Government confirms eight-year licence cards amid backlogs and system failures

Jason Woosey|Published

Motorists in South Africa can look forward to longer-lasting driving licences, as the government confirms an increase in validity from five to eight years. This ...

From delivery bikers to pool parties: Safety rules for youngsters this holiday break

Marlene Minopetros|Published

This festive season, keep your children safe with essential holiday safety tips – including water safety, crowded‑mall precautions, and home security measures.

Sold for R14 million? The shocking claims behind SA’s Russia–Ukraine recruit scandal

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Five South Africans accused of recruiting local men to fight in the Russia–Ukraine war are due to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court,

Watch VideoBafana Bafana legend Bartlett: Korea, not Mexico, poses the biggest World Cup threat

Herman Gibbs|Published

Football legend Shaun Bartlett warns that South Korea poses a greater challenge than Mexico for Bafana Bafana in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging the team to prepare ...

Government under pressure to shield whistleblowers after witness D murder

Anita Nkonki|Published

Witness D’s murder raises alarms over whistleblower safety in South Africa. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi pushes for reforms to protect those who expose corruption ...

Watch VideoHow a pest is changing the flavour of honey in Washington

Brittany Shammas|Published

As the age-old adage goes, “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” In the case of Sean Kennedy and the lanterfly invasion, it translates beautifully into: “When ...

Experience Disney magic: Kimberley gets its first Disney Chari‑Tree

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Disney’s “Unleash the Holidays” campaign is lighting up the Northern Cape, with a towering Chari-Tree at Kimberley’s North Cape Mall and festive airport installations ...

Sudan's oil-rich south faces fiercest fighting yet: what we know

AFP|Published

Here is what we know about Kordofan, a region that has become a major battleground in a conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced nearly ...

ANC National General Council: Ramaphosa calls for urgent action on poverty and inequality

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

As the African National Congress (ANC) prepares to kick off its National General Council (NGC), President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on delegates to confront the ...

How to protect yourself from financial scams

Helen du Toit|Published

As South Africans prepare for the festive season, scammers are ramping up their efforts with sophisticated impersonation scams and fake investment schemes. Sanlam's ...

China's trade surplus tops $1 trillion despite plunge in US-bound exports

AFP|Published

China's trade surplus has soared past $1 trillion for the first time, but what does this mean for its relationship with the US and the global economy?

Outrage as 176 teachers found guilty of sexual misconduct

IOL Reporter|Published

TEACHER unions and political leaders have demanded the immediate dismissal of teachers listed on the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) or the National Child ...

Trump's return complicates US-Europe relations with a shift in strategy

Ishaan Tharoor|Published

As Trump reclaims influence, European leaders grapple with a wavering allegiance from their closest ally, prompting urgent discussions on the future of transatlantic ...

Kimberley Harriers to host the Santa Time Trial 2025 as they run for joy and hope

Danie van der Lith|Published

Join the Kimberley Harriers for the Santa Time Trial on 9 December – a festive run/walk from Voortrekker Street to Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital delivering toys, ...

'He died a superman': ordinary South Africans rally around widow and children of slain whistleblower Marius 'Vlam' van der ...

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Following the tragic death of Marius 'Vlam' van der Merwe, his widow Leanne shares her deep anguish on social media, as South Africans rally together to support ...

ANC kicks off its National General Council in Boksburg

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Mbalula dismissed any speculation about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s future, emphasising that the president “will finish his term” and that succession chatter is ...

Siya Kolisi steals the show in Cape Town with surprise appearances and big Bok support

Gerry Cupido|Published

Siya Kolisi returns to Cape Town, kicking off the festive season with heartwarming surprises, including a special tribute to comedian Marc Lottering, as he supports ...

South Africa's healthcare at risk: WHO's plan to fast-track medical training sparks controversy

Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

Dive into the debate over competency-based training, its impact on future doctors, and what it truly means for the quality of healthcare in the country.

Watch VideoIs Ryan Rickelton’s future uncertain with Proteas after India ODI series struggles?

Michael Sherman|Published

Ryan Rickelton’s future in the Proteas ODI team is uncertain after two ducks in the India series, with his inconsistent ODI performance contrasting his stronger ...