Deputy minister steps up Safer Festive Season policing in Upington

Morgan Morgan|Published

Safer Festive Season Operations were intensified in Upington as the Deputy Minister of Police, Dr Polly Boshielo, led an oversight visit, reinforcing police visibility, ...

YouTuber Salah Brooks robbed of R260 000 in Cape Town car break-in

Staff Reporter|Published

Salah Brooks, a US YouTuber, reveals her experience of being robbed of R260,000 worth of belongings, including her skydiving equipment, during a car break-in in ...

Justice delayed as ActionSA confronts NPA over Lily Mine trapped bodies

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Nearly a decade after three workers were buried alive at Lily Mine, ActionSA is taking legal steps against NPA head Shamila Batohi for failing to pursue criminal ...

Northern Cape police intercept drugs during Safer Festive Season roadblock in Garies

Morgan Morgan|Published

Northern Cape provincial commissioner Lieutenant-General Koliswa Otola led Safer Festive Season operations in the Namakwa District that resulted in the interception ...

Colour My Kasi transforms N12/N18 Warrenton interchange with community art

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Passing the N12/N18 interchange near Warrenton, a burst of colour now interrupts the roadside greenery, marking the start of the community‑driven art initiative ...

Thai border clashes displace over half a million in Cambodia

AFP|Published

More than half a million people in Cambodia have been forced from their homes due to two weeks of deadly clashes with Thailand, as the conflict escalates and humanitarian ...

We have work to do before the 2026 T20 World Cup, says Conrad

Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Despite a 1–3 series loss in India, Proteas coach Shukri Conrad insists the tour was a vital scouting mission ahead of next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. With ...

Watch VideoFarewell to the penny: a quirky funeral for an American icon

Juan Benn Jr. and Washington Post|Published

Join us as we explore the quirky funeral for the penny — a nostalgic tribute to the smallest American coin, rich with history and cultural significance. From whimsical ...

Three Durban beaches reopened after pollution scare

Staff Reporter|Published

Concerns over pollution levels forced the closure of Durban beaches, but progress in addressing sewage issues leads to a hopeful reopening for beachgoers this festive ...

President to earn what? Proposed pay hikes for senior government officials raise eyebrows

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

If approved, the President’s annual salary would rise by about R137,000 to approximately R3.4 million.

Broos, Bafana’s longest-serving coach, reaches a career milestone ahead of AFCON opener

Herman Gibbs|Published

Coach Hugo Broos will lead South Africa’s Bafana Bafana for the 50th time at the upcoming AFCON. As the country’s longest-serving coach, he has reshaped their fortunes ...

Stormers star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu turned down millions to stay in Cape Town

Leighton Koopman|Published

Talented flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu chooses loyalty over lucrative offers, committing to the Stormers until 2029.

Australia triumphs in nail-biting Ashes finale as England's chase falls short in Test 3

Yaeesh Collins|Published

On a scorching Sunday in Adelaide, England's audacious chase of a world-record 435 runs turned into a heart-stopping spectacle, but despite their valiant efforts, ...

Watch VideoManhunt launched after nine shot dead in shocking Bekkersdal tavern shooting

Hope Ntanzi|Updated

Police have launched a manhunt after nine people were killed and ten injured when gunmen opened fire at a licensed tavern in Bekkersdal during the early hours of ...

NSFAS reports nearly 900,000 funding applications for 2026 academic year

Mercury Reporter|Published

NSFAS has received a staggering 893,849 applications from first-time university and FET college students for the 2026 academic year, with funding decisions now being ...

Lions rue missed chances in narrow URC defeat to Stormers in Cape Town

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Lions fell short against the Stormers, losing 34-27 in a thrilling URC encounter that showcased their fighting spirit. Head coach Ivan van Rooyen expressed pride ...

Cape Town faces scrutiny over untreated sewage discharge into oceans

Bongani Hans|Updated

Cape Town is grappling with a sewage crisis, as allegations of untreated waste being dumped into the ocean raise serious concerns for public health and marine life. ...

Watch VideoAFCON 2025: Five must-watch fixtures to look out for

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Defending champions Ivory Coast will face a stern test at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, with several title-chasing nations eager to dethrone them when the ...

'It felt like a Test match, it felt like a jol,' says JP Pietersen after Sharks defeat of Bulls

Mike Greenaway|Published

Sharks coach JP Pietersen was ecstatic after his team beat the Bulls in Durban non Saturday night while his opposite number, Johan Ackermann, was left wondering ...