South Africa news
South Africa moves closer to 10-year driver’s licence validity period
South African motorists are one step closer to renewing their driver’s licence cards every 10 years instead of every five, following Cabinet’s approval...
Reserve Bank hikes interest rates as fuel inflation pressures consumers
South Africans are set to feel renewed financial pressure after the South African Reserve Bank raised interest rates. The South African Reserve Bank’s...
Menstrual Hygiene Day shines spotlight on period poverty in South Africa
Today marks Menstrual Hygiene Day (also known as Menstrual Health Day), an international awareness day focused on ending period poverty, breaking menstrual stigma...
SANParks plans tighter security after tourists found dead in Kruger National Park
SANParks says it will strengthen security measures in isolated areas of the Kruger National Park following the tragic discovery of two tourists who...
SARS denies alleged cyberattack and data breach claims
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has dismissed claims that its systems were breached after an alleged hacker group reportedly claimed responsibility for...
SASSA Confirms June 2026 Grant Payment Dates
South African Social Security Agency has officially confirmed the payment schedule for June 2026 social grants, with payments set to begin during the...
Viral Kruger National Park drifting driver apologises after backlash
The driver at the centre of the viral Kruger National Park drifting controversy has publicly apologised after outrage erupted online over dangerous driving...
Cape Town flood disaster leaves over 83,000 people affected
The City of Cape Town says humanitarian relief efforts remain underway across communities devastated by recent severe weather conditions, with more than 83,000...
You still need a TV licence in South Africa even if you only watch Netflix
Thousands of South Africans are discovering they may still legally need a TV licence even if they only watch Netflix, YouTube or Disney+....
Someone in Sandton just won R100 million in the Lotto and may not know it
ITHUBA is searching for the lucky participant who won more than R100 million in the latest LOTTO jackpot draw. The winning jackpot from...
