Meet the SASSA CEO who earns at least R183 000 a month
The South Africanby Mary Alson10 Sept 2026
Meet the SASSA CEO who earns at least R183 000 a month Those receiving a social grant may be struggling, but those in charge can’t relate.
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top 10%Lesaka's first profit comes as its merchant business goes backwards
TechCentralby Duncan McLeod10 Sept 2026
About 30 people have been affected by a restructuring of Lesaka Technologies’ merchant division, and the dual-listed fintech will not rule out further job losses as it folds four acquired...
New York just kicked off its most-watched week of the year (Pics)
The South Africanby Nicole Burger10 Sept 2026
New York just kicked off its most-watched week of the year (Pics) Fashion’s biggest week of the year has officially begun, and one designer change is already the talk of the industry.
Warning of increased snake activity after Cape Town handler catches 7 puff adders
The South Africanby Nick Pawson10 Sept 2026
Warning of increased snake activity after Cape Town handler catches 7 puff adders Several puff adders have been caught in and around Cape Town’s CBD, prompting a warning as warmer weather brings...
DRC’s cobalt exports contain unreported uranium – our study estimates the global nuclear risk
The Conversation Africaby Ryan A. Manzuk, Research Fellow, University of Wisconsin-Madison10 Sept 2026
The southern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is known as the Copperbelt because of its rich deposits of copper and other minerals.
Viral African dance videos are busting stereotypes in China – and making money for some
The Conversation Africaby Suvi Rautio, Anthropologist, University of Helsinki10 Sept 2026
Connected to wireless earphones, Yoofi Greene from Ghana begins his dance steps down a busy sidewalk in Guangzhou, China. People, bicycles and cars zoom past.
New report on climate ‘overshoot’: what it means for Africa and how faster action can limit the damage
The Conversation Africaby Oluwafemi E. Adeyeri, Research Fellow, The ARC Centre of Excellence for the Weather of the 21st Century, Australian National University10 Sept 2026
Climate change has already doubled the world’s heatwaves between 2024 and 2025 and brought more severe droughts, floods and water shortages to Africa.
The ultimate VISA-FREE bucket list for South Africans in 2026
The South Africanby Nicole Burger10 Sept 2026
The ultimate VISA-FREE bucket list for South Africans in 2026 South African passport holders can currently travel to 101 destinations without needing to apply for a visa before departure, according...
Sudan’s military is accused of using chlorine bombs: here’s how they work and what the law says
The Conversation Africaby Anneleen van der Meer, Assistant Professor, Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA), Leiden University10 Sept 2026
Persistent allegations of chemical weapons use in the Sudanese civil war have recently been reinforced by new evidence.
Shoppers are spending nearly R1 billion a month at this famous hotspot in SA
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo10 Sept 2026
Shoppers are spending nearly R1 billion a month at this famous hotspot in SA New financial year end figures reveal just how much shoppers are spending at one of South Africa’s biggest tourist...
Sad news as Fish River Canoe Marathon cancelled
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley10 Sept 2026
Sad news as Fish River Canoe Marathon cancelled The Fish River Canoe Marathon organising committee has cancelled the 2026 event due to the ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease in the Eastern Cape.
South Africa's electric car floodgates are opening
TechCentralby William Kelly10 Sept 2026
Much has been written about how miserable electric vehicle sales have been in South Africa. Car makers evidently think that is about to change.
South Africa’s tides are about to change - and the Moon is to blame
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo10 Sept 2026
South Africa’s tides are about to change – and the Moon is to blame Higher high tides and lower low tides are arriving along parts of South Africa’s coastline. Here’s what to expect.
What is La Niña - and what does it mean for South Africans?
The South Africanby Nicole Burger10 Sept 2026
What is La Niña – and what does it mean for South Africans? For the past two summers, something quietly worked in South Africa’s favour. Here’s what it was, and why it’s now over.
Can Zim learners write matric without a South African ID? Department explains
The South Africanby Dumani Moyo10 Sept 2026
Can Zim learners write matric without a South African ID? Department explains Zimbabwean learners can write SA matric exams without a South African ID, under certain requirements and conditions.
Will pensioners get a R5 000 old-age grant? Expert weighs in
The South Africanby Mary Alson10 Sept 2026
Will pensioners get a R5 000 old-age grant? Expert weighs in Pensioners want a R5 000 old-age grant. Can the government afford it?
SAPS wants to deploy AI bodycams with facial recognition
TechCentralby Fanie van Rooyen10 Sept 2026
The body-worn cameras the South African Police Service (SAPS) wants to strap to its officers must be able to conduct facial recognition, according to tender documents the State IT Agency (Sita)...
Ranked: SA's most (and least) affordable cities for young people
The South Africanby Nicole Burger10 Sept 2026
Ranked: SA’s most (and least) affordable cities for young people Not all South African cities are created equal when it comes to stretching a young salary. Here’s how they actually stack up.
Sphumelele Zondi wins New Signatures Visual Arts Competition 2026
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley10 Sept 2026
Sphumelele Zondi wins New Signatures Visual Arts Competition 2026 Visual artist Sphumelele Zondi has been announced as the winner of the 2026 Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition.
South Africans are in for some of the year’s best stargazing this weekend
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo10 Sept 2026
South Africans are in for some of the year’s best stargazing this weekend South Africa’s skies are about to get darker – and that could mean an incredible weekend for looking at the stars.