Very strong El Niño forecast to peak during southern African summer
A very strong El Niño is expected to peak between October 2026 and January 2027, although experts say its precise effects across southern Africa remain uncertain.
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Sello Hatang remembers actor Sol Rachilo through a personal archive
Re Hata Mmoho executive director Sello Hatang has paid tribute to veteran actor Sol “Solrah” Rachilo, recalling gifts that preserved their shared history.
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SAFA opens tender for dressing rooms, ablutions and grandstands
The South African Football Association has published construction tender requirements for dressing rooms, ablution facilities and back-to-back grandstands at SAFA House.
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TEEKS brings Māori-rooted soul and a new view of masculinity to South Africa
New Zealand singer TEEKS says Māori ancestry, emotional openness and respect for soul music’s African roots shape his first South African tour.
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South African creators seek stronger businesses beyond brand partnerships
South Africa’s creator economy is expanding into podcasts, events and commerce as industry figures call for collective bargaining and wider digital access.
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East Midlands Railway warns of bank holiday disruption at St Pancras
East Midlands Railway will operate a sharply reduced timetable during RMT strikes on August 30 and 31, with London St Pancras services expected to be very busy.
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British Museum schedules new Bayeux Tapestry ticket release
The British Museum will release another allocation of Bayeux Tapestry tickets on October 21 for visits from January through March 2027.
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Six treated after sign falls at Big Church Festival in West Sussex
Emergency teams treated six people after a sign reportedly fell at Big Church Festival near Steyning, prompting organisers to halt the day’s programme.
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From forced labour to living heritage: Sao Tome's colonial plantations
Conceicao Moreno is a descendant of agricultural workers, of whom many were brought by force from other African nations to Sao Tome and Principe to labour on colonial-era plantations.
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Norway, in mourning, enters a new era under Haakon VIII
Norway opened a new chapter in its history on Saturday under King Haakon VIII, after the death of his father Harald, a unifying figure who was on the throne for 35 years.
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