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,

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 African police say a suspected illegal gold mining ringleader escaped from custody with help from police officers about a week after resurfacing from a disused mine in South Africa where 246 survivors were rescued and 78 bodies were retrieved last week.

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

On Thursday, the energy regulator announced it had approved a 12.7% tariff hike on electricity, which kicks in on 1 April.

The government of Republic of Rwanda insists there was no warning given during the two telephonic conversations between President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Paul Kagame. On Wednesday, I OL reported that Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga told journalists in Pretoria that President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a warning to Rwanda,