Southern Africa
Everything SaharaWire has filed out of South Africa: public affairs, business, technology and culture, in one continuously updated archive.
Beyond the headlines
An 82-year-old Soweto resident who has voted since 1994 is hopeful that this election will bring meaningful change, as special voting gets underway in Diepkloof East.
The rand's major exchange rates provide an early guide to the cost of imports, overseas travel and foreign-currency payments for South African consumers and businesses.
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis urges voters to give the party a stronger mandate in municipalities, citing its record in Cape Town.
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa addresses rally in Polokwane, urging voters to support the party in local government elections
As South Africa prepares for local elections, anti-foreigner groups escalate rhetoric against government, deploying coordinated online campaigns and influencer messaging.
South Africa's Banyana Banyana prepare for Fifa Women's World Cup 2027 playoff tournament in Morocco
Retirees in South Africa must make informed decisions about pension withdrawals, investments, and income management to ensure their savings last.
Over 4,000 runners joined the Save Orion race at Msunduzi Athletics Stadium in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, on Sunday.
NATJOINTS chairperson warns protests on November 4 election day will be considered criminal
The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games have opened in Senegal, marking the first time an Olympic event is being held on African soil.
Dakar, Senegal hosts the fourth Summer Youth Olympic Games, marking Africa's first time hosting an Olympic event, 130 years after the Games began.
South African Breweries CEO Richard Rivett-Carnac says lower-income consumers are under pressure due to rising food and fuel costs, impacting beer sales.
