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News South Africa: Olivia Dean to Headline Milk + Cookies Festival South Africa in 2027

Published on: Friday 23 October 2026
Olivia Dean to Headline Milk + Cookies Festival South Africa in 2027
News source: https://www.ticketnews.com/2026/10/olivia-dean-milk-cookies-festival-2027/

Grammy and BRIT Award winner Olivia Dean will headline Milk + Cookies Festival in Cape Town and Johannesburg in January 2027, following previous editions led by Kaytranada and Gunna.

News South Africa: Malawi Opposition Questions 86-Year-Old President Mutharika’s Prolonged South Africa ‘Private Visit’ Amid Fuel Crisis

Published on: Thursday 22 October 2026
Malawi Opposition Questions 86-Year-Old President Mutharika’s Prolonged South Africa ‘Private Visit’ Amid Fuel Crisis
News source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ck5yn9z3vnego

Malawi’s opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has demanded an explanation for President Peter Mutharika’s prolonged stay in South Africa as the country grapples with fuel shortages, electricity blackouts, rising transport costs and shortages of essential medicines.

News South Africa: South African runners don cheeky attire for annual race to spotlight prostate cancer

Published on: Friday 23 October 2026
South African runners don cheeky attire for annual race to spotlight prostate cancer
News source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ck5yn9z3vnego

A crowd of South African men ran through the streets of Johannesburg in purple swim briefs to raise awareness about prostate cancer.

News South Africa: Crowd of 50 beats foreigner to death in South Africa

Published on: Thursday 22 October 2026
Crowd of 50 beats foreigner to death in South Africa
News source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ck5yn9z3vnego

A foreign national has been beaten to death by a crowd of about 50 people in Durban, South Africa, police say. According to police, the unidentified man, believed to be in his late 30s or early 40s, was first approached by two men by the roadside before being assaulted by a larger group. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

News South Africa: [Latest Market Report] South Africa E-Commerce Market to be Worth US$ 16.3 billion (ZAR315.8 Bn) by 2030 – In-Depth Analysis of Industry, Trends, and Key Developments till ...

Published on: Sunday 08 October 2023
[Latest Market Report] South Africa E-Commerce Market to be Worth US$ 16.3 billion (ZAR315.8 Bn) by 2030 – In-Depth Analysis of Industry, Trends, and Key Developments till ...
News source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/latest-market-report-south-africa-070000395.html

South Africa E-Commerce Market is estimated valued at a market value of US$ 6.2 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of more than 14.8% over the forecast period of 2023-2030, according to the latest market report by RationalStatWilmington, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The South Africa E-Commerce market is expected to reach US$ 16.3 billion by 2030, with an annual growth rate of more than 14.8%. Market Definition, Market Scope, and Report Overview The government of S

News South Africa: Mpox cases rise to 26 as Western Cape remains hardest hit

Published on: Monday 19 October 2026
Mpox cases rise to 26 as Western Cape remains hardest hit
News source: https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/10/19/mpox-cases-rise-to-26-as-western-cape-remains-hardest-hit

The number of Mpox infections in South Africa is rising, with four new cases of the disease reported, bringing the total confirmed cases to 26. Of those 26 cases, 18 have been rec ...

News South Africa: Mpox cases in South Africa rise to 26 as health authorities urge vigilance

Published on: Sunday 18 October 2026
Mpox cases in South Africa rise to 26 as health authorities urge vigilance
News source: https://dailynews.co.za/news/2026-10-19-mpox-cases-in-south-africa-rise-to-26-as-health-authorities-urge-vigilance/

South Africa has recorded four new laboratory-confirmed mpox cases, with the Western Cape accounting for 18 of the 26 cases reported since January 2026.

News South Africa: Ramaphosa urges Muslim voters to help shape South Africa’s future

Published on: Saturday 17 October 2026
Ramaphosa urges Muslim voters to help shape South Africa’s future
News source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/elections/ramaphosa-urges-muslim-voters-help-shape-south-africas-future/

Ramaphosa also highlighted South Africa's International Court of Justice (ICJ) case against Israel, linking it to Nelson Mandela's vision of justice and freedom ...

