South Africa currently has 282 dams that satisfy these requirements. Of these large dams, 253 were built before 1994, and 29 were built in or after 1994.

A little while back, the financial news in South Africa was dominated by the an- nouncement that Revolut, Europe’s largest digital bank, was eyeing South Africa as a market for expansion. Since this ...

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber launched a scathing attack on TymeBank after it criticised the pricing of the new National Population Register (NPR) verification service.

The South African Meat Processors Association says that the ban on chicken meat imports has still not been lifted, with prices hiked, shelves empty and jobs lost as a result.

South Africa on Tuesday asked for more time to negotiate a trade deal with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump before his higher tariff regime goes into effect on July 9.

Zimbabwe’s Sean Williams struck a fluent 137 from 164 balls on day two of the first test against South Africa in Bulawayo on Sunday, but the visitors were in command with a 216-run lead and nine ...

South Africa’s DA party quits ‘national dialogue’ initiative The leader of the party, John Steenhuisen, said the initiative was a ‘waste of time and money’.

In short: Australia was defeated 73-17 by South Africa at the World U20 Championship in Italy. South Africa scored 11 tries against the Australians. What's next?

The nation is vulnerable to spillover effects from trade-related tensions and international conflicts because of the limited extent to which it can mitigate them, the South African Reserve Bank said ...

South Africa’s largest banks are set to face a R60 billion class action lawsuit in February 2026, as hundreds of former homeowners claim their properties were unlawfully repossessed and sold ...

In the era of mobile apps and digital banking, it’s not surprising that several banks are shuttering some of their branches. But now, at least in some markets, a few banks are actually opening ...

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.