Southern Africa
Everything SaharaWire has filed out of South Africa: public affairs, business, technology and culture, in one continuously updated archive.
Beyond the headlines
Reclaiming the label "witch" has become an act of feminist solidarity, but does it recover the women themselves or a posthumous identity built from accusation?
South Africa's Woordfees festival sparks dialogue on Afrikaans identity
Cognitive psychologists reveal techniques used by horror movie directors to create scares by exploiting the gap between what's in front of your eyes and what you consciously see.
Durban University of Technology invites prospective students to apply for selected programmes in Applied Sciences and Engineering for the 2027 academic year.
FlySafair's Travel Booster competition awards four SA tourism businesses with a package valued at over R350,000 to support their growth.
KAP, a diversified group in South Africa, redefines leadership by prioritizing positive impact, shaping markets, and creating lasting value.
Old Mutual's tech chief Dhesen Ramsamy urges business leaders to invest equally in people, capabilities, and culture to leverage AI power.
Ukraine says speed restrictions on Starlink remain, contradicting Trump's claim that services were fully restored.
US first lady Melania Trump secures ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in occupied town of Oleshky
Meta faces mounting financial reckonings for child trafficking and data misuse
South Africa's finance minister Enoch Godongwana presents a 2026 medium-term budget policy statement with signs of cautious optimism.
Famous Brands plans to open several outlets in Kenya and negotiate a franchise agreement in Ghana as part of its African expansion strategy.
