Flying high: Watch driverless BYD U9 supercar jump over 6-metre road crater

Motoring Staff|Published

Not only has BYD overtaken Tesla to become the world's biggest EV manufacturer, but its U9 electric supercar has also achieved a remarkable technological feat by ...

Watch VideoAFCON snub for Bafana Bafana duo Lyle Foster and Oswin Appollis in Best Group Stage XI

Herman Gibbs|Published

The standout players from the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco highlighted the blend of experience and youth that showcases the brilliance ...

School transport is in crisis, National Treasury admits

Nicola Mawson|Published

National Treasury warns of a national school transport crisis as millions of learners, particularly in the Eastern Cape, struggle to attend classes.

Celebrating Tweede Nuwe Jaar: Cape Town Minstrels march amid legal dispute

Oluthando Keteyi|Published

The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association's protest march unfolds along the historic route from District 6, following a court victory over the City of Cape Town ...

Two injured after seal bite during New Year’s celebrations at Plettenberg Bay beach

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

A seal bite during New Year’s Day festivities at Plettenberg Bay beach left two individuals hospitalised.

January's reckoning: the back-to-school financial assault you didn't budget for

Sanjith Hannuman|Published

As the holiday cheer recedes, parents must confront the harsh reality of rising school fees and hidden costs that threaten financial stability, writes Sanjith Hannuman. ...

Watch Video‘Different but inspiring’ — Nuno Santos on life in Africa’s elite competition

Smiso Msomi|Published

Nuno Santos says the intensity, atmosphere and demanding travel of the CAF Champions League have transformed his outlook, as the Sundowns midfielder continues to ...

Investigators reveal likely cause of deadly Swiss bar fire

AFP|Published

A deadly blaze ignited by sparklers in a Swiss ski bar has claimed 40 lives during New Year's celebrations, as authorities investigate safety standards amidst chaos ...

Watch VideoGo big or go home for Bafana Bafana at Afcon against Cameroon

Michael Sherman|Published

Bafana Bafana’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign under coach Hugo Broos will be seen as a potential failure if they lose to Cameroon in the Round of 16, despite Cameroon’s ...

LIVE | Venezuela under attack: 'Clear act of terror by US against Venezuela', Maduro captured

Staff Reporter|Updated

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has declared a state of emergency, urging national mobilisation in response to an alleged US attack on Caracas, raising tensions ...

Another tavern shooting: Two men killed on New Year's Day in Embalenhle

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

Two men tragically lost their lives in a shocking tavern shooting in Embalenhle, Mpumalanga, on New Year's Day. As the police launch an urgent manhunt for the armed ...

Minister Malatsi confirms that SA Post Office's business rescue exit application is still pending

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Communications Minister Solly Malatsi confirms that the South African Post Office's exit from business rescue is still in discussion.

Minister Ramokgopa outlines Eskom's strategies to recover R100 billion municipal debt

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Minister of Electricity Ramokgopa reveals Eskom is implementing several strategies, including Distribution Agency Agreements and collaboration with National Treasury, ...

High traffic volumes expected as festive season holidays end

Oluthando Keteyi|Published

With the festive season holidays coming to an end, major routes are expected to see increased traffic. Motorists are advised to plan their journeys carefully and ...

How a family visit to South Africa turned into a cross-border 'child abduction' ruling

Nicola Mawson|Published

Supreme Court orders the return of a four-year-old boy to Switzerland, highlighting the importance of the Hague Convention in protecting children's rights.

Stormy season leaves South Africa’s electricity on edge

Nicola Mawson|Published

Stormy weather has led to a 40% rise in power issues across South Africa during the festive season, as Eskom grapples with damaged infrastructure. But what's the ...

Watch VideoRoyals win nail-biting contest in Paarl, sinking MI Cape Town to the bottom of the table

Ongama Gcwabe|Updated

The Paarl Royals secured a dramatic one-run victory over MI Cape Town in a thrilling Cape Derby clash at Boland Park, leaving the defending champions struggling ...

Fatal light aircraft crash in Ferreira, Free State claims life of 45-year-old pilot

Mercury Reporter|Published

A 45-year-old pilot died in a light aircraft crash in the Free State on Friday morning.

Ackermann warns Bulls face stern test to contain Stormers’ star-studded backline

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Bulls coach Johan Ackermann says stopping the Stormers’ array of Springbok playmakers will be only one of many challenges facing his struggling side in Saturday’s ...