Southern Africa
Everything SaharaWire has filed out of South Africa: public affairs, business, technology and culture, in one continuously updated archive.
Beyond the headlines
The National Prosecuting Authority says there are reasonable grounds for Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla to be convicted for inciting violence during the July 2021 unrest.
ZJLD Group returns to the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival 2026 with innovative products blending local culture and modern lifestyles.
Dis-Chem's headline earnings per share fell 12.8% to 64.3 cents in the six months ended 31 August 2026, despite an 8% rise in group revenue to R23 billion.
Expert Jessica Cecil warns of increasing sophistication in AI-powered disinformation campaigns and offers solutions to combat them.
ANC leaders, including President Cyril Ramaphosa and NEC member Mmamoloko Kubayi, express confidence in the party's unity in the Eastern Cape ahead of the November 4 municipal elections.
South Africa's economy has been adjusted 5.3% higher to R8.044-trillion in 2025 after the statistics agency's latest rebasing and benchmarking exercise.
Impala Platinum's production fell 3% in the September quarter due to a safety reset after two rail-bound accidents at Impala Rustenburg in July.
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs face off in the 186th Soweto derby at FNB Stadium on Saturday, with both teams boasting strong league forms.
Johannesburg Water warns of low water pressure and outages due to high demand and constrained supply systems
Suliman Carrim, a North West businessman, has been granted R100 000 bail by the Pretoria Magistrate's Court, subject to stringent conditions.
The Miss South Africa organisation has announced the top 12 finalists, judging panel, and hosts for the 2026 pageant, set to take place on November 14 at the Sandton Convention Centre.
Western Cape government calls for national help to address public sector medicine shortages
