Transalloys issues retrenchment notice: A bleak outlook for South Africa’s last manganese smelter
Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Transalloys issues retrenchment notice: A bleak outlook for South Africa’s last manganese ...

Teenage pregnancies in South Africa: A call to address statutory rape

Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published

Communities are urged to report perpetrators of teenage pregnancy cases linked to statutory rape and intergenerational sexual encounters.

Two children killed as packed SUV flips near Uniondale

Brandon Nel|Published

A packed SUV became a death trap at the weekend when it overturned just outside Uniondale, killing two children — including a five-year-old boy — and leaving five ...

Department of Social Development investigates alarming videos of children drinking alcohol

Anita Nkonki|Published

Department of Social Development investigates alarming videos of children drinking alcohol

Australia's Bondi Beach attack hero opens up about brave act

AFP|Updated

Ahmed al Ahmed, a hero of the Bondi Beach shooting, recalls his harrowing experience of confronting the attackers to protect innocent lives, sharing his story of ...

'New year, New you'? Nah, let's just start with awareness

Marlene Minopetros|Published

New Year's resolutions often fail because they're based on external pressures or fleeting trends rather than genuine self-awareness, leading to unrealistic expectations ...

Viral video: KZN taxi driver arrested in festive season crackdown in Newcastle

Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

A viral video captures the dramatic arrest of a taxi driver in Newcastle during a festive season roadblock, part of a larger crackdown by the KwaZulu-Natal Department ...

Rachel John heads to South Africa for her birthday: Will Siya Kolisi join her?

ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

Rachel John, the Dutch Nigerian model and influencer, is set to return to South Africa just in time for her birthday. Fans are buzzing with speculation about her ...

Outrage after video shows children drinking in broad daylight, under adult supervision

Thenjiwe Qwabe|Published

A disturbing video showing children consuming alcohol under adult supervision has sparked government intervention and public outrage, and the Department of Social ...

Soweto building collapse: MMC to visit affected families after three fatalities

Amahle Luke|Published

Three lives were tragically lost, including that of a child, following a double-storey building collapse in Doornkop, Soweto.

One killed, another critically injured as two helicopters collide mid-air in New Jersey

IOL Reporter|Published

Two helicopters collided mid-air in southern New Jersey, resulting in one fatality and another pilot critically injured. As investigators probe the cause, the incident ...

South Africa's economic outlook for 2026: Opportunities and challenges ahead

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In the coming year, a sufficient number of firms must therefore feel that the policy environment and growth prospects justify them making fresh plans for expansion. ...

Brigitte Bardot dies at 91: remembering the French legend and animal rights advocate

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

The world mourns the passing of Brigitte Bardot, the iconic actress and animal rights pioneer who redefined 20th-century cinema.

INVESTIGATION | Illicit cigarettes, legal loopholes, and billions gone: SA's hidden crisis

Nicola Mawson|Published

Illicit tobacco in South Africa is a multi-billion-rand industry that not only robs the government of revenue but also fuels organised crime and undermines public ...

Reflecting on loss: lessons from notable lives lost in 2025

The Washington Post|Published

Join us as we reflect on the remarkable lives lost in 2023, from a groundbreaking naturalist to a legendary filmmaker. Discover the profound lessons their stories ...

Taiwan on alert: China conducts military drills simulating a blockade, warns 'external' forces

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China's live-fire drills around Taiwan simulate a blockade of key ports, escalating tensions and prompting condemnation from Taipei over Beijing's military intimidation. ...

SADTU raises alarm over rising violence and indiscipline in South African schools

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The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) warns of a growing crisis in schools, with alarming rates of learner violence prompting educators to leave the ...

Search resumes for missing SANDF soldier swept away during Christmas day patrol

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Search efforts for a missing SANDF member in Mpumalanga have resumed, following a tragic incident on Christmas Day when two soldiers were swept away by strong currents ...

Watch VideoZimbabwe's Warriors ready to rattle Bafana Bafana in Marrakesh showdown

Matshelane Mamabolo|Published

Zimbabwe coach Mario Marinica says his Warriors will give their all against neighbours South Africa in Monday’s decisive Group B AFCON clash.

Medical association demands MPs limit pay increases as healthcare system struggles

Nicola Daniels|Published

The South African Medical Association (Sama) has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 4.1% salary increase for parliamentarians and ministers, urging a more modest ...