Watch VideoWATCH | Parliament's ad hoc committee to address witness issues and prepare for public hearings

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Parliament’s ad hoc committee will meet Monday to finalise its programme, resolve witness issues, and prepare for public hearings in its ongoing investigation into ...

Watch VideoLIVE | Madlanga Commission Day 51: Ballistics expert testifies amid Tembisa Hospital scandal probe

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

Captain Laurance Makgotle from the South African Police Service is testifying on day 51 at the Madlanga Commission hearings in Pretoria on Monday.

Today's weather: Severe storms, extreme heat, and fire danger across SA

Wendy Dondolo|Published

South Africa faces a day of severe weather, with thunderstorms in the east, extreme heat in the interior, and high fire danger across various provinces.

DJ Warras murder: Second suspect to appear in Johannesburg court

Simon Majadibodu|Published

A 25-year-old Mozambican national who was arrested for his alleged involvement in the murder of Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, is expected to make ...

Watch VideoSouth African teams have benefitted the most from the URC - former RWC finalist

Michael Sherman|Published

South African rugby teams have significantly benefited from joining the United Rugby Championship, with the Stormers winning the title in 2021/2022 and consistently ...

Watch VideoProteas power: Five superstars who will light up the T20 World Cup

Zaahier Adams|Published

Independent Media selects five Proteas that are set to light up their team’s T20 World Cup campaign in India and Sri Lanka.

Steven Spielberg earns coveted EGOT status with Grammy win

AFP|Published

Steven Spielberg on Sunday completed the grand slam of showbiz awards, earning so-called EGOT status by winning a Grammy in the best music film category

68th Grammy Awards: celebrating historic wins, global sounds and record-breaking moments

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Discover the standout moments from the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, where Tyla made history for African music, Kendrick Lamar broke records and a diverse range of ...

Media personalities ignite a divisive debate on grace for black men in South Africa

Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

The national discourse on empathy and accountability, particularly concerning the challenges faced by black men, continues to spark heated debates among South Africans, ...

Dalai Lama's 'gratitude' at first Grammy win

AFP|Published

The charismatic 90-year-old, who lives in exile in India, is lauded worldwide for his tireless campaign for greater autonomy for his Tibetan homeland

Is Kim Kardashian racing into romance with Lewis Hamilton? Inside their secret getaway

Bernelee Vollmer|Published

After Pete Davidson and a very public Kanye West chapter, Kim Kardashian’s name is now being linked to Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton

Snapchat blocks 415,000 underage accounts in Australia

AFP|Published

Platforms including Snapchat, Meta, TikTok and YouTube must stop underage users from holding accounts under the legislation, which came into effect on December 10. ...

Sports Minister’s office clears confusion over South Africa hosting 2026 WAFCON

Smiso Msomi|Published

The Minister’s office has clarified that South Africa has not been confirmed as hosts of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, following confusion sparked by remarks ...

The ultimate guide to the best new music that launched 2026

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Explore the best new music released in January, featuring tracks that resonate with vulnerability, celebration and experimentation.

Fuel prices falling again: Here’s how much you’re likely to pay for petrol and diesel from February 4

Jason Woosey|Published

Get ready for more savings as fuel prices are set to drop this week! Discover how much you'll pay for petrol and diesel starting February 4.

Trump remains hopeful of Iran deal after Tehran warns of regional war

AFP|Published

As the threat of war looms, Trump remains cautiously optimistic about securing a deal with Iran, despite stern warnings from Tehran.

US prosecutors close the door on Epstein case after final document dump

AFP|Published

US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announces no further charges will be brought following the release of millions of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, revealing ...

Overloading, unroadworthy vehicle, expired permit in deadly taxi-truck crash

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Transport MEC Siboniso Duma also disclosed that the taxi was overloaded with 17 to 18 passengers while the truck it collided with had worn-out tyres making it unroadworthy. ...

Watch VideoFatigue and fixture congestion threaten Mamelodi Sundowns' CAF Champions League hopes

Herman Gibbs|Published

Mamelodi Sundowns face a defining period in their CAF Champions League campaign as coach Miguel Cardoso admits his squad is struggling with a gruelling travel schedule ...