Political parties are intensifying their campaigns ahead of South Africa's 4 November 2026 Local Government Elections, with coalition politics emerging…
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Rustenburg Illegal Mine Dump Collapse Death Toll Remains Major National Story
At least 14 suspected illegal miners have died after a mine dump collapsed near Rustenburg. Rescue teams continue searching amid…
Economic Impact of Rustenburg Mine Shutdowns Raises Concerns for Jobs, Businesses and Local Communities
The possibility of mine shutdowns or operational suspensions in Rustenburg continues to raise significant concerns about the economic consequences for…
Rustenburg Mine Safety Crisis Remains National Headline as Scrutiny Intensifies Over Worker Fatalities
South Africa’s mining industry continues to face difficult questions over workplace safety as Impala Platinum’s Rustenburg operations remain under intense…
Women Transforming Local Communities During Women’s Month — Across South Africa
As South Africa marks Women’s Month, communities across the country are celebrating the women who continue to drive positive change,…
South Africa | Why the Springboks-All Blacks rivalry remains rugby’s biggest attraction as excitement builds for blockbuster Test series
Few sporting rivalries command global attention quite like the clash between the Springboks and the All Blacks, and anticipation is…
South Africa Weather Recap: From Frozen Mornings to a Midweek Warm-Up – What Happened Between 8 and 11 August 2026 — What To Expect The Rest Of The Week
South Africa experienced a classic winter weather pattern between 8 and 11 August, with widespread frost, freezing overnight temperatures and…
Phala Phala saga enters critical legal phase as impeachment process remains suspended pending court review
The long-running Phala Phala controversy remains one of South Africa’s most significant political and constitutional disputes, with new legal developments…
Russia-Ukraine Conflict Continues as Fresh Battlefield Developments Highlight Evolving Nature of the War
The war between Russia and Ukraine continues to intensify more than four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February…
South Africa | Madlanga Commission Recommends Further Action Against Senior Crime Intelligence Figures
The Madlanga Commission has recommended disciplinary measures and potential criminal action against senior figures within South Africa’s Crime Intelligence structures,…