Northern Cape sport in 2025: the year the Griquas, grassroots and grit stole the spotlight
Lance Fredericks|Published

Northern Cape sport in 2025: the year the Griquas, grassroots and grit stole the ...

R1.1 billion a day: How South Africans foot government’s growing debt

Mthobisi Nozulela|Updated

South Africa spends R1.1 billion daily to service its debt, raising questions about the country's financial stability. Is the government doing enough to manage this ...

Watch out, Mzansi! These 10 Christmas songs might cost you a traffic fine

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Discover the top 10 Christmas songs that could lead to speeding fines this festive season.

Stay safe this New Year: illegal fireworks use can lead to jail time warns Sol Plaatje

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Stay safe this festive season: Sol Plaatje’s fireworks ban protects people and pets from burns, injuries and stress - report illegal fireworks to police on 10 111 ...

Festive season braais set to burn a hole in your pocket as meat costs surge

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

South Africans gearing up for the festive season may be in for a surprise as rising meat prices threaten to impact beloved holiday braais, with some cuts surging ...

TikTok dodges US ban with last minute power deal

AFP|Published

The move caps a lengthy tussle over the hugely successful video-sharing app in the world's largest economy, where TikTok says it has more than 170 million users. ...

ANC lashes Kallie Kriel and AfriForum, urges crackdown on groups ‘colluding with foreign forces’

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The ANC urges the South African government to take decisive action against AfriForum and Kallie Kriel, accusing them of undermining constitutional institutions and ...

Mining stand-off near Barkly West as police probe alleged fraud

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

A mining venture near Barkly West has collapsed into a stand-off over seized equipment and unpaid claims, with police investigating an alleged fraud case while the ...

Lights back on after unpaid municipal bill leaves Northern Cape departments ‘powerless’

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Power has been restored at the Southern Life building, which houses provincial government departments, a week after it was plunged into darkness over unpaid municipal ...

Student activist pushes for Sol Plaatje residents to buy power directly from Eskom

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

An EFF student activist is petitioning for cash-strapped households in the Sol Plaatje municipal area to buy electricity directly from Eskom, arguing that soaring ...

Fear grows as gangs ‘rule the streets’ of De Aar

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Gang violence in the Northern Cape town of De Aar has sparked growing fear among parents and residents, with allegations of school stabbings, armed gangs roaming ...

A Christmas lesson from Angus

Lance Fredericks|Published

A small, seemingly ordinary moment with a dog becomes a lens for exploring resilience, adaptability, and ultimately the essence of Christmas: relationship and connection. ...

'Cheslin, Kurt-Lee are my inspirations,' says new Stormers flyer Dylan Maart ahead of Lions clash

Mike Greenaway|Published

Dylan Maart has travelled a raod less travelled from poverty to scoring tries for the Stormers.

Former Crime Intelligence officer sentenced to three years for aiding ANC councillor's escape

Nomonde Zondi|Published

Thulani Obed Thango, a former Crime Intelligence officer, has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in helping ANC councillor Mthokozisi Nojiyeza ...

Watch VideoAFCON 2025 - Group E breakdown: Mahrez looks to replicate 2019 exploits in Morocco

Obakeng Meletse|Published

The start of the Africa Cup of Nations is edging ever closer, and with every nation targeting the title currently held by Ivory Coast, the action will get underway ...

Watch VideoGood thing Eskom doesn’t power ChatGPT - this is how much power the AI app uses

Michael Sherman|Published

ChatGPT’s staggering annual electricity consumption of 17.23 terawatt-hours, equivalent to powering New York for nearly four months or China for 15 hours, highlights ...

This country banned social media for young teens. Here’s how they’re defying it.

The Washington Post|Published

Australia’s landmark ban on social media for under-16s took effect, reshaping daily life for millions of children and parents - and prompting teens to immediately ...

Hugo Broos will oversee his 50th match as Bafana Bafana coach against Angola at AFCON.

Herman Gibbs|Published

Hugo Broos marks a significant milestone as he prepares to lead Bafana Bafana in his 50th match against Angola in Monday's clash in Morocco.

Overwhelming financial strain sees 94% of South Africans struggle as festive season approaches

Ashley Lechman|Published

As the festive season nears, an alarming survey reveals that 94% of South Africans are burdened by significant financial strain, with many forced to alter or cancel ...

Veteran defender Wayde Jooste signs with Stellenbosch FC, ready to make an impact

Herman Gibbs|Published

Wayde Jooste’s experience and determination can elevate Stellenbosch FC’s performance as he embarks on this promising new chapter in his career.