Countries Somali pirates abandon hijacked UAE dhow mothership Mogadishu – Somali pirates have abandoned a hijacked lemon-laden Emirati dhow at sea after failing to use the vessel... Read more 7 May
Angola Lobito Corridor: Africa’s mega-project facing delivery test Lobito – The Lobito Corridor mega-project linking three African countries is shifting from blueprint to proving ground in the... Read more 7 May
Countries Ramaphosa had ‘no knowledge’ of wanted delegate, presidency says Cape Town – Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says President Cyril Ramaphosa was unaware he was in the presence of individuals... Read more 7 May
Countries Schools, businesses close in Nelson Mandela Bay floods Vehicles cross under the Addo Road Bridge, the busiest road in Motherwell, linking Gqeberha, Wells Estate and Kariega. Photos:... Read more 7 May
Countries Shops shut as anti-immigrant protesters march through Durban Ngizwa Mchunu, one of the leaders of the march, on a horse. Photos: Joseph Bracken By Joseph Bracken and... Read more 7 May
Countries South Africa denies xenophobia, urges Africa to tackle root causes Johannesburg – South Africa hit back on Wednesday against charges of xenophobia after protests against undocumented migrants and said... Read more 7 May
Countries WATCH | Tense road incident sparks hijacking concerns A tense road incident near Komatipoort in Mpumalanga has raised concerns about possible hijacking tactics targeting freight drivers. A... Read more 6 May
Countries R13m cocaine seized at Durban harbour in bus shipment from South America Durban – Police have launched a manhunt after seizing cocaine worth an estimated R13 million during an intelligence-driven operation... Read more 6 May
Countries NCC, PA hold prayer meeting for arrested leader Fadiel Adams Cape Town – Members of the National Coloured Congress (NCC) have gathered in Mitchell’s Plain for a prayer meeting... Read more 6 May
Business 2026 tax season: SARS clarifies exemptions, filing obligations Cape Town – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has outlined key rules and deadlines for the 2026 tax... Read more 6 May