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 Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) assures voters that anyone still in a queue when voting stations close at 9pm will be allowed to cast their ballots.
DA's Dean Macpherson keeps options open for ANC coalition in eThekwini
17-year-old Botho Losaba from Soweto, South Africa, is ready to represent his country at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
Hakeem Jeffries poised to become first black US House speaker as Democrats win midterm elections
South Africa's IEC assures voters they can cast ballots if they arrive at voting stations before 9pm, even if voting extends beyond closing time.
Residents of Ga-Chokoe in Limpopo boycott municipal elections over a dispute concerning municipal ward demarcation.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter wins Most Reliable Van at FN50 Awards 2026
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has been named Global Brand of the Year in Automobiles at the 2026-2027 World Branding Awards.
Haier to launch new home appliances in South Africa, showcasing global innovation and football partnerships
Pakistan's federal government has imposed emergency measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, sparking concerns about control over its vast mineral resources.
Four young South African candidates under 30 are contesting local government elections, bringing fresh perspectives to the race for local leadership.
About 12 million South Africans have voted in the 2026 local government elections as of 5pm on Wednesday, according to the Electoral Commission of South Africa.
