South African consumers are being urged to check their refrigerators after the National Consumer Commission (NCC) announced a nationwide recall of several SPAR yoghurt products because of a production fault that could cause stomach-related illness. According to the NCC, the affected products may have experienced spoilage during manufacturing after a machine malfunction caused some containers…

South Africa’s medical aid industry is facing growing pressure as rising living costs and stagnant wage growth drive more consumers away from traditional medical schemes. Recent data shows that medical aid membership has steadily declined over the past decade, with experts warning that the long-term sustainability of the industry’s funding model could come under increasing…

Cape Town has added another international honour to its growing list of global achievements after being recognised as one of the happiest cities in the world. The Mother City placed eighth in Time Out’s 2026 World’s Happiest Cities ranking, making it the only South African city to earn a place in this year’s global top…

A former South African Air Force brigadier general has been sentenced to six months in a United States federal prison after admitting to acting as an unregistered agent for South Africa while working at one of America’s most sensitive scientific research facilities. Portia Anyamba, 59, who had been living in Knoxville, Tennessee, was sentenced on…

South Africa has introduced another major immigration reform after the Department of Home Affairs removed the requirement for applicants to submit medical reports when applying for certain visas and permanent residence permits. The new directive, announced by Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber, came into effect on 8 July 2026 and is expected to simplify the…

Gun Free SA has called on the South African government to strengthen firearm regulation and address what it describes as the main source of illegal guns, arguing that destroying confiscated weapons alone will not reduce gun-related crime. Marking Gun Destruction Day, the civil society organisation said authorities should focus on preventing legally owned firearms from…

Cape Town authorities have intensified action against illegally registered luxury vehicles, with several high-end cars impounded during a joint enforcement operation that also raised questions about individuals claiming to earn fortunes through cryptocurrency and forex trading. Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joined Cape Town Metro Police officers during the operation, which focused on vehicles suspected of…

South Africa may experience lasting economic consequences if growing numbers of foreign nationals continue to leave the country, with economists and industry leaders warning that the effects could extend far beyond recent anti-immigration demonstrations. The concern follows the nationwide March and March movement and subsequent protests, which have sparked renewed debate over immigration, employment and…

The departure of foreign nationals from several South African communities is beginning to affect employers, landlords and service providers, with some businesses reporting labour shortages and declining income following recent anti-immigration protests. While demonstrations have largely focused on undocumented migrants, employers and residents say many documented foreign nationals have also chosen to leave because of…