South Africa

Cape Town’s ‘Apartheid Wall’ Divides South Africa, Sparks Outcry Over Inequality Cape Town’s plan to construct a nearly 9-kilometer wall along the N2 highway, intended to curb attacks on motorists …

R124 Million PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Jackpot Looms on March 10, 2026 South African lottery players have a chance to win a combined jackpot of R124 million in the PowerBall …

Financial Realities Threaten Future World Cup Hosting for South Africa and New Zealand South Africa and New Zealand may be priced out of hosting future Rugby World Cups due to …

SASSA Dismisses Five Officials Amidst R260 Million Fraud Scandal The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has dismissed five officials implicated in a large-scale fraud and corruption case at its …

Paul O’Sullivan Apologizes to Parliament Committee, Denies Being a Spy Forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan apologized to members of Parliament’s ad hoc committee on Thursday after making controversial remarks, including suggesting …

South Africa to Replace Prime Lending Rate with Repo Rate The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is proposing a significant shift in how loans are priced in the country, aiming …

Australia and South Africa Set for Cricket Showdown with Test and ODI Series MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia will host South Africa for a multi-format cricket series in September and …

South Africa’s Home Affairs Department Rocked by R181 Million Visa and Permit Fraud Scheme A systemic corruption scheme within South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has been exposed, with visas …

South Africa’s Minimum Wage Increase Sparks Debate Over Unemployment South Africa’s national minimum wage (NMW) rose to R30.23 per hour on March 1, 2026, a 5% increase from the previous …

1.2 Billion-Year-Old Water Discovered Deep Underground in South Africa In a remarkable scientific discovery, researchers have found groundwater estimated to be about 1.2 billion years old inside the Moab Khotsong …