South Africa

Stories that happened in South Africa, from publishers worldwide.

The Zimbabwean · Politics · South Africa

The ANC’s commitment to democracy exposes ZANU-PF as the black sheep of liberation movements

Local government elections in South Africa have come and gone.

Zimbabwe · 2 hours ago

RFI Africa · Politics · South Africa

South Africa's ANC slumps to worst-ever election result

The African National Congress (ANC) took hardly over 30 percent of votes in municipal elections, its worst-ever electoral performance, the electoral commission said Sunday. The party had been dominating South African politics since the end of apartheid.

France · 5 hours ago

IOL · Technology · South Africa

Black Friday 2026: How to use AI prompts to score the best tech deals in South Africa

The importance of engineering targeted AI prompts with local retailer context and technical constraints to uncover genuine South African Black Friday tech bargains cannot be underestimated.

South Africa · 11 hours ago

IOL · World · South Africa

Hindu Maha Sabha condemns ‘inflammatory’ remarks amid Umhlanga Diwali fireworks row

The South African Hindu Maha Sabha has condemned social media comments made after Diwali fireworks in Umhlanga, while eThekwini rules permit fireworks between sunset and midnight, subject to safety requirements.

South Africa · 11 hours ago

IOL · Politics · South Africa

Coalition talks face transparency test as parties lay down conditions

Political parties face pressure to make coalition agreements public and prioritise service delivery as negotiations begin following South Africa's 2026 local government elections.

South Africa · 12 hours ago

IOL · Conflict · South Africa

Nine arrested at OR Tambo while allegedly preparing to join Russia-Ukraine war

The Hawks say nine foreign nationals, aged between 20 and 26, were arrested at OR Tambo International Airport and a Bruma hotel over an alleged attempt to travel from South Africa to participate in the Russia-Ukraine war.

South Africa · 12 hours ago

IOL · Technology · South Africa

Harnessing global technological capabilities to drive innovation for life in South Africa

South Africa · 13 hours ago

IOL · Politics · South Africa

The elections aftermath: Coalition battles loom as ANC loses ground and DA dominates metros

South Africa · 17 hours ago

Also mentions South Africa

Stories that name South Africa but mainly happened elsewhere, or whose location is unclear.

Zambian Observer · Politics

FINAL 2026 ELECTION RESULTS: ANC REMAINS SOUTH AFRICA’S BIGGEST PARTY NATIONALLY, BUT DA CLOSES THE GAP AS MK PARTY, EFF AND ACTIONSA SECURE SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT

Zambia · 6 hours ago

Zambian Observer · Politics

DA LEADS IN FIVE METROS, BUT ANC, MK PARTY, ACTIONSA, EFF AND PA COULD STAND IN THE WAY OF ITS BID TO GOVERN AS COALITION BATTLES INTENSIFY

Zambia · 6 hours ago

Zambian Observer · Politics

JULIUS MALEMA THREATENS HELEN ZILLE WITH A R1 MILLION LEGAL CLAIM, DEMANDING THAT SHE RETRACT ALLEGATIONS ABOUT THE EFF’S INFLUENCE OVER HERMAN MASHABA’S JOHANNESBURG ADMINISTRATION

Zambia · 6 hours ago

Zambian Observer · Politics

DOJA CAT OPENS UP ABOUT HER FIRST VISIT TO SOUTH AFRICA, REVEALS HER AFRICAN FAMILY ROOTS AND SAYS SHE FELL IN LOVE WITH JOHANNESBURG

Zambia · 6 hours ago

Zambian Observer · Politics

HERMAN MASHABA RULES OUT A COALITION WITH THE DA, CALLING THE PARTY RACIST AS JOHANNESBURG’S POLITICAL NEGOTIATIONS TAKE A NEW TURN

Zambia · 6 hours ago

Zambian Observer · Politics

RAMAPHOSA RESPONDS TO THE 2026 ELECTION RESULTS, SAYING THE ANC ACCEPTS THE PEOPLE’S DECISION, EVEN IF THE OUTCOME IS DIFFICULT

Zambia · 7 hours ago

BBC News · Crime & Justice

HERMAN MASHABA WANTS A COALITION WITH HELEN ZILLE, NOT THE ANC, AS THE BATTLE FOR JOHANNESBURG’S NEXT GOVERNMENT INTENSIFIES

Zambia · 13 hours ago

Zambian Observer · Politics

CALLS FOR CYRIL RAMAPHOSA TO STEP DOWN GROW AS FIKILE MBALULA EMERGES AT THE CENTRE OF ANC LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION DEBATE FOLLOWING 2026 ELECTION DEFEAT

Zambia · 13 hours ago

Zambian Observer · Politics

HELEN ZILLE WILL NOT BECOME JOHANNESBURG MAYOR AS DA FACES EXCLUSION FROM CITY GOVERNMENT, WITH ANC SET TO APPROACH ACTIONSA, MK PARTY AND EFF FOR COALITION TALKS

