Tyla breaks records and dethrones Miriam Makeba on the US Billboard Hot 100
Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

Tyla breaks records and dethrones Miriam Makeba on the US Billboard Hot 100

Five killed in tragic R518 crash in Limpopo

Hope Ntanzi|Published

A fatal crash on the R518 Marken Road in Mogalakwena has claimed five lives, left several people injured and prompted emergency services and traffic authorities ...

Tourism rebounds on KwaZulu-Natal's south coast after devastating floods

Willem Phungula|Published

After severe flooding in KwaZulu-Natal's coastal towns of Margate and Port Shepstone, local businesses are back in operation.

Sol Phenduka's subtle shade: critique of Pearl Thusi's tribute at DJ Warras' memorial

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Pearl Thusi's heartfelt yet contentious remarks during DJ Warras' memorial service have sparked a fierce debate on appropriate public speaking.

DA takes on Ramaphosa's appointment of judge for ‘Lady R’ probe in Supreme Court of Appeal

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

DA set to challenge President Cyril Ramaphosa's appointment of retired Gauteng High Court Deputy Judge President Phineas Mojapelo to investigate the controversial ...

Masemola highlights urgent need to combat gun violence this festive season

Simon Majadibodu|Published

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola highlights the rise in gun violence during the festive season and outlines intensified police operations to combat illegal ...

Watch VideoStormers' loose forward stocks already overflowing ahead of Siya Kolisi return

Mike Greenaway|Published

Siya Kolisi’s return to the Stormers has been welcomed as an early Christmas gift, but it also raises key questions about balance, leadership and opportunity in ...

Is Debonairs Pizza really Mzansi's favourite? ARB demands proof

Zelda Venter|Published

Debonairs Pizza faces scrutiny from the Advertising Regulatory Board over its claim of being 'home of Mzansi’s fave pizzas'.

Hawks arrest third suspect in murder of Gqeberha prosecutor Tracy Brown

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The Hawks have arrested a third suspect in the shocking murder of Gqeberha public prosecutor Tracy Brown, raising concerns about the safety of legal professionals ...

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health official arrested for drunk driving and firearm possession

Taschica Pillay|Published

A senior KwaZulu-Natal government employee has been arrested for multiple charges, including drunk driving and firearm possession, after attempting to evade arrest ...

Minister Nzimande pledges support for clean governance amid SIU vaccine research contracts probe

Mercury Reporter|Published

Minister Blade Nzimande responds to the SIU's investigation into vaccine research procurement contracts, affirming the department's commitment to ethical governance ...

Deeply troubling: Gun Free SA warns of public safety risks from Bitou deputy mayor's gun symbolism

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Gun Free South Africa warns that the Bitou deputy mayor's gun-related conduct poses a serious public safety risk. How does this incident reflect on the normalisation ...

Groundbreaking South African court rulings of 2025

Zelda Venter|Published

Explore the significant legal changes in South Africa throughout 2025, including groundbreaking rulings on parental leave, surname rights, and the rights of disabled ...

Two bodies recovered after vehicle swept away in Hennops River floods near Pretoria

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Two bodies were recovered from a submerged vehicle following heavy rains along the Hennops River in Centurion.

On leave until February: Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa signs off for the holidays

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa begins his month-long leave on December 23, 2025, with Vice Presidents Kembo Mohadi and Constantino Chiwenga set ...

Watch VideoHow the ‘original Teboho Mokoena’ made his mark for Bafana Bafana at the 2002 World Cup

Lunga Biyela|Published

Before today’s Teboho Mokoena starred for Bafana Bafana, another by the same name scored at the 2002 World Cup. This story revisits his moment on the global stage ...

'Together we rise': Mashatile’s Christmas message calls for hope and renewal

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has wished South Africans a joyful festive season, highlighting economic growth, youth empowerment, and global leadership, while ...

DJ Warras murder: Two alleged killers in court amid police investigation into targeted attack

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Two suspects charged with the murder of DJ Warras will appear in court as police investigate whether the killing was a targeted attack linked to his private security ...

Two Russian police officers killed in Moscow blast near site of general’s assassination

AFP|Published

Two police officers were killed in an overnight explosion in Moscow that occurred when they tried to stop a suspicious person, Russia's Investigative Committee said ...

Watch VideoBafana Bafana’s Hugo Broos weighs centre-back options ahead of Egypt clash

Mihlali Baleka|Published

After a shaky first-half showing against Angola, Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos faces a key decision in central defence for Friday’s top-of-the-table AFCON clash ...