European leaders tell Trump to respect Greenland’s borders
Bloomberg|Published

European leaders tell Trump to respect Greenland’s borders

Intimidation charges opened as Sol Plaatje municipal manager returns to work

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Community members are in uproar over the reinstatement of municipal manager Thapelo Matlala on Tuesday, prior to the investigation into alleged charges of misconduct ...

Iran security forces use tear gas in Tehran bazaar as death toll rises

AFP|Published

Iranian security forces have now killed at least 27 protesters, including five minors, after 10 days of demonstrations that began in late December

SA's Venezuela stance divides GNU parties

AFP|Published

Parties within South Africa's unity government reacted differently, some accusing Ramaphosa's ANC of presenting its strong condemnation as the national response. ...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer emerges as favourite to replace Ruben Amorim at Manchester United

Lunga Biyela|Published

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's potential return to Manchester United has sparked excitement and debate among fans. Following Ruben Amorim's unexpected sacking, will Solskjaer ...

Watch VideoRoger De Sa defends Bafana Bafana’s AFCON performance despite early exit

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Roger De Sa believes Bafana competed well at AFCON and were unlucky, despite their last-16 elimination.

South Africa still waits for a new ambassador to the US

Manyane Manyane|Published

Almost ten months after the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa still has not appointed an ambassador to the United States.

NSFAS to provide upfront payments for students from February 1, 2026

Rapula Moatshe|Published

NSFAS Board Chairperson, Dr Mugwena Maluleke, said the payment will cover the full book allowance, one month of meals, accommodation, personal care, and travel allowances. ...

When governance becomes a guessing game

Monty Quill|Published

A Kimberley resident reflects on how the murky handling of Sol Plaatje Municipality’s municipal manager saga has turned local governance into a confusing guessing ...

Discovery Health members face financial shock due to medical aid error

Mthobisi Nozulela|Updated

Discovery Health Medical Scheme members are reeling from a shocking financial blow, facing demands to repay thousands of rands after a claims processing error in ...

Ramaphosa pays tribute to Joe Slovo amid tensions in the alliance

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

On the 31st anniversary of Joe Slovo's passing, President Cyril Ramaphosa commemorates the struggle icon's legacy and calls for unity amid rising tensions within ...

Valspan Community Forum blows whistle over tenders at Phokwane Municipality

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The Valspan Community Forum has called for a full-scale investigation into tenders awarded by Phokwane Municipality for multimillion-rand infrastructure projects ...

Chelsea appoint Liam Rosenior as new head coach after Enzo Maresca sacking

Lunga Biyela|Published

Liam Rosenior, a former defender for Fulham and Hull City, has been appointed as Chelsea's new head coach, following the unexpected sacking of Enzo Maresca.

R65 million Lotto jackpot winner sought in Colesberg, Northern Cape

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

A R65 million Lotto jackpot from New Year’s Eve remains unclaimed in Colesberg, Northern Cape. The winning quick pick ticket was purchased locally, and Ithuba urges ...

Watch VideoDale Steyn questions Ottniel Baartman’s omission from Proteas T20 World Cup squad

Michael Sherman|Published

Dale Steyn criticised the exclusion of Ottniel Baartman, the leading wicket-taker in the SA20, from the Proteas T20 World Cup squad, highlighting his impressive ...

Pietermaritzburg leads as Durban, Tshwane, and Johannesburg rank among the world's most dangerous cities

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Durban's alarming sixth-place ranking in the latest global crime index raises serious concerns about safety in South Africa's urban areas.

Egypt reach AFCON quarter-finals after extra-time thriller with Benin

Lance Fredericks|Published

Egypt reached the 2025 AFCON quarter-finals with a 3-1 extra-time win over Benin, thanks to Marwan Attia, Yasser Ibrahim, and Mohamed Salah. They will face Ivory ...

Watch VideoWATCH | National Student Financial Aid Scheme sets out 2026 game plan

Simon Majadibodu|Published

After processing nearly 900,000 funding applications for the 2026 academic year, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme will on Tuesday provide an update on application ...

African penguin hops onto kayak for rescue by paddler off Cape coast

Murray Swart|Published

A routine kayaking trip turned into a heartwarming wildlife rescue when a young African penguin sought help from paddlers off the Cape coast.

Tragic base-jumping accident claims life on Table Mountain

Staff Reporter|Updated

A tragic base-jumping accident on Table Mountain has claimed a life, prompting a multi-agency rescue operation and raising urgent safety concerns in the extreme ...