36 h. ago SA faces looming gas shortage despite recent discoveries: PASA

South Africa is expected to face natural gas shortages from next year despite discoveries.

Politics

41 h. ago Student federation calls for minister’s intervention amid evictions

Thousands of students across universities in South Africa have reportedly received eviction letters.

Politics

43 h. ago South Africa’s hypertension crisis continues to worsen, experts warn

May marks World Hypertension Month and Measurement Month.

Events

60 h. ago Burns Awareness Week kicks off as winter raises injury risks

According to WHO, an estimated 3.2% of people in South Africa sustain burn injuries each year.

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4 d. ago Deployment in DRC a collective budget of SADC countries: Motshekga

Motshekga says SANDF is in the DRC under the SADC mission and not South Africa individually.

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5 d. ago Societal ills fuel children being exploited: Save the Children SA

This comes after the Western Cape High Court delivered its verdict on Joshlin's case.

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7 d. ago Cosatu to focus on retrenchments at mines during Workers’ Day rally

International Workers' Day in South Africa holds its own cultural significance.

Politics

1 week ago Driving Licence Woes Persist As SA’s Only Card Printing Machine Remains Offline

South Africa continues to face delays in the production of driving licence cards following the breakdown of the country’s only functional card printing machine. The Department of Transport has been issuing temporary driving licences in the meantime, as the outdated backup machine currently in use is slow and frequently malfunctions. According to the department, the… Read More »Driving Licence Woes Persist As SA’s Only Card Printing Machine Remains Offline The post Driving Licence Woes Persist As SA’s Only Card Printing Machine Remains Offline first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Freedom Day to reflect on SA’s progress after 31 years of democracy 

Freedom Day is a day South Africa celebrates its first post-apartheid election.

Politics

1 week ago Mamelodi Sundowns To Meet Pyramids In African Champions League Final

A last-gasp own goal gave Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa an upset result over holders Al Ahly on Friday and a place against another Egyptian club, Pyramids, in next month’s African Champions League final. Al Ahly defender Yasser Ibrahim turned the ball into his own net in stoppage time at the end of a semi-final… Read More »Mamelodi Sundowns To Meet Pyramids In African Champions League Final The post Mamelodi Sundowns To Meet Pyramids In African Champions League Final first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has reiterated South Africa’s commitment to diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the country’s role as a key mediator in global peace-building initiatives. Lamola’s remarks follow a series of high-level engagements by President Cyril Ramaphosa, including separate phone calls with US President Donald Trump… Read More »Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa The post Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago South Africa calls for peace talks as Zelenskyy seeks African support

President Zelenskyy is on an official working visit to South Africa

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2 w. ago Court Rules Apartheid Crimes Can Still Be Prosecuted, Declares No Expiry on Justice

In a landmark judgment, the Johannesburg High Court has ruled that apartheid-era crimes can still be prosecuted in South Africa, affirming that apartheid is a crime against humanity and not subject to any statute of limitations. The ruling comes in the case of Christiaan Siebert Rorich and Tlhomedi Ephraim Mfalapitsa, former apartheid Security Branch officers… Read More »Court Rules Apartheid Crimes Can Still Be Prosecuted, Declares No Expiry on Justice The post Court Rules Apartheid Crimes Can Still Be Prosecuted, Declares No Expiry on Justice first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Netball SA grilled by Parliament over R90 million World Cup funds

Netball South Africa and Netball World Cup Board need to account for R90 million.

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2 w. ago Group of residents continue to pray for Joshlin’s safe return

Joshlin is among the many children that experts say go missing every five hours in South Africa.

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2 w. ago Ndlozi Defends Malema, Critiques U.S. Relations, and Addresses Starlink’s Lesotho Launch

Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has publicly defended Julius Malema against recent criticisms, while also offering insights into South Africa’s international relations and technological developments in the region. Defense of Julius Malema In response to derogatory remarks made by Patriotic Alliance deputy president Kenny Kunene, who labeled Malema as a “small boy”… Read More »Ndlozi Defends Malema, Critiques U.S. Relations, and Addresses Starlink’s Lesotho Launch The post Ndlozi Defends Malema, Critiques U.S. Relations, and Addresses Starlink’s Lesotho Launch first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Lamola Optimistic About US – South Africa Relations Despite Recent Tensions

South Africa’s Minister of International Relations, Ronald Lamola, has expressed confidence in the resilience of diplomatic ties between South Africa and the United States, despite recent geopolitical strains. Lamola emphasized that the Trump administration remains “ well disposed” toward South Africa, highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations. This affirmation comes in the wake of several… Read More »Lamola Optimistic About US – South Africa Relations Despite Recent Tensions The post Lamola Optimistic About US – South Africa Relations Despite Recent Tensions first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Lamola coordinates trade, economic relations between Russia and SA

The platform is used as a structure to coordinate economic and trade relations between South Africa.

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3 w. ago Timing of SA’s decision to appoint special envoy to US questioned

Khambule says there's a lot of unresolved issues between South Africa and the U.S.

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3 w. ago Zimbabweans continue to illegally cross Beitbridge in search of jobs

Some Zimbabweans smuggle goods they buy in South Africa across the Limpopo River.

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