SADTU rejects GEMS’ proposal to slightly reduce 9.8% medical aid increase

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) has firmly rejected the Government Employees Medical Scheme's (GEMS) proposal to slightly lower the planned ...

'Boeta, we will find you': Gauteng teen disappears snorkelling on Mozambique matric trip

Brandon Nel and Xolile Mtembu|Published

Rikus Kylander, 18, disappeared while snorkelling in Mozambique.

Donovan Moodley denied parole again for murder of Leigh Matthews

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Donovan Stanley Moodley, who is serving a life sentence for the killing of Bond University student Leigh Matthews, has been denied parole following a review by the ...

South Africa sees 21% drop in festive season road fatalities, yet risks remain high

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Midway through South Africa's 2025 festive season, road fatalities have decreased by over 20%, but Transport Minister Barbara Creecy warns of persistent dangers ...

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

Lance Fredericks|Published

From the Suzuki Griquas’ dramatic Currie Cup triumph to skateboarding, boxing, schools sport and marathon milestones, 2025 proved a landmark year of belief, unity ...

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 ...

Watch VideoHow the F1 calendar works: When is the earliest South Africa could host a Grand Prix race?

Michael Sherman|Published

The Kyalami Grand Prix circuit’s upgrades to FIA Grade 1 standards are underway, but hosting an F1 race in South Africa hinges on fitting into the already packed ...

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 ...

JP Pietersen: Jordan Hendrikse is the right man for the flyhalf job against Bulls

Mike Greenaway|Published

Sharks coach JP Pietersen has given his reasons for moving Jordan Hendrikse from fullback to flyhalf for the URC derby against the Bulls in Durban.

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. ...

The most anticipated movies coming in 2026

Graphic News|Published

A bumper section of movies are coming to a cinema near you in 2026 – widely anticipated to be the highest grossing year globally since the pandemic wiped out movie ...