‘Just a tap away’: How sports betting apps turned millions of South Africans into daily gamblers
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

‘Just a tap away’: How sports betting apps turned millions of South Africans into ...

Police urge Northern Cape residents to celebrate New Year responsibly

Morgan Morgan|Published

Northern Cape police have stepped up province-wide operations ahead of New Year’s celebrations, urging residents to celebrate responsibly as law enforcement clamps ...

Fatal crash involving bakkies and minibus taxi claims seven lives in Eastern Cape

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Tragedy struck on the R61 near Mthatha as seven people lost their lives in a devastating vehicle collision involving two bakkies and a minibus taxi.

Record border surge: Soldier injured as SANDF intercepts over 1,000 migrants

Staff Reporter|Published

A record-breaking festive-season border operation in Limpopo turned violent when SANDF soldiers intercepted 1,174 undocumented migrants near Groblersbridge, leaving ...

Gauteng motorist killed after brick thrown from bridge lands on windscreen

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

A Gauteng motorist tragically lost their life after a brick was hurled from an overpass, igniting urgent calls for increased safety measures on the N1 South.

World bids farewell to 2025, a year of Trump, truces and turmoil

AFP|Published

It was one of the warmest years on record, the stifling heat stoking wildfires in Europe, droughts in Africa and deadly rains across Southeast Asia.

Three suspects, fleeing from business robbery, killed during police shootout in Newlands West

Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

Three suspects were killed during a police shootout in Newlands West following a business robbery, as investigations continue into the incident.

Information Regulator challenges High Court's decision on matric results publication

Manyane Manyane|Published

The Information Regulator of South Africa is appealing a crucial Pretoria High Court ruling that permits the Department of Basic Education to publish matric results ...

Watch VideoBafana Bafana will find out their Round of 16 opponent just before New Year’s celebrations kick off

Michael Sherman|Published

Bafana Bafana will discover their Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 opponent just before New Year’s celebrations, having advanced from Group B, and could face Ivory ...

McKenzie stands firm on illegal immigration fight as accusations of selling out circulate

Anita Nkonki|Published

Gayton McKenzie pushes back against claims of selling out on anti-immigration efforts

Weather alert: thunderstorms and flooding to disrupt New Year celebrations across South Africa

Fanelesibonge Bengu|Published

South Africans planning outdoor New Year celebrations may need to reconsider as the Weather Service issues Yellow Level 2 and 4 warnings for multiple provinces. ...

Outrage over child drinking videos prompts calls for nightlife regulation

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Amid rising alcohol consumption and shocking viral videos of children drinking, South African authorities are calling for stricter regulations on nightlife to protect ...

Authorities sound alarm on drink-spiking syndicates this festive season

Anita Nkonki|Published

A night Out That Ends in Robbery, or Worse: SAPS Sounds Alarm on Drink Spiking Syndicates

Watch VideoBafana Bafana banking on Lyle Foster’s verve to cross Sunday’s AFCON last-16 round hurdle

Herman Gibbs|Published

As AFCON unfolds, South Africa’s Bafana Bafana rely on Lyle Foster’s impressive performances, and coach Hugo Broos has highlighted the striker’s pivotal role as ...

South Africa's economy 2026 outlook: GDP and job growth forecast

Thami Magubane|Published

Economists express cautious optimism for South Africa's economic growth in 2026, highlighting the need for policy reforms and increased investor confidence to tackle ...

Cederberg wildfire 80% contained, but thousands of hectares still at risk

Brandon Nel|Published

A massive wildfire in the Cederberg mountains has scorched over 34,000 hectares, with firefighting efforts ongoing.

Watch VideoJoburg Super Kings not taking Durban’s Super Giants lightly despite handing them a beating on Tuesday

Ongama Gcwabe|Published

The Joburg Super Kings are set to host the Durban’s Super Giants at the Bullring on Thursday for their first home fixture of the new season.

Watch VideoHow Zee Nxumalo dominated the South African music scene in 2025

Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Zee Nxumalo became a cultural phenomenon in 2025, from being the most-streamed female artist to redefining storytelling through her short film.

Gwarube reveals that less than half of teacher vetting applications have been processed

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has disclosed that only 47% of the 97,576 applications for vetting teachers against the National Register of Sex Offenders ...

Parents cite social media and screen time as top health concerns for kids in 2025

Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

Discover expert strategies and insights to reclaim childhood joy beyond the digital confines, and learn how to safeguard your kids’ well-being amid relentless technology. ...