Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie pays tribute to his son Calvin Le John for purchasing Siwelele FC

Sihle Mlambo|Published

The R50 million sale of Supersport United to Calvin Le John, son of Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie, raises eyebrows over potential conflicts of interest, but McKenzie ...

Mchunu faces backlash over R120. 8 billion police budget

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

In a heated budget debate, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu defends the R120. 8 billion allocation for SAPS, facing fierce opposition from critics.

US Congress proposes sanctions against South Africa over Israel case

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

A proposed US bill threatens to cut aid and impose sanctions on South Africa due to its legal actions against Israel at the International Court of Justice. This ...

Scythian spirit at Loftus: Springbok Women brace for Canada clash

Lance Fredericks|Published

Like the warrior women of old, the Springbok Women will fight their own battle on shared ground this Saturday – taking on world No. 2 Canada at Loftus in a crucial ...

COMMENT: Why South African fans should be concerned about the sale of SuperSport United

Smiso Msomi|Published

With the sale of SuperSport United to Siwelele Football Club pending approval, South African football faces a troubling trend of club ownership changes that threaten ...

Key provisions in Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful' bill

AFP|Published

The House of Representatives narrowly approved a final version of the bill on Thursday after it squeaked through the Senate.

Northern Cape to benefit from massive battery storage project

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Construction is set to begin on the Red Sands battery energy storage project in the Northern Cape, marking a significant milestone in South Africa's renewable energy ...

Watch VideoSecond Springboks Test on SABC as Mzansi cries out for more Bok rugby

Michael Sherman|Published

The second Springboks vs Italy Test will be broadcast on SABC, allowing more South Africans to witness international rugby live, which is not the norm.

Issues of trust, and a matter of time as South Africa begin vaccination of poultry

Thabile Nkunjana|Published

On July 1st, 2025, South Africa's Department of Agriculture announced the launch of its first poultry vaccination programme against highly pathogenic avian influenza, ...

MEC sows seeds of food security and safety in Roodepan

Morgan Morgan|Published

MEC Mase Manopole will launch a food security and safety initiative in Roodepan on July 4, establishing vegetable gardens and distributing gardening equipment to ...

Three men sentenced to 30 years for brutal farm attack

Chevon Booysen|Published

Three men have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for a violent farm attack in Bluewater, where they assaulted the owner and employees, stealing valuables worth ...

Off-duty constable fatally shot during confrontation with police in Nababeep

Morgan Morgan|Published

An off-duty police constable was fatally shot during a confrontation with fellow officers in Nababeep, prompting an Ipid investigation into the circumstances surrounding ...

Urgent reforms needed as South Africa faces deepening unemployment crisis

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

South Africa faces a worsening jobs crisis, with 75,000 formal sector jobs lost in the first quarter of 2025. Economists and labour experts warn that urgent reforms ...

WATCH | Russian miners find 40-million-year-old cockroach

RT News|Published

The fossilized insect was discovered in a piece of amber in Kaliningrad Region

Heading to the Durban July? Here’s what police want you to know

Xolile Mtembu|Updated

Get ready for the Hollywoodbets Durban July this weekend! With thousands expected to attend, police have announced robust security measures to ensure a safe and ...

SAPS Budget 2025: Mchunu targets GBV, corruption, and high-crime zones with R120 billion plan

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu unveils a bold R120. 89 billion budget aimed at transforming South Africa's policing system, focusing on crime prevention, public trust, ...

How illegal gold mining is thriving in South Africa’s abandoned shafts

Nicola Mawson|Published

Anywhere between 5% and 30% of gold in South Africa – once the world’s top producer – is mined illegally, laundered, and shipped as legitimately mined precious metal. ...

SA Rugby defends ticket prices amid backlash, but pledges review

John Goliath|Published

SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer says current Springbok ticket prices are necessary to sustain the sport nationwide, but admits seat pricing structures — especially ...

Eskom cracks down on fraudulent electricity tokens with new security upgrades

Wendy Dondolo|Published

In response to a major breach of its Online Vending System, Eskom implements new security measures to protect customers and restore trust in its prepaid electricity ...