Record-breaking year: Home Affairs issues 4 million smart ID cards

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The Department of Home Affairs has achieved a historic milestone by issuing over 4 million Smart ID cards in 2025 - the highest annual total ever recorded. This ...

Madlanga Commission | Senona skips polygraph after R200m cocaine heist, admits he sent drugs to Port Shepstone

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

The commission heard that suspects allegedly gained entry by breaking into a hardware store adjacent to the police offices, vaulting a partition gate and forcing ...

Madlanga report: Top cops to face music but there is mystery over missing politicians

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Ramaphosa has directed Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia and National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola to establish a special investigations task ...

NPA backs prison transfer of alleged crime kingpin Cat Matlala despite defence concerns

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The National Prosecuting Authority says it is satisfied that alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala will be able to attend court and consult his lawyers, despite ...

Trump's border chief vows to continue immigration crackdown in Minneapolis

AFP|Published

Amid rising tensions and protests in Minneapolis, President Trump's border chief, Tom Homan, pledges to enhance federal immigration enforcement while ensuring accountability ...

Big wins and tight draws shape latest Regional League weekend action

Lance Fredericks|Published

Catch up on the thrilling weekend action in the SAFA Frances Baard Regional League, where decisive wins and draws have reshaped the title race, and teams at the ...

Paarl Hospital fire: Suspect's court case delayed amid mental health revelations

Lilita Gcwabe|Published

Morne Dumpies, a 36-year-old man, faces serious charges linked to a fire at Paarl Provincial Hospital, with his court case postponed to February 5 as investigations ...

Madlanga Commission welcomes Ramaphosa’s urgent crackdown on senior cops including Senona

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Ramaphosa’s directives on Thursday outlined sweeping measures, including referrals for criminal investigation against five senior SAPS officials: Major Generals ...

Watch VideoInterest rates unchanged despite inflation outlook improving

Nicola Mawson|Published

The South African Reserve Bank has held its policy rate at 6.75%, with two members favouring a cut and four preferring a hold.

Burna Boy reflects on his relationship with AKA on the rapper's heavenly birthday

Thenjiwe Qwabe|Published

South Africa's music industry united to honour hip-hop icon AKA on his 38th birthday, featuring heartfelt tributes from artists and special programming on music ...

WRAP| Deadly Durban crash: Overloaded taxi, expired licence, worn truck tyres

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

The MEC for Department of Transport in KwaZulu-Natal Siboniso Durma has vowed that those responsible for the horror crash in Durban on Thursday will face the full ...

Watch VideoTwo-star safety rating for Toyota Corolla Cross raises serious concerns

Staff Reporter|Published

Toyota Corolla Cross, a popular SUV in South Africa, faces serious safety concerns after receiving a disappointing two-star rating for adult occupant protection ...

Celebrating love: Amor Vittone announces engagement to Marius van Biljon

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

From a chance meeting at a Pretoria restaurant to the 'ultimate' road trip test to Namibia, find out why everyone is swooning over Amor Vittone’s beautiful new engagement. ...

Sassa urges beneficiaries to seek biometric verification help at local offices

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Discover how Sassa is helping SRD grant beneficiaries without digital access to secure timely biometric identity verification at local offices and avoid delays.

Final chance for State to serve indictment in Kimberley mental hospital corruption trial

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

The defence in the Kimberley Mental Health Hospital trial has argued that the matter should be struck off the roll due to undue delays, as the court set a final ...

Valentine’s Day for the reluctant: how to celebrate when your partner’s just not that into it

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or a sceptic, here is how to find the perfect middle ground this Valentine's Day.

Watch VideoKevin Gates defends Desmond Scott amid cheating scandal: 'He was suffering in silence'

Kamogelo Makhura|Published

Kevin Gates has publicly defended Desmond Scott amid reports of a divorce and alleged infidelity while Kristy Scott has finally addressed the controversy surrounding ...

'Driftwood Killer' Bevan van Druten may be sent to a psychiatric hospital

Brandon Nel|Updated

Garden Route driftwood artist Bevan van Druten faces a Schedule 6 murder charge for the killing of his girlfriend, Anneke “Nicky” van Heerden.

Toyota streamlines Corolla range amid rising hybrid demand

Lance Fredericks|Published

Toyota South Africa has simplified the Corolla hatchback and sedan line-up, now offering only the 1.8-litre HEV XR grade, reflecting growing demand for hybrid vehicles ...