- 6d ago
England name uncapped Patterson-White for South Africa Tests, Carse back with Lions
Stephen Fleming's first Test squad as England coach includes uncapped Nottinghamshire spinner Liam Patterson-White, while Shoaib Bashir is left out and Brydon Carse rejoins the Lions tour of South Africa.
- Nov 8
ANC posts worst local election result with 30.76% as DA gains ground
Voters punished the ANC over failing water and electricity services, while the DA became the largest party in Johannesburg and several other big cities, though coalition talks are still ahead.
- Nov 6
ANC drops to 31.7% in South Africa local elections, its worst result since 1994
With 88% of ballots counted on Friday, 6 November, the ANC had 31.7% nationally, while the DA was provisionally ahead in six of the eight biggest cities.
- Nov 2
US to drop South Africa and Rwanda from AGOA trade preferences from 1 January 2027
The Trump administration will end duty-free access for South Africa and Rwanda under AGOA from 1 January 2027, citing trade barriers, rights concerns and national security. Pretoria calls the decision regrettable and says it will speed up export diversification.
- Oct 3
Sharks edge Leinster 26-20 in Durban as Lions beat Ospreys 35-19
Defending champions Leinster left Durban with a single losing bonus point after a 26-20 loss to the Sharks, while the Lions scored six tries to beat Ospreys 35-19 in Johannesburg.
- Oct 1
South Africa summons US ambassador for third time following policy dispute
Pretoria summoned US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III after he criticized the government, following White House demands to alter land and economic empowerment policies.
