Lengthy sentences for brutal murder of elderly Upington businesswoman
Life sentences were handed down to two of the accused convicted for the robbery and brutal murder of retired Upington businesswoman Judith Redelinghuys. Her hands ...
South Africa's National Minimum Wage to rise to R30.23 an hour from March
South Africa's National Minimum Wage will rise to R30.23 per hour from 1 March 2026, providing essential relief to millions of low-paid workers while challenging ...
'I loved leading the DA': Steenhuisen bows out, calls tenure ‘mission accomplished’
DA leader John Steenhuisen has pulled out of the party’s leadership contest.
Northern Cape High Court dismisses appeal over Judge Mokogoro’s electronic will
The last will and testament of the late Constitutional Court Judge Yvonne Mokgoro has become the centre of several legal battles involving her life partner and children. ...
Kimberley loses Proteas Women vs Pakistan T20 match after Diamond Oval ruled non-compliant
Kimberley has lost the right to host the third T20 International between the Proteas Women and Pakistan Women after Cricket South Africa ruled the Diamond Oval non-compliant ...
Political parties criticised for using Tyla's Grammy win for their agendas
Tyla’s second Grammy win sparked online backlash after political parties used their branding in their congratulatory message.
WATCH | Witness F returns to the hot seat at Madlanga Commission
On Tuesday, the commission was presented with WhatsApp messages, screenshots and voice notes that appear to place a serving police officer at the centre of possible ...
ANC Youth League supports EFF's initiative for automatic voter registration for 18-year-olds
The ANC Youth League has thrown its weight behind the EFF's groundbreaking proposal to automatically register young South Africans as voters upon turning 18, aiming ...
Virgin Active's membership fees go up, but Mzansi says 'not today!'
South African gym-goers are fuming after Virgin Active raised membership fees by over 30%, promising 'upgrades' that many say don’t exist.
Former intelligence officer claims deputy police commissioner Sindile Mfazi was poisoned, not killed by Covid-19
A former Crime Intelligence officer has testified before Parliament, alleging that Deputy National Commissioner Sindile Mfazi was poisoned and that his death was ...
US sliding towards 'authoritarianism', Human Rights Watch warns
Human Rights Watch has issued a grave warning that President Donald Trump's leadership is pushing the United States towards authoritarianism, as global democracy ...
US fighter jet shoots down Iranian drone amid rising tensions
A US fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone near an American aircraft carrier, intensifying tensions in the Middle East as diplomatic talks are still on the agenda. ...
R100 to R300 just to apply: Thousands compete for limited spots as universities collect millions in application fees
With hundreds of thousands applying for just tens of thousands of spots — generating millions in fees — critics say the system disproportionately affects learners ...
Xi says yuan must become a global reserve currency
The move would be essential for Beijing to turn into a true “financial powerhouse,” the president said
AGOA extension signed into law, but South Africa remains on the tariff frontline
With the US renewing the African Growth and Opportunity Act until 2026, South Africa faces uncertain trade prospects amid ongoing tariff challenges.
Movie-style Meyerton ambush leaves six Basotho dead as police arrest three assailants
Six Lesotho nationals tragically lost their lives and 18 others were injured in a shocking ambush on the R59 near Meyerton. As police track down the assailants, ...
Spain's bold move to ban social media for under-16s sparks European debate
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces a groundbreaking move to ban social media usage for children under 16, part of a larger trend across Europe to protect ...
PICS | Kromvlei helicopter crash: Flight instructor hospitalised after training incident
A flight instructor sustained minor injuries in a helicopter crash during a training exercise in Kromvlei, Alberton, on Tuesday afternoon. The pilot escaped uninjured, ...
Steenhuisen's exit reshapes DA leadership race: Msimanga vs Hill-Lewis
John Steenhuisen's decision not to contest the DA leadership race in April has sparked speculation about his successor. As South Africa approaches a pivotal local ...