The South African
The South African
  • Advertise
  • About us
  • T&C
  • Contact us
  • Women in Journalism
  • Missing persons
  • News
    • South Africa
      • Gauteng
        • Pretoria
      • Western Cape
        • George
      • KwaZulu-Natal
      • Eastern Cape
      • North West
      • Limpopo
      • Free State
        • Bloemfontein
      • Mpumalanga
      • Northern Cape
        • Upington
    • Africa
    • World
    • Tech
      • All Tech News
      • Gaming
      • Mobile
    • Property
    • Opinion
    • Weather
    • Traffic Report
    • Municipal Elections 2021
    • Lotto Results
  • Sport
    • Soccer
      • Bafana Bafana
      • Premier Soccer League
      • English Premier League
      • CAF Champions League
      • UEFA Champions League
      • La Liga
      • Soccer World Cup 2022
    • Rugby
      • United Rugby Championship
      • Springboks
      • Super Rugby
      • Sevens
      • Rugby Championship
      • Currie Cup
      • Varsity Cup
      • Rugby World Cup 2023
    • Cricket
      • Proteas
      • Indian Premier League
      • Cricket World Cup 2023
    • Motorsport
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Hollywoodbets Horse Racing
    • Cycling
    • Netball
    • Boxing
    • MMA
  • Culture
    • Entertainment
    • Art & Artists
    • Soapies
      • Gomora
      • SkeemSaam
      • Scandal
      • House of Zwide
      • Muvhango
      • The Queen
    • Books
    • On this Day
    • Music
    • Nelson Mandela
    • LGBTQIA+
    • Netflix
      • Blood & Water
    • Christian Connect
      • It Is Written
      • Daily Bible Verse
    • Prison Journalism
  • Lifestyle
    • Motoring
    • Fashion and Beauty
    • Celeb News
    • Travel
      • All Travel News
      • Travel South Africa
      • Travel International
    • Move To
      • Move to USA
      • Move to New Zealand
      • Move to the UK
      • Move to Canada
      • Move to Australia
      • Move to South Africa
      • SA Expats
    • Food & Drinks
      • Gin
      • Wine
    • Recipes
    • Horoscopes
    • Health & Fitness
    • Parenting & Kids
    • Sex, Love & Relationships
  • Business & Finance
    • Money Matters
    • Start-up Africa
    • My Business
  • studentlife
    • Studentlife News
    • Careers
    • Netflix
      • Blood & Water
    • Studentlife Entertainment
    • Studentlife Food
    • Studentlife Health and Fitness
    • Studentlife Lifestyle
    • Studentlife Opinion
    • Studentlife Sport
    • Studentlife Tech
    • Student Jobs
  • Video
  • Win
    • Quiz
    • Competitions
  • News
  • Sport
  • Culture
  • Lifestyle
  • Business & Finance
  • studentlife
  • Video
  • Win
gabon ferry accident
news

Gabon transport minister resigns after ferry disaster

Niger says it killed '30 jihadists', arrests 960
Africa News

Niger says it killed ’30 jihadists’, arrests 960

cyclone freddy
Africa News

Cyclone Freddy claims over 100 lives in Malawi, Mozambique

gabon ferry accident
Africa News

Gabon transport minister resigns after ferry disaster

Niger says it killed '30 jihadists', arrests 960
Africa News

Niger says it killed ’30 jihadists’, arrests 960

cyclone freddy
Africa News

Cyclone Freddy claims over 100 lives in Malawi, Mozambique

Pride flag
Africa News

Supreme court ruling versus the harsh reality of queer people in Kenya

By Luh Tsele02-03-2023 22:35

The LGBTIQ+ community in Kenya remain a target for homophobia even though the supreme court ruled in their favour last Friday.

The kingmaker Bola Tinubu is now Nigeria’s president-elect
Africa News

The kingmaker Bola Tinubu is now Nigeria’s president-elect

By The Conversation01-03-2023 15:13

Bola Tinubu, of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Nigeria, has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election.

starlink spacex south africa
Africa News

Starlink: The internet service could be a gamechanger in Africa

By The Conversation01-03-2023 14:53

Internet access opens up the world in many ways. It can entertain, educate, enable payments and even bolster democracy.

Bola Tinubu: 5 ways he can achieve his promises to Nigerians
Africa News

Bola Ahmed Tinubu: 5 ways he can achieve his promises

By The Conversation01-03-2023 14:46

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, of the ruling All Progressives Congress, had been declared the winner of the keenly contested presidential election

Bola Tinubu: 5 ways he can achieve his promises to Nigerians
Africa News

Tinubu wins presidential election in Nigeria

By Keliah Daniels01-03-2023 13:11

According to the INEC results, Tinubu, the candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) party, won with 8.8 million votes.

Women’s rights exist only on paper in Nigeria
Africa News

Women’s rights exist only on paper in Nigeria

By The Conversation28-02-2023 14:13

In Nigeria, women’s rights appear to be protected, the country is a signatory to many international conventions and norms.

United Nations
Africa News

UN pauses flights in DRC after helicopter attack

By Keliah Daniels28-02-2023 10:03

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) decided to temporarily suspend humanitarian flights in North Kivu and neighbouring Ituri province.

Four factors affecting Nigeria's residents' adapt to climate change
Africa News

Four factors affecting Nigeria’s residents’ adaption to climate change

By The Conversation27-02-2023 11:03

The impact of climate change is growing on the African continent, and It’s hitting the most vulnerable hardest.

