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/south-african-jazz-legend-abdullah-ibrahim-dies-aged-91-461882358 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/south-african-jazz-legend-abdullah-ibrahim-dies-aged-91-461882358 South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim, who won global acclaim through his music career that spanned more than seven decades, has died at the age of 91 following a brief illness. Ibrahim was sur Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:48 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/readily-accessible-meat-markets-are-faltering-while-south-africa-chases-new-ones-461882357 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/readily-accessible-meat-markets-are-faltering-while-south-africa-chases-new-ones-461882357 AGRICULTURE NEWS - Italy s interest in South African beef - raised during recent trade discussions at the SA-Italy Agriculture Business Forum in Cape Town - should be a positive signal Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:48 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/saws-warns-of-windy-unsettled-weather-across-parts-of-south-africa-461882356 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/saws-warns-of-windy-unsettled-weather-across-parts-of-south-africa-461882356 NATIONAL NEWS - The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has forecast that a cut-off low, associated with a surface high-pressure system, will bring windy, cooler and unsettled weather to parts Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:48 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/millions-frozen-after-middelburg-financial-manager-falls-victim-to-banking-scam-461882355 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/millions-frozen-after-middelburg-financial-manager-falls-victim-to-banking-scam-461882355 NATIONAL NEWS - What started as a warning about suspicious activity on a bank account allegedly escalated into a lengthy phone call during which scammers drained more than R21.5m from Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:47 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/youth-day-at-the-waterfront-461882354 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/youth-day-at-the-waterfront-461882354 KNYSNA NEWS - The Knysna Waterfront and surrounding venues will come alive on Youth Day, 16 June, when 200 young environmental ambassadors gather for the Our Ocean Heritage festival, a Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:47 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/property-owners-urged-to-guard-against-title-deed-fraud-461882353 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/property-owners-urged-to-guard-against-title-deed-fraud-461882353 PROPERTY NEWS - Title deed fraud is an emerging threat in South Africa s property market, and homeowners may soon need to consider additional safeguards, including title deed insurance, to protect Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:47 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sa-duo-secure-recordbreaking-wins-at-comrades-marathon-461882343 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sa-duo-secure-recordbreaking-wins-at-comrades-marathon-461882343 SPORT NEWS - Two new course records were set in both the men s and women s races at the Comrades Marathon on Sunday (June 14) as South Africa s George Kusche and Gerda Steyn were crowned champions, Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:47 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/arende-klou-vas-in-curriebekerriller-461882342 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/arende-klou-vas-in-curriebekerriller-461882342 RUGBY NUUS - As die openingswedstryd van die 2026 Carling Curriebeker Eerste Divisie n voorsmakie was van wat voorle, wag daar n onvergeetlike seisoen op rugbyondersteuners. Die Dotsure Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:47 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/george-municipality-mourns-passing-of-ward-7-councillor-vulindlela-solomon-mruqhli-461882338 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/george-municipality-mourns-passing-of-ward-7-councillor-vulindlela-solomon-mruqhli-461882338 GEORGE NEWS - George Municipality has expressed deep sadness at the passing of Ward 7 Councillor, Vulindlela Solomon Mruqhli, who died on Saturday 13 June, at the age of 63 following a short Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:47 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/dead-baby-dolphin-recovered-at-herolds-bay-461882336 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/dead-baby-dolphin-recovered-at-herolds-bay-461882336 GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - A dead baby dolphin that washed ashore at Herolds Bay beach last week, has been recovered by volunteers from the Stranded Marine Animal Rescue Team (Smart). A post-mortem Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:47 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/public-viewing-sites-announced-for-bafana-bafana-matches-in-the-western-cape-461882331 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/public-viewing-sites-announced-for-bafana-bafana-matches-in-the-western-cape-461882331 The Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has unveiled a plan to establish public viewing sites throughout the province, allowing residents to unite and cheer on Bafa Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:47 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/international-growth-fuels-r245-billion-in-visitor-spending-in-cape-town-461882327 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/international-growth-fuels-r245-billion-in-visitor-spending-in-cape-town-461882327 Cape Town`s tourism industry generated an impressive R24.5 billion in direct spending in 2025, sustaining over 106,000 jobs across the city, Cape {town} Etc reports. Central to this achievement is t Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:47 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/tethered-chickens-rescued-from-maitland-pavement-461882326 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/tethered-chickens-rescued-from-maitland-pavement-461882326 Four chickens found tied together and lying on a pavement near a primary school in Maitland are now safe after an intervention by animal welfare inspectors, Cape {town}Etc reports. The birds were di Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:47 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cape-town-port-ranked-worlds-worst-461882325 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cape-town-port-ranked-worlds-worst-461882325 Cape Towns container terminal has landed at the bottom of a major global ranking, highlighting ongoing concerns about delays, infrastructure challenges and the growing cost of inefficiencies for busin Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:47 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/police-investigate-after-bellville-south-high-learner-dies-in-altercation-461882324 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/police-investigate-after-bellville-south-high-learner-dies-in-altercation-461882324 A Grade 10 learner from Bellville South High School has died following an alleged classroom assault, with police opening a murder