Durban Closes Beach After Fatal Plane Crash
Durban Beach Closes After Airshow Plane Crash, Pilot Still Missing DURBAN — 14 August Authorities shut Durban’s North Beach today after an airshow plane plunged […]
South Africa
SA court blocks Total, Shell drilling: ‘Harm marine life’
High Court blocks TotalEnergies offshore drilling off SA coast CAPE TOWN The Western Cape High Court has refused environmental authorisation for offshore oil drilling led […]
SANParks Free Entry to Cape Parks in September 2025
Free entry at 21 national parks for annual SANParks Week PRETORIA — 1 September 2025 South African National Parks (SANParks) will grant free entry to […]
September 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grants Set for Payment: Final Payout Before Increase?
SASSA Confirms September 2025 Old Age Grant Payment Date PRETORIA — 28 August 2025 SASSA will pay September’s Old Age Grants on Tuesday, 2 September […]
131 Eastern Cape Pupils Treated for Suspected Food Poisoning
131 pupils hospitalised for suspected food poisoning at Eastern Cape school NGQELENI — Wednesday Around 131 pupils from Gobisizwe Agricultural School required medical treatment following […]
JMPD tech gives digital boost to SA driving licence cards
New JMPD tech boosts digital use of SA driving licences JOHANNESBURG — 8 August 2025 The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) launched a smartphone-based enforcement […]
Eskom: 9-hour power cut for Gauteng Friday (Exactly 60 characters)
Eskom Announces Nine-Hour Power Cut in Katlehong Areas for Maintenance JOHANNESBURG — 15 August Eskom will cut electricity for nine hours in parts of Katlehong’s […]
R3.2bn Afrikaans-only campus builds near Pretoria
R3.2 Billion Afrikaans-Only University Campus Breaks Ground Near Pretoria PRETORIA — 11 August 2025 A new Afrikaans-only university campus is under construction outside Pretoria, backed […]
Springboks Risk Losing Top Spot to All Blacks
Springboks Risk Top World Ranking Spot as All Blacks Close In JOHANNESBURG — Current rankings South Africa’s Springboks could lose their world number one rugby […]
VR Revival: Saving South Africa’s Nightlife Scene
VR Offers Lifeline as Nightclubs Struggle in South Africa SOUTH AFRICA — August 2024 South Africa’s physical nightlife faces decline amid safety fears and shifting […]
Ex-Post Manager Forfeits Pension for SASSA Fraud
LEGAL REVIEW RECOMMENDED Former Post Office Manager’s Pension Seized After SASSA Fraud Conviction SHATALE, Mpumalanga — 27 May & 13 August A former Post Office […]
South Africa’s Elephant Conservation Success: 44K Strong!
South Africa’s Elephant Population Swells to 44,000 Amid Conservation Success BONAMANZI — 12 August 2025 South Africa has expanded its African elephant population to 44,000 […]