Wizkid
Africa News

Nigeria elections: The influence of Afrobeats music on politics

By The Conversation24-02-2023 14:49

In the run-up to Nigeria’s elections, the country’s younger generation has mobilised to demand change and redefine the political landscape

Africa’s first heat officer is based in Freetown
Africa News

Africa’s first heat officer is based in Freetown

By The Conversation23-02-2023 17:05

Freetown is increasingly threatened by dangerous temperatures where some 35% of the population live in 74 informal settlements.

Election observers are important for democracy
Africa News

Election observers are important for democracy

By The Conversation23-02-2023 16:16

Election observers offer support efforts to improve electoral quality and to provide transparency throughout the world.

Rwandans have health insurance: Minister's explanation
Africa News

Rwandans have health insurance: Minister’s explanation

By The Conversation23-02-2023 15:26

Over 90% of Rwandans are reported to have health insurance, Minister of Health Sabin explains the course of the crisis in the country.

Nigeria heads to elections: 5 essential reads about the elections
Africa News

Nigeria heads to elections: 5 essential reads about the elections

By The Conversation23-02-2023 11:48

Nigeria is heading to its presidential elections; the country has suffered great setbacks towards the elections.

Peter Obi
Africa News

Nigeria: Africa’s dizzying, dysfunctional powerhouse

By Agence France-Presse22-02-2023 17:46

Nigeria, which elects a new president on Saturday, is one of Africa’s richest and most vibrant nations but is dogged by corruption.

Cyclone Freddy- Mauritius
Africa News

Madagascar: Four dead after Cyclone Freddy crosses

By Agence France-Presse22-02-2023 17:43

Authorities gave a provisional toll of four dead after Cyclone Freddy made landfall on Madagascar , packing winds of around 130km per hour.

nigerian voters
Africa News

Nigerians vote in most unpredictable election in years

By Agence France-Presse22-02-2023 17:11

Nigerians will vote for a successor to President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in an unprecedented race between three frontrunners.

Bola Tinubu: 5 ways he can achieve his promises to Nigerians
Africa News

Bola Tinubu: Nigeria’s kingmaker wants to be king

By The Conversation22-02-2023 15:34

Kingmaker and presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Nigeria Bola Tinubu wants to be king.

Nigerian elections are crowded with candidates
Africa News

Nigerian elections are crowded with candidates

By The Conversation22-02-2023 14:14

Nigeria is set to hold its presidential elections on the 25th of February, and 18 political parties will contest.

crude oil pipeline tanzania
Africa News

Tanzania approves controversial $3.5 billion oil pipeline

By Agence France-Presse21-02-2023 17:31

Tanzania’s government gave its approval on Tuesday for the construction of a $3.5 billion crude oil pipeline despite human rights and environmental concerns.

Nigeria’s natural resources are under threat
Africa News

Nigeria’s natural resources are under threat

By The Conversation21-02-2023 15:37

Nigeria’s inland waters and coastal environment are bad, and the upcoming president have a commitment to protect it.

Pastor fasting 40 days and 40 nights
Africa News

Pastor dies after trying to emulate Jesus by fasting 40 days

By Nokwanda Ncwane21-02-2023 12:33

A Pastor was found in a critical condition and later died after he tried to imitate Jesus Christ by fasting 40 days and 40 nights.

Robert Mugabe senior and junior
Africa News

Robert Mugabe’s son arrested after cars trashed at Harare party

By Garrin Lambley20-02-2023 20:12

A son of Zimbabwe’s former President Robert Mugabe has been arrested over allegations he damaged property at a Harare party.

Cyclone Freddy- Mauritius
Africa News

Mauritius braces for intense Cyclone Freddy

By Agence France-Presse20-02-2023 16:32

Mauritius was battening down the hatches as cyclone Freddy moved closer, with flights cancelled and normal life at a standstill

Nigerian voting ballots
Africa News

Nigerians struggle with costs of living as election draws near

By Agence France-Presse20-02-2023 16:04

Like millions of fellow Nigerians, Rotimi Bankole says he wants to use Saturday’s presidential elections to push for a better life.

Tanzania is ruled with impunity - constitutional reform
Africa News

Tanzania is ruled with impunity – constitutional reform

By The Conversation20-02-2023 12:35

Four key issues why Tanzania is calling for constitutional reform, the country’s president had recently announced the unban of rallies.

  • <
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • ...
  • 28
  • 29
  • >

SOAPIE QUIZ: How well do you know ‘Gqeberha: The Empire’? ENTER HERE & WIN R1 000 in cash!

TheSouthAfrican.com is all about South Africa and the stories that affect South Africans, wherever they are in the world.

We’re independent.
No agenda.
No Bias.

Follow us

IAB South Africa
Press Council

About us

Terms, Conditions, Privacy & GDPR

Contact Us

Women in Journalism

Missing Persons

Our offices are for administrative purposes only, no visitors will be accepted without an appointment.

South Africa – Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican Number: 2005/028472/07. Address: Regus Business Centre 1st Floor, Block B, North Park, Black River Park, 2 Fir Street, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa Postal: Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican, PO Box 44354, Claremont, 7735, South Africa

United Kingdom – Blue Sky Publications Ltd – Company Registration Number: 04683692. Address: Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Approach, London, SW6 4TJ

Copyright Blue Sky Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved.