Pirates eye long-awaited Carling Knockout breakthrough as final approaches
Staff Reporter|Published

Pirates eye long-awaited Carling Knockout breakthrough as final approaches

Animal factory farming shortens the human lifespan by almost two years, study finds

Jason Woosey|Published

Groundbreaking research reveals that animal factory farming is not only harming animals but also reducing the average human lifespan by 1.8 years, highlighting the ...

US halts immigration applications for 19 nations

AFP|Published

The US government has halted immigration applications for citizens from 19 nations including Afghanistan, Yemen and Haiti, an official memorandum said Tuesday, deepening ...

Watch VideoWATCH | Suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi testifies | Madlanga Commission

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

In 2021, Mkhwanazi unlawfully signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) that allowed Matlala’s private security vehicles to be fraudulently registered as municipal ...

Malaysian flight MH370 mystery reopens as search resumes after a decade

AFP|Published

The search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume at the end of December, Malaysia's transport ministry said on Wednesday, more than a decade after ...

From black to transparent: Woolies bag switches up as ‘Cat’ Matlala’s testimony heats up

Bernelee Vollmer|Published

What was meant to be a serious Ad Hoc Committee investigation has turned into a full-blown political soapie, complete with cash-in-a-bag claims, shifting stories ...

ANC KZN slams 'racist and ignorant' TikTok video targeting Indian South Africans

Xolile Mtembu|Published

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has condemned a TikTok video suggesting South Africans of Indian descent " have another country to go to".

BMA warns of rising illegal veterinary medicine imports amid escalating FMD outbreak

Anita Nkonki|Published

Rising concerns over illegal veterinary medicine imports threaten South Africa's livestock health amid an escalating FMD outbreak.

The winds of change: Why wind power will lead South Africa’s renewable future

Zaahid Ganey|Published

Recent convoys of trucks transporting massive wind turbine blades signal a significant shift in South Africa's energy landscape, as wind energy emerges as a crucial ...

Swift arrest made, suspect to appear in court for Limpopo farmer's murder

Mercury Reporter|Published

" A 77-year-old Limpopo farmer was murdered during a violent attack on his farm, prompting a swift arrest of a suspect as police continue their investigation.

Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe: Court appearance as State seeks to merge several high-profile cases

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe and his co-accused face serious allegations in court today. Will the State's push to consolidate multiple murder cases lead to a breakthrough ...

South Africa's electricity market: Key developments in Q4 2025

Thomas Garner|Published

Discover how recent approvals by Nersa are reshaping South Africa's electricity market, paving the way for competition and innovation in the sector.

Madlanga Commission | Suspended deputy police chief Shadrack Sibiya calls in sick

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

According to testimony already before the commission, Sibiya allegedly pushed for the team to be shut down and subsequently demanded that all PKTT dockets be transferred ...

This is why the US is threatening to attack Venezuela

Yasmine Jacobs|Published

Heightened tensions between Washington and Caracas have escalated following President Trump's declaration of closed Venezuelan airspace, amidst a significant US ...

South Africa's R2.6 trillion debt mountain grows but defaults finally ease

Nicola Mawson|Published

South Africans are grappling with a staggering R2.6 trillion debt load, averaging R43,000 per person. However, recent trends show households are managing their debts ...

Watch VideoAmaZulu claim derby bragging rights thanks to Riaan Hanamub's rocket against Golden Arrows

Smiso Msomi|Published

Riaan Hanamub’s stunning 56th-minute strike earned AmaZulu a 1-0 derby win over Golden Arrows, with substitute goalkeeper Olwethu Mzimela producing late heroics ...

Trump excludes South Africa from the first G20 meeting

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

South Africa has been excluded from the upcoming G20 sherpas meeting in Washington, raising questions about its influence in global discussions and its relationship ...

South Africa's GDP growth remains sluggish despite signs of recovery

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Despite a slight increase in GDP growth, South Africa's economy faces ongoing challenges, with forecasts suggesting growth may remain below 1% this year. Experts ...

Orlando Pirates confirm Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s big move to America

Lunga Biyela|Published

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that vice captain Mbekezeli Mbokazi will join MLS side Chicago Fire after Saturday’s Carling Knockout clash. The 20-year-old defender ...

Two former apartheid police found guilty of killing activist Caiphus Nyoka in 1987

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Two former apartheid police officers have been found guilty of the 1987 murder of student activist Caiphus Nyoka, marking a significant step towards justice for ...