Stories from South Africa

Planned water maintenance will occur in Noordhoek and Hout Bay, South Africa, from May 11 to May 13. Water supply will be shut off for bulk meter installations and construction work.

The Wemmershoek Water Treatment Plant in the City of Cape Town will shut down on May 12, 2026, for the entire day to allow for repairs. This maintenance may impact the bulk water supply. The City of Cape Town will conduct zero pressure tests on May 11, starting at 10 AM. This planned maintenance will affect multiple neighborhoods, potentially causing low or no water pressure.

Grammy-winning artist Black Coffee has launched a new luxury agave spirit.

A new witness is scheduled to testify on Monday in the Meyiwa trial.

A burst water main in Durbanville, South Africa, has been resolved. Water had been streaming down both sides of Suikerbos Weg, and motorists were advised to exercise caution during repairs.

A South African gold miner has made a bid of $4.3 billion for an Australian acquisition.

The "Explore Hard" concept by Marks by Mark Jacobs has debuted in Johannesburg, marking its world-first launch before its New York store opening. This concept is part of a runway collection.

South Africa aimed to receive pledges totaling 5 billion rand in investment during the current year.

The Western Cape government has strengthened disaster readiness measures in anticipation of two intense cold fronts. These fronts are expected to affect parts of the province from today until Tuesday.

The United Arab Emirates launched a $1 billion "AI for Development" initiative during the G20 summit in Johannesburg.