Twice-yearly injection could change HIV prevention landscape in Africa
Staff Reporter|Published

Twice-yearly injection could change HIV prevention landscape in Africa

Week-long operation yields 342 arrests in Northern Cape

Marlene Minopetros|Published

The Northern Cape police have arrested 342 perpetrators for various crimes, including murder, rape, and assault, during a week-long operation aimed at addressing ...

SAfm’s Nonkululeko Mantula, four others remanded over Russian military recruitment

Simon Majadibodu|Updated

Five suspects charged against the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court, and their case was postponed to ...

R28.9 million at stake: Zuma's fight against legal fee liability

Zelda Venter|Published

Jacob Zuma challenges the Gauteng High Court's ruling on R28.9 million in legal fees, asserting that State officials, not him, should bear the responsibility.

Hello December, let the festive chaos begin

Danie van der Lith|Published

A lively, conversational column celebrating the arrival of December in South Africa, highlighting the sun-soaked festive season, holiday travel, family gatherings, ...

Scammers step up ahead of holidays, targeting South Africans with fake investment offers

Saturday Star Reporter|Published

As scammers exploit the festive season, Sanlam warns South Africans about a surge in impersonation, call-spoofing, and fake investment scams, urging vigilance and ...

Snyman vows Blitzboks will ‘rectify Dubai mishaps’ as focus shifts to Cape Town showdown

Danie van der Lith|Published

Philip Snyman says the Blitzboks will fix their Dubai shortcomings in Cape Town after finishing fifth in the SVNS opener, ending the weekend with strong wins over ...

Severe thunderstorms wreak havoc in Gauteng and other provinces

Staff Reporter|Published

The public is strongly urged to take weather warnings seriously, as they play a critical role in reducing the risk of injury, loss of life or property damage.

Watch VideoSpringboks set for intriguing 2027 Rugby World Cup pool draw despite top ranking

Leighton Koopman|Published

As the Springboks prepare for the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw, will their No 1 ranking be enough to secure an advantageous pool? Anticipation builds as they face potential ...

13 arrested over Hong Kong’s deadliest fire as death toll hits 151

AFP|Published

Authorities said on Monday they have made a total 13 arrests over Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades after the blaze killed 151 people last week, a toll that ...

'Not our ship': Eswatini denies ownership of vessel seized by Iran, claims illegal use of its flag

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Eswatini's government firmly rejects claims of maritime involvement after Iran seizes a vessel allegedly flying its flag, asserting that no ships are registered ...

Watch VideoStranger Things season 5 episode 4: How a subtle 2020s reference went unnoticed

Michael Sherman|Published

Stranger Things season 5 episode 4 subtly references the 2020s with the misuse of “literally,” despite its strong 80s nostalgia appeal.

Black Friday spending trends: R1 million deal sets record

Nicola Mawson|Updated

Black Friday spending surged over the weekend, with South Africans still swiping cards for Cyber Monday. Notably, a single deal exceeding R1 million set a new record. ...

Final Bafana squad: Hugo Broos blends youth and experience as Tylon Smith, Shandre Campbell make Afcon cut, Themba Zwane ...

Lunga Biyela|Published

The Mamelodi Sundowns pair of Iqraam Rayners and Themba Zwane were the biggest names omitted as Hugo Broos named his Bafana Bafana squad for the Africa Cup of Nations ...

Hanover man gets life sentence for rape, attempted rape of five-year-olds

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A Hanover man has been sentenced to life imprisonment plus 10 years after being convicted of raping one five-year-old child and attempting to rape another.

Death toll from Sri Lanka floods, landslides rises to more than 350

AFP|Published

As Sri Lanka grapples with a crisis of monumental proportions propelled by Cyclone Ditwah, thousands are left wondering where to turn as emergency services race ...

Rising far-right support in Spain revives Franco's legacy 50 years after his death

Graphic News|Published

Fifty years after Francisco Franco's death, Spain witnesses a troubling revival of far-right sentiments among young voters, prompting government commemorations that ...

SA yet to decide as global teen social media bans gain momentum

Se-Anne Rall|Published

It would be interesting to see if SA follows the route of several other countries and bans access to social media for teens under the age of 16.

Watch VideoHunt: Pirates’ depth and CAF-free schedule gives them a title edge

Smiso Msomi|Published

Four-time league winner Gavin Hunt believes Pirates’ squad depth and freedom from CAF duties position them strongly in the Betway Premiership title race, while Sundowns ...

By-election shake-up in Northern Cape as independent, ANC claim victories

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Northern Cape by-elections delivered a political shake-up as an independent candidate captured Ward 5 in Douglas from the ANC with a decisive victory, while the ...