Southern Africa
Everything SaharaWire has filed out of South Africa: public affairs, business, technology and culture, in one continuously updated archive.
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Delayed reforms and a lack of implementation have left the South African Police Service in a state of 'operational quicksand', experts warn.
Nasdaq falls 1.2% as Alphabet's AI costs spark investor concerns
South Africans head to the polls on November 4 to decide on local government, with the Democratic Alliance (DA) promising quality service delivery and accountable governance.
South Africa's public service healthcare innovators are urged to enter the 2026/27 Gems Health Award, with the closing date for entries approaching on October 30.
Durban beats Johannesburg and Cape Town to become South Africa's preferred city to host 2036 or 2040 Olympics.
Cape Town International Jazz Festival announces decentralised month-long festival across Cape Town in 2027
South Africa's health department delays assessing GLP-1 drugs for public sector obesity treatment
Legendary jazz pianist Themba Mkhize directs Ingoma-busuku / Nightsong, a musical theatre production blending isicathamiya and Western classical music.
Jason "El Rey" Medi promises to defeat Douglas Ntounta on November 7 at Sandton Convention Centre.
With local government elections approaching, the SA Jewish Report asked candidates and parties about their stances on issues affecting the Jewish community and the country.
Leo Raphaely's efforts helped hundreds of German Jewish refugees settle in South Africa during the 1930s.
South African musician Asha Banks drops her latest single "Biggest Fan", a fusion of indie and pop styles.
