Luxury, Power and Access: How “Cat” Matlala sought to run a R70 million private terminal at OR Tambo

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Controversial businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, embroiled in numerous corruption scandals, attempted to secure R70 million in funding from Nedbank for a luxury ...

A rare blue diamond in the shape of Africa weighing more than 41 carats has been recovered from South Africa’s renowned Cullinan ...

Danie van der Lith|Published

A rare 41.82 carat Type IIb blue diamond recovered from South Africa’s Cullinan Mine is being analysed ahead of sale, with experts estimating it could fetch up to ...

Urgent warning: KwaZulu-Natal residents face flooding risks from heavy rainfall

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Cogta MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi issues a critical warning to KwaZulu-Natal residents: prepare for potential flooding as heavy rains are forecasted. Take immediate ...

Nobel Committee clarifies prize rules after Maria Corina Machado presents medal to Donald Trump

AFP|Published

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presents her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump, prompting the Nobel Committee to clarify the rules surrounding ...

TGRSA crews endure puncture plagued stage 12 to stay in Dakar fight

Danie van der Lith|Published

Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa’s Dakar crews battled punctures and mechanical setbacks on Stage 12, reaching the finish and staying classified ahead of the final ...

Seven killed in Marikana shooting, police link incident to extortion

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Seven people were killed and three others injured in a shooting at the Marikana informal settlement in Philippi East shortly after midnight on Saturday.

Donald Trump considers tariffs for countries opposing Greenland takeover

AFP|Published

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose trade tariffs on nations that oppose his controversial plans to acquire Greenland, citing national security concerns ...

19 Dead and counting - Mpumalanga, Limpopo floods cause widespread devastation

Anita Nkonki and Verna van Diemen|Published

Devastating floods claim lives and wreak havoc in Limpopo, Mpumalanga

Day visits to Kruger National Park remain suspended as flooding forces camp closure

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Severe flooding has forced the indefinite suspension of day visits to Kruger National Park, impacting tourism and safety as infrastructure suffers extensive damage. ...

Angelo Agrizzi's pivotal role in the R600,000 corruption case against businessman Trevor Mathenjwa

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

In a critical moment for the Bosasa corruption case, Angelo Agrizzi's testimony sheds light on the alleged R600,000 bribe involving Trevor Mathenjwa. What revelations ...

Why top matric results no longer guarantee university admission

Anita Nkonki and Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Updated

We worked hard, now what? Matriculants confront university bottleneck

Mali witch doctor’s Afcon forecast turns into a bust

AFP|Published

A Malian witch doctor made R639 000 promising the national team would win AFCON, but Senegal’s 1-0 win ended the magic and landed him in police custody.

Watch VideoSacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu leads pack-driven Stormers in do-or-die Champions Cup tie

Leighton Koopman|Published

Facing a must-win situation, the Stormers look to captain Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and a strong forward pack to overcome Leicester Tigers in the Champions Cup.

Watch VideoMI Cape Town keep playoff hopes alive with gritty win over Sunrisers

Ongama Gcwabe|Published

MI Cape Town beat the Sunrisers Eastern Cape by three wickets to keep their hopes alive for a playoffs spot.

UK weighs Australia-style social media ban for children

The Washington Post|Published

The government announced earlier this week that it would issue advice to parents on how children under five should use screens.

'Even with 15 attackers, I’d welcome him', says coach Slot ahead of Salah’s Liverpool return

IANS|Published

With Salah back on the horizon, Liverpool fans are hopeful that the club's fortunes will further improve, as Slot continues to navigate the complexities of managing ...

Steinhoff scandal: Former director receives five-year prison sentence for R376m fraud

Yasmine Jacobs|Updated

Iwan Peter Schelbert, a former director of Steinhoff at Work, has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a R376 million fraud scheme.

Watch Video‘Not a one-hit wonder’ – Peterson sets tone as Kaizer Chiefs begin Nedbank Cup defence

Smiso Msomi|Published

Kaizer Chiefs captain Brandon Peterson says Amakhosi are determined to defend their Nedbank Cup crown as they renew a familiar cup rivalry with Stellenbosch in the ...

Were Ramaphosa’s instructions on Iran’s participation in naval drill ignored? Motshekga orders probe

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

South Africa has initiated a formal inquiry into allegations that President Ramaphosa's directives regarding Iran's participation in a multinational naval exercise ...