Zambia · 13 hours ago

Nyasa Times · Politics

Chimbanga accused of threatening boss at Malawi’s Pretoria Mission as Ministry stays silent

Malawi · 17 hours ago

From publishers based in South Africa

AllAfrica, Daily Maverick, Disrupt Africa, IOL, ITWeb, Moneyweb

IOL · World · Kyrgyzstan

South Africa

The ANC’s commitment to democracy exposes ZANU-PF as the black sheep of liberation movements

South Africa's ANC slumps to worst-ever election result

Black Friday 2026: How to use AI prompts to score the best tech deals in South Africa

Hindu Maha Sabha condemns ‘inflammatory’ remarks amid Umhlanga Diwali fireworks row

Coalition talks face transparency test as parties lay down conditions

Nine arrested at OR Tambo while allegedly preparing to join Russia-Ukraine war

Harnessing global technological capabilities to drive innovation for life in South Africa

The elections aftermath: Coalition battles loom as ANC loses ground and DA dominates metros

Also mentions South Africa

FINAL 2026 ELECTION RESULTS: ANC REMAINS SOUTH AFRICA’S BIGGEST PARTY NATIONALLY, BUT DA CLOSES THE GAP AS MK PARTY, EFF AND ACTIONSA SECURE SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT

DA LEADS IN FIVE METROS, BUT ANC, MK PARTY, ACTIONSA, EFF AND PA COULD STAND IN THE WAY OF ITS BID TO GOVERN AS COALITION BATTLES INTENSIFY

JULIUS MALEMA THREATENS HELEN ZILLE WITH A R1 MILLION LEGAL CLAIM, DEMANDING THAT SHE RETRACT ALLEGATIONS ABOUT THE EFF’S INFLUENCE OVER HERMAN MASHABA’S JOHANNESBURG ADMINISTRATION

DOJA CAT OPENS UP ABOUT HER FIRST VISIT TO SOUTH AFRICA, REVEALS HER AFRICAN FAMILY ROOTS AND SAYS SHE FELL IN LOVE WITH JOHANNESBURG

HERMAN MASHABA RULES OUT A COALITION WITH THE DA, CALLING THE PARTY RACIST AS JOHANNESBURG’S POLITICAL NEGOTIATIONS TAKE A NEW TURN

RAMAPHOSA RESPONDS TO THE 2026 ELECTION RESULTS, SAYING THE ANC ACCEPTS THE PEOPLE’S DECISION, EVEN IF THE OUTCOME IS DIFFICULT

Nine foreigners caught allegedly trying to leave South Africa to fight in Ukraine

Carse eyes England return

Ramaphosa Considers Resigning As ANC Leader After Election Losses

HERMAN MASHABA WANTS A COALITION WITH HELEN ZILLE, NOT THE ANC, AS THE BATTLE FOR JOHANNESBURG’S NEXT GOVERNMENT INTENSIFIES

CALLS FOR CYRIL RAMAPHOSA TO STEP DOWN GROW AS FIKILE MBALULA EMERGES AT THE CENTRE OF ANC LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION DEBATE FOLLOWING 2026 ELECTION DEFEAT

HELEN ZILLE WILL NOT BECOME JOHANNESBURG MAYOR AS DA FACES EXCLUSION FROM CITY GOVERNMENT, WITH ANC SET TO APPROACH ACTIONSA, MK PARTY AND EFF FOR COALITION TALKS

Chimbanga accused of threatening boss at Malawi’s Pretoria Mission as Ministry stays silent

From publishers based in South Africa

Ash Dykes to tackle Kyrgyzstan on horseback after daring Congo Basin expedition

‘An emptiness no light can fill’: Durban mother marks Diwali without daughter missing after Nepal floods

Bride-to-be left humiliated after boyfriend’s family 'forgets' lobola visit

‘Now everyone knows the truth’: David Warner backs Usman Khawaja over Sandpapergate

Bangladesh name Test squad to face Proteas with uncapped Mahfijul called up

Black Friday 2026: How to use AI prompts to score the best tech deals in South Africa

Shoprite CEO pay policy faces shareholder backlash as almost half vote against it

Hindu Maha Sabha condemns ‘inflammatory’ remarks amid Umhlanga Diwali fireworks row

WATCH: Siya Kolisi and Springboks meet Carlos Alcaraz after Paris Masters triumph

Man sentenced to two life terms for raping ex-girlfriend in front of children

Netizens weigh in on whether or not FonCity’s R13,700 Sun City weekend is worth it

Coalition talks face transparency test as parties lay down conditions

Coalition talks loom in 16 Western Cape municipalities

Nine arrested at OR Tambo while allegedly preparing to join Russia-Ukraine war

Diwali crash: Phoenix matric pupil dies, three friends critically injured

ERPM secures two eThekwini seats and pledges to scrutinise service delivery

Five suspects face court as IEC orders fresh vote after Douglas election chaos

Black Friday 2026 tech deals: What won’t go on sale and how to spot real bargains