Southern Africa
Everything SaharaWire has filed out of South Africa: public affairs, business, technology and culture, in one continuously updated archive.
Beyond the headlines
Petrol prices in South Africa will drop by just 1 cent per litre from Wednesday, November 4, 2026, while diesel prices will see a substantial reduction.
Social media influencers in South Africa are criticizing political parties for placing posters on defective lamp posts ahead of the local government elections.
A Cape Town community activist is calling for closer cooperation between the City, neighbourhood watches, and community leaders to prevent smash-and-grab attacks in Elsies River.
South Africa's National Union of Metalworkers faces credibility crisis amid internal power struggle
South Africa's exclusion from Agoa preferential trade benefits has exposed divisions between ANC and DA over foreign policy.
Flood victims in KZN's Cornubia housing development face issues with new homes, including water leaks and poor workmanship.
Voters in KwaZulu-Natal urged to visit polling stations early due to severe thunderstorms expected on Election Day.
A driver was seriously injured in a suspected assassination attempt on the N2 southbound near the KwaMashu off-ramp in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, on Tuesday afternoon.
Haier partners with UEFA Champions League, LFC, and PSG to promote innovative appliances
KwaZulu-Natal deploys 688 officers to monitor traffic and prevent disruptions during 2026 local government elections
Iran and US still far from deal to end war as Qatar pushes mediation efforts
ANC deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane accuses US of using trade relationship as political pressure.
