Congo Losses Expose Limit of South Africa's Diplomatic Ambitions
In Democratic Republic of Congo this week, Rwandan-backed M23 rebels seized Goma, the country's largest eastern city. A force composed of South African troops and Southern African allies that had been tasked with stopping the insurgents has taken heavy losses and is now surrounded and without a clear exit strategy.
South Africa's Eskom wins approval for tariff increase of 12.7%
South Africa's energy regulator on Thursday granted state power utility Eskom an average tariff increase of 12.7% for 2025/26, less than the debt-laden company had requested. Eskom had sought tariff increases of roughly 36% from April,

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Zuma's daughter faces terrorism charges over South Africa riots
South Africa’s DA Says It’s Committed to Unity Government
Daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma arrested on terrorism charges over riots
South Africa's key rate cut by 25 basis points as expected
South Africa's central bank cut its main lending rate by another 25 basis points to 7.50% as expected on Thursday, saying that while inflation appeared well-contained the medium-term outlook was more uncertain than usual.
Land seizure and South Africa’s new expropriation law: scholar weighs up the act
South Africa has a new law to govern the expropriation (or compulsory acquisition) of private property by government for public purposes or in the public interest. The passing of the Expropriation Act 13 of 2024 followed a parliamentary process that began in 2020.
South Africa warns Rwanda of ‘declaration of war’ after assault in DRC
Regional tensions spiral as peacekeepers killed in fighting following Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group offensive
South Africa producer inflation at 0.7% y/y in December
South Africa's producer inflation was at 0.7% year on year in December versus -0.1% in November, statistics agency data showed on Thursday.
South Africa’s Eskom Allowed to Lift Prices a Third of What It Wanted
South Africa’s energy regulator allowed state-owned Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. to raise electricity tariffs by 12.7%, well below the amount requested by the debt-laden utility that’s trying to turn around its finances.
Illegal mining ringleader escaped during South Africa disaster with help from officers, police say
South African police say a suspected illegal gold mining ringleader escaped from custody with help from police officers about a week after resurfacing from a disused mine in South Africa where 246 survivors were rescued and 78 bodies were retrieved last week.
Tourist killed by wild elephant at Kruger National Park in South Africa, officials say
The tourist killed by elephant at Kruger National Park in South Africa was "charged and trampled", park officials say.
Trump’s foreign aid freeze causes fear of HIV resurgence in Africa
The Trump administration has said that foreign assistance programs will be paused for three months as it reviews how money is being spent.
Listen: Women's U19 T20 World Cup semi-final - South Africa v Australia
South Africa face Australia in the Women's U19 T20 World Cup semi-finals - listen to radio commentary and follow score updates.