News South Africa: Decades after apartheid, South Africans seek justice for crimes of the past

Published on: Saturday 17 October 2026
Decades after apartheid, South Africans seek justice for crimes of the past
News source: https://www.npr.org/2026/10/17/nx-s1-5987671/south-africa-justice-sharpeville-apartheid

More than three decades after the end of apartheid, families of victims of some of the worst crimes of South Africa's pastare still fighting for justice. As survivors and perpetrators grow older, a new wave of legal efforts is seeking truth, accountability and reparations before it's too late.

News South Africa: D.E.I. Gone Wild? What Do You Know About Affirmative Action In South Africa?

Published on: Thursday 15 October 2026
D.E.I. Gone Wild? What Do You Know About Affirmative Action In South Africa?
News source: https://www.nytimes.com/quiz/2026/10/16/world/safrica-starlink-quiz.html

The Trump administration’s attacks on South Africa have been driven in part by President Trump’s opposition to affirmative action policies in the country. Administration offic ...

News South Africa: Heatwave, thunderstorms expected in parts of South Africa

Published on: Wednesday 14 October 2026
Heatwave, thunderstorms expected in parts of South Africa
News source: https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-10-15-heatwave-thunderstorms-expected-in-parts-of-south-africa/

The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued a warning for a heatwave that is expected to last at least until Friday in northern KwaZulu-Natal. It has also issued a yellow level 2 warning for ...

News South Africa: Eastern Cape weather: Weekend takes a wetter turn on Sunday

Published on: Thursday 15 October 2026
Eastern Cape weather: Weekend takes a wetter turn on Sunday
News source: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/weather/eastern-cape-weather-weekend-takes-a-wetter-turn-on-sunday/

Heading out in the Eastern Cape this weekend? Find out what the weather has in store before you make your plans.

News South Africa: South Africa History Explained, From Origins to 2026

Published on: Tuesday 13 October 2026
South Africa History Explained, From Origins to 2026
News source: https://www.riotimesonline.com/south-africa-history-explained-2026/

South Africa history from the first humans and the 1652 Cape colony to apartheid, Mandela, 1994 and the coalition era of 2026.

News South Africa: South Africa Vs Australia Highlights, 1st Test Day 5: Josh Hazlewood's Six Wicket Haul Hands Baggy Greens 214-Run Win

Published on: Tuesday 13 October 2026
South Africa Vs Australia Highlights, 1st Test Day 5: Josh Hazlewood's Six Wicket Haul Hands Baggy Greens 214-Run Win
News source: https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/cricket/south-africa-vs-australia-live-score-1st-test-day-5-sa-v-aus-updates-kingsmead-2026-highlights

South Africa Vs Australia Highlights, 1st Test Day 5: Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs. Follow real-time scores, ball-by-ball updates, and commentary for the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban as it happened

News South Africa: South Africa’s Air Traffic Operator Finds Ransomware-Linked Malware

Published on: Saturday 03 October 2026
South Africa’s Air Traffic Operator Finds Ransomware-Linked Malware
News source: https://www.riotimesonline.com/south-africa-ransomware-infrastructure-question-2026/

South Africa’s air traffic operator found ransomware-linked malware in weather systems, as a survey shows just 40% of victims recover within a week.

News South Africa: October weather: Will South Africa be hotter and drier than usual?

Published on: Wednesday 30 September 2026
October weather: Will South Africa be hotter and drier than usual?
News source: https://www.msn.com/en-za/weather/meteorology/october-weather-will-south-africa-be-hotter-and-drier-than-usual/ar-AA2dkCkg

SAWS expects South Africa to face hotter and drier conditions from October to December, with less rain likely across much of the country.

News South Africa: How different is Lesotho’s weather from South Africa today?

Published on: Tuesday 06 October 2026
How different is Lesotho’s weather from South Africa today?
News source: https://www.msn.com/en-za/weather/meteorology/how-different-is-lesotho-s-weather-from-south-africa-today/ar-AA2dKedq

South Africa and Lesotho share a border, but their landscapes and elevations can create noticeably different weather conditions.

News South Africa: South Africa’s young education researchers need networks to share experience more than pressure to produce outputs

Published on: Wednesday 24 April 2024
South Africa’s young education researchers need networks to share experience more than pressure to produce outputs
News source: https://theconversation.com/south-africas-young-education-researchers-need-networks-to-share-experience-more-than-pressure-to-produce-outputs-225709

Researchers in the education sphere benefit from collaboration and idea-sharing. cgstock/Shutterstock South Africa has for many years been a strong player in several areas of world-class research.