Southern Africa
Everything SaharaWire has filed out of South Africa: public affairs, business, technology and culture, in one continuously updated archive.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has won back the uMngeni local municipality in KwaZulu-Natal with over 60% of the vote share, increasing its majority from the 2021 local government elections.
MKP makes significant gains in KwaZulu-Natal municipalities, winning wards from ANC and IFP
Orlando Pirates' success in cup competitions built on winning mentality passed down from Jose Riveiro to Abdeslam Ouaddou
DA leader Dean Macpherson says preliminary local-election results suggest the party could challenge the ANC's position in KwaZulu-Natal.
Midlands Meander launches self-drive experience for food and drink enthusiasts
South Africa matches previous success with five medals at 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games
Johannesburg's decline is fueled by a crime-council ecosystem that incorporates political, corporate, and criminal interests through procurement manipulation and sabotaged infrastructure.
Sixteen IEC officials, including presiding officers, have been expelled for underhanded activities during voting in South Africa.
GOOD Party criticizes DA's premature victory claim in Cape Town before IEC's official results.
South Africa's local government elections see DA claim one million black votes, overtaking EFF, as vote counting continues.
South African private sector activity fell for the second consecutive month in October, driven by weak demand, rising fuel costs, and shipping delays.
Haier launches MultiWash washing machine in South Africa, offering flexible laundry solutions.
