South Africa often uses its diplomatic heft to position itself as defender of the "global south" on the world stage, but the deaths of 13 of its soldiers in eastern Congo fighting have exposed an inability to project hard power in its own backyard.

South Africa's central bank cut its main lending rate by another 25 basis points to 7.50% as expected on Thursday, saying that while inflation appeared well-contained the medium-term outlook was more uncertain than usual.

South Africa's energy regulator on Thursday granted state power utility Eskom an average tariff increase of 12.7% for 2025/26, less than the debt-laden company had requested. Eskom had sought tariff increases of roughly 36% from April,

Centurion, one of South Africa’s most sought-after estate hotspots, is facing a growing security threat as home robberies surge in several suburbs. Recent property data from Lightstone shows that Centurion is still a favourite place to buy homes, with over 20,000 transactions adding up to more than R25 billion.

South Africa has a new law to govern the expropriation (or compulsory acquisition) of private property by government for public purposes or in the public interest. The passing of the Expropriation Act 13 of 2024 followed a parliamentary process that began in 2020.

The tourist killed by elephant at Kruger National Park in South Africa was "charged and trampled", park officials say.

South Africa will face Australia in Semi-final 2 of the ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 in Malaysia on Friday. Here are the live streaming, squads and other details of the RSA-W U-19 Vs AUS-W U-19

Regional tensions spiral as peacekeepers killed in fighting following Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group offensive

South Africa face Australia in the Women's U19 T20 World Cup semi-finals - listen to radio commentary and follow score updates.

Rwanda and South Africa hope to host an African grand prix for the first time since 1993, but several expensive obstacles stand in their way.

South Africa's producer inflation was at 0.7% year on year in December versus -0.1% in November, statistics agency data showed on Thursday.