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Mr President, We wish to congratulate the Federal Republic of Somalia for assuming the rotating Presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of January and wish you and your delegation all the best in the execution of your responsibilities.  We also wish to thank you for convening this debate and affording all …

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s (CSIR) Information and Cybersecurity Centre has warned of an uptick in phishing scams targeting families with children returning to school in South Africa. Speaking to SABC News, Dr Jabu Mtsweni, head of the CSIR’s Information and Cybersecurity Centre, explained that criminals are trying to take advantage of the …

South Africa faces a defining foreign policy test in responding to the 3 January US military operation that extracted Nicolás Maduro from Caracas. The action presents Pretoria with an uncomfortable choice: Defend international law against a superpower whose investment it desperately needs, or remain silent on a violation that undermines the multilateral order it claims …

The Department of Home Affairs will keep its offices equipped to process smart IDs and passports open for an additional two hours from 5 to 16 January 2025 to facilitate more applications and collections. The department’s offices will remain open until 18:00 during the period, and South Africans can book slots through the online Branch …

Wine in South Africa serves as an economic avenue and a cultural adventure. Reportedly contributing over R56 billion ($3.3 billion) to the country’s GDP with 98% of wine cellars located in the Western Cape province, it is both refined and revered.  Franschhoek, in particular, is a viticultural paradise–famous for its Merlots, Pinot Noirs, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnays and elevated by the area’s opulence, Cape Dutch architecture, and fine dining establishments.   Cuisine: South African cuisine includes a mix of indigenous, …

Carlos Baleba is among the players who made AFCON’s best XI of the Group Stage, owing to his intelligence and command in the midfield. The 21-year-old will need to be at his best against Bafana Bafana. Manchester United winger Bryan Mbeumo has an assist to his name after three outings, which, by his standards, is …

Some of the six-year-olds in our refugee school project struggle to adjust to routines. I think of Mpho (Gift), who was always in trouble for not following directions or not keeping her hands to herself. Sometimes, she threw tantrums. She was repeatedly spoken to for screaming, throwing pencils, running away from her teacher or refusing …

SOUTH Africa should brace for a strong American response for its call on the United Nations Security Council to urgently address the US’s military strike on Venezuela, says political analyst at the North West University, Professor Andre Duvenhage. The message sent by the US’s strike on Venezuela to many countries is that “the Americans are …

In broken societies, as South Africa is, teachers are even more critical in shaping well-rounded young citizens equipped to navigate complex individual, relationship, workplace and societal challenges. South Africa has often been talked about as a country on the verge of becoming a failed state, when a state is captured by corrupt individuals, where the …

Goals either side of halftime by Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane took Cameroon through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals at South Africa’s expense on Sunday as the Indomitable Lions edged their last-16 clash 2-1. Tchamadeu opened the scoring in the 34th minute at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat and teenage Bayer Leverkusen forward …

South Africa’s National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has been appointed to lead all water safety and lifeguarding operations at Club Med’s first South African resort on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast. The appointment follows a competitive global selection process, positioned as a major win for local operational standards. The NSRI, a non-profit organisation established in 1967, …

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has entered its business end with the Round of 16 continuing on Sunday with the epic clash between South Africa and Cameroon. The all-or-nothing encounter taking place at the Agdal Medina Stadium in Rabat is one of two knockout fixtures scheduled for the day, with two more teams set …

BEITBRIDGE – The Border Management Authority is busy processing thousands of people entering South Africa from Zimbabwe. More than 22 000 people were processed at the Beitbridge border post on Saturday alone as South Africa sees its peak holiday return rush. eNCA reporter, Moloko Moloto filed this report. Public Trust: Building and maintaining public trust …

Two people were killed when lightning struck a group of people on Saturday during the Di Trupa festival in Mathibestad village in North West on Saturday. The North West department of health confirmed that about 49 people had been admitted to the Mathibestad Community Health Centre (CHC). It said 150 people had been attended to …

This Monday marks 50 years since television was officially launched in South Africa – on 5 January 1976, a lifetime ago. South Africa was late – very late – to launch television. While many countries embraced TV in the 1950s and 1960s, apartheid-era government concerns about foreign cultural influence and social change delayed its introduction …

Motorists get a break as petrol, diesel, and illuminating paraffin prices decrease from Wednesday. 2026 is starting with good news for motorists as petrol, diesel, and illuminated paraffin prices decrease from Wednesday, 7 January 2026. The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, announced the adjustment of fuel and fuel prices on Sunday. South …

Lightning struck 150 people gathered at a festival north of South Africa’s capital Pretoria, killing two, local health services said on Sunday. The incident occurred on Saturday night near the village of Mathibestad, about 70 kilometres of Pretoria, where a traditional celebration is held every year. The North West health department said 150 patients came …

How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations match between South Africa and Cameroon, as well as kick-off time and team news. South Africa are set to take on five-time AFCON champions Cameroon in what promises to be a tense and highly tactical battle with a quarter-final spot at stake. The epic Round of 16 …

South Africa coach Hugo Broos rejected suggestions his team had regressed after they exited the Africa Cup of Nations in the last 16 against Cameroon on Sunday, and turned his focus towards the approaching World Cup. A 2-1 defeat against the Indomitable Lions in Rabat ended Bafana Bafana’s campaign in the first knockout round, two …

Malcolm Libera  ·4 Jan 2026 Wealthy foreign buyers are steadily entrenching themselves along Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl, accounting for a quarter of all sales value in one of South Africa’s most expensive residential areas.  New data from the Seeff Property Group shows that international buyers accounted for around R2.8 billion in transactions …

A 39-year-old man has succumbed to his injuries after allegedly being attacked by two pitbull dogs in Vryburg, North West, on New Year’s Day. Police spokesperson Lt-Col Sam Tselanyane said the man had sustained wounds and scratches on both his hands and legs in the attack. “He was transported to the hospital by emergency medical …