South Africa
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National Arts Council opens major arts funding call worth R350 000 per project
NAC launches 2026-27 arts funding with grants up to R350,000. Seven disciplines covered. Applications close March 13. Transform communities.
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Heartfelt and relatable local novel surprises reviewer
Review of ‘Why Am I Like This’ by Qaanitah Hunter. An entertaining South African novel exploring grief, self-esteem and mental health themes.
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Record five South African athletes heading to 2026 Winter Olympics
A record five South African athletes to compete at 2026 Winter Olympics starting 6 February. Historic team includes two teenagers.
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WATCH | Two bodies recovered from blaze rubble in Heinz Park
Two people died when fire destroyed four informal structures in Heinz Park, displacing 16 residents. Police investigating the blaze.
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Tourism drives record growth with 10.48 million visitors
South Africa achieves record tourism with 10.48 million arrivals in 2025, a 17.6% increase. Named Best Destination Africa, driving growth and jobs.
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Government warns students against bogus colleges
Government warns against unregistered colleges exploiting students. Students urged to verify college registration status before enrolling to avoid worthless qualifications.
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Refugee tells of harrowing escape from war torn DRC
Book review: Two sisters endure a harrowing 5 000 km journey from war-torn DRC to South Africa in this brutally honest, powerful memoir.
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South Africa claims fourth place in Telegraph’s global Best Countries rankings
South Africa has secured its position among the world’s premier travel destinations, claiming fourth place in the prestigious Telegraph Travel Awards 2025.
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Proteas captain Wiaan Mulder sets new South African record with 367*
Wiaan Mulder, who stopped short on Monday of attempting to break the record for the highest score in Test history, had an inauspicious start to his Test career. Mulder made…
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Three Ships whisky is the world’s best!
The Three Ships Whisky Bourbon Cask, distilled in Wellington, has officially been crowned the World’s Best Blended Whisky at the prestigious 2025 World Whiskies Awards (WWA), hosted in London by…
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