A fire in Johannesburg destroyed 1,500 flats, leaving hundreds of people homeless. The tragedy was caused by the explosion of a paraffin stove.

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South African upmarket retailer Woolworths Holdings warned of a decline of up to 27% in its first-half profit on Tuesday due to weaker-than-expected performances in its clothing businesses at home and in Australia and New Zealand.

The seventh meeting of the Global Forum of Cities for Circular Economy (GFCCE) has officially begun in Johannesburg, South Africa, with delegates from 18 African nations in attendance.

In Johannesburg's Phumla Mqashi informal settlement, thousands of households rely on a few water tankers and are forced to travel across settlements or to neighbouring suburbs to fill water drums since illegal connections were cut.

The Deputy Minister underscored the importance of partnerships between governments, private sectors, and civil society to advance the waste management hierarchy and achieve the goals of a circular economy.

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 list the top universities in Africa with countries like South Africa and Egypt dominant in the top 10.

South Africa's rand retreated early on Tuesday against a buoyant dollar after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a flurry of policy changes following his Monday inauguration.

South Africa’s Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein has created an Anti-Terror Task Force to combat terror from Iran and Jihadi groups globally. The group will also try to protect Christians under attack in Africa.

South Africa is today hosting a media launch to pave the way to the 19th edition of Meetings Africa -- the continent's premier business events trade show.

The Gauteng Department of Social Development has admitted in court that it did not fully comply with past court orders. Premier Panyaza Lesufi and MEC Faith Mazibuko apologised and said they would request regular updates from the department. Dozens of organisations have still not been fully paid for services rendered on behalf of the department.

Inconsistent government and corporate climate strategies may see poorer regions left behind in the transition away from polluting industries to green jobs, according to new research. Wealthier cities like Durban,