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Pakistan Vs South Africa, 1st Test Day 3: See Best Photos From Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium
Cricket Day 3 of the first Test between Pakistan and reigning World Test Champions South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, is underway. South Africa’s middle order, which had struggled under Noman Ali’s brilliant 4 for 85 on Day 2, will need to...

South African tourism committee urges coordinated action to improve heritage and infrastructure development
South Africa’s Parliamentary Tourism Committee has called on national, provincial and local authorities to improve tourism infrastructure and the maintenance of heritage sites to boost destination appeal. South Africa’s Portfolio Committee on...
Cape Town's traffic crisis: How being the world's 9th most congested city affects daily life
Cape Town's traffic congestion ranks it as the 9th most congested city in the world, costing drivers an average of 94 hours each year. The 2024 Global Traffic Scorecard, shows Cape Town was ranked the ninth most congested city in the world, with...

South Africa call up Cupido as Foster injury replacement ahead of must-win WC qualifier
South Africa have called up striker Ashley Cupido as a late injury replacement for Burnley’s Lyle Foster ahead of their must-win 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in Mbombela on Tuesday. Cupido’s club Stellenbosch FC confirmed the move after...

South Africa unveils first net recycling hub at V&A Waterfront
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has officially launched South Africa’s first harbour-based net recycling facility at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. The containerised “micro-recycling pod”, located at...
South African teachers in South Korea: opportunities, challenges and safety concerns
Monishka Govender|Published 30 minutes ago 7min South African teachers are increasingly relocating to South Korea in search of better pay, safety, and career growth. While they enjoy the benefits of a safer environment and improved working...

South African companies spending more than most on proactive security threat mitigation – survey
Security services provider Allied Universal finds in a ‘World Security Report’ that 40% of South African chief security officers (CSOs) believe economic instability to be the biggest hazard over the next year. This compares with 26% of South...

South Africa’s first AI factory goes live
A new era for South African technology begins as Altron opens the country’s first AI factory - but what does this mean? Factory with light blue / iStock Altron has officially launched South Africa’s first operational artificial intelligence (AI)...

South Africans vow to boycott Coca-Cola after owl killed at its factory
Brendan Murray from the Owl Rescue Centre said Coca-Cola is a 'serial problem'. Things are tough for Coca-Cola South Africa at the moment after it announced in September that it would be cutting jobs and closing plants in Bloemfontein and East...

South Africa’s Telkom ordered to roll out free Wi-Fi across rural areas within 6 months
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has directed Telkom, one of the country’s largest telecommunications companies, to roll out free Wi-Fi across multipurpose Service Centres, also known as Thusong centres, nationwide...

South Africa: Boxer increases turnover by 13.9% and declares its first dividend in interim results
Boxer Retail Limited, a South African grocery discounter, has announced robust interim results for the 26 weeks ended 31 August 2025 (H1 FY26), demonstrating strong volume growth, operational efficiency, and disciplined reinvestment into customer...
South Africans warned of surge in fake traffic fine scams as AARTO confusion abounds
Have you received a ‘ghost fine’ recently? South African motorists have been warned of a surge in fake traffic fine scams doing their rounds. It would appear there is a fair amount of confusion surrounding the upcoming Adjudication of Road Traffic...

South Africa player at heart of FIFA sanction opens up after costly point loss, video
Teboho Mokoena has finally spoken after FIFA’s three-point punishment against South Africa in the World Cup race Bafana Bafana’s World Cup hopes hang by a thread ahead of a decisive clash with Rwanda on Tuesday Nigeria’s result against Benin could...

South Africa Supreme Court of Appeal to set date for Lungu Family burial dispute
……Attorney-General urges closure as family seeks to challenge burial ruling PRETORIA-(MaraviPost)-South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal is scheduled to set a date for hearing in a case the Lungu family has filed to challenge a recent burial...

Sports5 minutes ago 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: How Nigeria Could Still Make CAF Playoffs Even If South Africa Wins Super Eagles of Nigeria may still have a lifeline in their quest for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite sitting third in Group...
Super Eagles of Nigeria may still have a lifeline in their quest for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite sitting third in Group C and facing a tricky final showdown against the Benin Republic in Uyo at 5 p.m. today. Fresh hope arrived for...

Cape Town marathon: Ryan Sandes’ top tips for a good race-day
The popular marathon takes place this weekend, with Gerda Steyn among the favourites to win the women's title. While ultra trail runner Ryan Sandes may be a specialist in climbing mountains and running through deserts, he also knows what it takes...

South Africans couldn’t stop laughing after a woman’s bread prank on her deaf uncle went viral across TikTok
A young South African woman’s bread prank on her deaf uncle left social media in fits of laughter, with the clip quickly going viral The video sparked mixed views about humour boundaries, but ultimately showcased Mzansi’s love for light-hearted...

South Africa struggle against Pakistan spinners
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP): PAKISTAN LEFT-ARM spinner Noman Ali took 4-85 to to leave South Africa on 216-6 on day two of the first Test at Gaddafi Stadium yesterday. Pakistan were all out for 378 in the morning and by stumps were still ahead by 162...

B20 South Africa: Led from Africa, shared with the world
JOHANNESBURG - As South Africa assumes the G20 Presidency for the first time in history, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment - one that demands bold leadership, inclusive vision and a commitment to global transformation. This is not just a...

ICC World Cup 2025: Nadine de Klerk Stars Again As South Africa Deny Bangladesh Famous Win
South Africa, on Monday (October 13), pulled off yet another thrilling chase to beat Bangladesh by 3 wickets in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup 2025. It was their third win in a row and took them to the third spot in the points table. Just like...