investigation, Cape {town} Etc reports. The incident reportedly unfo Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:47 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/solid-waste-accumulates-at-transfer-station-461882352 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/solid-waste-accumulates-at-transfer-station-461882352 KNYSNA NEWS - The Knysna Municipality s solid waste department is currently experiencing operational challenges due to the accumulation of waste at the transfer station. According to the municipality, Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:46 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/child-dies-in-water-truck-incident-in-free-state-461882351 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/child-dies-in-water-truck-incident-in-free-state-461882351 NATIONAL NEWS - The Mangaung Metro Municipality (MMM) has extended its condolences to the family of a child who died in a tragic incident involving a water truck in Ward 33, Botshabelo, reports Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:46 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/knysna-water-crisis-persists-despite-funding-and-rainfall-461882350 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/knysna-water-crisis-persists-despite-funding-and-rainfall-461882350 KNYSNA NEWS - Despite substantial government funding, infrastructure interventions and recent rainfall, the greater Knysna area continues to grapple with a water infrastructure crisis that threatens Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:46 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/deadly-n12-pileup-near-ogies-ends-in-tanker-explosion-461882349 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/deadly-n12-pileup-near-ogies-ends-in-tanker-explosion-461882349 NATIONAL NEWS - A seven-vehicle pile-up on the N12 toward Johannesburg near the R555 Ogies/Blackhill off-ramp in Mpumalanga ended in a fiery petrol tanker explosion and claimed the life of a Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:46 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/1976-student-uprising-leader-still-haunted-by-rows-of-bodies-in-the-mortuary-461882323 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/1976-student-uprising-leader-still-haunted-by-rows-of-bodies-in-the-mortuary-461882323 Seth Mazibuko is part of a team heading the 1976 at 50 campaign to commemorate the day. I will never forget that day, says Seth Mazibuko. We were children on a peaceful march. When the police opened Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:46 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/fitch-upgrade-strengthens-eskom-funding-outlook-461882311 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/fitch-upgrade-strengthens-eskom-funding-outlook-461882311 Fitch Ratings has upgraded Eskoms long-term issuer default rating to B+ from B, with a stable outlook, strengthening the utilitys credit standing as it continues to seek funding for its turnaround and Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:46 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/african-first-landfill-solar-pv-plant-launched-in-durban-461882308 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/african-first-landfill-solar-pv-plant-launched-in-durban-461882308 A landfill-based solar photovoltaic (PV) installation has been launched in Durban using a waste site to generate electricity. Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Narend Singh Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:46 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/eskom-tenders-for-gauteng-microgrid-work-461882307 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/eskom-tenders-for-gauteng-microgrid-work-461882307 Eskom has issued a tender for the design, supply, installation and refurbishment of microgrid storage containers in Gauteng. The work is on an as-needed basis over five years and covers solar photov Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:46 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/new-whale-tour-for-hermanus-461882305 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/new-whale-tour-for-hermanus-461882305 City Sightseeing South Africa is set to launch its Hermanus Explorer Tour on July 2, offering travellers a guided day trip from Cape Town to the Western Capes premier whale watching destination. The Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:46 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/historic-hotel-reopens-in-paarl-461882304 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/historic-hotel-reopens-in-paarl-461882304 Zomerlust Boutique Hotel has reopened on Paarls Main Road following an extensive restoration project. Dating back to 1792, the historic property has been restored and converted into a 15-room luxury h Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:46 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cape-town-streamlines-rules-for-smallscale-events-461882303 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cape-town-streamlines-rules-for-smallscale-events-461882303 The City of Cape Town has amended its events by-law to reduce administrative burdens for small-scale and low-risk events. Improving the citys ability to attract major national and international events Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:46 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/funding-crisis-threatens-eastern-cape-tourism-461882301 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/funding-crisis-threatens-eastern-cape-tourism-461882301 The resignation of Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA) CEO Vuyani Dayimani has heightened concerns about the future of the provinces protected areas with stakeholders warning that chronic un Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:46 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/the-dtic-participation-at-woodex-2026-461882300 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/the-dtic-participation-at-woodex-2026-461882300 On 09 June 2026, the Department of Trade, Industry and (DTIC) issued a media statement advising that it had facilitated the participation of four (4) companies in the forestry sector at the WoodEX for Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:46 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sars-intercepts-suspected-drug-consignments-at-port-of-durban-461882299 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sars-intercepts-suspected-drug-consignments-at-port-of-durban-461882299 On 06 June 2026, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) intercepted consignments suspected to contain illicit drugs during a targeted Customs and Excise operation at the Port of Durban in the early Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:46 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/blues-hou-wenmomentum-lewendig-met-tuisoorwinning-oor-harlequins-461882347 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/blues-hou-wenmomentum-lewendig-met-tuisoorwinning-oor-harlequins-461882347 RIVERSDAL NUUS - Riversdal Blues het hul goeie vorm die afgelope naweek voortgesit toe hulle twee van Harlequins se drie spanne op die Riverville-stadion geklop het. Die tuisspan se A- en C-spanne Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:45 GMT