Weekend weather: Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected across large parts of SA
South Africa is set to experience heavy rain and thunderstorms this Saturday, particularly in the central and eastern regions, leading to potential flooding and ...
Solly Malatsi's directive raises concerns over Starlink's operations in South Africa
Minister Solly Malatsi faces intense scrutiny over his directive that could facilitate Elon Musk's Starlink operations in South Africa.
What was he giving police? Video sparks probe after hawker filmed handing item to cops
A video circulating on social media has prompted an inquiry by the South African Police Service in Mpumalanga, as it allegedly shows an officer taking items from ...
President Ramaphosa hosts Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, President of Madagascar, after turbulent political transition
President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed his Malagasy counterpart, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, for a pivotal working visit in Pretoria, focusing on strengthening bilateral ...
Hino 700 trucks recalled in South Africa due to potential fuel leak
The National Consumer Commission has issued an urgent recall for 58 Hino 700 Series trucks in South Africa due to a serious safety defect in the fuel pump housing. ...
DFA Premier Dr Zamani Saul reshuffles Northern Cape Executive Council
Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul reshuffles the provincial Executive Council, appointing Nontobeko Vilakazi as MEC for Health, Mase Manopole to Social Development, ...
Three 21‑year‑old suspects held in Kimberley drug raid on Tyson Road
Kimberley Public Order Police arrested three 21‑year‑old men on 15 January 2026 during a Tyson Road patrol in Galeshewe, seizing suspected mandrax tablets with an ...
Sbahle Mpisane opens up about intentionally gaining 15kg to support her body reset
Sbahle Mpisane opens up about her journey of intentionally gaining weight to prioritise her health and well-being.
ActionSA's Xolani Khumalo to surrender to police amid assault allegations
ActionSA's Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, Councillor Xolani Khumalo, is set to voluntarily surrender to the South African Police Service on January 19.
JAC Motors expands line-up with new T6 2.0L CTi single-cab bakkie
JAC Motors introduces its new T6 2.0L CTi single-cab to the South African market, offering a practical workhorse with a 1,000kg payload capacity, fuel-efficient ...
'Heads must roll': IFP blasts death threats against KZN Premier Ntuli
Following death threats against Premier Thami Ntuli circulating on social media, the IFP warned that the perpetrators would be held accountable and called on law ...
Mother survives floods by clinging to a tree, search on for 5-year-old boy
In flood-ravaged Mbaula village, Limpopo, a desperate search is on for a five-year-old boy swept away by floodwaters, as police and rescue teams face dangerous conditions. ...
Kimberley community crime fighters injured in clash with Stockdale Street ‘kingpins’
Members of Kimberley’s Safety and Security Task Team, a community crime-fighting organisation, say they were assaulted twice in Stockdale Street on January 14 as ...
Alleged gang boss fears pox during psychiatric observation
Alleged gang boss George " Barney" Peters does not want to be sent for 30 days mental observation as he believes that he will be found unfit to stand trial and will ...
Maybe we should treat people like dogs
From a New Year’s hike in Hong Kong to observing unusually contented dogs, this column reflects on gratitude, presence and what safety and care could mean for South ...
South Africa's proposed alcohol ban aims to curb road deaths and reckless driving
Road deaths in South Africa are primarily caused by reckless behaviour, prompting the government to amend the National Road Traffic Act. Recent tragedies underscore ...
Lerato Park residents block roads over stalled electrification project
Lerato Park residents near Roodepan barricaded roads and set tyres alight over delays to an electrification project, saying they have gone years without basic services ...
Despite achieving a Bachelor's pass, 10,000 matric students left without spaces at universities
The public university system is set to offer only 235,000 first-year places for 2026, leaving 10,000 qualified students without a space.
American travel creator thanks Will Smith for his kindness after Cape Town robbery
In a touching display of goodwill, travel influencer Sala Vie Brooks finds herself uplifted by Hollywood star Will Smith after a robbery in Cape Town, proving that ...