South Africa News RSS Feed from various sector like sports, business politics, education, entertainment etc https://www.theafrica.co.za/rss/ https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/blow-for-idac-as-vusimuzi-cat-matlala-quits-plea-deal-462162182 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/blow-for-idac-as-vusimuzi-cat-matlala-quits-plea-deal-462162182 Corruption-accused tenderpreneur Vusimuzi Cat Matlala has formally withdrawn from his plea and sentence deal with the National Prosecuting Authoritys (NPA) Investigating Directorate Against Corruption Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/idac-head-andrea-johnson-rushed-to-hospital-ahead-of-madlanga-commission-appearance-462162181 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/idac-head-andrea-johnson-rushed-to-hospital-ahead-of-madlanga-commission-appearance-462162181 Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head, Adv Andrea Johnson, was reportedly rushed to hospital for an undisclosed illness on Monday morning (13 July) ahead of her scheduled appearance Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/were-as-shocked-as-everybody-else-says-npa-as-cat-matlala-plea-deal-collapses-462162180 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/were-as-shocked-as-everybody-else-says-npa-as-cat-matlala-plea-deal-collapses-462162180 NATIONAL NEWS - Tenderpreneur Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala has declined the plea deal offered by the court, resulting in his prior agreement with the state being nullified. Matlala returned Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sassa-breaks-silence-on-planned-pensioners-pickets-462162179 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sassa-breaks-silence-on-planned-pensioners-pickets-462162179 NATIONAL NEWS - The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has appealed for dialogue with interest groups following calls for national pickets against the agency that have circulated on Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/bock-murder-case-moves-to-high-court-462162178 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/bock-murder-case-moves-to-high-court-462162178 KNYSNA NEWS - Murder accused Mervyn Bock appeared briefly in the Knysna Magistrate s Court on 3 July, where the case was postponed to 5 August pending the transfer of the matter to the high court. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sas-top-6-maths-whizkids-win-9-medals-at-olympiad-in-ivory-coast-462162177 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sas-top-6-maths-whizkids-win-9-medals-at-olympiad-in-ivory-coast-462162177 GOOD NEWS - The South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) has announced that South Africa finished fourth overall at the 33rd Pan African Mathematics Olympiad (Pamo), held in Yamoussoukro, Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sabrinas-farm-inspires-young-leaders-462162176 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sabrinas-farm-inspires-young-leaders-462162176 KNYSNA NEWS - A group of Grade Seven school leaders from Knysna Primary School recently spent a memorable morning at Sabrina s Farm, where they took part in an Inclusion and Disability Awareness Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/dna-forensic-backlogs-threaten-justice-emergency-expansion-of-testing-capacity-now-vital-462162175 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/dna-forensic-backlogs-threaten-justice-emergency-expansion-of-testing-capacity-now-vital-462162175 CRIME NEWS - Member of Parliament and former activist, Ian Cameron, has called for an urgent national intervention to expand South Africa s forensic DNA-processing capacity, following what he Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/swd-cricket-hosts-csa-hub-talent-identification-camp-in-oudtshoorn-462162174 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/swd-cricket-hosts-csa-hub-talent-identification-camp-in-oudtshoorn-462162174 GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - SWD Cricket hosted a Cricket South Africa (CSA) hub talent identification camp at the Oudtshoorn Recreation Ground on 29 and 30 June, bringing together some of the region Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/silver-stars-neem-soet-wraak-teen-heibi-in-top8stryd-462162173 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/silver-stars-neem-soet-wraak-teen-heibi-in-top8stryd-462162173 HEIDELBERG NUUS - Silver Stars-rugbyklub het Saterdag 11 Julie in George soet wraak geneem vir hul eersteronde nederlaag teen Heibi deur die SWDRVU Superliga Top-8-wedstryd met 38 - 21 te wen. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/kaizer-chiefs-draw-with-rangers-pirates-arrive-in-spain-462162172 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/kaizer-chiefs-draw-with-rangers-pirates-arrive-in-spain-462162172 FOOTBALL NEWS - Kaizer Chiefs drew the opening match of their pre-season tour 1-1 with Glasgow Rangers at the La Nucia Football Centre in Alicante, Spain, on Sunday. Chiefs heldThe match was Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:44 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/take-the-icy-plunge-for-charity-462162171 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/take-the-icy-plunge-for-charity-462162171 GEORGE NEWS - If plunging into the icy Atlantic Ocean in the middle of winter sounds like fun, Victoria Bay is the place to be on Saturday 18 July when the annual Ysbeer/Polar Bear Winter Swim Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:44 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/be-bold-donate-blood-and-save-lives-462162170 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/be-bold-donate-blood-and-save-lives-462162170 GEORGE NEWS - Residents are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and make a life-saving difference when the Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) hosts a blood donation clinic at the George Municipality Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:44 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/why-your-oncologist-needs-to-know-about-every-medicine-and-supplement-you-take-462162169 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/why-your-oncologist-needs-to-know-about-every-medicine-and-supplement-you-take-462162169 LIFESTYLE NEWS - Many people being treated for cancer may not realise that concentrated vitamins, herbal products and chronic medicines can affect how oncology treatments work. Professor Carol-Ann Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:44 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/kuieroggend-skep-hoop-vir-boervroue-462162168 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/kuieroggend-skep-hoop-vir-boervroue-462162168 GEORGE NUUS - Vroue wil gesels, kunstig verkeer en koffie drink. Dit is vir eens en altyd verlede Saterdag, 4 Julie, bevestig met n heerlike kuieroggend by Bossa. Die doel was deels vir Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:44 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sunshine-with-a-haze-then-clouds-settle-in-monday-weather-forecast-462162163 