Southern Africa
Everything SaharaWire has filed out of South Africa: public affairs, business, technology and culture, in one continuously updated archive.
Beyond the headlines
South African designer Craig Jacobs presents The New Earth collection, reworking pre-owned garments into stylish pieces while challenging the fashion industry's consumption habits.
Childline KZN marks 40 years of providing child welfare services with a gala dinner in uMhlanga.
US judge issues restraining order against Justice Dept over election directives
Oman rescues 25 sailors from burning merchant ship as Iran halts three oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Fixing Joburg requires more than listing infrastructural failures; it demands structural debt relief, national-level support, and clear operational strategies.
As South Africa prepares for the 2026 local elections, citizens are faced with the daunting task of selecting the right candidates to represent their wards and municipalities.
Lethabo July Boshomane and Nhlawuleke Asher Shileng win 2026 Arts & Culture Trust Nyoloha scholarships
Family of Johannesburg businessman Winston Cliff, 65, fears for his safety after his arrest in Djibouti in August.
Miela and Andre Smit, 18 and 14, set African powerlifting records in Durban, earning South African colours and a coveted school wardrobe upgrade.
South African police are searching for suspects who torched trucks in Mpumalanga, sparking fears of N3 disruptions ahead of local government elections.
Oscar Wilde's genius continues to inspire and influence literature and society
South Africa's property sector is urging for change as local government elections approach, citing failing infrastructure and political uncertainty as major obstacles to growth.
