Political tensions rise as Helen Zille defends DA's stance in GNU

Hope Ntanzi|Published

Helen Zille defends the Democratic Alliance's decision to remain in the Government of National Unity, despite rising tensions with the ANC, accusing them of disrespect ...

Life sentence for Calvinia man who beat, killed and buried his wife

Marlene Minopetros|Published

A Calvinia man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering and burying his wife.

MTN South Africa faces backlash over misleading 'free' router advertising

Zelda Venter|Published

MTN South Africa has been ordered to amend its misleading advertising for a 'free-to-use' router after a consumer complaint revealed hidden activation fees, raising ...

255 nabbed in week-long Northern Cape crime blitz

Morgan Morgan|Published

A sweeping week-long crime crackdown across the Northern Cape led to 255 arrests, the closure of illegal liquor outlets, and the recovery of stolen goods, as police ...

Kimberley construction site crackdown: 16 undocumented workers arrested

Morgan Morgan|Published

Sixteen undocumented workers were arrested and employers fined R30,000 during a police and immigration crackdown on illegal labour at Kimberley construction sites. ...

Malema calls for DA to leave the GNU, paving the way for EFF's entry

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Julius Malema, president of the EFF, calls on the DA to withdraw from the Government of National Unity, suggesting this would create an opportunity for his party ...

Former Transnet executives granted R50,000 bail over Gupta-linked corruption charges

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has come out in firm support of its senior MPs, saying this was a direct attack on black professionals especially those affiliated with ...

Two lucky players win over R34 million in PowerBall and Lotto jackpots - Check your tickets!

Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Two South Africans have become instant multi-millionaires after winning the PowerBall Plus and Lotto jackpots in the June 27 and 28, 2025 draws. One player won R25. ...

Outraged community kills seven puppies after vicious dogs fatally attack Ekurhuleni toddler

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Tragedy strikes in Ekurhuleni as a three-year-old girl is fatally mauled by a pack of dogs, leading to a furious community response that results in the death of ...

Skateboarding for Hope brings the vibe to the Northern Cape

Danie van der Lith|Published

Skateboarding for Hope turned skate parks across the Northern Cape into hubs of youth empowerment, creativity, and community spirit, culminating in a high-energy ...

Junior Boks remain grounded after big win, eyes set on England showdown

Published

The Junior Springboks made a thunderous start to their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign with an emphatic 73-17 victory over Australia in Calvisano on Sunday. ...

Former Transnet CEOs arrested over R93 million locomotive fraud linked to Gupta network

Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

The Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture subsequently recommended criminal investigations into Molefe, Gama, and then-CFO Anoj Singh for their roles in ...

South Africa's top young female rugby players gather for FNB Youth Weeks

Danie van der Lith|Published

South Africa’s top junior female rugby players are showcasing their talent at the FNB U16 and U18 Girls Weeks in Johannesburg, marking a powerful step forward for ...

Fuel price increase: Here’s how much you’re likely to pay for petrol and diesel in July

Jason Woosey|Published

Fuel prices are on the rise again this July, following a spike in international oil prices. Discover how much more you’ll pay for petrol and diesel, and what factors ...

Sizekhaya Holdings denies allegations of impropriety in national lottery licence award

Thami Magubane|Published

Sizekhaya Holdings has dismissed allegations of political influence in its recent award of the national lottery licence, asserting that the decision was based solely ...

Rising stars converge on Pretoria for FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week

Danie van der Lith|Published

The future of South African rugby will be on full display this week as 20 provincial teams gather in Pretoria for the highly anticipated FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week. ...

Two accused sentenced for multiple stabbings in Roodepan

Sandi Kwon Hoo|Published

Two accused have been sentenced to serve prison sentences following two brutal stabbings that took place in Roodepan in 2023 and 2024.

Ex-Kheis municipal manager arrested over huge pension shortfall

Lance Fredericks|Published

Former Kheis municipal manager Joseph Floyd Leeuw was arrested by the Hawks for allegedly failing to transfer pension deductions, resulting in R8. 5 million in interest ...

Top brass hit the streets as Operation Shanela targets crime in Upington area

Lance Fredericks|Published

Provincial Commissioner Lt Gen Koliswa Otola joined Operation Shanela in Upington, where drug and liquor raids, roadblocks, and high-visibility patrols took aim ...