Twenty Home Affairs officials dismissed as SIU report exposes '20 years of visa maladministration'

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber says 20 officials have been dismissed since April last year and more than 2,000 fraudulent study visas identified, following ...

Augrabies woman jailed after siphoning nearly R900k in payroll scam

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

An Augrabies payroll clerk has been sentenced to six years’ direct imprisonment after fraudulently manipulating a company payroll system between February 2017 and ...

Watch VideoCatherine, Princess of Wales, rewears Gucci gown at BAFTAs 2026, cementing her sustainable style legacy

Gerry Cupido|Published

Catherine, Princess of Wales, returns to the BAFTAs in a re-worn Gucci gown, exemplifying the perfect blend of elegance and sustainability in fashion.

SASSA flags new R700 grant scam sweeping social media

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a warning about a fraudulent message circulating on social media, falsely claiming that applications ...

The internet is done: why this 'shocking' coffee machine underwear hack is going viral

Kamogelo Makhura|Updated

After sharing a questionable hack for washing underwear in a hotel coffee machine, a content creator faces backlash over hygiene concerns and the appropriateness ...

Uncovering R181 million in corruption: How Home Affairs officials have commodified visas in South Africa

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

The SIU says its Home Affairs investigation uncovered organised corruption involving officials and syndicates, tracing over R181 million in financial gains linked ...

Young Pirates triumph at Freddy Makoko Provincial Masters Tournament

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Freddy Makoko Provincial Masters Tournament celebrated football legends in Kimberley, with Young Pirates Masters winning. Beyond competition, the event fostered ...

Ramaphosa defends internal army deployment, cites funding pressures

Wendy Dondolo|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa reveals the financial strain on the South African National Defence Force while announcing troop deployments to tackle rising crime rates, ...

Northern Cape man arrested for illegal possession of protected tortoise

Marlene Minopetros|Published

A 58-year-old Brandvlei man was arrested for possessing a protected tortoise without a permit, highlighting the ongoing threat to tortoise populations due to illegal ...

Watch VideoConor Murray was disappointed when Rassie Erasmus left Munster

Michael Sherman|Published

Conor Murray praised Rassie Erasmus as a genius coach whose brief tenure at Munster left a lasting impact, contributing to South Africa’s back-to-back Rugby World ...

South Africans already ‘deeply overtaxed’: DA urges tax relief and SOE debt halt in Budget 2026

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The Democratic Alliance warns that Budget 2026 must not introduce new tax hikes, advocating instead for inflation-linked adjustments and tax relief to ease the burden ...

Watch VideoTemba Bavuma's Proteas Test champions to face Aussies, Bangladesh and England in bumper home summer

Zaahier Adams|Published

The world champion Proteas Test side will feature in eight Test matches on home soil this coming year, including two bumper three-match series against Australia ...

More nights in jail: Chatunga Mugabe and Tobias Matonhodze Mugabe remanded behind bars

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe and Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze will spend more nights in custody after their case was postponed in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on charges ...

Eric Dane’s girlfriend celebrates his ‘final year’ with a sweet behind-the-scenes photo dump

Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Following the passing of Eric Dane, known for his role as 'McSteamy' on 'Grey’s Anatomy', friends and family share intimate memories that highlight his strength ...

Jacksa Spears march into Nedbank Cup quarter-finals after hard-fought win over Vasco

Danie van der Lith|Published

Jacksa Spears secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Vasco da Gama in Upington to advance to the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals. Itumeleng Olyn’s first-half strike proved ...

Watch VideoControversial racial slur overshadows 2026 Baftas as Jamie Foxx weighs in on Tourette’s row

Gerry Cupido|Published

The 2026 Baftas took a controversial turn when a racial slur was shouted, prompting Jamie Foxx to respond and raise questions about Tourette’s syndrome.

Colleen Makhubele resigns as MK Party MP following removal as chief whip

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Colleen Makhubele has resigned as MK Party MP, a month after being removed as the party’s parliamentary chief whip.

Safety advisory for Northern Cape motorists, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Motorists in the Northern Cape are being urged to exercise caution due to severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, with the SAPS issuing safety guidelines to reduce ...

Watch VideoARB rules Valentine's Day 'sperm' ad does not promote gender-based violence

Zelda Venter|Published

The Advertising Regulatory Board has ruled that a controversial Valentine's Day advertisement does not promote gender-based violence, despite several complaints. ...