South Africa

Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi was aware of Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo’s arrest in advance, investigator Brian Padayachee testified before the Madlanga commission. Mkhwanazi later filed an affidavit in the corruption probe.

The Junior Springboks advanced to their second consecutive U20 World Championship final after a 53-37 semifinal victory over England in Tbilisi.

The sixth and final group of 315 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrived in Lagos on Wednesday, marking the end of a government-led repatriation effort following recent unrest.

Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa warns illegal initiation schools are eroding customary practice and calls for urgent action after at least 35 deaths during winter initiation season.

Patrick Dlamini, CEO of South Africa's Public Investment Corporation, has been placed on precautionary suspension following whistleblower allegations. The PIC manages over R3 trillion in public sector pension funds.

Patrick Dlamini, CEO of South Africa's Public Investment Corporation, has been suspended following whistleblower allegations citing governance concerns at the nation's largest asset manager.

South African authorities are advancing extradition proceedings for Tshuma, accused of triple murder in the UK and facing firearm charges domestically.

Education leaders emphasize resilience and community support as key to helping youth overcome obstacles and thrive in a changing world, coinciding with the 2026 SA Schools Collection.

The inquest into the 2021 death of Anele Tembe, who fell from the Pepperclub Hotel in Cape Town, is set to resume in September. She was with her fiancé, rapper AKA, at the time.

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma is in a Johannesburg court as UK authorities seek his extradition over the alleged murder of his spouse and two children.

Cape Town authorities have opened an inquest into the sudden death of national footballer Jayden Adams, whose body was found in Schotschekloof. The cause remains unconfirmed as family mourns and officials urge restraint from speculation.

The South African government has repatriated or deported more than 53,000 foreign nationals in under a month as part of a nationwide operation targeting illegal migration, according to media reports.

Justice Minister Mamoloko Kubayi confirmed that more than 53,000 foreigners have been deported or repatriated in less than a month, as operations continue at Musina’s temporary repatriation centre.

South African midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25. Tributes have poured in from fans and clubs, with the circumstances of his death under investigation.

South Africa's Minister of Home Affairs, Aaron Motsoaledi, confirmed that more than 80% of the over 50,000 foreign nationals repatriated or deported recently were from Malawi, followed by Zimbabweans and Mozambicans.