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sunshine-with-a-haze-then-clouds-settle-in-monday-weather-forecast-462162163 Cape town weather forecast for today, 13 July. Todays weather in Cape Town features hazy sun with a high of 17°C and a low of 9°C. Expect mostly bright skies with a warm haze throughout the day. T Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:44 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cape-town-international-airport-advances-major-solar-power-project-462162162 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cape-town-international-airport-advances-major-solar-power-project-462162162 Cape Town International Airport is preparing to harness more of the Western Capes sunshine, with plans for a large-scale solar power plant moving closer to reality. The Airports Company South Africa Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:44 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/south-african-arrested-in-thailand-with-175kg-heroin-hidden-in-coffee-tea-bags-462162160 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/south-african-arrested-in-thailand-with-175kg-heroin-hidden-in-coffee-tea-bags-462162160 A South African man has been arrested at Thailand`s Suvarnabhumi Airport after authorities allegedly found 17.5kg of heroin concealed in bags of coffee and green tea. According to The Citizen , the Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:44 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cachalia-defends-r600m-30-june-police-operation-amid-criticism-462162159 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cachalia-defends-r600m-30-june-police-operation-amid-criticism-462162159 Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has defended the decision to spend more than R600 million on the 30 June security operation, arguing that the cost of preventing violence was far lower than the c Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:44 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cape-town-mayor-criticises-bail-for-alledged-drug-dealer-462162158 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cape-town-mayor-criticises-bail-for-alledged-drug-dealer-462162158 Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has criticised what he describes as a catch and release approach to drug-related crime after an alleged drug dealer was granted unrestricted bail in the Mitchells Pl Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:44 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/transnet-reports-major-operational-strides-at-the-port-of-cape-town-462162157 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/transnet-reports-major-operational-strides-at-the-port-of-cape-town-462162157 The Port of Cape Town has recently showcased major operational enhancements, as documented by the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). These improvements have been reflected in terminal perform Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:44 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/car-insurance-claims-in-south-africa-no-more-guessing-462162156 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/car-insurance-claims-in-south-africa-no-more-guessing-462162156 Insurance is there for the chaotic, unplanned and sometimes worst moments in life. But do you actually know what to do when you need to claim? If youve ever been in an accident, youll know that its ra Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:44 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sunfintech-partners-flutterwave-to-strengthen-crossborder-payments-in-africa-462162155 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sunfintech-partners-flutterwave-to-strengthen-crossborder-payments-in-africa-462162155 SunFintech has partnered with African payments technology company Flutterwave to strengthen cross-border payments, foreign exchange liquidity and treasury management across the continent as demand for Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/stellarix-achieves-triple-iso-certification-across-three-african-markets-462162151 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/stellarix-achieves-triple-iso-certification-across-three-african-markets-462162151 STELLARIX has announced that its operations in Madagascar, Tanzania and Senegal have achieved three internationally recognised ISO certifications, reinforcing the companys commitment to delivering sec Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ceramic-and-porcelain-wall-and-floor-tiles-antidumping-duties-imposed-462162135 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ceramic-and-porcelain-wall-and-floor-tiles-antidumping-duties-imposed-462162135 On 10 July 2026, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced the imposition of provisional payment anti-dumping duties on ceramic and porcelain wall and floor tiles, excluding finishing ceramic Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/customs-weekly-list-of-unentered-goods-462162134 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/customs-weekly-list-of-unentered-goods-462162134 On 07 July 2026, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) published its weekly list of unentered goods. For ease of reference, the following supplementary information is provided: State Warehouses Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/first-energy-africa-appoints-industry-veterans-as-african-energy-sector-adapts-to-funding-shift-462162122 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/first-energy-africa-appoints-industry-veterans-as-african-energy-sector-adapts-to-funding-shift-462162122 While Africa`s resource potential remains attractive, Akit argues that today`s investors are focused less on what lies beneath the ground than on the stability of the governments overseeing those reso Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ramaphosa-honors-south-africas-wwi-fallen-in-france-462162118 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ramaphosa-honors-south-africas-wwi-fallen-in-france-462162118 Ramaphosa also called for greater recognition of Black South Africans whose contributions to the war were ignored for decades, saying the country`s history should reflect the sacrifice of all who serv Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/solidarity-threatens-legal-action-over-johann-mettlers-suspension-462162113 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/solidarity-threatens-legal-action-over-johann-mettlers-suspension-462162113 Trade union, Solidarity , has vowed to take legal action if the City of Tshwane fails to withdraw the suspension letter it has issued to its member, Johann Mettler. Last week, the union served the c Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/live-madlanga-commission-of-inquiry-monday-13-july-2026-462162112 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/live-madlanga-commission-of-inquiry-monday-13-july-2026-462162112 The Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, also known as the Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony. Livestrea Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:43 GMT