Fatal crash involving bakkies and minibus taxi claims seven lives in Eastern Cape
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...
Bafana Bafana will find out their Round of 16 opponent just before New Year’s celebrations kick off
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
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
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
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
A night Out That Ends in Robbery, or Worse: SAPS Sounds Alarm on Drink Spiking Syndicates
Bafana Bafana banking on Lyle Foster’s verve to cross Sunday’s AFCON last-16 round hurdle
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
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
A massive wildfire in the Cederberg mountains has scorched over 34,000 hectares, with firefighting efforts ongoing.
Joburg Super Kings not taking Durban’s Super Giants lightly despite handing them a beating on Tuesday
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.
How Zee Nxumalo dominated the South African music scene in 2025
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
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 ...
Why South Africa’s taxi industry pays almost no tax
One of South Africa’s most lucrative industries, the taxi sector, worth an estimated R100 billion a year, is reportedly operating almost tax-free.
Urgent call for competent, financially literate municipal councillors - Minister Hlabisa
Councillors must possess the ability to understand complex documents to improve local governance, as highlighted by Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa and various councillors. ...