'From the first question, you’ve been hostile': MPs blast Robert McBride

Hope Ntanzi|Published

MPs have accused Robert McBride of undermining their authority during the Ad Hoc Committee session following his response to MKP MP Sibonelo Nomvalo.

Parliament considers lifetime driving bans for drunk drivers as road fatalities increase

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

In a bold move to combat rising road fatalities, South Africa's Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Transport proposes a lifetime ban on drunk drivers, following ...

McBride denies O'Sullivan controlled IPID investigations, defends task teams

Hope Ntanzi|Published

EX- IPID head Robert McBride has defended IPID’s integrity, rejecting allegations of political interference and collusion with Paul O'Sullivan, insisting investigations ...

Thebe Ikalafeng appointed new chancellor of Sol Plaatje University

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Thebe Ikalafeng, a multi-award-winning branding expert and influential public intellectual, has been appointed chancellor of Sol Plaatje University, promising to ...

South Africa’s inflation nudges up to 3.6%, but a downward trend is expected

Ashley Lechman|Published

As inflation nudges higher in South Africa, a promising downward trend looms ahead. Here’s what it means for consumers and the economy in 2026.

422 000 pupils never reached matric: pass rate celebrations challenged

Yoshini Perumal|Published

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube acknowledged the retention challenge, noting that only 65% (778 000) of pupils progressed to matric, with the greatest dropout ...

Zero stars, zero excuses: What Hyundai’s Grand i10 defence says about road safety in South Africa

Danie van der Lith|Published

Hyundai South Africa has defended the Grand i10 after a zero-star Global NCAP adult safety rating, reigniting debate over weak local regulations, minimum safety ...

Europe must toughen up and adapt to a 'raw power' world, EU chief says

AFP|Published

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warns that the 27-nation bloc must accelerate its economic and defence strategies to navigate a new world order defined by raw power, ...

What to expect from the third season of 'Landman'

Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Texas oil field drama 'Landman' has been renewed for a third season, following its record-breaking viewership and Golden Globe nominations. Starring Oscar-winning ...

Schalk Bezuidenhout reveals how AI made him look like a 'p**phol' online

Bernelee Vollmer|Published

South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout jokes that AI has him questioning reality after sharing fake videos.

Funding challenges hinder Mozambique-South Africa border wall construction

Bongani Hans|Published

A multimillion rand project to build a barrier wall along the Mozambique-South Africa border has stalled due to funding shortages, raising concerns about rising ...

Billionaire Patrice Motsepe t-shirts fuel ANC leadership rumours, party calls it 'mischievous'

Kamogelo Moichela and Simon Majadibodu|Published

ANC’s Fikile Mbalula urges Patrice Motsepe to back the party, not chase its presidency.

Watch Video'Children make mistakes': David Beckham breaks silence with subtle clapback to Brooklyn's bombshell claims

Gerry Cupido|Published

David Beckham addresses parenting and social media's impact during a Davos interview, seemingly responding to his son Brooklyn's shocking claims about their family ...

Labour Court reinstates employee dismissed for toilet paper theft

Zelda Venter|Updated

A worker dismissed for allegedly stealing a roll of toilet paper has been reinstated by the Labour Court, which also ordered his employer to pay R120,000 in backpay. ...

Justice department says Booysens court shooting tied to ongoing murder trial

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Authorities are piecing together the circumstances behind the Booysens Magistrate’s Court shooting after it emerged that the lawyer and family members of a murder ...

Victoria Beckham’s ‘chic’ wedding look revisited: Did her slip dress cross the line?

Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

Curious about the intersection of fashion and family drama at high-profile weddings? Dive into the Beckham saga, where attire becomes a thrilling conversation about ...

No load shedding expected after transmission fault at Koeberg, Eskom says

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Eskom has assured South Africans that there is no risk of loadshedding following a temporary reduction in output at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, ensuring stability ...

Watch VideoSfiso Ndlovu's sincere apology for body-shaming Thatohatsi Raphadi: 'I did not mean to hurt your feelings'

Kamogelo Makhura|Published

Sfiso Ndlovu reflects on his body-shaming remarks about Thatohatsi Raphadi during the 'Piano Pulse' podcast, issuing a public apology and clarifying that he never ...

Australian Open: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, and Medvedev triumph over early challenges

Lance Fredericks|Published

In a thrilling day at the Australian Open, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, and Daniil Medvedev battled through early challenges to secure their spots in the third ...