Southern Africa
Everything SaharaWire has filed out of South Africa: public affairs, business, technology and culture, in one continuously updated archive.
Beyond the headlines
Long queues, appointment delays and system failures plague South Africa's Home Affairs offices, with KwaZulu-Natal accounting for four of the 10 lowest-rated offices nationally.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli commends football supporters and residents for their peaceful conduct during the 2026 MTN8 final.
Thabo Cele wins two trophies in 30 days at Mamelodi Sundowns
South Africa faces questions about its dependence on American technology and ability to maintain essential public services if access is restricted.
The MK Party in KwaZulu-Natal has condemned reports speculating about the possible death of its leader, former President Jacob Zuma, and linking his health to a potential military deploym...
Google's largest data centre outside the US, in India's Vizag, faces backlash from residents over environmental and social impacts.
Iranian shopkeepers face financial struggles due to the ongoing war with the US, which has led to soaring prices and reduced customer spending.
Rhodes University's Department of Environmental Science celebrates 25 years, highlighting community partnerships and contributions to environmental research.
South Africa's Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration to hold media briefing on Constitutional Court judgement regarding asylum seekers.
African countries are launching national genome projects to connect genetic data and healthcare, addressing the continent's underrepresentation in global genomic research.
World Health Organization calls for people with lived experience of mental illness to shape decisions affecting their care
As South Africa heads into local government elections, Community Policing Forums must remain non-partisan to maintain public trust in community safety.
