South Africa demands 'Israel' release Gaza flotilla activists

South Africa calls "Israel's" seizure of the Global Freedom Flotilla a grave crime, urging the release of activists, including Nelson Mandela’s grandson. South Africa has called on the Israeli regime to immediately release all activists detained...

Women’s World Cup ENG vs SA Preview: England, South Africa eye winning start in Guwahati clash

Lauren Filer of England is having a word with a coaching official during a practice session ahead of their ICC Women’s World Cup match against South Africa in Guwahati on Thursday, October 02 2025. | Photo Credit: RITU RAJ KONWAR Only Australia...

The Future of U.S.-Africa Trade

Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief. The highlights this week: A U.S.-Africa trade agreement expires, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda begin implementing a peace agreement, and Gen Z protests rattle Morocco. Sign up to receive...

Well-prepped South Africa look to overcome England challenge

England have been South Africa's banana peel in the Women's ODI World Cup. They have a 6-2 superior record in the tournament heading into the clash in Guwahati on Friday. While South Africa beat England in the group stages in 2022, they lost to...

SA South African ambassador had faced corruption claims before he was found dead at foot of Paris hotel

French prosecutors are investigating the death of South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel “Nathi” Mthethwa, whose body was discovered at the foot of a high-rise Paris hotel. Early findings from authorities suggest Mthethwa, 58,...

Cape Town celebrates milestone: State-of-the-Art paediatric orthopaedic facility unveiled

The Children’s Hospital Trust celebrated a landmark achievement with the opening of a R90 million, state-of-the-art Orthopaedic Unit at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in Cape Town. Mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, delivered...

Mliswa flees to South Africa?

Outspoken former legislator Temba Mliswa has reportedly fled Zimbabwe for South Africa amid escalating political tensions following his public accusations against Vice President Constantino Chiwenga of corruption and being misled by his wife,...

From Summer Walker to top local acts - here are the top events in Cape Town this weekend

Rocking the Daisies 2025 This epic four-day music and camping experience is kicking off the first festival of the season in the Mother City. One of this year’s biggest highlights will be R&B superstars Summer Walker and Jessie Reyez taking to the...

Ramaphosa urges Israel to free detained South Africans

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday that Israel needed to immediately release South African activists detained by Israeli armed forces after the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla overnight. Israel's blockade of the...

South Africa calls on Israel to free Gaza flotilla activists including Mandela grandson

South Africa calls on Israel to immediately free Gaza-bound flotilla activists

JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday urged Israel to immediately release South African nationals and other activists detained after the interception of humanitarian aid vessels bound for the Gaza...

South Africa Vs England Preview, ICC Women's Cricket World Cup: SA-W And ENG-W Eye Early Momentum

England: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge.

Johannesburg street renaming: reshaping the city's identity through inclusive representation

Johannesburg’s street renaming drive is reshaping the city’s identity, replacing apartheid-era legacies with names that celebrate black and female figures, but gaps in inclusivity remain. According to the Gauteng City-Region Observatory (GCRO),...

KZN Premier highlights crime and corruption as key challenges for South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli recently addressed pressing societal issues plaguing South Africa, emphasising the urgent need to tackle crime and corruption during the commemoration of the International Day of Older Persons in the Umdoni...

Women’s World Cup | “Teams that can withstand pressure the longest will come out on top” says Sciver-Brunt

England skipper Sciver-Brunt is confident about her team’s spin attack. | Photo Credit: RITURAJ KONWAR Nat Sciver-Brunt believes it is going to be a hard-fought World Cup. “We are starting with South Africa, who have some brilliant players,” the...

Is third time the charm for title-hungry South Africa?

South Africa lost to England in the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup ©Getty Like it is the case with the men's team, South Africa's women's outfit have been waiting for their maiden World Cup as well. However, unlike the men's outfit, the women...

Religion Means A Lot To Me –Man United Star

Manchester United defender Patrick Dorgu has disclosed that religion has become a key part of his life. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, to Nigerian parents, Dorgu, whose other name is Chinazaekpere, meaning ‘God answers prayers,’ told the club’s...

Women entrepreneurs in Alexandra mobilise for an empowerment session

The Alex Safe Hub hosted a targeted women’s empowerment session led by the Democratic Alliance, aimed at unlocking the economic potential of women entrepreneurs in the township. The session, held on Thursday, brought together small business...

Women’s World Cup 2025: Akter trio, Rubya Haider shine to give Bangladesh winning start against Pakistan

When Bangladesh seamer Marufa Akter removed Omaima Sohail and Pakistan’s most experienced batter Sidra Amin off successive balls in the second over at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, little did anyone realise it would set the tone for the...

South African schools close for mid-term break amid fake news surge

South African public schools are set to close for their mid-term break this week, marking the end of Term 3 and providing a brief pause for learners, teachers, and families. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has reaffirmed the official 2025...