africa

Vice‑President Kashim Shettima warned Abuja will not tolerate dehumanisation of Nigerians after xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

South African Producers Get More Time, UAE Red Meat Registration Extended to 31 December 2026

Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp moved the VPN-59 registration deadline for farms and feedlots supplying red meat to the UAE to 31 December 2026.

Blu Label Targets Electricity After Cell C Restructuring

After separating from Cell C, Blu Label is pushing Blu Energy into trading, generation, storage and municipal billing as its next growth engine.

Rescued Parrot Chicks in Intensive Care After Eggs Seized at OR Tambo, Thai Arrested

A 50-year-old Thai national was arrested at OR Tambo with Fifty suspected parrot eggs in a homemade incubator bag, and several have hatched.

USCIS Reassigns Fraud Officers to Screen South Africans and Hunt 'Unlawful' Voters

Internal files show FDNS officers reassigned full-time to South African refugee screening and 'unlawful voter' checks, halting asylum training.

NIH Lifts Ban, Reopens Funding for South African HIV and TB Research

The NIH memo dated 17 August allows meritorious projects to proceed, but researchers warn recovery from the 18-month funding freeze will take time.

Two-Time World Champion Zolani Tete Killed in Mdantsane Ambush

South Africa has lost one of its finest fighters, officials said, after Zolani Tete was shot dead outside his Mdantsane home.

South Africa President - Cyril Ramaphosa Apologizes for Violence Against Foreigners

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa apologizes to Mozambique for recent xenophobic violence.

South Africa Toughens Stance on Illegal Mining

South Africa's government proposes new laws to crack down on illegal mining, introducing a specific offence to tackle the problem.

South Africa Sees Breakthrough in Germiston Killings Probe

Police recover two SAPS R5 rifles, take in person of interest for questioning in Germiston killings case

South Africa's Water Systems Risk Spreading Antibiotic Resistance, Study Finds

Treated wastewater releases extracellular DNA with resistance genes into South Africa's rivers, researchers warn.

South Africa Blocks Ghana's Bid To Put Xenophobic Violence On AU October Agenda

South Africa blocked Ghana's bid to put xenophobic attacks on the AU's October agenda, pushing for a continent-wide migration summit instead.

Top 10 Africa's Best Investment Destinations for 2025/2026

This time on The Axis List, Seychelles and Mauritius retain top spots, Nigeria drops 9 places, Tanzania overtakes Kenya per based on RMB's 2025/26 rankings.