Recent articles from publications based in South Africa.
The Conversation Africaby Wayne van Zijl, Associate Professor and CLM Assistant Dean of Research, University of the Witwatersrand8 Sept 2026
Imagine being asked to prepare monthly reports that all demand their own classifications, measurement bases and templates.
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo8 Sept 2026
Durban’s Kings Park Swimming Pool repairs grind to a halt Durban’s popular Kings Park Swimming Pool was expected to reopen this year, but new problems have brought repairs to a halt.
The South Africanby Dumani Moyo8 Sept 2026
Could Zimbabwe’s 2030 currency plan backfire? World Bank raises alarm Zimbabwe plans to phase out the US dollar by 2030, but the World Bank warns that moving too quickly to a ZiG-only economy could...
TechCentralby Fanie van Rooyen8 Sept 2026
Vodacom Group has appointed former JSE CEO Leila Fourie to its board as an alternate director to chairman Saki Macozoma, with effect from 9 October 2026.
The South Africanby Nicole Burger8 Sept 2026
The WhatsApp number that could genuinely change your life It looks like just another chat on your phone, but for thousands of South Africans, this specific WhatsApp line has become a genuine...
The South Africanby Nick Pawson8 Sept 2026
Vandals scrawl ‘Jesus’ over rainbow crossing in Cape Town’s LGBTQ+ district De Waterkant’s iconic rainbow crossing has been vandalised, with the colours scuffed out and pro-Christian messages...
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo8 Sept 2026
Thinking of buying your first rental property? 6 things to check before you sign Thinking about becoming a landlord?
The South Africanby Amisha Savani8 Sept 2026
EXCLUSIVE | Ilana Kloss reveals how Billie Jean King changed her life Every time former South African tennis No 1 Ilana Kloss walks through the gates of the US Open, she is surrounded by history.
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley8 Sept 2026
South Africans feel safe by day, but fear crime after dark South Africans generally feel safe walking alone in their neighbourhoods during the day, but that confidence drops sharply after sunset.
TechCentralby Duncan McLeod8 Sept 2026
About 12 000 Shoprite Group employees are using generative AI tools, and the retailer has built its own platform to route their requests to whichever model can handle them most effectively and...
The South Africanby Shyleen Choruma8 Sept 2026
WEATHER: Where South Africa felt the coldest this past week A sharp cold snap swept across South Africa last week, with several areas facing winter-like temperatures, snow, rain and strong winds.
The South Africanby Dave Marshall8 Sept 2026
EXCLUSIVE | From GoFundMe to US Open: Yuliia Starodubtseva’s unconventional rise For most aspiring professional tennis players, the road to the top begins early, with junior international...
The South Africanby Nicole Burger8 Sept 2026
GBVF national disaster: What’s changed so far? A milestone came with big promises last November. Ten months later, one organisation says it’s time for an honest conversation about what’s actually...
The South Africanby The South African8 Sept 2026
The hidden tech problem South African businesses should not ignore The Bio-Oil distributor app shows why maintaining and modernising business-critical technology is becoming as important as...
The South Africanby Craig Lewis8 Sept 2026
All Blacks to make a big change at flyhalf? The All Blacks are expected to select a new-look side to face the Springboks this Saturday, with a big change likely at flyhalf.
The South Africanby Nicole Burger8 Sept 2026
Two attendees die at Burning Man 2026 Burning Man’s closing weekend took a difficult turn this year. Here’s what organizers have confirmed so far.
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo8 Sept 2026
Your tenant pays R12 000 a month – but how much do you as the landlord actually keep? Thinking about buying a rental property?
TechCentralby MaxLaser8 Sept 2026
For years, choosing a laser machine has largely meant choosing the material a business wants to work with. CO₂ lasers handle non-metals such as wood, acrylic, leather, rubber and MDF.
The South Africanby Nicole Burger8 Sept 2026
A pattern in South Africa’s crime data raises uncomfortable questions There’s a pattern hiding in South Africa’s crime statistics that repeats every single year, and the timing is genuinely...
The South Africanby Siseko Gwegwe8 Sept 2026
PSL club say NO to R15 million offer PSL side Cape Town City have rejected a R15 million offer for teenage sensation Emile Witbooi from Polish side Górnik Zabrze. But it was not enough.
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