South Africa's defence minister has ordered an inquiry into reports of Iran's participation in navy exercises, apparently against the instructions of the president, the ministry said Friday.The probe comes after the United States sharply criticised the past week's drills,

This is the first time it has crossed this milestone. Cape Town Air Access, run by Wesgro, said the airport surpassed its 2024 record in December, when it processed 364,000 two-way international passengers, a 10% year-on-year increase.

South Africa wants more Australians to add the country to their travel lists, and know the nation is “more than just Cape Town and a safari”.

Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis defended plans to build a R180m N2 'security wall', where several informal settlements are located.

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis addressed the city's plans to build a R180-million wall along the N2 near the airport, sparking mixed reactions online.

Warships from some members of the BRICS group of developing nations gathered in Cape Town waters for a naval exercise that places host South Africa at risk of renewed US ire.

Cape Town has cemented itself as a global tourist hotspot, hitting an all-time high of 11.1 million two-way passengers through its international airport in 2025.